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Post by Turtle on Jun 25, 2014 19:25:25 GMT 10
Well, I did a little ride to Shute Harbour and Airlie Beach for lunch today. needed to get out and get some wind thru the hair. Bike handled well and I am getting used to these longer ride now. Bit different the Harley which was the most comfy bike I have owned. The BonTrike [not a bike] was the most comfy I have ever owned and ridden. There was an accident on a road that connects to the link between Airlie Bch and Proserpine. Looked like a head on with a car turning into the main road. Pics attached.     |
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Post by clem on Jun 26, 2014 7:38:28 GMT 10
What beautiful places to which to ride, Turt.
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Post by Turtle on Jun 26, 2014 18:08:29 GMT 10
Agree there, Clem. Airlie Beach area is a beautiful place. There are many resorts and holiday unit in the area which attracts big crowds. I could live there especially up on the hillside over looking the sea.
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Post by Turtle on Aug 19, 2014 21:36:20 GMT 10
Ride with UC last Sunday to Peter Faust Dam near Proserpine. I met up with the group as they rode past Calen. The ride to the dam was set at a comfy pace. We pulled up for a stop at Bloomsbury to allow a couple to catch up that had peeled off before I had joined with the group. Once they had joined us it was off again for the dam. The ride took us through Proserpine and 20+ km west of the town. We stood around chatting bikes and stuff for half and hour and decided to head to town for lunch. Had some tucker in a local pub and back on the road stopping again at Bloomsbury this time for fuel. The Triumph did not need any having filled at Calen before I joined in on the ride, and also the bike has a 21 litre size tank. We left Bloomsbury once all had their fuel and rode south towards Mackay. I left the group at Calen. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by clem on Aug 21, 2014 16:49:57 GMT 10
Sounds like a good ride, Turt.
That trike in your top pic looks interesting.
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Post by Turtle on Aug 21, 2014 22:15:22 GMT 10
It is called a Boom. It has a Ford Focus engine in it. I was riding behind it for some distance and it sticks to the bitumen on the corners real well. Reminded me of when I owned a trike and it could do 80 on a 40 bend no worries at all.
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Post by Turtle on Sept 1, 2014 13:08:21 GMT 10
Did a ride with UC Mackay or some of them, and we rode to Midge Pt for lunch at the tavern. Was a good day for riding with clear sky and little headwind to ride against. I invited the blokes back to the St Helens Bowls Club for an ale and then on to my place for a beer and chat. Nice run and good company. Cheers, T. Attachment DeletedGetting ready to leave the tavern for the run home. |
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Post by clem on Sept 1, 2014 18:27:49 GMT 10
Good stuff, Turt.
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Post by Turtle on Sept 14, 2014 9:48:59 GMT 10
VVMC Poker Run 2014 Mackey was a good run and no incidents I am aware of. Started at Langfords Pub and headed to Sarina for the first stop. I picked another card and proceeded to the bar to share a drink with a couple of UC mates I met a few weeks back. The weather was holding out reasonably well though I was delayed 15 minutes at home due to a sudden downpour. The sky was full of dark clouds on the ride onto Mackay for the start of the run. There was another sprinkle just outside of Sarina as we pulled into the RSL. After Sarina we headed for Eton pub for the third stop. Eton Pub put on a complimentary sausage sizzle which was very popular with the riders. I selected another card which was not much better than the other two. I never play poker for this reason lol. After another drink and a feed it was to Kuttabul Pub for the last stop. We rode through Marian and took the Hampden Road which bypasses Mackay. At the Kuttabul I selected my last two cards and the hand I had amounted to bugger all. I had a drink and bid farewell to my mates and headed for home before the sun dipped below the horizon. About 500 participated in the run and from what I saw everyone was having a great time. Well done VVMC. Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by Turtle on Sept 7, 2015 11:41:52 GMT 10
Shite it has been awhile this section has been visited. Did a ride on Sunday with a lady friend whom I have just recently met. Nice girl  We did a ride from Mackay down to Hay Pt pub for lunch (nice spot)and a cuppla drinks before heading off to Grasstree Beach for a look. Nice lookout at the northern end of the beach. This beach hosts bike races once a year which is well patronised. Then it was a quick look at Campwin Beach and Sarina Beach before making our way back to Mackay. A nice ride, drink, feed and company Attachment DeletedMap of ride Attachment DeletedHay Pt Attachment DeletedGrasstree Beach Attachment DeletedCampwin Beach lookout |
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Post by clem on Sept 13, 2015 13:14:09 GMT 10
Heeeeeeeeeeeey, so pleased to see something about motorbikes in here!  That ride and your company on it sounds very good, Turtle. Hopefully many more to come for you and ............. !  |
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Post by Turtle on Sept 14, 2015 17:02:20 GMT 10
Yep, I would like to see more of her |
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Post by clem on Sept 18, 2015 10:51:29 GMT 10
Yep Turt.  |
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Post by Turtle on Sept 25, 2015 8:36:22 GMT 10
Went on a little ride on Wednesday to see my brilliant friend, Donna who runs the pub at Gargett. The back road from Mt Ossa to Gargett is used mainly for the haulers during the sugar cane cutting season so plenty of care when doing those twisties. Some times the narrow road is covered with gravel on the corners from traffic going onto the dirt shoulders and flicking it up. Other than that a pleasant little ride and a nice pub to have a few drinks with a great host.
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Post by clem on Sept 30, 2015 8:47:25 GMT 10
Great to read your ride reports Turtle. Yes, gravel on corners can be fatal eh, glad you rode to the conditions and had a great time at the pub.
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Post by cster on Mar 16, 2017 9:13:04 GMT 10
Been a long time between ride turtle, or are you on one biggie at the mo??
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Post by ducati on Mar 23, 2017 6:56:33 GMT 10
I was riding a Vespa 125, 196
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Post by cster on Mar 24, 2017 7:21:11 GMT 10
Good to know Ducati good to know. |
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Post by Turtle on Mar 26, 2017 15:46:37 GMT 10
Howdy Cster and folks. No big ride just a few short stints here and there. Been a little busy working on a couple clients books and getting things sorted (medicals and licence renewals) to try and find some work.
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Post by cster on Mar 26, 2017 15:50:33 GMT 10
Great to see you're still out and about Turtle. |
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Post by ducati on Mar 26, 2017 19:11:46 GMT 10
Thanks Cster and good to know that you have found it good to know!! Now there are, at least, 2 Senior Citizens that have found good to know that I was riding a Vespa 125cc....not sure...may be it was a Lambretta 150cc!! And you, Cster were riding or doing something else?
Ducati & Pali
PSS. Great to post posts on the Forum!! Is there something better than sharing something good to know? I don't thing so!! Great to see you, Cster...out and about...somewhere. Really great!!
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Post by cster on Mar 28, 2017 5:35:32 GMT 10
Yes Ducati, it is good to know turtle is doing OK. Will be even better to know he managed to get through Cyclone Debbie in a couple of days. I cant figure it out every time Debbie come up I think "Debbie Does" and that is playing out right now. You can bet the statistical genius's will have a Dollar value for Miss Debbie before to long. Then we'll know the true cost of What Debbie Does.
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Post by ducati on Mar 28, 2017 6:47:38 GMT 10
I agree, Cster!! It is important to know that everybody and**** are doing well!!
Ducati & Pali
PSS. The other day, at the Menshed, they were discussing the car accident of a next door neighbour. The members were (most of them) in copious tears. They wished that THEY were involved in a car accident and NOT their neighbour! I am not sure...probably they were discussing the 2 millions dollars win at lotto/lottery and NOT the car accident!?!?!?
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Post by cster on Mar 29, 2017 5:56:00 GMT 10
I hope it has eased enough for Turtle to use the weather as a car wash and give the bike a birthday, even as a rain depression its gonna pour down for awhile
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Post by Turtle on Apr 18, 2017 15:56:37 GMT 10
No rides (of any distance) to report but will be doing a cuppla over-night ones soon I hope.
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Post by cster on Apr 18, 2017 17:37:15 GMT 10
Ah yes there is nothing to compare with a ride, unless you like the build up to one. Cant wait for my next ride. |
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Post by cster on Nov 24, 2019 19:02:21 GMT 10
I went for a warm up ride today over to Nulkaba to the Servo there for Coffee. I met up with the Ulysses Clubs Local branch who were preparing for a ride up to Linga Longa In at Gundy. When they left I left and went home, Changed the oil and installed a new filter. All sealed up ready for tomorrows ride to work.
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Post by cster on Nov 28, 2019 19:17:49 GMT 10
The various Ulysses Club Branches of Victoria have a Breakfast club morning every month. They also have T shirts for the event. Stating "Will Ride for Coffee"
I did a similar trip today, it was a will ride for coffee trip with ric, a fellow Netrider member. We headed out after I finished my morning bus run. Met up at 9:40 in Rutherford we headed off through Maitland to Paterson nd up to Gresford where we stoped at the corner store for Coffee. Sitting there on the verandah we chatted and enjoyed the coffee, and chatted and chatted. Hour and a half's worth before we followed the bikes we had witnessed travelling that same road. Glendonbrook rd. Where as we were pummelled by the road from Paterson to Gresford and especially so after Vacy, this Glendonbrook road was smooth and easy riding. Ric and I separated at Greta and I rode across the Valley to my home for lunch arriving at 13:00 a quick bite and then took the car with aircon to work that arvo. A thoroughly enjoyable ride today. So it's true for me I will ride for coffee too.
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Post by RedJack on Nov 29, 2019 4:33:49 GMT 10
I was riding a Vespa 125, 196 We do share a Vespa 125cc !! The Vespa that I used had done over 312.000Km, by the 12th of March of 2017. Great motor scooter! I am pleased to know that up to the 23th of March 2017 you were a proud owner of a 125cc. Vespa!!
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Post by AntiPro on Dec 14, 2019 5:50:18 GMT 10
Good old 200cc Vespa ( 1950?) They had a spare wheel under the rear left cover/panel!!
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