National OzSTOC Rally 2012

[Barry and Marissa]

Well, my bikes all cleaned up after the 4 day Easter ride and I'm ready to roll tomorrow (Well, as far as Lauries place anyway) 

Looking forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, and putting faces to all the names. 

I'm going to bring my camera gear with me so I will try and find a place to get some good "action shots" of the group on the ride Saturday.

See you all in Blackheath!!  :) 

[Barry and Marissa]

I am a John in real life (as opposed to a Dave which is quite common  :)  I know a few of these rascals as I have met them over the years (Greencan, Barry (& Marissa who is the best part), Diesel, Streak, Beatup - never met Laurie yet)  I too have a spare seat for any who may have the bike gear, but the LT1200 is probably a better place to be!  I still have to work on Terry and Lionel from Canberra to see if they are coming

How about you tell us all why the LT1200 is probably the "better" place to be on Friday night John (if that's your real name) 

[royst1100]

my STeed may be  but im turning green with envy as work has stopped me going    .

have a safe trip to all those traveling our highways and byways.

keep reports comeing in for those of us who cannot attend by forum and facebook (yeh just discovered how good FB is    )

keep upright and safe

                        regards  royce

[saaz]

I am a John in real life (as opposed to a Dave which is quite common  :)  I know a few of these rascals as I have met them over the years (Greencan, Barry (& Marissa who is the best part), Diesel, Streak, Beatup - never met Laurie yet)  I too have a spare seat for any who may have the bike gear, but the LT1200 is probably a better place to be!  I still have to work on Terry and Lionel from Canberra to see if they are coming

How about you tell us all why the LT1200 is probably the "better" place to be on Friday night John (if that's your real name) 

I would prefer to be behind you than in front Barry...

[saaz]

Well, my bikes all cleaned up after the 4 day Easter ride

I have also spent the day (on & off) cleaning and checking the  all is what it should be, just gotta sort what I need to bring...and head for the boat....

See you in a few days..

Cheers

Kev

See you at the Mountain

[harieg]

WHAT is a LT1200        ???

isnt this the ST users ???????????

[Streak]

Barry is a Long Term OzSTOC Member, he has had the ST1100, the ST1300, at the moment he has an BMW LT1200, he has been involved longer and done more for this group than most.

This is the Honda ST Owners Group, some are past, most are present, and some are future ST Owners 

[saaz]

As with some other ST groups, I would not like to think that just because you change bikes sometimes means you just don't remain involved with people you get to know.  I have a Suzuki as well, for only 31 years.  The LT is a BMW K1200LT.  I think Streak puts it well..you may have owned an ST, still have an ST and may well get an ST..who knows what order the reasons are from time to time.

[Tipsy]

Well I'm all packed and ready to go, will be departing for Tamworth at about 5.30 am to 6am tomorrow IF I GET PAID that is.

Tipsy

YEEEYHAAAAaaa just checked the bank and I HAVE BEEN PAID......Houston The problem has been solved.

[Tipsy]

  py

Yea and for doing nothing.
Gotta Love  income protection insurance just wish it had been further down the track as I would of had a higher income,

Believe it or not I actually love Drafting,

[Greencan]

Barry is a Long Term OzSTOC Member, he has had the ST1100, the ST1300, at the moment he has an BMW LT1200, he has been involved longer and done more for this group than most.

Well said that Man ...and in true 'truckin' fashion he's been out n about touting for a load (pillion), for 'the truck'...I can say this coz I helped him get his first truck, God knows why

Laurie I bet his route takes ya past some farms so he can drop off a couple of PTO's he's re-built tucked deep inside the topbox

Anyway Baz this is for you...

Truckers Paradise Del Reeves Truck Songs Truckin Songs Driving Country | PACCAR | MACK | PETERBILT

...Oh if ya not into trucks, please don't click on this link, it really is that 'orrible

Ciao the can 

[saaz]

And just out of interest, for those with UHF CBs comms on the bike I will go to channel 18 as main channel (still scanning some of the others just in case) around Bathurst to Blackheath, unless others have a preferred channel.  Mobile will be on but I only use it to receive calls while riding.

[StinkyPete]

I will also be running on UHF18, so I can chat with the "Grey Nomads" on my way over from Adelaide.

[laurie]

Hey Barry, Ive made room in the shed for the L1200 Battlestar for ya for tommorrow night. All I ask is that you remove the Klingons from the starboard bow before docking.......
Laurie

[Streak]

Teela and i are heading for Port Macquarie Tomorrow, then onto Little Hartley just near Blackheath, my family has 5 acres there, and we will be getting to Blackheath on Friday morning.

I have sent by courier, all the rally shirts, badges, stickers, and stubbie coolers for those who need them.

if you are having any problems you can call me on 0428 729 106.

you all ride safe, and keep the rubber side down.

cheers

Streak

[Marcus]

I think the weather should be good

[Biggles]

Pack for cold.  Sydney forecast 10^o tomorrow, and Blackheath is much higher and inland (or so I'm told).   :)

Bring plenty of anti-fungal if you plan wearing your STOC shirt for four days   

[danriveros]

Sorry guys but I was out of the loop about accommodations... I am coming from Sydney and I want to know if any one has a bed to spare Friday night (I will share costs of course). I will have to go back to Sydney Saturday afternoon. Please let me know... 

[Diesel]

Well??? ...... Are we all excited???   I am.

I hope you're all half - or fully packed, have your route plan worked out, have done the 'once over' on your favourite ride, and put the petrol conditioner in for the run.

I should be there 11am-12 noon Friday, and will ride out Sunday 10am ish.

I am planning to get down to the lookout at Katoomba to see the vertical railway and the Three Sisters after brekky Saturday (before the special lunch ride), So if you want to be a part of this Posse, look me up Friday night and let me know to count you in.

Don't forget your OzSTOC shirt so we can see how many we'll capture - and bring a camera to put a few pics to your words for every other OzSTOC Member who can't be there.

Nice Vid Stringo - be gr8 to catch up again.

Steveo - take it easy - wished you were there too champ!

My mob is 0466 494 334 - so lock it in just in case you need to msg/call me for any 'unseens'.

Most importantly - keep it safe, enjoy the scenery and make the most of your holiday.     

See you all there Friday.

Cheers, Diesel

[Biggles]

Sorry guys but I was out of the loop about accommodations... I am coming from Sydney and I want to know if any one has a bed to spare Friday night (I will share costs of course). I will have to go back to Sydney Saturday afternoon. Please let me know... 

If you can't find anything better, I believe our cabin has two double bunks as well as a double bed.  You might be able to sub-let a bunk bed.   :)    There are 3 of us in that cabin, but a 4th for one night should be OK.

Let me know how you go.  I'm on 04 0000 6763.

[danriveros]

Great! I will check out my options when I get there Friday around noon... but most likely I will be calling you in the afternoon. My mob is 0459991962. Thanks, Daniel.

[Barry and Marissa]

Hey great tune that Dickie. I will download it to my mp3 player for the trip.   

Harie, the rear seat is all yours for the Saturday ride.  Regrettably it is only a BMW seat so you'll have to lower your expectations for the day.   

As the other kind people have mentioned owning an ST may have been what originally brought us all together, but its the friendships that I've made through this group that I value most. Whether you own, have previously owned, plan to own, or just have an appreciation of the ST Honda, then I believe your welcome to be part of this great group. 

I have previously owned the ST1100 and ST1300, and by the end of the year I will be an ST owner again. Though my next STeed will reside in New Zealand.  :)

I have all day to get to Lismore today so I'm thinking it will be a cruisey day 

Ride safe everyone and I'll see you all in Blackheath!

[Barry and Marissa]

Hey Barry, Ive made room in the shed for the L1200 Battlestar for ya for tommorrow night. All I ask is that you remove the Klingons from the starboard bow before docking.......
Laurie

LOL .. Thanks Laurie. Consider it done.

[JuST Peter]

Ok, where are we heading on the Saturday ride?
http://g.co/maps/ake4r
We'll leave the Blackheath Caravan Park and head west to Hartley, where we turn onto the Janolan Caves road; then turn onto the Duckmaloi Road towards Oberon, blow through Oberon to the O'Connell Road, and turn off just before O'Connell towards Tarana, where we'll dine at the Tarana Hotel.
After our repast we then ride north through Lithgow, up the windy Scenic Hill (good twisties here), through to Bell where we turn onto the Darling Causeway to Mount Victoria before turning east back to Blackheath.
Plenty of twisties, good straight stretches, and lots of great scenery.
There'll be directions dotted here and there in case we get separated, like this:

[Marcus]

Oh, that sounds like a great ride...