SA Overnight RTE 27th Sept 2014 - Silverton

[Nigel]

I too, had planned to go but knowing things were/are a bit hectic here just can,t manage it. More and more obstacles thrown at me. Next time Have fun..

[saaz]

I got back at 5.30 this afternoon. Great to meet Alan and Heather at last after the first go a few years ago on a Border Run. Rick and +1 (I am bad with names - on a Busa) and Malcolm we also there. Pictures will come later once I do a few things.

[alans1100]

We got back home about 2 pm after a very windy ride.

The +1 with Rick is Michael. I did hear his name mentioned but I still had to ask Heather.

Apart from a non members red Suzi, the three STs and John's Triumph were all BLUE.  and more  , 1 from ACT, 3 from Vic and 2 from SA having an RTE overnighter in NSW with not one NSW member in sight..........lol

Heather decided that we like John's new bike even though I did sort of mention it only had 3/4 of a motor. It looks a lot better in the flesh than the pictures we have seen and it's a little larger but lighter than the ST.

[octane]

Yeahhhhh... VICTORIA

The ride must now be officially known as a Victorian Ride  considering we had the most participants

Seriously though... It was great to catch up with you all at South Australia..(Alan & Heather)

[alans1100]

Our report is over on my blog site

http://st1100a.blogspot.com/2014/09/silverton-new-south-wales.html

[Chops]

Nice write up Alan.

[Nigel]

Nice write up Alan.

Yes , nicely done................................................... ...makes me want to have been be there ahh well next time  .

[Diesel]

Nice read thanks Alan - sounded like a great relaxing weekend away on the bike.


That is special country out that way - probably not to be done in Jan-Feb if one is at all sensitive to the adverse effects of heat.


I remember the lookout at Mundi Mundi was quite treacherous for a big bike on that slippery gravel surface - one had to show plenty of care turning around on it  - but well worth the effort.


Thanks for the great read.     


PS - Hi Wildfire Angel         


Cheers, Diesel

[alans1100]

The only downer was after getting back home.

While unloading the trailer a gust of wind caused the lid to close in doing so broke the front hinge. So down to the hardware and see if I can find something suitable and replace both.

[tj189]

thanksa Alan, enjoyed the read and photographs

[Abe]

Great read & photo's once again

And great to hear that a certain SA boy from Mildura (great place) didn't find an alternate route from the others 

(Sorry folks, something happened on the 2013 National Rally)

[saaz]

I was mentioned during polite conversation..

[StinkyPete]

And great to hear that a certain SA boy from Mildura (great place) didn't find an alternate route from the others 
(Sorry folks, something happened on the 2013 National Rally)

Could you be talking about this...........   (and he thought we had forgotten)

[Abe]

That's the one, and if my memory serves me right "Sargent" was the bike behind 

And, the footage was from "Shiney's" bike 

Sorry if I'm wrong, again.

[saaz]

Malcolm (Octane) has forgotten all about it - oh dear, there I go and have mentioned names....he did have an excuse, a very good one...

[Shiney]

That's the one, and if my memory serves me right "Sargent" was the bike behind 

And, the footage was from "Shiney's" bike 

Sorry if I'm wrong, again.

Awesome memory mate

[octane]

  After attending many hours of therapy and seeing a shrink specialist on numerous occasions since that eventful day, I had finally put that event behind me and 'got back on the bike' ...so to speak! I treasure the trophies that were awarded me on 'that' weekend and will treasure them as a constant reminder of the true comrade we have at the club that awarded them to me.
I would like to thank you all for your comments and I will look for the opportunity in personally thanking you at the next AGM.

[StinkyPete]

  After attending many hours of therapy and seeing a shrink specialist on numerous occasions since that eventful day, I had finally put that event behind me and 'got back on the bike' ...so to speak! I treasure the trophies that were awarded me on 'that' weekend and will treasure them as a constant reminder of the true comrade we have at the club that awarded them to me.
I would like to thank you all for your comments and I will look for the opportunity in personally thanking you at the next AGM.

See you in Toowoomba Octane, and I trust it will be as memorable as Middleton.   

[ST2UP]

  After attending many hours of therapy and seeing a shrink specialist on numerous occasions since that eventful day, I had finally put that event behind me and 'got back on the bike' ...so to speak! I treasure the trophies that were awarded me on 'that' weekend and will treasure them as a constant reminder of the true comrade we have at the club that awarded them to me.
I would like to thank you all for your comments and I will look for the opportunity in personally thanking you at the next AGM.

Octane for a nominal charge I can supply you the names, address's, centre link details and address of their mistress so you can thank them in your own personal way for bringing back your sleepless nights