Mullungdung social ride

sandra(bob)

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« on: October 26, 2013, 09,01:17 AM »

Johnny and I camped at the off loading point on the Friday night joined by Bob Duckett, Rossi and Caroline, Al and Shaz and Phil Randall joined us for dinner and entrusted us to look after his bike and trailer while he drove to Yarram to get a goods nights sleep.

Saturday morning saw us all up and about and breaky over and done with by the time the gang arrived...

Lots of chit chat and socialising saw us ready for a ride brief and take off a bit after 9 with me leading my first group (and Al being my point man

-thanks ) and the ever reliable Freddo as my tail while Johnny took the level 2's off through the gully system to meet up with us level 1's along the way.
So of course as the ride leader...I know nothing...so may the stories begin by anyone who was behind...
The weather was so perfect...sun was out, blue skies, 17 degrees...apparently some people were put off by the weather wherever they live....but let me tell you - it was spot on at the fabulous Mullungdung State Forest Grin

, so that was a shame for those folks.
We had a light drizzle of rain at one point in the afternoon which lasted all of 5 minutes then the sun was back out.
A slight bike issue held us up for about 20 minutes or so...but that sorted we were on our way again...onya Bill Wink

...oh and Bill...its called a kick start-there is no button for that Tongue

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The rest of the morning loop ran well Tongue

( after an issue with a corner man or should I say NO CORNER MAN)...Unfortunatley this was a problem as we (Johnny and I) had stated at the briefing that when we were all travelling together that there would be 2 on a corner....for some reason this rule was abandoned at a particular corner hence some riders went straight instead of left...causing about a 1/2 hour hold up...fortunatley due to hand held radios we had contact with different people and we were all back together again....after I think what must have sounded like me as a Mum telling the kids off, reiterated once again what the corner man system is - we were back on our way... suffice to say there no cornerman issues after that Grin

After this a Non Amtra member (so new to the whole system) apologised and explained how the mistake happened (poo happens) at least he put his hand up and accepted responsibility - he now he knows exactly how it works Roll Eyes

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Lunch back at the cars...
but not before Mick (new nickname Gerry - theres a story there Grin

) ran out of fuel - bring in the tow rope and a helping hand - cheers Freddo & Gary- The afternoon loop saw Lefty run out of fuel too Huh

....What happened mate Grin

Anna took a tumble and banged her bonce..but got up and off she went again...
I dropped my bike trying to take it over a log...Shaz laughed...then she got stuck...on same log....so I laughed "Onya Shaz"
Johnny drowned himself in a huge puddle - but it wasnt through falling off ??

Al Mason, falling over his own feet, twice, in about 30 seconds...Hes gonna have to explain that one Grin

I found my self hugging a tree and going splat - putting my day to an end about 1/2 hour before the ride was finished with a sore hand (maybe a broken finger)to be checked out tomorrow...and may I say...ORGANISED RIDES !! This is what makes them so good....
I did have a nasty one...I came over an erosion mound and on the other side is a bit of a spot where water had run down the road and to me appeared to be a bit if a rut...so as I landed in the rut - instantly sat down on the seat (first mistake) powered on to get out of said rut...this lifted the front wheel and caused me to go trekking across the track...somewhat with not all the control I would have like....this is where the tree came into the picture....and I went bang, bounce, crash, ricochet and then ever so elegantly go splat on the track....this is where it is great to be part of an organised ride...I had 2 Tailman as in Freddo and Gary Clarke and Al Mason was Cornerman who was right there aswell who just kicked into action straight away and looked after the situation and again the radio came in handy as the guys were able to let Johnny know what was going on - oh and this is the part where Al fell over his own feet but I sadly missed it as I was too busy bouncing around on my arse on the track. Grin

So my thanks go to everyone who came on the ride to once again support Level 1 rides and just to have a fun day on the bikes.
Big thanks to...
Rossi, Gary, Al, Fred, Grandpa, Gary Barnes, Menace ,Bill (no start) Toan, Bob Duckett, Lefty for going above and beyond to help...and for the Woo hoo's .
And to anyone else who just stepped up when needed.
Tail Duties...
Gary (cupcake) Clarke
Freddo Flats....thanks guys for this awesome task done by you both ...all day - you rock. Grin

Dave: For the shower Shocked

Caroline and Christine and Toby: For looking after the camp site and keeping the fire going Grin

Marls: Huge thanks to you for cutting your ride short to road leg it back with me after my spill - thanks mate Grin

Phil and Rossi: Floating through the pack and just looking out for people that might need help and just being there. Grin

EVERYONE: for being there and enjoying the day and the laughs and the poo stirring and just everything that everyone did to make for a great day.

Al, Freddo and Gary Clarke: Major thanks for looking after me Kiss

So long for now.....love Bob


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sandra(bob)

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2013, 08,10:19 AM »

Getting started

Ride Leader and Point man..

Just sign here

Listen up...

Heres a couple of likely lads

looks like prayer time at Mullungdung

oh come here - let me get that for you

That there Bill...its called the wheel...it goes round once you kick start the bike

LOOK AT MOI!!

Oh no...its broked

THANKS EVERYONE - FROM YOUR RIDE LEADER - BOB


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Zeb Colic

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2013, 09,08:08 AM »

Quote from: sandra(bob) link=topic=5909.msg44083#msg44083 date

Did ya have a little sook ....


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sandra(bob)

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2013, 09,30:03 AM »

Quote from: Zeb Colic on October 27, 2013, 09,08:08 AM

Quote from: sandra(bob) link=topic=5909.msg44083#msg44083 date

Did ya have a little sook ....

Matter of fact I did Zeb Cry

but got a bit excited about my front wheel lifting off the ground Grin


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Zeb Colic

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2013, 09,33:51 AM »

Bobby we talked about that come on its time to move on ...... Must admit I had a little sook as well because I missed the ride ...... Sounds like a fun day was had by everyone that's super ....

Hope the fingernail heals quickly !


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Lefty

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2013, 11,23:18 AM »

Hey Bob, once again thanks to you and Johnny for organising the day. It ran smoothly, as evident of the constant high turn up to these rides. Well done to all involved. Next time we are going to stay the night. Do you ride on the Sunday or just pack up and go home ??
In relation to running out of fuel with 4km's of the ride to go. I have been in touch with the Chief Engineer of Husqvarna and he advises me there is a world wide recall of TE449s. This is due to a fuel blockage to the main feeder valve locator electronic sensor control computer electrode (more technical terms) panel and he was glad I brought it to his attention.
See ya next ride...

PS. What is the forecast for weather at Woodside on the 29th of January, 2014. We plan to ride and camp for a few days...


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stewby

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2013, 01,44:13 AM »

Thanks Bob and Johnny for putting on this ride, I had an awesome time. It is deffinatly the biggest ride ive done since I started riding and I am feeling the after affects at the moment. A big thank you to the guys that helped me pick my bike up and get me going again after I dropped it a couple of times trying to get up the other side of the gully's (not sure if I thanked them at the time as I was completly exhausted and a little frustrated with myself).
It was great to meet some of the members and put some names to the faces. I really enjoyed myself and look forward to the next one.

Cheers


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Gary Clarke

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2013, 02,01:37 AM »

Thanks, Johnny and Bob for another great Whoopside ride, there were smiles all round as we made the most of the primo track conditions,

Lefty ran out of fuel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope 1/2 ride Bob's hand is OK,

When is the next one ?

cheers, Gary.


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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2013, 02,09:37 AM »

Thanks Bob & Johnny for organising such a fun ride. Dirty Dave & I had a great day...mine was even better after Menace gave me a lesson and the combination of how to kick start a four stroke....sorry Dave about braking your bike I hope there is not much wrong with the starter and also for the lend of your other bike.....Thanks to everyone that helped out on the day & Gazza I can give you a lesson on how to start a 4 stroke it you like.. Wink

Can't wait for the next one, all going well I will have the Berg running...all parts are ordered and on the way!!!


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sandra(bob)

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2013, 07,25:36 AM »

Quote from: Lefty on October 27, 2013, 11,23:18 AM

So no more Huskys out there ha???....yes we usually do ride on the Sunday...and the weather forecast for Jan 29th 2014..is hot hot hot....see you there - yeah??...Glad you guys enjoyed the ride...just a bastard when you run out of fuel Grin


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sandra(bob)

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2013, 07,27:55 AM »

Quote from: Gary Clarke on October 28, 2013, 02,01:37 AM

Thanks, Johnny and Bob for another great Whoopside ride, there were smiles all round as we made the most of the primo track conditions,

Lefty ran out of fuel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope 1/2 ride Bob's hand is OK,

When is the next one ?

cheers, Gary.

Its 3/4 day Bob..... Grin


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Alwr

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2013, 10,14:06 AM »

Great day and ride Goey's Grin

Shaz and I rolled into the car park around 10pm on Friday night, after driving in rain the whole way down. Undecided

After setting up the bed for the night and a bit of a chat with everyone it was off to bed. Waking in the morning there, rather than driving 3hrs first was great!!!

Bob had asked me if I would do point man duties for her to replace Will who was no longer coming. The bonus to this just is on Johnny's sections you get to do point man for him and just have a great time chasing the ride leader Roll Eyes

The day flowed very well, with minimal hold ups for such a large group, and the group mixed very well for such a large skill range as well. I had a great day, and after lunch got to ditch the vest and ride around with Shaz. Well when I wasn't racing Row Wink

I raked up 125ks for the day and Shaz 133.

Shaz had a great day and was very pleased with all the comments on how much she has improved in both pace and skill level. She also want to thank everyone whom help along the way with standing the Yami up Kiss

She did an awesome job finishing the whole day, including Johnny's tracks. I got the impession on the way home she had had big day out on the bike once the snoring started from the passenger seat on the way home Roll Eyes

I manage to have no problems staying on the bike all day. But standing on my own two feet, proved a bit more difficult. As I stood on a corner late in the day, I watch Bob come over a large sandy uphill whoop. When she landed in a rut she powered on, and on and on. And with the front wheel aloft, she found stearing and braked were affected enough that a large tree would have to suffice for brakes. I knew she had given herself good reason for some clean under wear as I could see the whites of her eyes as she saw the tree coming. In my hast to run over, I dropped my bike and pinned the back of my boot under the exhaust and fell flat on my face. Once I drag my boot out and started to run over to her, I made a calculation error on how fast legs will moved in bike boots compare to my upper body. Yep, flat on my face again Huh

Once up, I made some more progress in her direction. Well before another calculation error in the height required for my boot to clear a tree root Huh

Yep, flat on my face again Huh

However, close to giving up I did push on once more and swooped it to save the day, which I did Grin

Thanks for the day Grasshopper and Johnny.
Thanks to everyone who came to enjoy the day.
See you on the next one, Al and Shaz


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Lefty

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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2013, 10,37:12 AM »

Well said Al...Love your work. I think I could hear Shaz from 30ks in front of you...Gazza, you are the greatest tailman I have ever seen...


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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2013, 11,09:20 AM »

Once again a very well organized ride, thanks to Bob and Johnny for putting it all together and to pointman Al and tails Garry, Freddo. This time we decided to hitch up the swag and camp a couple of nights, sure beats getting up at 4 am, riding all day, then getting home at 9, highly recommend the camping option. looking forward to the next one..

Did Lefty run out of fuel?


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Re: Mullungdung social ride

« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2013, 01,45:45 AM »

It was an awesome day. I do love riding at wood side and I even enjoyed the woops for once. Was great to catch up with everyone who was there.
And to hang pooh on those flaccid few that weren't. Haha
Teaching Bill to start his bike again was easy once he learned the first lesson...... Listening to what I say!!!
Who says you can't teach a rabid old dog a new trick Grin

I want to thank all involved for a top day, especially Bobbo for the cuppa!
I made a dash home early to get to a party which ended up being perfect timing.
I am still sore all over from riding which means it was a good day and my head is still sore from drinking which means it was a good party.

Thanks groovers, need to do it again soon


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