Author Topic: Overnight RTE, Saturday 20th of July, Biloela, Queensland 2013 (Read 62063 times)

STill dreaming · « **Reply #225 on:** July 20, 2013, 05:25:57 AM »

Well folk's the day is here ,and guess what? it's poring rain,oh well .It won't stop me but it may be a much slower trip.

royst1100 · « **Reply #226 on:** July 20, 2013, 06:19:20 AM »

all those going to biloela RIDE SAFE

Neale · « **Reply #227 on:** July 20, 2013, 06:44:49 AM »

Take it easy guys, hope the weather improves for you.

Shiney · « **Reply #228 on:** July 20, 2013, 07:10:49 AM »

And remember to take lots of photos and have fun

Sabie · « **Reply #229 on:** July 20, 2013, 07:55:00 AM »

Sunny and cool in Biloela ATM

gaz · « **Reply #230 on:** July 20, 2013, 09:28:20 AM »

Quote from: Shiney on July 20, 2013, 07:10:49 AM

And remember to take lots of photos and have fun

and I'm leave now,

Sabie · « **Reply #231 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:30:18 AM »

Quote from: Shiney on July 20, 2013, 07:10:49 AM

And remember to take lots of photos and have fun

We'll miss you Shiney.... In fact, we already are....

Wild Rose · « **Reply #232 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:33:29 AM »

Everyone have a good time in Biloela

I'm stuck in Harvey Bay at my wife's family reunion
Anyone got another beer

Shiney · « **Reply #233 on:** July 20, 2013, 12:53:39 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on July 20, 2013, 10:30:18 AM

Quote from: Shiney on July 20, 2013, 07:10:49 AM
And remember to take lots of photos and have fun

We'll miss you Shiney.... In fact, we already are....

I wish I was there with you Sabie but alas I'm at work

(Damn bills always wanting to be paid)
You'll just have to have extra fun for me

Streak · « **Reply #234 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:10:48 PM »

Just in case you want to know how we are all going...it's tough I tell you

Rodd · « **Reply #235 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:08:48 PM »

Beautiful clear sunny day in Maryborough today!

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #236 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:30:15 PM »

Travel safe everyone

Whizz · « **Reply #237 on:** July 21, 2013, 05:27:25 PM »

Hi all, well because some members had major problems on their bikes, some turned up and some didn't. Others had no dramas at all and simply came out for the ride...both long or short. Bits of rain and some strange outcomes with meals etc. not withstanding, the overnight was a raging success!! My wife drove me the 600 odd K's up to Biloela 'cause I'm not allowed to drive or ride for the next few months and whilst she carried on working, I had a wonderful evening get-together with the guys (and their ladies!) Pics to follow...not the official ones, they are still on the road home I think!!!

Almost filled up the incoming road to the camp site with bikes!!

Tipsy (left) and YoungSTer (right) plus a bunch of others too numerous to mention!

Bikes without riders...weird!!

Enough, I'll let the formal ones go up too.

I had a great evening!!

STill dreaming · « **Reply #238 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:51:18 PM »

Thanks wizz for your imput ,and sorting out the clown in the office.Emerald guy's all home safely.

Sean · « **Reply #239 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:59:02 PM »

Can't wait to read the official version sounds like there was some intersting side lines . Sorry I couldn't make it, but I should be able to get to the day ride this Saturday.

Bluey · « **Reply #240 on:** July 21, 2013, 09:10:37 PM »

The "incidents" aside, it was a great weekend. Lots of new faces, and just as important (to me, anyway), lots of new roads. (if a "twitcher" is somebody who collects bird sightings, what do you call somebody who collects roads? I think I may be one of those. Sad, I know...).

Streak · « **Reply #241 on:** July 21, 2013, 10:30:16 PM »

What a fantastic weekend! We are home safe, just rolled in the door 774km furtherest we have ever done 2UP, great to see mr and mrs Deisel on the way home, tired now shower and bed, ride report toomorrow!

gaz · « **Reply #242 on:** July 22, 2013, 01:10:20 AM »

Quote from: Shiney on July 20, 2013, 12:53:39 PM

Quote from: Sabie on July 20, 2013, 10:30:18 AM
Quote from: Shiney on July 20, 2013, 07:10:49 AM
And remember to take lots of photos and have fun

We'll miss you Shiney.... In fact, we already are....

I wish I was there with you Sabie but alas I'm at work (Damn bills always wanting to be paid)
You'll just have to have extra fun for me

left Caboolture at about 0930 to Nanango where at the BP a little kids checks the total price (not linked to Shop) had drink

.
then to Ban Ban Springs for fuel and lunch (works burger and two PowerAde's (sorry

no photos) bought some earplugs

(OMG the quietness).
then on to Monto but had to stop at Eidsvold for a little can of Mother

(was sleepy) and waved at some crazy nuts in a truck with a bike on the back (oh that could a be ST spotted).

On the way to Monto, Streak and Teela caught up and said hello

at the petrol station (liberty) Duh signed everywhere no ETPOS or ATM, me have no cash

(mush reread Tips for Long Riding) but they tricked us, the ATM was working. Fueled up and a quick get away. So quick I forgot to clean visor and glasses.

The roadwork's were fun. dirty visor, dirty glasses (sunglasses) cloudy near dark Plus playing catch up with Streak. (funny watching streak point at things and say "see that, I made that" well in mind he did)

We arrived, Streak checked his brakes

, checked in, found the cabin, found the pool, found a place to sit. then everybody started to ask "is this where we are sitting? No this where I'm sitting" (confused look).

Dinner eated three plates plus sweets

. Joined the unwashed masses for talking and stuff.

Sneaked off to cabin and watched a bit of the bible (spoiler alert - he comes back in the end) Bed.
A quick Breakfast with Streak and Teela. checked out and joined the STs for Photo (not). the left for home. Same way home but.....
Had cash ready a Monto, then on Gayndah, fuel, pie for lunch and picture of Big orange, saw a guy riding a pushbike with no helmet get a ticket.
No or little traffic till Blackbutt but i had got a strain in my left thigh so changing gears was not a happy time.
Stopped at Goomeri for arrest and had a nap for 45 minutes.

it was fun passing and being passed by STs. Refuel and toilet at Nanango Shell.
Then straight home with traffic.
thanks for making go for a big ride.

Shiney · « **Reply #243 on:** July 22, 2013, 01:48:17 AM »

Sounds like you had a great time Gaz

Shame you got arrested at Goomeri

but at least you got a chance for a nice 45 minute nap before they let you go

Quote from: gaz on July 22, 2013, 01:10:20 AM

Stopped at Goomeri for arrest and had a nap for 45 minutes.

The ride report was a great read and had some brilliant laughs

thanks for sharing mate

Cheers
Shiney

gaz · « **Reply #244 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:20:42 AM »

Quote from: Shiney on July 22, 2013, 01:48:17 AM

Sounds like you had a great time Gaz
Shame you got arrested at Goomeri but at least you got a chance for a nice 45 minute nap before they let you go

Quote from: gaz on July 22, 2013, 01:10:20 AM
Stopped at Goomeri for arrest and had a nap for 45 minutes.

The ride report was a great read and had some brilliant laughs thanks for sharing mate

Cheers
Shiney

NO, i really did have a sleep (i was that tried)

Marcus · « **Reply #245 on:** July 22, 2013, 01:40:31 PM »

Hahaha I don't think I've someone make so much use of the emoticons hahaha

Great report though

Biggles · « **Reply #246 on:** July 22, 2013, 02:45:06 PM »

Yer right Marcus, it sure made for an interesting read!
Goodonya Gaz!

Tipsy · « **Reply #247 on:** July 22, 2013, 05:49:21 PM »

py

Well the Tipsy finally Back at the temporary abode after a nice round trip starting on Friday morning,
Lunch @ Esk Bakery midday
Stop @Kingaroy as was feeling lonely so bought some nuts and felt quite at home,

had to buy a backpack to carry my new friends as panniers and top box full.

Arrived Gomeri @ 3pm booked in parked bike and was downing first stubby by 3.30
unfortunately no croc or roo pies as it closed last October.

Big breakfast in the morning at the Goomeri "PIT STOP CAFE and left some cards They may join our mad house, I hope so as they are a very nice couple.
waited for the stragglers well some of the others to arrive and then headed of.
for a great ride with every one.

Stopped to clean glasses and visor at Monto so lost touch with the group but continued on caught up with some who were going slow (really*well I still say the were slow

)
then hit a fairly good sized double pot and guess what.....YES another gps gone and I couldnt find this one....
The next one will be nailed glued strapped down and in a steel frame that is also bolted down

anyway apart from one of the lights dropping of from the side of the front wheel I ahd a bloody terrific time drinking that good wine and having lots of fun;;;
Thankyou every one for making it so good and memorable.

can we go again next week
And it was so good to see Whizz out an about.
Tipsy

STill dreaming · « **Reply #248 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:24:11 PM »

Some happy snap's of the trip

Well we had a wet trip down ,still fairly pleasant ride,arrived around 1.00pm after sorting out the room meeting a few of the guys ,we rode to the vintage machinery expo ,we really enjoyed seeing all the gear running.night time came quickly and soon we were in conversation with all the attending members.The dinner was a source of some trouble ,soon sorted by Wizz ,all and all quite a nice meal.Drinks afterwards ,much hilarity and piss taking,a great time had.Sunday dawned and to a better looking day that got better as we traveled west,Dave,and Steve were great traveling companions ,as a treat they let me ride each of their St's both the 1100 and the 1300 ,I really like both for different reason's both do different thing's better than the other.Thanks to all who attended ,hope to ride to more of these real soon ,Noel.

STill dreaming · « **Reply #249 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:49:19 PM »

A few more

P.S met an ST1100 owner from N.S.W and his BMW riding mate from my old home town of Gloucester,in Rolleston,Gave out my first OZSTOC card.
pp.s thanks for the heads up on the photo posting,it's been a while ,forgot i had to first left click on the img then right click in order to copy the image.

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Author Topic: Overnight RTE, Saturday 20th of July, Biloela, Queensland 2013 (Read 62063 times)