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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 12:35:50 GMT 10
For the 12th year in a row, I am heading out tomorrow on the Annual Southern Cross Assn Poker Run to raise funds for kids with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus The route this year will take me through most of the length of the state again and will be over 4,000 kms for the ten days of the trip I am riding in a small group of 6 or 7 and collecting others on the way. Cairns, Charters Towers, Springsure, Gayndah (Start point), Tara, Roma, Blackall, Sapphire, Kuttabull, Townville, Home. There are supposed to be about 500 starters this year and I will be videoing and taking photos and I will try to update as the trip progresses. Map of trip goo.gl/maps/fuxzn |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 17:41:04 GMT 10
For the 12th year in a row, I am heading out tomorrow on the Annual Southern Cross Assn Poker Run to raise funds for kids with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus The route this year will take me through most of the length of the state again and will be over 4,000 kms for the ten days of the trip I am riding in a small group of 6 or 7 and collecting others on the way. Cairns, Charters Towers, Springsure, Gayndah (Start point), Tara, Roma, Blackall, Sapphire, Kuttabull, Townville, Home. There are supposed to be about 500 starters this year and I will be videoing and taking photos and I will try to update as the trip progresses. Map of trip goo.gl/maps/fuxznExcellent! Glad youre better and able to go.. have fun and keep safe! xx |
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Post by Turtle on Aug 29, 2013 19:05:24 GMT 10
Ditto. Ride safe.
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Post by wanderer on Aug 29, 2013 20:07:38 GMT 10
Have a great trip.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2013 20:44:11 GMT 10
Left at 7:30 on the without our female rider who was late as usual.
stopped at cardwell for fuel and smoko sand she caught up
there are five bikes travelling together with another couple close by and we expect to collect two more in the morning and another after lunch
we made good time to charters towers and have just returned from a serious feed. huge
nothing to interesting to report which is a good thing when you are on a motorbike
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Post by Turtle on Aug 31, 2013 8:05:33 GMT 10
Eggzelent update. Thanks bloke.
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Post by clem on Aug 31, 2013 17:58:16 GMT 10
You have lovely luggage capacity there Wauri (and a lovely bike too of course), I wish you everything good as you ride, camp, eat, drink and camp.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 19:20:56 GMT 10
still on the road heading toward the start line at Gayndah Spending the night in a single bed donga at Rolleston which is about 630 kms from our 7:30 start point arrived at four so a long day riding dinner at the pub of grilled chicken breast with Camembert and sun dried tomato pesto even the bush has caught on to good food I only saw one young wedge tail eagle but it didn't,t want to leave its road kill and nearly ended inside my jacket after a late take off I would have posted it to snowhite for her collection if it did  off again to Gayndah at 7:30 but only 460 kms to go so an easy day and meet up with the rest of the 500 starters |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2013 11:18:31 GMT 10
You have lovely luggage capacity there Wauri (and a lovely bike too of course), I wish you everything good as you ride, camp, eat, drink and camp. you saying he has large saddle bags there clem? Some people are quite touchy about such things ya know xx Wedge tailed thingys are all well and good but Im waiting for the drop bear mostly.. oooh and a Loris, find one of them and I would burst into song! xx |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 19:09:05 GMT 10
I did see a sign warning of drop bears for the next two miles
been partying with my mates since arriving in gayndah Sunday afternoon
currently at a little place called Tara
tomorrow we travel to Roma where I have decided to motel and get a decent bed
believe it or not tomorrow is the half way mark for distance and time
it goes quicker every year
I will post photos from home because I don't know how to add direct from my phone
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 19:13:59 GMT 10
I did see a sign warning of drop bears for the next two miles
been partying with my mates since arriving in gayndah Sunday afternoon
currently at a little place called Tara
tomorrow we travel to Roma where I have decided to motel and get a decent bed
believe it or not tomorrow is the half way mark for distance and time
it goes quicker every year
I will post photos from home because I don't know how to add direct from my phone
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Post by Turtle on Sept 2, 2013 19:16:28 GMT 10
Hey double post Good to read ya reports mate. Keep 'em coming. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 11:54:37 GMT 10
Easy day today to get to the midpoint
248 kms and in Roma by 11AM
I found the last room in town so I have at least a comfortable bed shower toilet all to myself
Awful road to start the day but lovely clear cool weather for riding
Saw heaps of birds but no live furry things
a group of emus in a paddock, grey parrots, a flock of about twenty galahs who all swooped at me just missing my head
I will recharge today and motor off on a long stretch tomorrow to Blackall
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Post by clem on Sept 3, 2013 12:50:36 GMT 10
It seems you are having a great time Wauri, I hope there were no bed bugs in the motel bed and you were all cosy and comfy. Looking forward to more of your ride reports and pics after you are home. Cheers Wauri, Clem |
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Post by Turtle on Sept 3, 2013 20:01:02 GMT 10
Very short run today for ya. Did ya take advantage of this and take a few detours along the way?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 20:20:48 GMT 10
News from the poker not as good as it could be
my mate Terry had a bit of a head spin turn this afternoon
was checked out at the hospital but isn't confident of continuing so is heading straight back to Cairns
I will travel with him of course and will miss the rest of the run
But he drew all his cards for the poker hand tonight and has four tens and a seven
he may even win the $1500 prize
we will take a few days as it is about 1600 kms to home
these things happen but I have caught up with my mates again and it will still be a good ride home
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Post by clem on Sept 3, 2013 22:05:49 GMT 10
News from the poker not as good as it could be my mate Terry had a bit of a head spin turn this afternoon was checked out at the hospital but isn't confident of continuing so is heading straight back to Cairns I will travel with him of course and will miss the rest of the run But he drew all his cards for the poker hand tonight and has four tens and a seven he may even win the $1500 prize we will take a few days as it is about 1600 kms to home these things happen but I have caught up with my mates again and it will still be a good ride home I hope your mate Terry will be okay Wauri, good on you for accompanying and supporting him home. Take care you two, ride gently and be home safe. Cheers, Clem |
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Post by Turtle on Sept 4, 2013 6:10:30 GMT 10
News from the poker not as good as it could be my mate Terry had a bit of a head spin turn this afternoon was checked out at the hospital but isn't confident of continuing so is heading straight back to Cairns I will travel with him of course and will miss the rest of the run But he drew all his cards for the poker hand tonight and has four tens and a seven he may even win the $1500 prize we will take a few days as it is about 1600 kms to home these things happen but I have caught up with my mates again and it will still be a good ride home Not good at all, Wauri. It is a terrible thing headspin especially when ya can't blame the grog. There was/is a bit of a virus getting around Mackay a few weeks back that caused that headspin. If he is okay this morning he should be okay for the run whether poker or home. Good on ya bloke for being there for ya mate. Very unselfish of you to ride with him home, but this is the biker code and I know ya as an unselfish biker.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2013 16:45:32 GMT 10
still on the road for 450 kms today
arrived at Capella and booked into the cabins at the caravan park so terry could rest
he is still sparking OK
lovely ride in the cool sunny weather psst the entrance to Carnarvon gorge national park
lovely escarpments and a creek beside the road
onwards to charters towers or Townsville tomorrow and then home Friday
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2013 18:38:52 GMT 10
still on the road for 450 kms today arrived at Capella and booked into the cabins at the caravan park so terry could rest he is still sparking OK lovely ride in the cool sunny weather psst the entrance to Carnarvon gorge national park lovely escarpments and a creek beside the road onwards to charters towers or Townsville tomorrow and then home Friday Shame about your mate.. glad you are ok tho.. and creeks, creeks are good! x |
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Post by Turtle on Sept 4, 2013 20:02:07 GMT 10
If ya getting any of this wind we are getting on the coast then ya will have a good run.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 6:41:47 GMT 10
If ya getting any of this wind we are getting on the coast then ya will have a good run. Sprouts? |
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Post by clem on Sept 5, 2013 9:13:13 GMT 10
Beans?
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Post by wanderer on Sept 5, 2013 14:36:59 GMT 10
Looks like you had a great run.
Sorry about your mate taking crook, fantastic to see you shepherding him back home.
If you stay in any motels,/caravan parks.....be very wary about using the kettles.
Have a look in the register, & see if anyone has been there, who looks like the foto above this post.
I have heard rumours about funny things being done in kettles.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 16:00:14 GMT 10
after 550kms and 7 1/2 hours on the road now settled in a moto at Townsville I checked the register for familiar names so I will still boil sterilise the kettle for an hour before use Terry is travelling well and as long as he is good tomorrow, I will head south to Kuttabull to surprise the mob and spend the last night party with them then turn around again for home arriving Sunday Good civilised built up area for his trip home but I will make sure he is OK before deciding big secret too Turtle so no messaging Lisa to warn her rest time for my bum now oopsclem, can I say bum in here |
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Post by dING on Sept 5, 2013 18:25:27 GMT 10
Bugger if ya banned BUMS in here
Everyone would have to leave
So you is safe enjoy the rest of ya trip
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Post by Turtle on Sept 5, 2013 19:40:27 GMT 10
Ya secret is safe with me, Wauri. Hope all goes well for ya mate and yaself should ya decide to come back down the coast.
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Post by clem on Sept 5, 2013 20:17:55 GMT 10
Hehehehehe keep safe out in them there hills Wauri............ are there any hills out those parts? Keep safe and have fun anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 22:33:22 GMT 10
Enjoy! and be safe
from your "fat" friend snowy...sniff x
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Post by dING on Sept 6, 2013 8:51:10 GMT 10
Enjoy! and be safe from your "fat" friend snowy...sniff x But wen I was a boy Admittedly long ago I was told (many times but thats a different subject ) More fat more fun So is this true If true "why" |
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