Author Topic: SE Qld 17th March (Was 24th) (Read 77903 times)

IanB · « **Reply #75 on:** March 11, 2012, 08:11:23 PM »

Decided not to join th happy group - all - you do it talk politics.

But seriously - I'll be out practising for a FarRally which I stupidly agreed to do.
Like one of the kids school car treasure hunts with 1200kms thrown in for the fun off it.
Have to learn to concentrate on more than the road, since they want pictorial proof of how well I got lost and forgot things they wanted.
Enjoy the day.

saaz · « **Reply #76 on:** March 11, 2012, 08:35:13 PM »

So you are part of that FarRally - I am surprised, but then you came out in the number draw so must be a sign? I decided early on that sort of thing was not for me. Name hunting, treasure hunting etc - I go out to ride!

Skip · « **Reply #77 on:** March 12, 2012, 07:33:33 PM »

Quote from: Whizz on March 11, 2012, 07:54:52 AM

Guys, I just saw a bit on the news that the guy who runs the servo in Grantham is on the verge of closing his doors because of lack of business. This is not good news for him, and is one of the reasons for the ride, but maybe we should think about ensuring that we don't roll into Grantham on fumes...just in case!!

Cheers
Whizz

That's the thing Whizz. Everybody thinks things are all back to normal. They did all receive help to get their businesses up and running again, but that doesn't pay the ongoing bills. Half the town is gone, literally. I know our little gesture may not help much, but we can be a link in the chain, or a tooth in the pinion in our case, or whatever it is. Anyway, I hope as many as can will join in for that reason. For all who do join in, make sure you have a chat to the locals and let them know that they are not forgotten. If you ever head west on your jaunts, try to support them by buying a cold drink and some fuel.
No vested interest here, just an understanding of how hard they are doing it.
Cheers all.
Skip.

Whizz · « **Reply #78 on:** March 12, 2012, 07:45:41 PM »

Here here!!

When the floods came on that day...and the days that followed, me and she-who-must-be-obeyed were living in a suburb of Ipswich prone to flooding. Our house came within a few feet of going under, and we were tapped in the suburb unable to get out for three days. No power, no exit, just watching the waters rising. Truly a scary scary situation for us to be in...but absolutely NOTHING compared to what the people of Grantham and Toowoomba and the other villages down the range went through. Anything I can do to help out, in however small a way, I will do!

Cheers all, look forward to meeting you all on Saturday.

Whizz

harieg · « **Reply #79 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:57:45 AM »

i am in Brendale any northern starters want to meet up, on the way to Blacksoil,
say yes or no, tell me where, and the time that suits you,

at 400 kl s between fuel stops, WHO is going to be running on fumes ???

I'll go the longest way round, through as many toll booths as I can find.

ANNA DOES GET MY VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,

Diesel · « **Reply #80 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:38:51 AM »

Quote from: harieg on March 13, 2012, 06:57:45 AM

i am in Brendale any northern starters want to meet up, on the way to Blacksoil,
say yes or no, tell me where, and the time that suits you,

Myself, Skip maybe beatup and Ray are all (i think) starting from Caboolture BP Southbound at 6.45 harieg - we should pass by your vacinity sooner or later - Skip?

Brock · « **Reply #81 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:30:54 AM »

After 400 Ks, should be 2-3 litres left in the tank, thats plenty

Biggles · « **Reply #82 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:19:46 AM »

Quote from: harieg on March 13, 2012, 06:57:45 AM

ANNA DOES GET MY VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,

There had to be at least one out there. Looking forward to seeing what her voters look like :)

IanB · « **Reply #83 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:16:05 AM »

Two, Biggles.
As said Beatup won't be on the ride. This rally stuff is boggling me and going out for a look around.
gonna finish up in the middle of of NSW somewhere on Sat. Could be badly lost.
Will send msgs for food drops.

harieg · « **Reply #84 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:57:25 AM »

6:45 ?
it is only a 1 hour ride from Brendale to Caltex Blacksoil,

come on BGL's, where do we all meet up for the ride to Blacksoil

by my count is SHOULD BE under 190 Klm's Brendale to Grantham
RIGHT ???

so I'll start out with half a tank, so's i can buy a tank full at Grantham

you blokes NEED to check out your fuel consumption on just such a short ride ??

"Biggles" James Bigglesworth He first appeared in the story "The White Fokker", published in the first issue of Popular Flying magazine, in 1932.

Diesel · « **Reply #85 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:15:50 AM »

You might be right harieg - 1hr 30mins from Caboolture BP Southbound to Blacksoil - so 7.30am ride out - 9am arrival at Blacksoil - 9.15 ride out to Grantham

66kms from Blacksoil to Grantham.

Maybe only need to leave Caboolture southbound by 7.30am. SKIP??????

As Far as fuel is concerned - I only need to arrive at Blacksoil as my last fuel light starts blinking, as there is usually 70-80 k's worth of travel still in the tank. (This is for my 1300)

harieg · « **Reply #86 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:59:35 AM »

can i invite a mate on a bmw gs650

Diesel · « **Reply #87 on:** March 13, 2012, 12:08:01 PM »

Quote from: harieg on March 13, 2012, 11:59:35 AM

can i invite a mate on a bmw gs650

Please do.

harieg · « **Reply #88 on:** March 13, 2012, 12:37:37 PM »

i am at the cab histerical villiage untill 4:15pm TODAY

harieg · « **Reply #89 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:48:54 PM »

LOL bmw mate has to work this weekend LMAO

harieg · « **Reply #90 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:14:32 PM »

You might be right harieg - 1hr 30mins from Caboolture BP Southbound to Blacksoil - so 7.30am ride out - 9am arrival at Blacksoil - 9.15 ride out to Grantham

thats seems overly slow,

my bet it is

1hr 12 mins from MORAFIELD BP Southbound at Buchanan Road to Caltex Blacksoil

Skip · « **Reply #91 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:25:40 PM »

HarieG & Diesel. You are the only ones out this way that have confirmed you are going, apart from Biggles, but he is going to take on all the traffic lights so we'll see him at Blacksoil. I agree with HarieG, see my post #32. I will have my son in tow and maybe a mate on his M109 Boulevard. Diesel, I reckon we get away from the BP by 7.30 so have a sleep in. HarieG, where do you want to join the train? I guess you would join the Gateway M'way at Deagan Deviation coming through Bracken Ridge. You tell us where you can wait for us and we'll pick you up there. The time is about the same, whether we stay on the motorway's or head through Mt Gravatt/Kessels Road. I prefer to keep moving. Any other questions gentlemen?

Skip · « **Reply #92 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:19:22 PM »

Sorry Ray & Bronnie. Are you joining us as well ?

harieg · « **Reply #93 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:27:29 AM »

G Day Skip
I'll sit on the PINE bridge
I can access it from Dohles R. Road

SOUTH bound of course

you lot can flick your passing light as you come around the bend
I TRULY hope you mean WE ARE going via the gateway to Gailes
I HOPE
i am NOT a masochist ? and don't have to prove it

yest. arvo, i left Cab. Hysterical Village at 4:30 pm
took a time reading as i passed the 2 BP's at Morayfield
went over the Pine bridge 12 minutes later

Biggles · « **Reply #94 on:** March 14, 2012, 09:44:29 AM »

It's pouring rain. There must be a ride coming up soon...

harieg · « **Reply #95 on:** March 14, 2012, 01:29:40 PM »

LET's keep moving by any means

Skip · « **Reply #96 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:32:19 PM »

Come on Biggles. Forecast "mainly fine, possible shower', singular. I just read it.
HarieG. Yeah we'll stay on the 'big road'. If you pull onto the shoulder just the other side of the bridge that will give us a bit more time to let you know we're coming. We will leave the BP at 7.30 sharp. That means I have to get Diesel to start saddling up at 7.20.
Cheers.
Skip.

Diesel · « **Reply #97 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:28:57 PM »

Quote from: Skip on March 14, 2012, 07:32:19 PM

We will leave the BP at 7.30 sharp. That means I have to get Diesel to start saddling up at 7.20.

Looks like someone is going to get them selves thrown to "THE BROCK!"

If it wasn't so true - there could be trouble over this!

Skip · « **Reply #98 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:32:54 PM »

Who? Me !

Biggles · « **Reply #99 on:** March 14, 2012, 09:07:22 PM »

Quote from: Diesel on March 14, 2012, 08:28:57 PM

Looks like someone is going to get them selves thrown to "THE BROCK!"

If it wasn't so true - there could be trouble over this!

Hey, use your own big stick. Don't try to frighten us with the Ogre. He's way over near Africa (or is it Thailand?)

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Author Topic: SE Qld 17th March (Was 24th) (Read 77903 times)