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Title: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: alans1100 on October 01, 2016, 03:52:13 PM
Tri-State  Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW -  18th/19th March 2017


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LOCATION

Balranald Caravan Park
60 Court Street,
Balranald,
NSW 2715

Phone 03 5020 1321




Balranald Caravan Park (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Balranald Caravan Park+2715)


INFORMATION

http://www.balranaldcaravanpark.com.au/ (http://www.balranaldcaravanpark.com.au/)

Join us for a tri-state gathering at Balranald, NSW, on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, and dinner at the local pub on Saturday night.  Watch this space for more detail.

DISTANCE's

(Approx)

Melbourne to Balranald  440km
Adelaide to Balranald  529km
Sydney to Balranald  853km
Brisbane to Balranald  1495km
Perth to Balranald  3082km
Darwin to Balranald  3417km


So Pack your OzSTOC Shirt, and come along!

Contact:
Contact for this ride is StinkyPete


Please post you interest in attending
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on October 01, 2016, 04:25:59 PM
In...............me and the missus. :wht11
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: ppopeye on October 26, 2016, 07:49:24 PM
Its on my calendar. Hopefully next year I wont have issues like I did this year.


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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on October 27, 2016, 07:52:46 AM
I'll be there . . .
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on October 31, 2016, 09:49:59 PM
....so will yours truly and me neighbour over the back fence, AJ since STroppy drove up me driveway on Sunday to personally tell us it was on again.  :wink1
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: alans1100 on October 31, 2016, 11:44:18 PM
Those whishing to attend are :-

Nigel
ppopeye
STroppy
Greencan
AJ
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on November 01, 2016, 06:13:26 AM
Well that's that cabin filled!
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on November 01, 2016, 12:23:49 PM
The specialist informed me yesterday that shoulder surgery is not required so i can make it again  :runyay
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Shiney on November 01, 2016, 05:01:53 PM
Awesome news :runyay
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on November 01, 2016, 05:08:58 PM
Awesome news :runyay

A workmate is looking at a bone shaving procedure from the same specialist with an identical injury.Not nice.
He had the appointment before mine yesterday.
I should be back to full duties by xmas.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 03, 2016, 09:38:15 PM
I'm in again ... had a great time there this year, even if an Emu bullied me before I arrived. :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: johnnyYTED on November 03, 2016, 09:54:38 PM
 :dred11
if there is someone looking to share a cabin, I'm after a bed,,  :grin I dont snore  ,,
put me on the liST as attending...please. :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: alans1100 on November 03, 2016, 10:06:19 PM

Those whishing to attend are :-

Nigel
ppopeye
STroppy
Greencan
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
johnnyYTED
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on November 04, 2016, 07:42:50 AM
 
:dred11
if there is someone looking to share a cabin, I'm after a bed,,  :grin I dont snore  ,,
put me on the liST as attending...please. :thumb


I have booked a cabin Johnny so a lower bunk is all yours  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: johnnyYTED on November 04, 2016, 09:41:17 AM
 :dred11

I have booked a cabin johnny so a lower bunk is all yours  ;-*
Thanks Doug.. accepted  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Crocman on November 06, 2016, 07:56:04 PM
Sorry Marilou and I wont be able to attend Balranald this year due to work commitments.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on November 22, 2016, 11:44:16 AM
Cabin booked for Friday n Saturday nights . . .
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on November 26, 2016, 03:53:15 PM
Thank U Strop ++...

And I have heard from my X work colleague (Chester), he'll be joining AJ and myself up too on his VFR... says he's not much into the odd tipple of loud music...told him, I could change all that , hey! :thumb

 Cheers :-)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on November 26, 2016, 06:15:06 PM
Thank U Strop ++...

And I have heard from my X work colleague (Chester), he'll be joining AJ and myself up too on his VFR... says he's not much into the odd tipple of loud music...told him, I could change all that , hey! :thumb

 Cheers :-)

Are you going to warn him about the neon underwear or just let him learn the hard way  :butt
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 26, 2016, 06:41:47 PM
neon underwear? ... c'mon now... there's a story behind this? ... Elaborate?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on November 27, 2016, 08:42:20 AM
Seeing the 3 other mature aged gentlemens sharing the bunkroom emerging from their slumber wearing grundys first thing in the morning is a bit brutal on tired eyes is all i can say  >:()   
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 27, 2016, 08:58:53 AM
 :rofl :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on November 27, 2016, 03:51:06 PM
Yes I share your  concerns, please  dont let them out into general population  until they have  been seen too......

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on November 27, 2016, 04:49:42 PM
...and ow is Ozstoc's numero uno SRV fan today then? Best b bringin' me jim jams this trip then :wink1
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on November 27, 2016, 04:55:35 PM
...and ow is Ozstoc's numero uno SRV fan today then? Best b bringin' me jim jams this trip then :wink1

Dicky i will go 1 better and bring you a memorial SRV ride & concert shirt to use as jim jams  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on November 28, 2016, 07:40:04 PM
Quote
SRV ride & concert shirt to use as jim jams  ;-*

Aah Aramis your too kind Sir! Shall I too be needing to doth the approprate head attire?

I wiil respond in like mannor with, what say U, large? XL? With one of JB, who I saw close in personal only a few short weeks ago ;-*

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on January 03, 2017, 12:15:13 PM
Canberra to Balranald CV Park . . 651 ks

Not sure if Lionel, Chops or Curious 1 may be attending from here . . Any welcome to ride along with me on the Friday.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on January 03, 2017, 12:32:14 PM
Quote
SRV ride & concert shirt to use as jim jams  ;-*

Aah Aramis you're too kind Sir! Shall I too be needing to doth the appropriate head attire?

I will respond in like manner with, what say U, large? XL? With one of JB, who I saw close in personal only a few short weeks ago ;-*

Currently XXXL fat bastard dimensions so your generous offer may only cover part of me  :fp

Canberra to Balranald CV Park . . 651 ks

Not sure if Lionel, Chops or Curious 1 may be attending from here . . Any welcome to ride along with me on the Friday.

Depending on which way i'm going i may join you  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on January 03, 2017, 01:26:57 PM
Not sure if Lionel, Chops or Curious 1 may be attending from here . . Any welcome to ride along with me on the Friday.

Depending on which way i'm going i may join you  ;-*

A bed here if you need it . .
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on January 03, 2017, 01:35:07 PM
Quote
Currently XXXL fat bastard dimensions so your generous offer may only cover part of me  :fp

Nah Mate...the T's from JB, not flamin' Austin Powers...(Qld mode on) hey (Qld mode OFF) :wink1 

OK...3XL it is then  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on January 03, 2017, 04:44:40 PM
Just realised, not as far away as I thought . So, just booked Cabin, got 15 and I believe that Duncan and crew are next door, that will bring property values down. :eek.....So as this is a Double and 2 singles in own room if any one is looking for a bed just message me......See ya all there. :grin :wht11......OOps Sat night only.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 03, 2017, 07:04:05 PM
Yep, Nigel   :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on January 03, 2017, 07:22:18 PM
Yep, Nigel   :thumb

Done...............
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on January 03, 2017, 07:44:42 PM
That takes care of the falling tree branches Kev but what are you doing about the large pea brained birds  :whistle
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 03, 2017, 08:00:45 PM
... will be avoiding the Grampians, where they hide on the side of the road... :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 03, 2017, 08:21:52 PM
Portland to Balranald, 531 Km. A nice Saturday morning ride, about 6 hours.  Should arrive around Midday :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: johnnyYTED on January 03, 2017, 09:11:47 PM
 :dred11
Canberra to Balranald CV Park . . 651 ks

Not sure if Lionel, Chops or Curious 1 may be attending from here . . Any welcome to ride along with me on the Friday.
Stroppy I'll be riding down on the friday so I might see you somewhere along the road. If so I'll join in on the ride  :thumb
What time will you depart from Canberra?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on January 07, 2017, 05:47:11 PM
Here's the list of attendees so far.   Have I missed anyone?

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: aussiexs on January 07, 2017, 08:04:41 PM
Hi all
What activities have been planned for the weekend.
Cheers Rex
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on January 07, 2017, 08:12:54 PM
Normally a pub meal friday night for those that arrive early.
StinkyPete may have something special planned for saturday night  :grin

quote author=aussiexs link=topic=11336.msg1213196#msg1213196 date=1483783481]
Hi all
What activities have been planned for the weekend.
Cheers Rex
[/quote]
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on January 07, 2017, 09:01:18 PM
I'm keeping an eye on numbers attending, and will seek advice on where to go for Saturday night's dinner.   Options are the Billabong Restaraunt where we went last year, the Balranald Club, or the Shamrock Hotel.  I plan on making that booking closer to the event when numbers firm up.

This year I am unable to get to the Balranald gathering  :well  as I'll be riding the Snowy Mountains with friends.  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on January 07, 2017, 11:18:35 PM
Jdbiker and Chippy will be there  :hatwave
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on January 07, 2017, 11:28:05 PM

Here's the list of attendees so far.   Have I missed anyone?

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on January 08, 2017, 10:28:30 AM
I will be doing a short touristy ride on the Saturday to Yanga National Park to see the homestead, the Woolshed/shearing shed and shearers quarters . .  One of the largest in OZ and Yanga Lake . . About 20 ks each way . . . Anyone else interested?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on January 08, 2017, 10:48:40 AM
I will be doing a short touristy ride on the Saturday to Yanga National Park to see the homestead, the Woolshed/shearing shed and shearers quarters . .  One of the largest in OZ and Yanga Lake . . About 20 ks each way . . . Anyone else interested?

Sounds good Terry,count me in  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 08, 2017, 11:45:08 AM
I will be doing a short touristy ride on the Saturday to Yanga National Park to see the homestead, the Woolshed/shearing shed and shearers quarters . .  One of the largest in OZ and Yanga Lake . . About 20 ks each way . . . Anyone else interested?

 Sounds interesting?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on January 08, 2017, 01:08:27 PM
Interested depending on arrival time at Balranald🤓
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: aussiexs on January 08, 2017, 05:01:08 PM
Hi all,
Rex (aussiexs) & Debbie will join the fun. Not sure about Friday but definitely on Saturday night. Looking forward to a great time and plenty of Ozstoc chat.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on January 08, 2017, 05:07:35 PM
Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on January 27, 2017, 01:41:47 PM
I've not yet made a dinner booking for Saturday night, but our best options are as follows.....

Balranald Motor Inn "Billabong Restaurant" which is where we went last year.    http://www.balranaldmotorinn.com/billabong-restaurant (http://www.balranaldmotorinn.com/billabong-restaurant)
    or
Balranald Club, where some of us ate on Friday night last year.    http://www.balranaldclub.com.au/ (http://www.balranaldclub.com.au/)


Any thoughts from those who are going?   :popcorn
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jglan10 (Onesie) on January 27, 2017, 07:55:02 PM
I might be able to make a flying visit
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 08, 2017, 11:27:48 AM
I might be driving the 1100 down for this as i have recently confirmed issues with both shoulders and the insurer is taking their sweet time making a decision.With no cruise control & a smaller engine than the bike it will be an interesting drive  :fp
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Sicman on February 08, 2017, 04:34:13 PM
I might be driving the 1100 down for this as i have recently confirmed issues with both shoulders :fp
  :think1 So "99 change hands" wasn't effective for you due to over use?  ;-* :grin :butt
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 08, 2017, 04:37:39 PM
I might be driving the 1100 down for this as i have recently confirmed issues with both shoulders :fp
  :think1 So "99 change hands" wasn't effective for you due to over use?  ;-* :grin :butt

Think more along the lines of "9" but just multiply the perceived frequency exponentially  :nahnah
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 08, 2017, 04:53:56 PM
Soooo... a one handed count, with the other hand on the back of your head?  :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 08, 2017, 05:04:54 PM
Soooo... a one handed count, with the other hand on the back of your head?  :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

I'm not allowed to put my hands up that high  :eek
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 08, 2017, 05:21:47 PM
Wishing you a fast recovery, mate :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 08, 2017, 05:28:47 PM
Wishing you a fast recovery, mate :thumb

Thanks Kev  ++
It's been 6 months already with treatment of the other one yet to start.
The current tally is 3 ultrasounds/xrays & 1 MRI  :whistle
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: DBfive on February 09, 2017, 10:44:20 AM
Hopefully you'll be firing on all four cyclinders by October.....get well soon Stimpy!
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 09, 2017, 11:06:02 AM
Hopefully you'll be firing on all four cylinders by October.....get well soon Stimpy!

Thanks Mr Brown.A quick resolution would be nice.
The specialist wanted to give me a bone shaving but i think he had me confused with my workmate(he got one)as we were both seeing him at the same time.He also forgot he sent me off for a steroid shot...
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Shiney on February 09, 2017, 05:36:53 PM
Hopefully you'll be firing on all four cylinders by October.....get well soon Stimpy!

Thanks Mr Brown.A quick resolution would be nice.
The specialist wanted to give me a bone shaving but i think he had me confused with my workmate(he got one)as we were both seeing him at the same time.He also forgot he sent me off for a steroid shot...


That doesn't sound very good at all :eek
Just make sure to introduce yourself each time you see him and go over what has been done so far (He might figure out who is who that way :fp)

Anyway stay positive and hopefully you'll feel better soon :thumbsup
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on February 09, 2017, 09:14:00 PM
I'm still thinking of driving down STimpy. We could make a road trip of it.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 10, 2017, 12:50:31 AM
I'm still thinking of driving down STimpy. We could make a road trip of it.

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I have a rough plan of doing Port Augusta to Birdsville via marree,then Windorah Quilpie Charleville Roma etc on the way back. Alot can happen between now and then so we'll see what pans out  :popcorn
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: ST2UP on February 10, 2017, 10:42:04 AM

Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Gadget ??
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on February 10, 2017, 08:37:13 PM
I am pretty keen on doing this.  I shall confirm when I know what my roster for that week will be.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 11, 2017, 12:52:22 AM

Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Gadget ??
Bodø Glimt(depending on work roster)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 14, 2017, 01:00:03 PM
Will be a good meet. Last year was great, so many turned up and we had a fantastic night at the Billabong for dinner.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 14, 2017, 01:02:59 PM
Billabong was great service, and good value meals. I have been back there for a meal since the meet.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on February 14, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
I am happy to go with the flow, eats wise. Let the Captain chose.. :wht11
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on February 14, 2017, 01:24:28 PM
STimpy, I've sent you a PM in regard to this RTE.    :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 15, 2017, 07:40:12 PM
STimpy, I've sent you a PM in regard to this RTE.    :thumb

Apologies for the delay Pete,i have PM'd you & STroppy  :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 16, 2017, 12:23:35 PM

Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget ??
Bodø Glimt(depending on work roster)

With numbers down at this stage,saturday night dinner would likely be unviable for the billabong restaurant to put on a spread as experienced last time round.
I will consult with STroppy a few weeks out and make a decision regarding the venue  :beer
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on February 23, 2017, 08:10:07 PM
Was rostered to work, managed to get someone to swap, accommodation booked... so count me in !
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2017, 02:36:35 AM
Only 3 weeks away now... woohoo!

I have decided on this route, will avoid Halls Gap and the emus this time.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/-38.3485455,141.6062886/Balranald+Caravan+Park,+Court+Street,+Balranald+NSW,+Australia/@-36.3502275,142.2466193,7z/data= (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/-38.3485455,141.6062886/Balranald+Caravan+Park,+Court+Street,+Balranald+NSW,+Australia/@-36.3502275,142.2466193,7z/data=)!4m14!4m13!1m5!3m4!1m2!1d142.8495185!2d-35.5021297!3s0x6adb2f39b1c8eb31:0x130579a40eef82e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x6adc4d61f140ad13:0xebaca3f91d9e188f!2m2!1d143.564496!2d-34.64514!3e0
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on February 25, 2017, 08:06:03 AM
Paths might cross at Dumosa :hatwave
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2017, 12:05:00 PM
 :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 25, 2017, 12:11:17 PM
Paths might cross at Dumosa :hatwave

Meeting up at tittybong sounds more interesting ?  :crackup
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2017, 12:21:33 PM
 :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on February 25, 2017, 12:27:46 PM
Paths might cross at Dumosa :hatwave

Meeting up at tittybong sounds more interesting ?  :crackup
Tittybong...tittybong..titty bong bong, does sound really interesting  :crackup
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2017, 12:53:28 PM
We will work on a time to meet when closer to the day, Jonathan  :thumb (it's not a diversion to that boob clanger place)  :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2017, 01:08:10 PM
... I could always divert on the way home, through Birchip and Watchem?  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2017, 08:16:53 PM
Tittybong? Guess it depends on the accent  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Lonerider1 on March 02, 2017, 08:17:23 PM
Hi all , Octane and I are interested in attending, and accommodation is booked. Be good to catch with you all.
                                                                   
                                                                       
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 02, 2017, 08:32:39 PM
See you there  :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 02, 2017, 10:35:34 PM


Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget ??
Bodø Glimt(depending on work roster)
Octane & Lonerider1

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 03, 2017, 01:34:13 AM
Work roster no longer pending... I'm in !
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 03, 2017, 01:59:38 AM
 :hatwave


Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget ??
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 03, 2017, 08:53:51 AM
Cabin booked for Friday and Saturday night. Now to plan the route down and back.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 03, 2017, 08:54:38 AM

 :hatwave


Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Chester (Greencan's mate)
AJ
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1

:thumbs

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 03, 2017, 09:46:28 AM
Cabin booked for Friday and Saturday night. Now to plan the route down and back.

Cheers,
Gary

Give Tamworth hospital a wide birth this time  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 03, 2017, 11:01:23 AM
Cabin booked for Friday and Saturday night. Now to plan the route down and back.

Cheers,
Gary

Give Tamworth hospital a wide birth this time  ;-*
On the Thursday, I've booked at Cattlemans Country Motor Inn, Dubbo (inclyding a buffet Breakfast) After breajfast, I'll head on down to take a look at Parkes Observatory. I've driven past so many times in the middle of the night, it's about time I stopped.

On the way back I've booked at Bellview Motel Narrabri. Hopefully I can have catchup with my cousin from Wee Waa.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 03, 2017, 11:03:24 AM
Could you grab the Qld flag from Shiney please Gary ?
I'm guessing it's making an appearance in Nabiac this weekend  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 03, 2017, 11:11:26 AM
Could you grab the Qld flag from Shiney please Gary ?
I'm guessing it's making an appearance in Nabiac this weekend  :grin
Good thinking!

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on March 07, 2017, 09:19:28 AM
Mornin' All...

My Mate Chester and AJ are both scratchings due to unavoidable work commitments (Whatever work is!).

You can add to the list Tiptoe (brother to Camel and twin to Stoppy), and perhaps another Mate, providing I can get him comfortable enough to ride his 1100 the vast distance of 400km without getting a sore back (am thinking along the lines of Makers 46 as post ride recovery tonic, which I concede will have little effect on his back pain, but should take his mind off it). :wink1
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 07, 2017, 09:31:54 AM

Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan & his interchangable entourage:
Tiptoe & BackBourbon
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: denis on March 07, 2017, 03:37:43 PM
Hi all. could you please add Denis and Diane to list. Cabin booked all set to join you, Denis,
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 07, 2017, 03:50:23 PM
Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Ppopeye
Stroppy
Greencan & his interchangable entourage:
Tiptoe & BackBourbon
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1
Denis and Diane

 :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 07, 2017, 06:04:18 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances with my car, i will now be attempting to ride down departing monday.
All going well i will be in Balranald early friday arvo.
Depending on how i go i might try to catch the Raiders V Tigers game in Canberra on the sunday afternoon  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 07, 2017, 06:24:49 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances with my car, i will now be attempting to ride down departing monday.
All going well i will be in Balranald early friday arvo.
Depending on how i go i might try to catch the Raiders V Tigers game in Canberra on the sunday afternoon  :grin
Stimpy,

I'm driving down the Thusday to Dubbo, Friday to Balranald and coming back via Narrabri on Sunday. Back in Bris Vegas on Monday arvo if you want a lift and let the shoulder rest.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 07, 2017, 06:34:06 PM
Thanks for the offer Gary but i have decided to try my luck with the bike.
I ordered a timing belt from Japan a month ago but found out this afternoon that some clown at Mitsubishi in sydney cancelled the order.
I'm not willing to risk a snapped belt.
Have NSAID's and painkillers,can travel  :fp
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Brock on March 07, 2017, 07:22:13 PM
You can get the belt on Amazon. dont go for ebay, cost way too much.

https://www.amazon.com/Gates-T325-Timing-Belt/dp/B002RPYZSO (https://www.amazon.com/Gates-T325-Timing-Belt/dp/B002RPYZSO)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 07, 2017, 07:40:18 PM
You can get the belt on Amazon. dont go for ebay, cost way too much.

https://www.amazon.com/Gates-T325-Timing-Belt/dp/B002RPYZSO (https://www.amazon.com/Gates-T325-Timing-Belt/dp/B002RPYZSO)

It's for a 1100cc Japan only baby Pajero 4wd.
The only shared component is the block from a early colt  >:()
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Brock on March 07, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
On the gates website, in the PDF its listed ast the ST1100  page 32

http://www.gatesaustralia.com.au/all-search-tools/site-search-results?keyword=T325 (http://www.gatesaustralia.com.au/all-search-tools/site-search-results?keyword=T325)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 07, 2017, 08:10:16 PM
121 tooth(type YU),968mm in length,22mm wide.
Mitsubishi part MD334207.

Fits the 4 wheeled clown car lurking behind the bike  :crackup

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/greeneyedmonster1/31e5585b-c4fd-4a0f-93b2-68083d35aaa0_zpsm9fnveif.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 09, 2017, 05:57:38 AM
I must be keen.... woke a few minutes ago, and thought "Gee...I better start packing the bike for the trip?" 
Went outside and opened panniers, returned inside and started sorting gear. ... a week early!

Must have been a passing visit from 'Al' :rofl 
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 10, 2017, 04:02:19 AM
You're not alone.  I've done stuff like that !
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on March 10, 2017, 06:38:29 PM
Crickey Stimp! A motorcycle that has the ability to induce pain better that a short to medium wheel base 4x4 :eek

Those ST1300's must be really crap then...hey ;-*

Well that's the blue touch paper lite...now just sit back and watch the fireworks :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 10, 2017, 10:19:18 PM
 :p :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 10, 2017, 10:37:24 PM
Technically the car is a SmallTurd1100.
It has a smaller fuel range than the  :blu13 ,no cruise control,bugger all luggage capacity and a troublesome timing belt(unlike the 13)

Luckily i have a thick(& smelly)  :butt

 
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 11, 2017, 04:09:55 PM
This is my Spotwalla link for the trip. Goes live on the 16th Mar.
I plan on leaving home around 7:00 am.

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=137d858c3931aac357

Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on March 11, 2017, 05:34:39 PM
Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Popeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Tiptoe
BackBourbon
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1
Denis and Diane
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Pete on March 12, 2017, 08:15:07 AM
Finally managed work commitments.

Count me in now!
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 12, 2017, 08:17:57 AM
Interested in Attending :

Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Popeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Tiptoe
BackBourbon
STimpy
Kev Murphy
JohnnyYTED
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1
Denis and Diane
Pete

 :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Chops on March 13, 2017, 04:33:14 PM
I'm in for this one , I am coming up from Yarrawonga on Sat.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 13, 2017, 04:41:28 PM
:dred11
Interested in Attending :


johnnyYTED
Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Popeye
Stroppy
Greencan
Tiptoe
BackBourbon
STimpy
Kev Murphy
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1
Denis and Diane
Pete
Chops
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 13, 2017, 05:50:18 PM
I managed to get some sleep in today so i will be heading off at 2am in the morning banana bender time.
Should be in Urunga for breakfast at the wharf cafe around 8am.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Sicman on March 13, 2017, 05:56:15 PM
I will be working next weekend so cant make this. Anyone is welcome to drop on in if your are making your way thru West Wyalong  :wink1
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2017, 06:20:14 PM
I will be working next weekend so cant make this. Anyone is welcome to drop on in if your are making your way thru West Wyalong  :wink1
I'll be passing through on Friday. Leaving Dubbo, stopping to do the tourist thing at the Parkes Radio telescopes then onto Balranald.
Are you working Friday or will you be at home?

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Sicman on March 13, 2017, 06:49:16 PM
Should be home - although that will depend on the overtime gods  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2017, 07:37:20 PM
I'll try and catch up on the way through. PM me your number.

Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Weekend forecast.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170313/7fb621773165812b875b0801097aa478.jpg)
With the storms over the tablelands I'm hoping the planned route will still be passable.

Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 13, 2017, 08:39:46 PM
It's gonna be a stinker alright  :H
I will be heading up via Bairnsdale / omeo / dinner plain / bright/ tocumwal/ deni Thursday -friday.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Brookester on March 13, 2017, 09:11:01 PM
Don't forget your jumpers and beanies in that cold weather down there  :rofl  :rofl  :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2017, 09:16:19 PM
I'll be packing, Tee shirts, shorts, jeans,  jackets and beanie.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 14, 2017, 12:02:27 PM
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/Image1_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Brookester on March 14, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
I'll just leave this here... :rofl  :rofl  :rofl
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/racing-goats-and-pooing-cows-raise-funds-in-balranald/8352720?pfmredir=sm&WT.ac=infocus_alicesprings (http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/racing-goats-and-pooing-cows-raise-funds-in-balranald/8352720?pfmredir=sm&WT.ac=infocus_alicesprings)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 14, 2017, 08:02:38 PM
Sounds like a crappy idea to raise money  :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 14, 2017, 11:04:12 PM
The story was filed  by the esteemed reporter Emma Brown  :fp
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on March 15, 2017, 08:42:00 AM
Quote
It's gonna be a stinker alright  :H

Mornin' Stimp et al....couldnt agree more, being a mexican not accustomed to such heat.

That being so, have suggested Stoppy make contact with thee and disclose his cabin number so that U might  stock it with cold mid strength beer (glass not cans), for our pending arrival around 1600. As you rightly have pointed out your SoughT conveyance carries more luggage.

Thank you, in advance, the bottle :-)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 15, 2017, 05:21:15 PM
I will more than likely be there late friday morning so i will grab a box and chill it in my cabin.What is your preferred medicinal drop ?
If most honourable Mr Yted-san can post or text his eta i can arrange his entry into said cabin if youse is early  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 15, 2017, 05:52:37 PM
Hmmmm. Libation considerations. I'll probably pick up something on the way in.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on March 15, 2017, 07:15:26 PM
Thank You Stimp :thumb

Whatever you can get there, dont think the range will be on par with DM.  :beer

Best I pop something in the pannier....hey ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 15, 2017, 07:28:19 PM
Thank You Stimp :thumb

Whatever you can get there, dont think the range will be on par with DM.  :beer

Best I pop something in the pannier....hey ;-*

I have an esky on board the little punt so i can procure something that will tickle your taste buds on the way from where i is residing tonight (Lakes Entrance). I will be setting sail via omeo, dinner plain, myrtleford and most importantly BROWN BROTHERS VINEYARD at MILAWA on the way to tomorrow nights as yet undecided destination.
Get your order in quick smart for not just any port in a storm  WOW:
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on March 15, 2017, 08:05:29 PM
Quote
BROWN BROTHERS VINEYARD at MILAWA
...well that's the red n cheeses taken care of then...best I remember to pack that JB T in my pannier for you and not off load it with the collection of baby clothes I have to drop off in Maldon en-route.

As for the beer...like Strop, drink anything in moderation  ;-*

Just me and Strop's Mate Tipto as my bourbon Mate has family commitments he cannot escape :'(

Bit warm in Vic tonight, so you should feel at home...hey :wink1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJNKeHIkuo4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJNKeHIkuo4)

Check this out.. JB AND Neal Schlon....much as I love Chisel and I have been to a gig with JB and Mahalia, this combo is on a different blues planet :-++
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 15, 2017, 08:38:37 PM
The car is mostly packed.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 16, 2017, 02:32:57 AM
At 2:30 am, I've refueled the car and I'm off.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 02:50:47 AM
See you Saturday, Gary... spot shows you are around Carseldine now
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:01:23 AM
latest spot Kedron
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:19:56 AM
Gadget now on the motorway and SW from Wacol
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:27:05 AM
Through Redbank and approaching Amberley

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/Image1_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 16, 2017, 03:33:54 AM
I used to drive buses for Brisbane Transport.  Those names bring back a lot of memories. 
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:43:36 AM
Many years ago, I worked at the Albion Flour Mills, and I regularly went on weekend rides within 3 or 400+ Km from Brissie
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:47:37 AM
Pillow is calling me, will be back later.

Gary is now past Willowbank, and around halfway to Warwick
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 16, 2017, 05:57:39 AM
Are you using a spot or bubbler app Gary ?
I had 5 ½ hrs of location coordinates backed up yesterday from just outside Jindabyne until the other side of the dirt through Barry way near Bruthen. Gotta love Vodafone  :OldMan
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 06:00:25 AM
He is using bubbler, STimpy
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 06:02:56 AM
South of Stanthorpe now

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002002/Image2_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 06:18:27 AM
Now into NSW.... 60 minute penalty! (set your clock fwd an hour)

only 10 minutes to Tenterfield.


I spoke too soon... Looks like a break at Wallangarra

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/cool_blue_ice_2002008/Image3.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 06:49:04 AM
Passing through Tenterfield

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/cool_blue_ice_2002008/Image4.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 07:26:55 AM
About 15 minutes to Glen Innes.

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/cool_blue_ice_2002008/Image5.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 08:07:09 AM
... enroute to Armidale... about 80 Km ahead.... unless a deviation occurs at Guyra?

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/cool_blue_ice_2002008/Image6.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 08:22:48 AM
Now halted Caltex roadhouse Guyra. Fuel and Breakfast?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 08:42:00 AM
Yep!

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 09:37:14 AM
Onward... GO-GO GADGET!

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 10:08:10 AM
Tamworth is about 600 km travelled since Gary left home

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 11:05:32 AM
Unsure which course Gadget is taking, all will become clearer as he progresses.
My guess is Wellington, Parkes, Forbes.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 12:19:38 PM
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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 12:46:56 PM
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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 01:52:53 PM
Almost 900 km trip so far, doing well, Gary

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 02:18:22 PM
refuelling on northern side of Dubbo
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:00:43 PM
The end of a long journey today, sleep well, Gary.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 16, 2017, 03:02:45 PM
About 910 Km in past 12 and a half hours including meal and fuel stops.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 16, 2017, 03:35:30 PM

 :dred11
 
I will more than likely be there late friday morning so i will grab a box and chill it in my cabin.What is your preferred medicinal drop ?
If most honourable Mr Yted-san can post or text his eta i can arrange his entry into said cabin if youse is early  ;-*
Saturday around 1pm ,, I had to change my leaving time.  o:) dear mother made an Drs appointment for 12 Friday  :OldMan
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 16, 2017, 03:40:01 PM
... enroute to Armidale... about 80 Km ahead.... unless a deviation occurs at Guyra?

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Tried to catch up with ST2UP, but he was heading off on a job north.

Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 16, 2017, 03:42:31 PM
refuelling on northern side of Dubbo
That was a accidental button.
It was supposed to be another cust8m messae of, "More Roadworks"

I could have filled the car 3 times over in the time at that stop.

Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: ppopeye on March 16, 2017, 05:43:48 PM


Unfortunately for me I have had a last minute change of plans ans now will not be attending. :dred11
Interested in Attending :


johnnyYTED
Nigel & Mrs Nigel
Stroppy
Greencan
Tiptoe
BackBourbon
STimpy
Kev Murphy
Jdbiker and Chippy
Aussiexs(Rex) & Debbie
Onesie(possible flying visit)
Gadget
Bodø Glimt
Octane & Lonerider1
Denis and Diane
Pete
Chops
</blockquote>
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 17, 2017, 07:28:44 AM
  :think1 that the Shamrock hotel may be an appropriate place for dinner  tonight on Patrick's day  :beer
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 07:33:37 AM
Good thinking, but probably overcrowded? :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 07:49:21 AM
Gary is on the move again, mobile from Dubbo a few minutes ago.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2017, 08:23:02 AM
Held up at road works.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 09:25:49 AM
Cannot add pics of progress at the moment, PhotoBucket is down.

Here is a link to pic on my desktop
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 09:41:19 AM
No further bubbler update for 45 minutes
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 10:03:41 AM
Have packed my gear on the bike, topped the tank and tyre pressures checked. Ready to roll early tomorrow morning. Expect to be there mid afternoon tomorrow. :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 10:36:05 AM
I am a little worried about Gadget?... no updates on bubbler location for the past hour and a half?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 10:41:54 AM
Just rang Gary, he was at the observatory, and all phones have to be turned off while there.  :thumb

Click on image to enlarge
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 10:55:02 AM
moving right along...
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 11:00:56 AM
Midday ... Gary is currently passing through Parkes
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 11:21:24 AM
Now passing through Forbes
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 17, 2017, 12:02:29 PM
Table for 10 booked at the Shamrock for 7pm or a bit earlier tonight  ++
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 12:04:17 PM
Well done, that man!  What's the venue for tomorrow night?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 12:12:01 PM
Gadget heading for West Wyalong now

Click pic for enlargement
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 17, 2017, 12:45:36 PM
Well done, that man!  What's the venue for tomorrow night?

I will leave that open to group discussion. I'm sure we can nut something out.
When ate you arriving Kev ?
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 12:52:35 PM
Will arrive sometime after midday .. hope to leave here before 7 am
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 01:03:26 PM
Gary not too far from West Wyalong now
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 01:29:35 PM
Sicman and Gadget should be together now.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 17, 2017, 01:35:11 PM
Sicman and Gadget should be together now.

I'm sure that'll be against Gary's will  :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on March 17, 2017, 03:32:51 PM
Table for 10 booked at the Shamrock for 7pm or a bit earlier tonight  ++


Can Jdbiker and Chippy sneak in too? Just arrived 🤓
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 03:41:03 PM
All tickety-boo, less than 2 hours to Hay
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 17, 2017, 04:04:52 PM
Table for 10 booked at the Shamrock for 7pm or a bit earlier tonight  ++


Can Jdbiker and Chippy sneak in too? Just arrived 🤓

Can do....pop over to cabin 15 or 16 for some afternoon drinks
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on March 17, 2017, 04:27:54 PM
 :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 05:06:59 PM
Gadget is through Hay, so he is about 1 and a quarter hours away from Balranald at present
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 05:37:24 PM
He should arrive at Balranald in around 30 minutes or so
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 06:03:22 PM
Only 10 minutes away, now
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 06:27:57 PM
Great ride, Gary. (even if you did have 4 wheels, lol) Settle in and enjoy your night.  :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on March 17, 2017, 07:08:21 PM
Well I`m packed. Bike checked. All good so far just need to work out which way............. Away early, after the roo`s are asleep  :eek

Have a great ride,
 and be in party mode ....no missus but I will survive........ :grin................. :wht11
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 07:27:58 PM
See you there, Nigel :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Lonerider1 on March 17, 2017, 08:41:02 PM
Was wondering if anyone was going to bring some shop merchandise, I was after the number plate frame - Vic.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2017, 08:42:34 PM


Great ride, Gary. (even if you did have 4 wheels, lol) Settle in and enjoy your night.  :thumb

Thanks Kev.

Good to know someone was keeping an eye on me.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 17, 2017, 08:47:45 PM
Its good to have mates watching your back.  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 17, 2017, 09:15:47 PM
Was wondering if anyone was going to bring some shop merchandise, I was after the number plate frame - Vic.

STroppy has a few shop items with him on hand...
i don't think he has that particular item with him but i'll throw some cold water on the verandah to wake him up and ask him lol
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 18, 2017, 06:07:54 AM
Ok guys, on my way. Am out the door before first light, will see you all after lunch.  :hatwave
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 18, 2017, 06:21:53 AM
Friday night meal at the Shamrock on St Patrick's day.  :beer

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 18, 2017, 10:58:28 AM
Kev Murphy is a late scratching due to a car turning into his path at Birchip when he was doing 30 km/h. Ambulance is in attendance. Awaiting info on which hospital.

Gary
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: NTRebel on March 18, 2017, 11:28:53 AM
Thanks for that info Gary hope the :law :law throw the book at the driver.
Hopefully not too much damage to Kev or bike
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Lionel on March 18, 2017, 12:46:59 PM
Looks like it might have been Kev's fault because if he had been riding at 50 km/h instead of 30 km/h he would have been through the intersection before the driver turned in front of him. :spank
Hopefully his injuries are only superficial.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 18, 2017, 02:52:26 PM
Just had a text from Kev.

A mate is coming to pick him up from Horsham Hospital and he should be home in 4 hours.

Wishing him a speedy recovery.

Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 18, 2017, 03:45:22 PM
For any late arrivals dinner is at the RSL at 7pm.

Nibbles and drinks are on the grass between cabins 16 & 17
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 18, 2017, 10:09:12 PM
Am home... had dinner at mates house.

Details of prang.
Had been following a 4WD for several blocks through main street at Birchip, 300 km from home.. He must have been well aware that I was behind him.
4wd moved to right lane with indicators, I was still in left lane when another ute started to reverse out from parking.
I moved to right side of left lane to avoid him, and glanced at left mirror to see by how little the ute had missed the back of the bike.
As I looked fwd again, the 4WD had turned directly across my path to park nose in to the kerb. Left parking from right lane.
No time to brake.

Impact tore the front wheel and brake from the 4WD. Hard to say how much damage to the bike, as I didn't have the opportunity to check it, but it is severe.
Bike was trailered away after ambo's took me 100 km to Horsham hospital for xrays of knee and put some patches on scrapes. Broke my pinky on right hand and thumb injury on left hand. Was advised that my right knee is now totally knackered, and needs replacing asap.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Brock on March 18, 2017, 10:15:42 PM
Ouch.

Get well soon, I hope the 4x4 has to pay
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: NTRebel on March 18, 2017, 10:31:20 PM
The  :cop :law :cop :law definitely need to throw the book at the driver for making illegal left turn.
hope you heal up ok Kev.

paul
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: alans1100 on March 18, 2017, 10:43:07 PM
Kev, I can think of better ways to get a knee replacement - hope all goes well for you.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 18, 2017, 11:24:10 PM
After impact my mobile is dodgy, keeps turning itself off. So if anyone rings and I don't pick up, that is the reason.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Wild Rose on March 18, 2017, 11:26:35 PM
That's no good Kev :cuss
Sounds like not a good outcome mate
Hoping when you get over the shock of it all
Things might not be so bad
Praying for a speedy recovery  :like
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 18, 2017, 11:53:26 PM
A slight case of knee-monia?  :grin  That is as close as I can get to straightening my leg

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002007/r%20knee.jpg)

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 19, 2017, 01:43:11 AM
Ouch!

Hope they fix your knee a soon as.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Shiney on March 19, 2017, 06:51:50 AM
:eek That is bloody bad news Kev, I hope you have the knee and fingers fixed up soon along with a quick payout from the bad driver.

Good luck mate and don't forget, if you need anything let the club members know and I'm sure we'll be able to help :thumbs


Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 19, 2017, 07:10:24 AM
Thanks Shiney... all good
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: ST2UP on March 19, 2017, 07:46:25 AM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Kev and back on the bike  :think1 or maybe another bike  :p really soon.


 :beer
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on March 19, 2017, 07:54:49 AM
Sorry to hear about your accident Kev. Wishing you a speedy recovery :like. Sent a text to your phone yesterday, but might have been the wrong Kev  :eek
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 19, 2017, 12:08:06 PM
My phone is dodgy after the accident, Jonathan, keeps turning itself off
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 19, 2017, 05:15:10 PM
Gary is making good time, in now in Narrabri.

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Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: aussiexs on March 19, 2017, 05:23:50 PM
Rex and Debbie home safe, well but hot. Thanks everyone or a great weekend at a beautiful place. Looking forward to our next get together.
Cheers Rex and Debbie
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 19, 2017, 05:47:19 PM
Thanks to all.  I had a great time.  I didn't see anyone this morning as I left early (I usually do) and headed south to Warrnambool.  I shall return to Adelaide tomorrow.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Chops on March 19, 2017, 05:48:30 PM
As Rex said thanks everyone for your company and a great night
Stroppy and I had a nice ride home with morning tea at Hay, and a nice lunch and cold drink at the London Hotel Ardlethan
Our only disappointment was at afternoon tea at Wallendbeen , the food van had disappeared and we were left with a seagulls smoko ( a drink of water and a look around )
Looking forward to Port Fairy.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on March 19, 2017, 06:45:42 PM
Arrived back about 5:30 after a late departure and few drink stops, was very hot :H. Thanks everyone for making this another great RTE. Thanks STimpy for doing all the organising  :like. Thanks to STroppy for organising ride to the homestead, Gadget for the photo shoot and Sir Richard of Sunbury for keeping us all in splits :crackup :rofl. Thanks too to Alan, STinkypete and Marcus  :like. Only sad bit was Kev's off  :'( get well soon mate :like
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: denis on March 19, 2017, 08:03:00 PM
Hi all, Arrived home 4.30pm all good. Thanks for great weekend all very nice  place to stay. Denis, Diane.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Williamson on March 19, 2017, 09:21:39 PM
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!!!

A slight case of knee-monia?  :grin  That is as close as I can get to straightening my leg

([url]http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002007/r%20knee.jpg[/url])


Don't worry about the knee Kev, send photo of the Mighty ST1100.

Seriously, get fit and well soon.  As some else said (or something along these lines), at least you'll be higher on the knee replacement list, but a hellua way to get prioritised.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Greencan on March 19, 2017, 09:49:02 PM
Evenin' All...

Tipto and moi got home around 14:30 having had a good run on all the farming back roads to Bendigo before a little sight seeing over Mt Alexander and more back roads to Mt Macedon then home.

Special mentions to Stroppy for the digs, tours and the great company and to Stimpy for the thoughtfully well chilled beer and nibblies, with a bonus thank U for the SRV tent, which strop fittingly has liberated.

Brilliant weekend :hatwave

Cheers, the can :-)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2017, 06:05:57 AM
Thanks to all.  I had a great time.  I didn't see anyone this morning as I left early (I usually do) and headed south to Warrnambool.  I shall return to Adelaide tomorrow.
And just as well you did. My alarm didn't go off and you woke me up. Thank you.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Pete on March 20, 2017, 08:35:01 AM
All the best for a fast recovery Kev, we did miss you!!!

Arrived home round 2.30 pm.

Great weekend, thanks for the company.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 09:10:10 AM
Morning all, Have just managed to drag myself out of bed. Still a bit tender today. I ache in places that I was unaware of even having those places, lol

I see that Gadget left Narrabri after 7 this morning and is now approaching the Qld border.

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on March 20, 2017, 09:14:48 AM
Good morning Kev :hatwave
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 09:16:43 AM
Hiya Jd  ;-*
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: richo on March 20, 2017, 09:49:27 AM
Hi Kev,  shocked to see that you had an "off".  I hope you and the bike are back in one piece soon.   Missed this trip as I am caravanning with friends through New South Wales. Hopefully will catch up with you at one of the sa rides when your back in one piece.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 10:02:21 AM
 thanks Richo
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 10:02:49 AM
Garys travels

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 10:42:01 AM
 Gary making good time

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 10:58:03 AM
I dialled TAC to make a claim at 9.50 am. Was put on hold until they answered at 10.15. Have just finished chatting at 11.50

I now have some details of who and where to contact regarding location of bike.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on March 20, 2017, 11:20:03 AM
 :blu13 Get well soon Kev and hope all is good for you and the bike :thumbs :blu13left
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 11:43:45 AM
Gary is just into Toowoomba a few minutes ago
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 12:03:50 PM
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/4.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 12:33:56 PM
Lunch is over, and it's Go Go Gadget on the last sprint for home from Toowoomba
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 01:22:56 PM
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/5.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 01:54:24 PM
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/cool_blue_ice_2002001/6.jpg)
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 02:33:03 PM
Safe to say that Gary is at home now. Last spot was less than a k away 20 minutes ago  :hatwave :rockon
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2017, 03:11:38 PM
Home safe and sound by 2:20 pm.

Only had a couple of heavy showers just after the bottom of the range at Toowomba. Just enough to wash the bugs of the windscreen and the dust off the Bonnet and roof.

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 20, 2017, 03:17:56 PM
 :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2017, 03:29:06 PM
I stopped in Bellata to look at where I had the accident, 18 months ago today.

This is the driveway he was turning into.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/7316027ba2aa0598844b1fff8ee1c9de.jpg)
This is where he was coming from.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/cc67dcffb6002b237f33ec71bac0da2d.jpg)

Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: STroppy on March 20, 2017, 05:16:17 PM
Now I understand how he easily missed seeing you and your camouflaged bike!
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 20, 2017, 06:23:27 PM
I too am now back home but somehow managed to break the visor on my helmet this morning.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2017, 06:56:30 PM
Some photos from the trip and weekend.
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/cbc072221a913405fec17c7eae971e3f.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/48858e0894c4297e8a31d092a4d54c0b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/efb7abda44d17e72eb06b117988c9e53.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/ca7f40c2cd722abdabac25b4601770fc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/d4e4836506c5ae48eedb9a2d951f0ae3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/2221ef3d0c06cb8454e55e8df7d0fd2e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/a4b6fabcebc6414775db92d5f11633b1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/8a9ae347857e21b402a360aba6962085.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/91436fd89d2450b51827a98763c8b168.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/ff82e30e2709d16a8a858b12458c2aff.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/ddf29ce176772f2977b84036c6671392.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/b7598e86eb67762cb7735bc491f352e2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/ccf5d479193b03db7f98b4ed57d5d668.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/3558975e1d7dfa8209d83572ba549c07.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/d004114d5198035c9f5c9993028df738.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/07b8e2117a30ace1491f256a06e09607.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/3ab9ca0c5e6b0334d8a2c4616cf65137.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/8d099a36581e32d5872ebb39fc82ea59.jpg)
One for StinkyPete
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/aa0056edaed86fd3ddd2bc6f6ac645a1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/94cfd79e8f321d742bdc78e4d2f93946.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/b8eabd782c2d5a22c8bd187a6c6aa07a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/d53f89756a65a06116c3cf9997bab94c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/096727b38fddce249a30d1bbeead705c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/305497f2e4245891cae6f5804b20afce.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/23c032b864b68cc77936abbe1a8ce1db.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/110acd5dfd7575252fd2e7af95a48ed2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170320/d1a028344f42da71abbe0a43eb4345cc.jpg)

Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on March 20, 2017, 07:10:24 PM
Nice pics :like Thanks Gadget 🤓
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: denis on March 20, 2017, 07:19:02 PM
Hi KEV. all the best for quick recovery you missed great weekend away, Denis Diane.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Shiney on March 20, 2017, 11:54:10 PM
Thanks for all the pics Gadget :hatwave
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Wild Rose on March 21, 2017, 06:03:07 AM
Thanks Gadget for the photos  :thumb
I'm Glad you had a great time  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 21, 2017, 06:07:21 AM
Great collection of photos, Gary  :thumbs Thanks!
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 21, 2017, 09:02:54 PM
Home tonight after a detour through Canberra,Royal National Park,the sydney harbour Bridge,Wisemans Ferry,Putty Rd with a Grey gums cafe stop,Singleton,Tamworth then up the New England back into pineapple country.

All up 4700km.The vehicle needs it's 2nd service in as many weeks.

Hope you are doing alright Kev.Fingers crossed for a quick recovery.

A big thanks to all that attended.It was great to see the usual suspects and some new faces too.Hope to see you all in Wooli.

 
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 21, 2017, 09:10:04 PM
All good Stimpy, just going to take me awhile. Have not been able to locate where the bike is stored yet.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 22, 2017, 04:38:12 PM
Have not been able to locate where the bike is stored yet.

I can sort of relate to that after being rear-ended in 2012.  The insurers deemed it a write off and eight or so months later I got a letter from the licencing office chasing up number plates.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 22, 2017, 04:58:24 PM
Bike has now been found. A mate from Port Macquarie did some homework on the phone this morning and I now have a location and phone number.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Sicman on March 23, 2017, 03:20:54 PM
Glad you are Ok Kev.  Hopefully they can get the rusty old knee replaced with a new stainless one so you can be up and around very soon :thumb
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 23, 2017, 04:01:39 PM
Thanks Tony. I asked the doc why they don't use monkey knees for replacements instead of stainless steel?
He looked at me, puzzled.
I declared "Stainless is so expensive, whereas you get two 'ape-knees' for a penny!"

Reaction?... face palm.. :grin
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Lionel on March 23, 2017, 04:34:07 PM
Ha Ha. That's the kind of joke you should tell the surgeon after the operation.
He"ll cut back on the anaesthetic now.
I wonder how many of our younger members will struggle with its meaning.
Keep smiling.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on March 23, 2017, 04:40:47 PM
Well, the surgeon that looked at my knee in 2009 said that they could pump it full of silicone every 4 months, at a cost of around 10k per year,
to which I said "TEN THOUSAND? ... I can get a WHOLE TUBE of silicone from Bunnings for $2.50?" :rofl
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 23, 2017, 04:48:04 PM
I wonder how many of our younger members will struggle with its meaning.
Keep smiling.

Nice to know I am still young.
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Nigel on March 23, 2017, 04:50:23 PM
Gee Whiz Kev, its the last time I ask you to sleep over......... :eek...................Came as a big shock..Get well soon .  :wht11

PS If you buy in bulk you can get silicone for around a dollar.. Wot thuh :well
Title: Re: Tri-State Overnight RTE – Balranald NSW - 18th/19th March 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on April 04, 2017, 05:27:48 AM
Tittybong? Guess it depends on the accent  :grin

I rode to Warrnambool the following day via Tittybong.
(I only know this now because I am going through gopro footage and following it on google maps).