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Title: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 03, 2014, 08:03:59 PM
WA Lunch RTE - New Norcia Hotel

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Date
Sunday 22nd June 2014


Location
Great Northern Highway
New Norcia WA 6509


Google Map Link
http://goo.gl/maps/nLDLE (http://goo.gl/maps/nLDLE)


Time
12:00pm


New Norcia Hotel
Built in 1927 and nestled beneath gum trees on a rise overlooking the township, the Latin word Salve – Welcome – on the threshold tells you this is no ordinary country Hotel. The New Norcia Hotel was originally a hostel for the parents of the boarders at the New Norcia colleges, but is now a practical expression of the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and the Hotel’s classic style will take your breath away as you approach the double front doors.

The Hotel welcomes individual, group and coach accommodation bookings.
There are 15 comfortable rooms in a variety of configurations with shared bathroom facilities.
Each room has overhead fans,  a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.


Room Rates
Single – $75/night - Saturday Rate $92.50
Double/Twin Share Room – $95/night - Saturday Rate $130
Extra Person – $22/night - Saturday Rate $39.50
Rate includes continental breakfast - Saturday Rate includes cooked buffet breakfast
Meals and refreshments are also available at the Hotel. Please see the Hotel section under 'Eat & Drink"


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Contact member for this Ride: Pezzz

Post Below if you are interested in attending!
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Yorkie on June 03, 2014, 09:03:49 PM
At this stage I am interested, dependant on the weather.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 03, 2014, 09:39:47 PM
At this stage I am interested, dependant on the weather.
Me too. 2 days before my 40th as well.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Brock on June 03, 2014, 10:15:04 PM
I could be there
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Turtle on June 04, 2014, 12:14:03 AM
Depends on the US postal service and getting undercoat back on the road

Turtle
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: STRay (Roo Killer) on June 11, 2014, 07:38:12 AM
I might actually be able to make this one, Western Power have decided they need to do " Essential Network Maintenance " on that day.

 :fp We will have no electrickery on a Sunday!!

 :think1 Be a good excuse to go for a ride, now all I have to do is save up a few pennies for fuel. ( I work for Startrack ( Auspost ), and the cuts actually started a few weeks ago ).  :well
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pocket STocker on June 11, 2014, 08:44:54 PM
Indicated as attending this RTE:    - Yorkie
                                                  - Pezzz
                                                  - Gavo
                                                  - Brock
                                                  - STray
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: bloodbikes on June 15, 2014, 11:12:57 PM
I could be there too, depends on weather but a possibility

 :wht11
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 15, 2014, 11:23:04 PM
Well, regardless of weather for this one I am a definite ....   :thumb
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Turtle on June 16, 2014, 07:53:20 PM
Yes will be there if weather gods are good

Turtle
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 16, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
I have a couple other friends / family members coming as well.
Booking for 12 people at midday.

Only 50% chance of rain (clearing from Saturday) at this stage ......  pray to the weather gods ye heathens !!!!!!!!!!   o:)
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Wombat on June 16, 2014, 11:11:57 PM
Pit crew and I intend to go. If its raining I will just go between the drops with my new steering. :grin

 :wht11
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 16, 2014, 11:31:05 PM
Pit crew and I intend to go. If its raining I will just go between the drops with my new steering. :grin

 :wht11
That's the spirit.   :like
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Wombat on June 17, 2014, 03:19:54 PM
My ride plan is as follows;

leave Gosnells at 10am Corfield st carpark if anyone wants to meet me.
Stop at Gingers garage Upper Swan at about 10.45am
Onto Bindoon bakery at 11.30
Then to New Norcia for 12
 There should be Me, Pit Crew and a mate Pete at this stage

 :wht11
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 17, 2014, 07:31:28 PM
My ride plan is as follows;

leave Gosnells at 10am Corfield st carpark if anyone wants to meet me.
Stop at Gingers garage Upper Swan at about 10.45am
Onto Bindoon bakery at 11.30
Then to New Norcia for 12
 There should be Me, Pit Crew and a mate Pete at this stage

 :wht11

I will be heading up Gt Northern Hwy to Bullsbrook, from there onto Wandena Road, then to Muchea East Road which becomes Chittering Road and then back onto the Highway, Through Bindoon and up to New Norcia .....

"http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=embed&saddr=Beechboro+WA&daddr=-31.5285655,116.1344775+to:New+Norcia+Hotel,+Great+Northern+Hwy,+New+Norcia+WA&hl=en&geocode=FZKwGf4dZC3pBinR0m6cUbcyKjFQP981tfAEBQ%3BFYvpHv4dTRLsBilPhA8DTzfNKzGjqywK0SZjVw%3BFXhuJ_4dYlDtBiEbXsdGMbRxEin9RRsp76fNKzEbXsdGMbRxEg&aq=0&oq=new+no&sll=-31.523825,116.061287&sspn=0.253733,0.445976&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1&ie=UTF8&ll=-31.523825,116.061287&spn=0.253733,0.445976&t=m"

On the way back, Alby has told me of a new road that cuts down from Bindoon and ends up on Obrien Road ...   WOW: So that will be my return trip.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Yorkie on June 17, 2014, 08:52:59 PM
Bindoon bakery could be a date.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Poppy Dave on June 17, 2014, 11:20:16 PM
I'm a definite maybe....................... Only managed to ride the bike twice in the past 3 months, last time was last Sunday, and needless to say, the battery was flat. Managed to jump start it and then rode onto Perth, about 24 k's, had breakfast with some BK mates and an hour later had to get a push start cause the battery was flat again. The battery is only 2 years old and I had no prior problems so I'm wondering if the lay-up may have caused some trouble in the alternator or if it could be time for a new battery.

Any suggestions you electricery gurus.

Poppy Dave                                        :wht13
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 17, 2014, 11:22:41 PM
I'm a definite maybe....................... Only managed to ride the bike twice in the past 3 months, last time was last Sunday, and needless to say, the battery was flat. Managed to jump start it and then rode onto Perth, about 24 k's, had breakfast with some BK mates and an hour later had to get a push start cause the battery was flat again. The battery is only 2 years old and I had no prior problems so I'm wondering if the lay-up may have caused some trouble in the alternator or if it could be time for a new battery.

Any suggestions you electricery gurus.

Poppy Dave                                        :wht13
Do you have a trickle charger or C-Tek?
Where are you located ??? I have C-Tek I could lend you to see if that rejuvenates the battery.
PM me if you like. I travel around the city a fair bit.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: HOFFY on June 17, 2014, 11:57:00 PM
pezzz, you could possibly walk to Daves house, not far from the centre of Midland.

Dave, I just bought a Ctek charger from Battery World, it was advertised at $99 but the bloke sold it to me for $79. Repco then advertised the same one for $49 just after I bought the one from Battery World.

The good thing about it is that you can leave the wires on the battery and the charger just plugs into a 2nd set of wires that you leave connected to the battery.

When the bike is left for long periods of time, leave the charger on and when you want to go for a ride, just pull the plug off the battery and off you go.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 18, 2014, 12:02:19 AM
pezzz, you could possibly walk to Daves house, not far from the centre of Midland.

Dave, I just bought a Ctek charger from Battery World, it was advertised at $99 but the bloke sold it to me for $79. Repco then advertised the same one for $49 just after I bought the one from Battery World.

The good thing about it is that you can leave the wires on the battery and the charger just plugs into a 2nd set of wires that you leave connected to the battery.

When the bike is left for long periods of time, leave the charger on and when you want to go for a ride, just pull the plug off the battery and off you go.
Yup .... What he said.
As for the ride, you should be OK when you get there add I think Wombat is bringing the Pit Crew. Well practiced at push starts so I hear .....  |-i |-i
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: HOFFY on June 18, 2014, 12:05:17 AM
only good at push starts early in the frosty mornings whilst wearing pink dressing gown and ugg boots. no puctures yet      aaa Wombat?
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 18, 2014, 12:11:52 AM
Us ...... :rofl :rofl :rofl :crackup :crackup :crackup
Wombat .....  >:() >:() >:() |-i |-i |-i
Pit Crew .....  :well :well :well :spank :spank :spank
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Brock on June 18, 2014, 08:23:06 AM
Dave, the Bike needs to be started at least every two weeks and run for ten min or so to keep the battery fresh. Or get one of those ctek type things to trickle charge/monitor the battery.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Wombat on June 18, 2014, 10:25:55 AM
Oh dear, I must warn you she charges (excuse the pun ) a lot to push these days. Even I cant afford the rates. And it was a blue dressing gown. I am typing this under extreme abuse   :OldMan

 :wht11
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Turtle on June 18, 2014, 05:58:22 PM
Johno will the Harley be coming out if the weather is kind and you too Victory Mitch?


Turtle
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: West Aussie Glen on June 19, 2014, 05:41:45 PM
Ok, would have preferred Bindoon this weekend (will be away for July 13) so have manged to free up Sunday and weather permitting Theresa and I will join you.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Yorkie on June 19, 2014, 09:10:30 PM
It is looking likely the front will go through Saturday and clear by midnight, should be fine for Sunday
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 19, 2014, 11:11:36 PM
Ok, would have preferred Bindoon this weekend (will be away for July 13) so have manged to free up Sunday and weather permitting Theresa and I will join you.
Can always head up a little early and grab a pie at the Bindoon bakery  .. I think Wombat was thinking along those lines....   :think1
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: West Aussie Glen on June 20, 2014, 12:31:12 PM
Ok, would have preferred Bindoon this weekend (will be away for July 13) so have manged to free up Sunday and weather permitting Theresa and I will join you.
Can always head up a little early and grab a pie at the Bindoon bakery  .. I think Wombat was thinking along those lines....   :think1
Leaving early is the problem, a little pressed for time, went to New Norcia with OzSTOC 2012, haven't been to the Scottalian.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 21, 2014, 01:28:06 AM
Ok, would have preferred Bindoon this weekend (will be away for July 13) so have manged to free up Sunday and weather permitting Theresa and I will join you.
Can always head up a little early and grab a pie at the Bindoon bakery  .. I think Wombat was thinking along those lines....   :think1
Leaving early is the problem, a little pressed for time, went to New Norcia with OzSTOC 2012, haven't been to the Scottalian.
Will see happiness level in July and maybe put in for next year as well ..... Our you can always put up an RTE there for a date that suits you that isn't this weekend.
On a different note,  for those coming from the south there are road closures of Tonkin Hwy between Kewdale Rd and Dunreath Road overt most of the weekend.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Yorkie on June 22, 2014, 06:46:58 PM
Par for the course, great people and a great meal.

Had a great ride home, sunshine all the way, this morning was ok, all up 320k round trip.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Turtle on June 22, 2014, 10:48:42 PM
Have to agree nice lunch great people to have lunch with
A little wet on the way up on the way back sunshine and a twisty ride home
Let's go again  :like

Turtle
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 22, 2014, 10:57:37 PM
Scottalian next month. We all passed it earlier today. Will put up report and photos late tomorrow. (Have to actually work during the day tomorrow)

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Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: alchemist on June 23, 2014, 03:16:07 PM
Sounds like it was a brilliant ride. Wish I was able to make it... Was any photos taken?
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Brock on June 23, 2014, 04:33:33 PM
A couple were taken, Pez (with 3ZZZs) should be putting em up tonight. (Oh wait, we need to change his name, but I forgot it   o:) )
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Turtle on June 23, 2014, 06:15:36 PM
Starts with B  :butt he said

Turtle
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 23, 2014, 07:29:45 PM
Starts with B  :butt he said

Turtle
It was D for Dravenswood ......  I knew I had it right .... Not my fault they changed the name of the town by dropping the D from the front and then wiped everyone else's memory except mine.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 23, 2014, 09:11:09 PM
I went around to pick up Bruce (my father in law) around 9:45 after a couple of non starts from others and we headed off into the light sprinkle.

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Got out to Great Northern Highway and that sprinkle turned into a nice soaking rain.  :thumb
Was going to take the windy way up to New Norcia but considering the weather conditions and still unfamiliarity of Bruce with his bike we decided to just head up the highway.
Stopped at Gingers for a quick adjustment for Bruce to stop water running into his boots and then back on the road.
A non eventful trip up to the Scottalian Hotel where we stopped for a quick photo then off we went again.

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Arrived at New Norcia Hotel around 11:30 and with the sun just coming out and no wind decided to sit outside.

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Of course when everyone else arrived they bought the clouds and cold wind with them so we ended up in the dining room  :eat
Had a nice meal (steak sandwich) as the oven was broken so unable to have the standard parmy. Next time I will remember to make a redraw on the mortgage first though ...  >:()

One of the ladies on the other table was kind enough to offer to take a few photos. Only 1 was in focus and as soon as photos were taken Wombat and STray wandered back in from wherever they had disappeared to ....   :spank

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Snapped a few more shots of the bikes before everyone left then headed back home via the wiggly roads through Chittering following Wombat and Turtle.

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Thanks again to those who attended. Was a good turn out.
Attended:
Pezzz and Bruce
Wombat and Pit Crew
Yorkie
Turtle
Brock
West Aussie Glen & Teresa
Poppy Dave
STray.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Brock on June 23, 2014, 09:24:27 PM
And STRay dont forget....
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: gaz on June 23, 2014, 09:26:06 PM
thanks Pezzzz
thats a nice write up  :thumb
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Shiney on June 23, 2014, 09:27:26 PM
Thanks for sharing the ride report Pezzz, sounds like a good day out (even with the rain) :thumbsup
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: JohnoJ on June 23, 2014, 09:38:17 PM
A good write up and every one looking satisfied with lunch.. The SRC got soaked going to Wongan Hills. :clap
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: STRay (Roo Killer) on June 23, 2014, 09:44:14 PM
And STRay dont forget....
but I am a totally forgetable type !!!
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 23, 2014, 09:59:37 PM
Sorry Ray,  I started typing that up before dinner thinking all I had left was add the photos but was interrupted before finishing the attendee list. So sorry.

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Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Turtle on June 23, 2014, 10:03:58 PM
Nice one Pezz good report

Turtle
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: alchemist on June 24, 2014, 12:42:01 AM
Very cool report, nice one.   Love the photos !!
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 24, 2014, 12:45:43 AM
Cheers all.

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Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Gadget on June 24, 2014, 07:16:10 AM
Nice Ride Report.  Glad you all enjoyed it.
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Wild Rose on June 24, 2014, 07:17:00 AM
Nice write up Pezzz  :thumb Thanks for sharing  :thumbsup
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: ST2UP on June 24, 2014, 08:34:42 AM
Nice one Pezzz  :thumbs What a magic old building the hotel is  ;-*


 :beer
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Poppy Dave on June 27, 2014, 11:33:29 PM
Pezzz,

I'm glad you didn't mention me thinking that I had a flat battery (again) and everyone waiting down the bottom of the driveway, in case the bike didn't bump start, and then I realised that I'd left my bike parked in gear (which I never normally do) but I'd tried to start it with the side-stand still down. God I felt a goose when I realised.

Anyway, thanks again for keeping it just between us. MUM's the word.


Poppy Dave                 
                               :wht13
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Brock on June 27, 2014, 11:50:34 PM
I knew, but didnt say anything, Cos I was at the top of the hill lending assistance, while the rest of the MATES rode off..

 :OldMan :well

 :popcorn :popcorn
Title: Re: WA RTE 22nd June 2014 - The New Norcia Hotel
Post by: Pezzz on June 27, 2014, 11:58:49 PM
And then waited when we realised something was wrong. I thought that would be your story to tell Dave :-)

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