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2015 National Rally report
« on: March 24, 2015, 02:25:51 PM »
This years ride was a short one compared to the last 2 years so this report will be short on words but big on (mostly) pretty pictures.

I headed off mid morning friday via the cunningham as it would have felt odd not going this way after the previous 2 years national rally rides.

I stopped at the Palace hotel in Warwick for a steak and a pot only to see Dick & Ros go cruising past my window.


A quick ride to Toowoomba found me pulling up outside my cabin surprising some old faces with a new  :blu13 
After unpacking it was time to settle in and watch the afternoon unfold while catching up with faces old and new.



Observing the many nuances of form and function

The Gav-a-tron 5000 on guard duty

The united colours of Tipsy


Marcus giving free prostate exams


With late night scotch bottle sampling taking place with the usual suspects and the arrival of Gavo,friday night quickly turned to saturday morning and eventually bed time  >:()
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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2015, 02:35:47 PM »
Saturday morning breakfast arrived way too soon with the conditions doing a fine impression of my then mental state



After a quick wander around the park it was ride briefing time followed by launching off to our first stop


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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2015, 02:48:39 PM »
Rudds "Dad & Dave" pub at Nobby was our first stop for lovely pumpkin scones tea & cupcakes  :EatCake



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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2015, 03:03:12 PM »
It was then onto the Royal hotel at Leyburn for finger food,refreshments and the group photo thanks to the friendly neighbours front verandah





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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2015, 03:17:58 PM »
We left Leyburn for the return ride to the caravan park and into the afternoon swap meet where a fair bit gear changed hands.

It was great to see Harie G and Goldie still in fine fettle  :beer



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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2015, 04:10:54 PM »
The dinner and awards went well with a great talk by former Two Wheels editor/current editor of Australian Road Rider and all round nice bloke Mick Matheson.

I will leave the who got what award to the official forum post   :-X

The following dinner pics are by my fantastic assistant Carrol Ham(Mrs Shiney)






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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2015, 04:17:44 PM »
Apologies for the multiple posts - Vodafone wifi is playing up so short posts it is  :CB--






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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2015, 04:42:21 PM »
Well done, camera dude.  A fine collection of candid shots there!
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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2015, 05:21:24 PM »
Sunday morning was kicked off by another fine breakfast prepared by the local Apex people and the news that the sunday ride to club supporter Col from the Esk Bakery had been cancelled due to the road conditions caused by the previous nights rain & wind.

Pictures were taken,bikes packed and goodbye's given to those that were heading off.


Ian pretending like he'd never seen that before  :fp






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Re: A mostly pictorial 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2015, 05:49:49 PM »
Sunday night rolled around with 30 odd folks still enjoying the festivities.
Pizza laughs & reds were shared along with plans for the next national rally.



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Re: 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2015, 10:12:42 AM »
thanks for my sleeping beauty impersonation photo at the dinner!!!!
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Re: 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2015, 10:22:01 AM »
thanks for my sleeping beauty impersonation photo at the dinner!!!!

Looking at the high res photo you have no wax in your right ear....gotta luv new toys.
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2015, 10:27:08 AM »
thank goodness I had some ear plugs made up the night before so the wax was removed!    :crackup
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Re: 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2015, 11:06:35 AM »
Awesome Rally report, thanks for sharing Mate :hatwave
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Re: 2015 National Rally report
« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2015, 04:42:39 PM »
Some great photos their Duncan...thanks for posting them  :hatwave


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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2015, 06:29:08 PM »
Thanks for sharing Duncan.

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