Author Topic: 2018 NatRally - Mackay - General Disscussion & Information (Read 62871 times)

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #400 on:** August 17, 2018, 12:05:05 PM »

Johnny is now in Taree Maccas as of 10 minutes ago.
Only 400 km from home now.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #401 on:** August 17, 2018, 01:41:40 PM »

After a meal stop at South Taree, Johnny is now approaching Raymond Terrace
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1a5b75b5d7e77c3400&showInfo=yes&showHome=yes&hoursPast=0&fillFactor=30&zoomLevel=10&showAll=yes

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #402 on:** August 17, 2018, 02:05:58 PM »

2pm and Johnny is now passing thgrough Maitland, obviously going to bypass Newcastle/Sydney traffic
Has covered approx 470 km today

cravenhaven · « **Reply #403 on:** August 17, 2018, 02:20:59 PM »

Got home yesterday from a great trip and a great Rally. Thanks John and Kate for the well organised event.
Managed to catch up with 2 friends and a relative that I hadnt seen for over 45 years as well as all the great OZSTOC'ers at the rally.
Covered over 4700km's @ 20.5km/L approx.
Longest day was 880km and 11 hours of riding from Mackay to my mates place in Tiaro.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #404 on:** August 17, 2018, 02:35:12 PM »

Johnny should be homebound on Putty Road in around 20 minutes

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #405 on:** August 17, 2018, 03:02:33 PM »

Johnny now about 3 and a half hours from home, 250 km

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #406 on:** August 17, 2018, 04:47:02 PM »

Johnny is having a good run, about 20km north of Penrith with just under 100km to go, about 1 and a half hours from home.

Rod · « **Reply #407 on:** August 17, 2018, 05:49:25 PM »

Hi all, Arrived home this afternoon after a meandering journey down to Nowra. Did manage a 650km trip one day from Mackay to Childers but then got distracted by far too much beautiful weather and scenery which meant 350 km was a good day's run! Covered just over 4,800km all up and of course the good old st1100 was totally reliable and has now done 139,000 trouble free kilometres.
I'd like to add my thanks to John, Kate and everyone else who had a part in organising the event. It was my first one and I thoroughly enjoyed it! You would be hard pressed to find a more friendly and fun loving bunch of people anywhere.
Happy riding everyone!

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #408 on:** August 17, 2018, 05:50:58 PM »

Quote from: cravenhaven on August 17, 2018, 02:20:59 PM

... a great Rally. Thanks John and Kate for the well organised event.
Managed to...

... thanks Allan... glad your home safely... now, because we didn't get to talk to you that much,

... we're not sure where you are in the group photo (back on pg. 15, about 3 posts from the bottom)... and if your x-ray vision is any good,

... do you know who is behind Tding?... can you help us out?

Cheers,
John & Kate.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #409 on:** August 17, 2018, 05:59:35 PM »

Johnny whitehead is now just minutes from home in Picton.

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #410 on:** August 17, 2018, 06:09:04 PM »

Quote from: Rod on August 17, 2018, 05:49:25 PM

Hi all, Arrived home this afternoon after a meandering journey down to Nowra. Did manage a 650km trip one day from Mackay to Childers but then got distracted by far too much beautiful weather and scenery which meant 350 km was a good day's run! Covered just over 4,800km all up and of course the good old st1100 was totally reliable and has now done 139,000 trouble free kilometres.
I'd like to add my thanks to John, Kate and everyone else who had a part in organising the event. It was my first one and I thoroughly enjoyed it! You would be hard pressed to find a more friendly and fun loving bunch of people anywhere.
Happy riding everyone!

... Thanks Rod... we're just glad to have been involved in making a memorable NR2018 happen... we also owe a very great debt of gratitude to you and others who travelled, sometimes vast distances, to be part of the event... glad to hear you're home safe... cheers, John & Kate.

p.s. ... if you get a chance, could you see if you can identify any of the missing names from the group photo listing (back on pg. 15, 3 posts from the bottom)

PC · « **Reply #411 on:** August 17, 2018, 06:51:40 PM »

Hi John & Kate. Craven Haven is standing behind Navgirl
Still working on the others
Peter

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #412 on:** August 17, 2018, 10:44:52 PM »

I am home sweet home, at 6pm ish. I may be functional tomorrow otherwise

I'll be dysfunctional and in bed.
Thanx Kev for keeping up with my progress and sharing for all. It was a great Rally and ride and I'll do my report when I am functional.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #413 on:** August 17, 2018, 11:10:12 PM »

You are most welcome mate. Rest well

cravenhaven · « **Reply #414 on:** August 18, 2018, 07:27:52 AM »

Is there any way to get a copy of the group shots (bikes and people) in a reasonably high definition.

Biggles · « **Reply #415 on:** August 18, 2018, 11:35:49 AM »

Quote from: cravenhaven on August 18, 2018, 07:27:52 AM

Is there any way to get a copy of the group shots (bikes and people) in a reasonably high definition.

Here's one of the bikes at Finch Hatton.

ppopeye · « **Reply #416 on:** August 18, 2018, 05:21:29 PM »

Quote from: cravenhaven on August 18, 2018, 07:27:52 AM<blockquote>Is there any way to get a copy of the group shots (bikes and people) in a reasonably high definition.

Pm me your email aNf I will check what I got with the real camera

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #417 on:** August 18, 2018, 05:35:13 PM »

Quote from: ppopeye on August 18, 2018, 05:21:29 PM

Quote from: cravenhaven on August 18, 2018, 07:27:52 AM<blockquote>Is there any way to get a copy of the group shots (bikes and people) in a reasonably high definition.

Pm me your email aNf I will check what I got with the real camera

PM sent

Joso · « **Reply #418 on:** August 18, 2018, 08:50:35 PM »

Just like to say a massive thank you to Mackay Kawasaki & hip pocket workwear & safety for sponsoring our 2018 national rally it is really appreciated I’m sure by all members great effort by both companies thank you

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #419 on:** August 18, 2018, 10:12:36 PM »

Quote from: Joso on August 18, 2018, 08:50:35 PM

Just like to say a massive thank you to Mackay Kawasaki & hip pocket workwear & safety for sponsoring our 2018 national rally it is really appreciated I’m sure by all members great effort by both companies thank you

Thanks Joso... in case you missed it, flick back to pg15 and have a read of 'One Of The Best'... and another couple of posts after that, where having thanked the suppliers and sponsor we were involved with... we received very positive responses...

... hope it leaves you with a good feeling... as it did us.

Cheers, John & Kate.

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #420 on:** August 18, 2018, 10:23:29 PM »

Am I missing something here,, "go back to page 15" I've seen a few times.

there's only 9 pages on this thread my page counter says..

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #421 on:** August 18, 2018, 10:29:09 PM »

Hiya Johnny, must be a hiccup your end, my count is 17 pages?

Biggles · « **Reply #422 on:** August 18, 2018, 10:33:19 PM »

Johnny, and anyone else- it depends on the way you have the Forum configured in terms of posts per page.
The post you're looking for is "Reply #356". That defines it more helpfully.

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #423 on:** August 18, 2018, 10:37:05 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on August 18, 2018, 10:29:09 PM

Hiya Johnny, must be a hiccup your end, my count is 17 pages?

... here's the post...

One of the best...

Below is the email we wrote last night to thank Luke Burgess at Mackay Kawasaki for both the sponsorship and for giving up his Sunday afternoon to give the guys rides on his jetski at Kinchant Dam:

Dear Luke

I just wanted to express our great appreciation and huge thanks for taking the time on your day off to give our members such a memorable afternoon on Kinchant Dam yesterday. We all had an absolutely brilliant time and everyone appreciated your kindness and generosity in sponsoring our annual national rally despite the fact that we are not Kawasaki motorbike riders. We will take away amazing memories of this weekend, not least because of what you have done to help and entertain us. We were sorry that you weren’t able to join us at the dinner, and hope your racing was successful.

I’m attaching a photo of you on the jetski with Leonie, who, together with her husband Bill, had a jetski ride on her bucket list. On Sunday, you made it possible for both of them to tick that one off. Bill is one of our ‘legendary’ members, and I’m pretty sure he’ll be putting a good polish on your name on the OzSTOC forum :-)

Thank you again, so very much.

Kate Chiconi

Here's his amazing response:

Quote

Absolutely no worries at all, Kate! It was a awesome day yesterday and I loved seeing the smiles on all their faces! That made my day also, knowing that it was a highlight for some of them on the trip!

Also thank you for sending in all your club members to our shop as we loved helping and looking after them for their tyres and servicing and appreciated the support you guys gave us.

If the opportunity ever arises again Mackay Kawasaki or Townsville Kawasaki will be more then happy to sponsor it again as we saw so much merit out of it.

What an awesome photo! I’m so glad that they enjoyed the day! ☺ Any more pics feel free to send them to us as we can put them up on our Facebook page ☺

Thanks again for coming to us.

Luke Burgess
Mackay Kawasaki
Dealer Principal/Business Manager
0448540549
(07) 49424300

What a great bloke... If any of you are likely to be passing through Mackay or Townsville and are in need of tyres or service, forget Honda – you know where to go! And in case any of you were wondering why he wasn't at the Rally Dinner on Saturday night, this is what he was up to on Saturday...

Cheers,
John & Kate

Nigel · « **Reply #424 on:** August 19, 2018, 09:55:53 AM »

Hi all, got in yesterday morn with an extra 5 odd thou on the bike. Great trip both socially and physically. All the stops throughout the trip both up and back were fantastic. The bike performed faultlessly.
Great turn out for the big event. Nothing short of brilliant, Many thanks to John and Kate who made it what it was.

To get Kawasaki to sponsor a Honda event has to be the achievement of the year and need an award for that.
To all that sponsored/helped in the organization of this big event, thank you. Oh, and thanks all for the award, Mexico is the perfect place for it to be

OK did someone mention Tassie

When do we register?

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