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Title: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 09, 2017, 10:49:09 AM
RTE & S - Maffra VIC - Macalister Hotel Saturday
26 August 2017

 

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Location:

Maffra

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2 Johnson St, Maffra


03 5147 1054

Contact:
Contact for this ride is Williamson - AKA Michael

This is Pub food, so if anyone has any dietary need, (vegetarian et al.) please let the Macalister know when you book in.

If you're keen to go, please post below!



Date and location to be determined, but three out of three think this is a good idea.


Quote from: Marcus on October 27, 2016, 10:30:16 AM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11438.msg1210042#msg1210042)<blockquote>RTE Whittlesea VIC - Royal Mail Hotel Saturday 16 September 2017</blockquote>




Quote from: Williamson on June 08, 2017, 09:23:21 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11438.msg1220955#msg1220955)<blockquote>This looks like the next VIC RTE.  I don't think I can wait that long.   

I'll see if I can get something organised sometime from late June to early September, and then start a new thread.  Might be a bit cold, but we all have good winter gear and heated grips, don't we?

Methinks an overnighter to somewhere like Maffra could be in order.
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Quote from: Nigel on June 08, 2017, 09:29:04 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11438.msg1220957#msg1220957)<blockquote> ++ Worth some investigation me thinks........
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Quote from: ppopeye on June 09, 2017, 09:36:03 AM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11438.msg1220982#msg1220982)<blockquote>
I was womdering about one in August. 26th maybe. Do you know the Briagalong pub???

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At this stage, the date is Saturday 26 August, 2017, and the location is the "Maffra Area", however both will depend on where and when accommodation is available.

Gary has suggested Briagolong.  I don't know if the Briagolong pub (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Briagolong-Hotel-287750744595345/photos/?ref=page_internal (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Briagolong-Hotel-287750744595345/photos/?ref=page_internal)) does accommodation, I've sent them a Facebook message to check.

When / if I hear back from them I'll post an update.

In the meantime, expressions of interest, constructive comments, etc .... welcome.

Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 09, 2017, 11:42:33 AM
.... I don't know if the Briagolong pub (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Briagolong-Hotel-287750744595345/photos/?ref=page_internal (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Briagolong-Hotel-287750744595345/photos/?ref=page_internal)) does accommodation, I've sent them a Facebook message to check.

When / if I hear back from them I'll post an update ....

Advice from the Briagolong Hotel:

Hi Michael,

No sorry we don't have accommodation.  There are the wombat cabins, but that is a fair way out of Briag.


I'll check with the Macalister Hotel in Maffra, have stayed there (OZ Day weekend this year), clean rooms and sheets, plenty of hot water, reasonable price.

Stand by .....
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 09, 2017, 12:42:47 PM
Prompt response from the Macalister Hotel at Maffra:

We have 5 rooms:
   *  1 with double and single
   *  4 with 2 twin beds
   *  $50 per person
   *  Shared bathroom


I've already booked the double room (for Helen and me), I leave it to others staying overnight to book their accommodation at the Mac, or elsewhere nearby.

With only 4 other rooms available for 8 persons, you guys and gals better get in early to avoid sleeping rough.   
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Marcus on June 09, 2017, 02:10:57 PM
*stickied to the top*
great idea
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 09, 2017, 02:14:48 PM
*stickied to the top*
great idea

 ++
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 09, 2017, 02:27:17 PM
If you are attending, add your name to the list, indicate if you have booked accommodation (so others will know what's available, or not), if willing to share the room, and re-post:

Attending:

   *   Michael & Helen - booked double room, not willing to share remaining single bed
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on June 09, 2017, 10:26:47 PM
I`m in just need to book a bed,,,do that asap.    :wht11
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: ppopeye on June 09, 2017, 10:41:28 PM
Looks good. I plan to go too. I have added phone no and address to original post.


Nigel if you book a room and have a spare bed I could use it if you like.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 10, 2017, 07:46:45 AM

I`m in just need to book a bed,,,do that asap.    :wht11

Looks good. I plan to go too. I have added phone no and address to original post.

Nigel if you book a room and have a spare bed I could use it if you like.

Thanks for adding the 'phone no.

At $50:00 per head, I'm not sure if youse need to share, but whatever floats your boat ......

Attending:

   *   Michael & Helen - booked double room, not willing to share remaining single bed

   *   Nigel - not yet booked.  (Please update when you have).

   *   ppopeye - not yet booked.  (Please update when you have).


Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: ppopeye on June 10, 2017, 09:07:37 AM


Quote from: Williamson on June 10, 2017, 07:46:45 AM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=12012.msg1221032#msg1221032)<blockquote>

Quote from: Nigel on June 09, 2017, 10:26:47 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=12012.msg1221021#msg1221021)<blockquote>I`m in just need to book a bed,,,do that asap.    :wht11
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Thanks for adding the 'phone no.

At $50:00 per head, I'm not sure if youse need to share, but whatever floats your boat ......

Attending:

   *   Michael & Helen - booked double room, not willing to share remaining single bed

   *   Nigel - not yet booked.  (Please update when you have).

   *   ppopeye - not yet booked.  (Please update when you have).




You have a good point Michael, just not sure when I can do the booking.

Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on June 12, 2017, 03:02:31 PM
OK, just booked a room with two singles. Gary that`s yours if your batching it!................Top of the post reads May not August perhaps needs adjusting :grin....other than that all good..................... :wht11
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 12, 2017, 04:05:13 PM
OK, just booked a room with two singles. Gary that`s yours if your batching it!................Top of the post reads May not August perhaps needs adjusting :grin....other than that all good..................... :wht11

Month fixed.

 :thumbs

Attending:

   *   Michael & Helen - booked double room, not willing to share remaining single bed

   *   Nigel - booked twin share with ppopeye.

   *   ppopeye - booked twin share with Nigel.

 :thumbs
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on June 12, 2017, 06:55:32 PM
Just a reminder that there is accom available still. So come along and enjoy.I think there is 3 rooms available? Please ring and confirm. 03 51471054.  Allen is the host,maybe,, but don`t quote me  o:).... Remember all welcome............... :wht11... :eek
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Greencan on June 25, 2017, 08:39:42 AM
Mornin' All...

Though this ride is firmly off my radar (will be in the Qld sunshine), I has been years since I have done any rides this far east. One I do remember (which was an over night run), was to Walhalla with a largish ulysses group. Though we didnt stay in Walhalla, we stayed in a place a short distance away in what, if memory serves me, was an x workers camp for the Thompson dam.

I recall it had plenty of twin and double cabins (very cosy), and we were able to get both evening meal and breakfast, cannot for the life of me remember where that was. I mention this as I wouldnt mind another ride out to this part of Vic and it was accom that catered for several couples.

Another ride I would like to re-visit is down (for an over night run), and in around the forests south east of Mirboo North. Again have stayed in catered for cabin accom in those forests (again cannot recall where), but was very enjoyable country side to ride through.

So if any of you that might know this region of Vic have any ideas, I for one would be interested.

Cheers the can :-)
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on June 25, 2017, 09:25:12 AM
Just clicked on the map for this wondering where Maffra was and was surprised to see that Trøndelag was one of the highlighted places.  There is an area of the same name in Norway, although I don't know what the Maffra version is.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on June 25, 2017, 10:55:24 AM
Mornin' All...

Though this ride is firmly off my radar (will be in the Qld sunshine), I has been years since I have done any rides this far east. One I do remember (which was an over night run), was to Walhalla with a largish ulysses group. Though we didnt stay in Walhalla, we stayed in a place a short distance away in what, if memory serves me, was an x workers camp for the Thompson dam.

I recall it had plenty of twin and double cabins (very cosy), and we were able to get both evening meal and breakfast, cannot for the life of me remember where that was. I mention this as I wouldnt mind another ride out to this part of Vic and it was accom that catered for several couples.

Another ride I would like to re-visit is down (for an over night run), and in around the forests south east of Mirboo North. Again have stayed in catered for cabin accom in those forests (again cannot recall where), but was very enjoyable country side to ride through.

So if any of you that might know this region of Vic have any ideas, I for one would be interested.

Cheers the can :-)


Good morning Sir Richard of Sunbury 🤓,


going by your description of the place and its proximity to Walhalla it may have been Rawson. Mountain Rivers lodge is the name of the place, have stayed there on a couple of occasions on 4wd trips.

Hope the recovery is coming along well and hope to see you astride your white charger soon at an RTE 👍
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 25, 2017, 10:56:05 AM
Just clicked on the map for this wondering where Maffra was and was surprised to see that Trøndelag was one of the highlighted places.  There is an area of the same name in Norway, although I don't know what the Maffra version is.

Trøndelag?  Check Google found Trondelag around 6km from the Macalister, then checked satellite view.  Methinks Trøndelag/Trondelag must be Norwegian for clear grassy paddock.

If I'm not correct, I hope BG with correct me.

Anyway, back more important things, who's joining Nigel, Gary, Helen and me on the RTE&S at the Mac?
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on June 25, 2017, 11:00:59 AM
Rawson cabins🤓
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 25, 2017, 11:11:20 AM
Mornin' All...

Though this ride is firmly off my radar (will be in the Qld sunshine), I has been years since I have done any rides this far east. One I do remember (which was an over night run), was to Walhalla with a largish ulysses group. Though we didnt stay in Walhalla, we stayed in a place a short distance away in what, if memory serves me, was an x workers camp for the Thompson dam.

I recall it had plenty of twin and double cabins (very cosy), and we were able to get both evening meal and breakfast, cannot for the life of me remember where that was. I mention this as I wouldnt mind another ride out to this part of Vic and it was accom that catered for several couples.

Another ride I would like to re-visit is down (for an over night run), and in around the forests south east of Mirboo North. Again have stayed in catered for cabin accom in those forests (again cannot recall where), but was very enjoyable country side to ride through.

So if any of you that might know this region of Vic have any ideas, I for one would be interested.

Cheers the can :-)


A group of us stayed in some workers huts / camp at Rawson ~15 years back, that I remember.  Where it was, I don't remember for sure. 

Last ride through Rawson, I turned down the road to the caravan park, it looked like the spot, but it looked like it was closed (the CP, not the road - although the plenty big potholes and puddles in the road and perhaps it should've been closed too).

I just check Google, looks like the CP might be open http://rawsoncaravanpark.com.au/, (http://rawsoncaravanpark.com.au/,) and it looks "the goods".

Then again it could've been JD's Mountain Rivers http://www.mountainrivers.com.au/. (http://www.mountainrivers.com.au/.)

 :think1


Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: STroppy on June 25, 2017, 07:18:56 PM
Hey Can, remember 2015, you, John and I met in Yea and rode on to Marcus's RTE through Mansfield, Whitfield, Bright, Mount Hotham to Omeo, next day did a circuit through Falls Creek,  Harrietville, Mount Hotham back to our digs in Omeo. Next day we rode down to Bruthen where we parted company, you back through Sale etc to Sunbury, John and I, home to Canberra . . So that would have probably have the last time you went futher East . .

Michael, I guess this is a dinner rather then a lunch RTE?
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Greencan on June 25, 2017, 07:37:28 PM
Hi Williamson, Jonathon...those cabins at Rawson sound as if that was the place, it was a time ago when I was with the ulysses club...time moves on.  :wink1

Stopps idead is something worth revisiting again, I'd forgotten about that two nights of blue lights ;-* Trying to get my Wife to participate in a few more rides, so a over nighter (or 2) to Omeo sometime in the future may work.

Cheers the can :-)

Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on June 25, 2017, 08:22:29 PM
..... Michael, I guess this is a dinner rather then a lunch RTE?

Yep!    The idea is ride, dinner, drinks, bed, sleep, ride ..... hopefully in that order.  If that doesn't suit some, they can make up their minds re. which items they participate in, or not.

.... so a over nighter (or 2) to Omeo sometime in the future may work.


Hmmm ....... what a beaut idea, might need to be after Wooli though.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Greencan on June 25, 2017, 08:46:08 PM
Quote
Hmmm ....... what a beaut idea, might need to be after Wooli though.

Sold! Should be closer something resembeling warmth by then and plenty long enough (touch wood), for these lifetime collection of fractures to mend, so I might be able to ride again.

Cheers the can:-)
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: STroppy on June 25, 2017, 10:14:05 PM
Stopps idead is something worth revisiting again, I'd forgotten about that two nights of blue lights ;-* Trying to get my Wife to participate in a few more rides, so a over nighter (or 2) to Omeo sometime in the future may work.

Cheers the can :-)

Sounds a plan . . Maybe we can entice Tipto along or make it an RTE?
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: NandV on July 04, 2017, 03:12:48 PM
Hi all,
Mafia looks good, Valerie & I will be there.
Cheers
Neil :slvr13 :like
N and V
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on July 04, 2017, 07:33:00 PM
Hi all,
Mafia looks good, Valerie & I will be there.
Cheers
Neil :slvr13 :like
N and V


That makes it (so far) as attending:

   *   Michael & Helen - booked double room, not willing to share remaining single bed

   *   Nigel - booked twin share with ppopeye.

   *   ppopeye - booked twin share with Nigel.

   *   Neil & Val - I'll assume a room with twin beds.

That still leaves two rooms with twin beds. 

Anyone interested in visiting the Gippsland Vehicle Collection?  More details here: http://www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au/. (http://www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au/.) 
It's a short walk from the Macalister Hotel, and could be a way to spend an hour or three before riding home.

From the website:  OPEN: Friday to Monday 10am - 4pm, Adults $10 - Concession $8

Looks like Neil, Val, Gary Helen and I would be in for $8, Nigel you pay $10.   If we get more numbers, we might get a group discount.

Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on July 05, 2017, 09:40:34 AM
Vehicle Collection for sure, even if I have to pay $10.........
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on July 05, 2017, 12:16:11 PM
Vehicle Collection for sure, even if I have to pay $10.........

👍
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on July 05, 2017, 12:23:04 PM
Vehicle Collection for sure, even if I have to pay $10.........

Very nice, but out of my price range.  I'd have to sell the ST13, the RAV4, the Mazda6, and the life partner.  There was a nice ST13 and sidecar on Gumtree a few weeks back, it was around half the price of the Goldwing, and still a bit expensive for me.

I'd miss the ST, RAV and Mazda ......

 :whistle
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: denis on July 05, 2017, 05:01:04 PM
hi all, We were coming but all booked out. catch next ride. Denis Di.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on July 05, 2017, 05:04:34 PM
hi all, We were coming but all booked out. catch next ride. Denis Di.

Is that you or the Macalister all booked out?
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on July 05, 2017, 07:18:57 PM
hi all, We were coming but all booked out. catch next ride. Denis Di.

Is that you or the Macalister all booked out?

Right season for "Thin Ice"
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on July 05, 2017, 07:24:42 PM
hi all, We were coming but all booked out. catch next ride. Denis Di.

Is that you or the Macalister all booked out?

Right season for "Thin Ice"

 :think1
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: NandV on July 05, 2017, 07:44:17 PM
Booked Val & I at midday today, owner confirmed  2 rooms still available. Denis & Di here with us tonight, called hotel approx 5-00 pm & told full house!! That spare bed in Mike & Helens room looks pretty good from here!!!
Cheers
Neil & Val :Blow :think1 ;-*
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: denis on July 07, 2017, 06:09:54 PM
Hi Michael, Someone has put a maybe on both rooms so will see what happens down the track. We are coming anyway as can stay Sale or some where close. Please put us as confirmed. Denis Di.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on August 14, 2017, 07:41:10 PM
Bump!

Slight change of plans with Helen and me (Helen staying at home, I'll be solo).   This opens up some room options.  I can vacate the double room and leave it for Denis & Di or Neil & Val, as long as I have someone to share with, even if it means that I have the single bed in the double room.

Please post or PM your thoughts.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: denis on August 15, 2017, 11:28:53 AM
Hi Michael, Denis here we are happy to share room with you if the room is available, the three bed room. Let me know as to lady at pub we spoke to just tells me all rooms booked. Have explained we are with group but not getting through to her. Great day yesterday but back to rain today. Denis Diane.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on August 16, 2017, 08:18:20 PM
Hi Michael, Denis here we are happy to share room with you if the room is available, the three bed room. Let me know as to lady at pub we spoke to just tells me all rooms booked. Have explained we are with group but not getting through to her. Great day yesterday but back to rain today. Denis Diane.

Three to a room, aye!  Just don't tell anyone.  I'll call 'em tomorrow and check what's what with the rooms and beds.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on August 23, 2017, 03:52:33 PM
Just called the Macalister, spoke with Tom.  All rooms have been reserved of OzSTOC, but not all have a name booked against them.

One room is booked for Michael & Helen, but as mentioned earlier Helen won't be coming, so I'll share that with Denis and Di.

Another room is booked for Nigel & Gary.

And another room is booked for Neil & Val.

So that leaves 2 x twin rooms left, up for grabs, unused - at this stage.  If nobody takes either of these, I'll take one and leave Denis and Di alone so that they don't have to put up with my noises.

I have not booked a "group" tour of the motor museum, as I don't think seven is a group.

Finally, anyone up for side stand and foot peg scraping ride through the hills between Powelltown and Hill End?   Or will I just ride via Croydon, Bayswater and Emerald and pick-up a few hangers on?

Aim to leave St Helena around 11:00am (earlier or later if needed to suit the masses).


Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: denis on August 23, 2017, 04:54:24 PM
Hi Michael, as I though the lady just knew they were booked but wasn't looking at book in page. All is well that ends well. We are looking forward to getting away, Hope the weather is better than has been as bucketing down at the moment. We are leaving and joining Neil Val Inverlock. Denis Diane.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Williamson on August 23, 2017, 06:21:20 PM

Just called the Macalister, spoke with Tom.  All rooms have been reserved of OzSTOC, but not all have a name booked against them.

One room is booked for Michael & Helen, but as mentioned earlier Helen won't be coming, so I'll share that with Denis and Di.

Another room is booked for Nigel & Gary.

And another room is booked for Neil & Val.

So that leaves 2 x twin rooms left, up for grabs, unused - at this stage.  If nobody takes either of these, I'll take one and leave Denis and Di alone so that they don't have to put up with my noises......

If there are any late additions, book yourself a room, when talking to the Macalister, tell 'em you are with the OzSTOC Motorcycle group.
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on August 25, 2017, 05:51:52 PM
Got a few issues getting away on time so i will have to be tail end charlie with a later arrival. All good though see you all there..............there's always something going on :H.....................:wht11
Title: Re: Ride to Eat & Sleep: Saturday 26 August 2017
Post by: Nigel on August 29, 2017, 06:44:01 PM
"Always something going on" now there's a quote of quotes........Great ride.. always Fantastic to catch up the Ozstoc family. Had a ball. Managed to stay on the south side of drinks, and learnt a bit about rugby on the way, thanks, Neil.
Big thanks to all, always a laugh to be had. Top Weekend.  :wht11