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Mar_2011 - rumcityriders.org
www.rumcityriders.org www.ulyssesclub.org/branches Our website: Volume 7 Number 2 2 March 2011 PO Box 4184 BUNDABERG QLD 4670 Email: [email protected] Contacts: Owen Mitchell 0448 877244 Frank Whiteley 0419 103153 Newsletter: Dennis Simpson 4156 1374 2011 Queensland State Odyssey Ride Reports Thursday 03 February Paradise Dam As many of you know the Gladstone Central Queensland Ulysses Branch is hosting the 2011 Queensland State Odyssey. We will be holding it on the Queen‟s Birthday weekend of the 11th-13th June. It will be held at the Gladstone Showgrounds which is a central and handy area for all services. We have planned and put a big effort into the initial organisation of this event now we need to start the crucial notification and receiving of registrations stage so we can fine tune the catering and need for additional e.g. seating, meals, marquees etc. Those who register early before 24th April will be eligible for a GPS Unit, and will also be given the prime camping locations adjacent to the (much coveted) Gymkhana area. There are about 30 of these 6m x 6m powered sites for those who get in first. We will also be running 2 bars at the best prices available for our guests and members. We have tailoring this event to be a fun, social and enjoyable weekend to every person attending. Nine of us with motorbikes assembled at the River Cruz Cafe with a few extras who weren't riding. It was decided to go to Paradise Dam and I was elected to lead and Col Olsen was tail end Charlie. We went via the Isis highway and took shortcut via Isis Mill and crossed the Bruce highway through to Dallarnil where we had a refreshment break. Then onto just past Dallarnil and turned right through to Degilbo, then Coringa then on to Paradise Dam where a few gamer riders took off a little bit faster through the twists and left some of us more sedate riders following a little slower. We had a BYO lunch at Paradise Dam and the water was still flowing over the spillway, then a short ride to the bottom of the dam. After which we headed back to Booyal for an Ice cream and a short break. We said our goodbyes and started heading home, three going GinGin way and the rest of us by the Isis Highway. Thanks to Col for TailEnd Charlie duties, well done. All in all a very enjoyable day and I didn't get us lost. branches.ulyssesclub.org/Gladstone Dennis Simpson Editor Allen W Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 1 Sunday 13 February Mungungo Thursday 10 Town of 1770 Great weather for a ride! Left River Cruz 9 am for Gin Gin, leaving there with 14 bikes 18 riders and pillions for a bash to Mungungo. Dodging potholes and washouts kept all riders alert on the road through Mt Perry and across to Ceratodus where we stopped for a drink and chat. Then we headed north through Monto to the Waratah Hotel at Mungungo where Johnno & Di waited to meet us. The pub normally doesn‟t offer Sunday lunch but as they do when you arrange a group they catered to us with a choice of Chicken Kiev, Rib Steak or fish (Snapper we think), for $15, and a very good feed it was. Refuelled at Monto, a choice of regular unleaded, E10 or diesel for the beemer riders, no premium available. Wolfy and I rode to Gin Gin, some bikes needed a stop at Mt Perry, but all arrived home safely after approx 520 kms. Thanks to Ian & Annette for tailing us all day. Thirteen riders and one trike assembled at the River Cruz café for morning coffee. We were joined by a few other members who had other reasons for not riding but wished to socialise. Brian M suggested that we had not been to 1770 for a while and as there were no other ride suggestions, 1770 it was. Col led the ride and Bruce from Bargara on his Can Am with Debbie on the back was tail end Charlie. It was decided for a quick water stop at Jo‟s Roadhouse and then to Rosedale for morning tea. After the break, on to the lookout at Round hill for a photo stop. Debbie had not been to 1770 before and was suitably impressed. Lunch was at the Agnes Water Tavern for some or the fish and chip shop in town for others. We had a quick run home with some stopping at Jo‟s Roadhouse for the obligatory ice-cream and a good day with no incidents. Brian M Owen M Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 2 There, after watching Col O psychoanalyse a couple dogs waiting at the vets, and watching Thingamebob nearly get run over by a mobility scooter, we were on our way again. We were at the Burrum pub nice and early and orders were taken and food enjoyed. We had passed the Flame Lilly Adventure Park on the way and a quick phone call had us an invite to call in see what it was all about. There we met Jim who has built the park. There are lakes, caravan sites, cabins...and flying foxes, parachute jumping, long walks, bicycle tracks and adventures that make you tired even thinking about them. Most of us decided that someone else would be good at most things on offer but they may be a bit tough on us seniors. Nice spot, though, and good on Jim for offering something different. Have a look when you go past on the Burrum Heads road. Then we headed back to the usual Sticky Beaks for tea and coffee or cold drinks after being taken on a nice little detour by Col to avoid the stop go hold ups. We had a lot of fun, shared good company and a good ride. Thanks all. Thursday 17 February – Burrum Heads Ron H The day started with the usual calls. “G‟day, Ian.” “G‟day, Col.” “Get another table?” “Where are we going?” “You can‟t ride in thongs!” “Are you going today?” “Who‟s having the cappuccino?” “Where are we going?” “Who‟s having the coffee and toast?” “Where are we going?” I am sure all those who have been around the River Cruz at 9.55 am on a Thursday know the conversation. Col made the final call “Where are we going?”Someone decided that we would go to Burrum Heads because we hadn‟t been there for ages. Then it happened! “We haven‟t been to Biggenden for ages!” There were mumbles as Paradise Dam was ruled out as many had just been there a couple of Thursdays ago. But still we went to Burrum Heads and all were happy. With Phil Morse at the head, 12 bikes and 14 riders – carefully avoiding that number 13 – headed out to Goodwood Road and to the usual first stop at Howard. Sunday 20 February Mt Perry BBQ It was obvious that summer had not relented when riders gathered at the River Cruz Cafe around 10.00 am. The day was looking good and Peter and Colleen Baker‟s barbecue at Mt Perry had come around for the fifth successive year. This event always provides the opportunity for members to renew friendships and chat about things generally. Although the event for 2011 was a fraction later than usual, it was none the less treated in the same way. Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 3 It was great to see Peter fully recovered from his stair dancing escapade and around 40 of us all up to share the hospitality that the Baker household is now renowned for. The Mt Perry locals were all well and truly settled by the time we got there having helped with preparations. Also helping out were our now relocated members, Jim and Mel Baker who have taken up residence in Baradine near Coonabarabran. Great to renew old friendships. After joining the remaining crew at the Gin Gin servo, the ride led by Simmo took us to the Grand Hotel at Mt Perry for a drink collection break and then through the „suburbs‟ to the hillside eyrie of the Bakers. With everything set up, chairs under the trees and barbeque ready, the members settled in. Lyn, Hendo was soon on the tools cooking up a storm and all were moving around chatting with others. Graham and Rhonda and Paul from the area were welcomed as were triking colleagues, Steve, John and Linda. Introductions were all done and the day shared many a good conversation. We also took the opportunity to more formally recognise the contribution of Peter, Colleen and Lyn to this annual event with the proviso that they consider keeping the practice going. The pleasant dawdle home was fun with a shared reflection at the diner at Gin Gin bringing good comments about the day‟s outing. Thanks again to our hosts and cook and to all who contributed and rode on the day. Thursday 24 February The Deck The Thursday riders again became involved in an engaging conversation. “Where are we going?” “Yes, where are we going?” “Col, where are we going? I am sure you all know the routine. Then it was decreed. “We will go to Woodgate for a morning tea break. Then we will ride to Childers and come back along the Isis Highway and have lunch at Grunske‟s on the River.” That was it and it all worked well. Morning tea was relaxing and the ride to Childers fun. We wandered back along the Isis as planned carefully avoiding any potential rain and arriving at Grunske‟s ready for lunch. Fish, chips, prawns and salads became the fare of the day and everyone enjoyed their time on the deck overlooking the river. More conversation and we all headed off in due course. An enjoyable day, relaxing and comfortable for the twelve bikes who joined in. Ron H Ron H Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 4 the ride, coming over a hill, on narrow bitumen, Kevin, on the Spyder was confronted by the Mother of all idiots, who calmly pulled out from a side road, from which he had excellent vision, right in front of the oncoming unit, while making eye contact all the while. Desley and I were next in line. Angry fists and fingers were shown to "idiot", he probably wondered why. The Apollonian Hotel was an excellent venue for lunch, well chosen Ron. Plenty of shaded parking, plenty of room, plenty of food choices, plenty of big trees with tables under at which to enjoy the lunch. A place to return to in the future. We were met here for lunch by other members including Ian L who had been in the area for the weekend and joined the trip home. We met the highway via Cooran and passed through Gympie to stop at Curra Matilda, where some took on fuel and others ice cream only. The traffic remained constant but relatively well behaved from Curra to Torbanlea where our final break took place. Goodbyes and insults were exchanged prior to departure for home. It was a great trip, thanks to Ron for leading and Mick for backup. Sunday 27 February Boreen Point At eight am on Sunday the 27th of February approximately eleven units, including two three wheelers left the River Cruze Cafe for lunch at the Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point. Ron had pre-run the route and booked a table, which as it turned out was just as well. Ron was leader and Mick and Astra carried the first aid kit. The ring road, Goodwood road and the laughably named Bruce "Highway" brought us to Sexi Coffee outside Maryborough. As was to be the norm for the rest of the day, pot holes, road under repair and broken bitumen had to be contented with by all riders. During our break at Sexi, we were joined by Keith, a member of the Fraser Coast Ulysses, who, on his way to Howard to see a friend, noticed a group of bikes, thought correctly that he recognized who we were and joined us for the rest of the day. A good result for all. The Howard party is still waiting for a visit. Left at the overpass took us through Maryborough, over the Grandville Bridge, through the forestry and on to the Cooloola Way. The next stop was at the Matilda Fuel Station at Goomboorian. Unbeknown to us, Brooksy had been commissioned by Bonds to evaluate a soon to be released range of biker "Jocks". During this section of the ride he put them through their paces as would be expected of someone so dedicated. At the bottom of a hill with a vehicle and trailer in front the test took place with thrilling results for those following. Of course he had to "come clean" so to speak at Matilda. No replacement garments were available there. Astra, always on the ball, was heard to give some sage advice. Fifteen minutes later and we were on the way to the Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point. This was a very enjoyable ride via the Ceda Pocket Road and included great scenery, sweepers, twisties, hills and the obligatory broken bitumen. On this section of Ian McWha. Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 5 Ride Reports: A great set of verbal reports was given re the month‟s rides. Thanks to all writers and presenters. Details are in the ride reports. Ian L spoke about some safety issues that we all need to consider. The Meeting of Tuesday 1 March 2011 Welcome The meeting began with Owen being Chair and some 48 members present. What a roll up! We welcomed Pat and Steve from Woodgate. We sure hope they enjoy their time with us. AGM 2011: Ross T reported that some 2500 were expected at Newcastle. Neil and Cathy were nominated as reps at the Extended Natcom meeting. This is open to variation by agreement among attendees. Welfare Report Marg Drummond was in our thoughts as she continues her rehab on the way to a full recovery. Good to see Bob and Heather Flemming back. Hendo is still having troubles with his leg. Coming Rides: These are shown in the calendar later in the newsletter. In summary – Sunday 13 March - Silky Oaks with Rocky Sunday 27 March – Goomeri with Fred Sunday 10 April - Tannum Sands with Neil Cook Apologies: Marg Drummond, Lyn and Hendo, Tony Olsen, Steve Campbell, Lesley H. Correspondence: Correspondence was noted from Natcom, Gympie Branch newsletter, Road Safety Books, Mt Perry Federal Inn, Vintage Car Group for their „get together‟ on 15 May, Gladstone Bike display. Other rides will include a ride with Bruce Watson for Queensland Weekender on Thursday 3 March. 9.15 am at The Hummock. Financial Report: Our current balance is $717. Newsletter – PLEASE NOTE!! The subscription for the newsletter is $20 for 2011 – and is due now. This newsletter is only going out to subscribers. Raffle: This week‟s raffle was won by the Fred Atkins who kindly donated the money to a worthy circumstance! New Rides: Steve reported that he rode a Goldwing. Good on ya, Steve. Alex let us know that he has another GTR! Vale: Ron spoke of the sad passing of our member Rod Brown. Rod was a new member who only recently joined us. Rod passed away on 22 February. Shirts and Patches: Meeting Closed 7.40 pm Frank has new patches available at $8. Please contact Frank directly on 0419 103153. He also has shirts available. FOR SALE ZZR1100 Kawasaki 2001 Model, 64 000klms $7000.00 ono Burgundy in colour. Panniers. Touring screen. 2 new tyres. 11 mth rego. Handlebar risers. Manual cruise control Contact Eric at 0419787720 Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 6 Camper trailer for one, strong frame, checkerplate outer, independent suspension, strong canvas annex with awning, fibreglass fridge box, spare wheel, tows well, registered. Excellent condition $2400 Phone Warren 0408572744 or 41577545 600cc Shadow American Classic Edition, rebadged and called a "Steed" in America .It has 49,000 klms on the clock. New tyres, the chain and sprockets have done approx 5,000 klms .Runs excellently and rides excellently. Serviced regularly. Asking $4,300.00 ono. Contact Rocky on 07 4153 5098 or 0434 491 442 SOCIAL AND RIDE CALENDAR COFFEE GATHERINGS RIDES/SOCIAL EVENTS MEETING PLACE RIVER CRUZ CAFÉ RIVERSIDE PARKLANDS 6.00 pm for 6.30 start Come a bit early, enjoy a meal and a chat at River Cruz Cafe. STARTING PLACE FOR RIDES RIVER CRUZ CAFÉ RIVERSIDE PARKLANDS Sunday Riders must gather at 8.30 am for briefings prior to leaving from River Cruz Café at 9.00 am – with some exceptions noted Tuesday 1 March Meeting at the River Cruz Cafe any time before 6.30 pm for a 6.30 pm meeting. All Thursdays: 9.30 am gathering for 10.00 am departure. Saturday 5 March Maryborough Showgrounds This ride is to familiarize members with the site for the 2013 Fraser Coast AGM and will be hosted by that branch and the Fraser Coast Regional Council to show you what they will be offering. Sunday 13 March Silky Oaks Travel the Highway to Maryborough and Silky Oaks for a great lunch in the garden surrounds of Silky Oaks Tea Gardens. You might even get to sing with the band. Ride leader: Rocky Sunday 27 March Goomeri Ride leader : Fred Atkins Tuesday 5 April Meeting at the River Cruz Cafe any time before 6.30 pm for a 6.30 pm meeting. Sunday 10 April Take a ride north to Tannum Sands near Gladstone. Enjoy the towns‟ surrounds and great company for the day. Tannum Sands Ride leader : Neil Cook Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 7 Calendar of Events Mon 28 Feb Tues 1 Mar Wed 2 Mar Thurs 3 Mar OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 BYO Lunch Fri 4 Mar Sat 5 Mar Ride to Maryborough Showgrounds for 2013 AGM Event preview. Sun 6 Mar Mon 7 Mar Tues 8 Mar Wed 9 Mar Thurs 10 Mar OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 11 Mar Sat 12 Mar Sun 13 Mar Silky Oaks Rocky to lead Mon 14 Mar Tues 15 Mar Wed 16 Mar Thurs 17 Mar OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 18 Mar Sat 19 Mar Sun 20 Mar Mon 21 Mar Tues 22 Mar Wed 23 Mar Thurs 24 Mar OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 25 Mar Sat 26 Mar Sun 27 Mar Goomeri led by Fred Atkins Mon 28 Mar Tues 29 Mar Wed 30 Mar Thurs 31 Mar OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 1 Apr Sat 2 Apr Sun 3 Apr APRIL FOOL’S DAY Mon 4 Apr Tues 5Apr Wed 6 Apr Thurs 7 Apr OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 8 Apr Sat 9 Apr Sun 10 Apr Tannum Sands led by Neil Cook Mon 11 Apr Tues 12Apr Wed 13Apr Thurs 14 Apr OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 15 Apr Sat 16 Apr Sun 17 Apr Mon 18 Apr Tues 19Apr Wed20 Apr Thurs 21 Apr OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 22 Apr Sat 23 Apr Sun 24 Apr GOOD FRIDAY EASTER SATURDAY Mon 25 Apr EASTER MONDAY Tues26Apr Wed 27Apr Thurs 28 Apr OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 29 Apr Sat 30 Apr Sun 1May Tues3May Wed 4 May Thurs 5 May OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 6 May Sat 7 May Sun 8May Mon 9 May Tues10 May Wed 11 May Thurs 12 May OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 13May Sat 14May Sun 15May Mon 16 May Tues 17 May Wed 18 May Thurs 19 May OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 20 May Sat 21 May Sun 22 May Mon 23 May Tues 24 May Wed 25 May Thurs 26 May OMO – 10am Tony O 07 4152 0355 Fri 27 May Sat 28 May Sun 29 May ANZAC DAY Mon 2May LABOUR DAY Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 8 Important Information on 000 Emergency Service In the event of an emergency, especially if you are travelling on country roads, it is essential that you can tell the OOO service exactly the name of the road or the street you are on if you are using a mobile phone. This service cannot pinpoint where you are with mobile phones whereas they can with landline phones. So if you are travelling in the country back roads, it is good practice to try to memorise the name of each road when you turn onto it. It will save a lot of time and hassle. A good example would be , if you are travelling to Miriamvale on the Agnes Water road and are somewhere on Fingerboard Road, you need to say, Fingerboard Road, not on road between Agnes Water Road and Miriamvale. I hope this will help if there is an emergency. Allan W. The Biker’s Kiss A tough looking group of bikers were riding when they saw a beautiful girl about to jump off a bridge so they stop. The leader, a big burly man, gets off his bike and says, "What are you doing?" "I'm going to commit a suicide," she says. While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss an opportunity he asked "Well, before you jump, why don't you give me a Kiss?" So, she does and it was a long, deep lingering kiss. After she's finished, the biker says, "Wow! That was the best Kiss I have ever had. That's a real talent you are wasting. You could be famous. Why are you committing suicide?" "My parents don't like me dressing up like a girl......" If you are 36, or older, you might think this is hilarious! When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning....Uphill... Barefoot... BOTH ways...yadda, yadda, yadda And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on my kids about how hard I had it and how easy Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 9 they've got it! But now that I'm over the ripe old age of forty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a damn Utopia! And I hate to say it, but you kids today, you don't know how good you've got it! 1) I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have the Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalogue!! 2) There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter – with a pen! Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox, and it would take like a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents! 3) Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our ass! Nowhere was safe! 4) There were no MP3's or Napsters or iTunes! If you wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the record store and shoplift it yourself! 5) Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio, and the DJ would usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up! There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car. We'd play our favourite tape and "eject" it when finished, and then the tape would come undone rendering it useless. Cause, hey, that's how we rolled, Baby! Dig? 6) We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called, they got a busy signal, that's it! 7) There weren't any freakin' cell phones either. If you left the house, you just didn't make a damn call or receive one. You actually had to be out of touch with your "friends". OH MY GOSH !!! Think of the horror... not being in touch with someone 24/7!!! And then there's TEXTING. Yeah, right. Please! You kids have no idea how annoying you are. 8) And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your parents, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, the collection agent... you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister! 9) We didn't have any fancy PlayStation or Xbox video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your screen guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination!!! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen.. Forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE! 10) You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your ass and walk over to the TV to change the channel!!! NO REMOTES!!! Oh, no, what's the world coming to?!?! 11) There was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying? We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little rat-bastards! 12) And we didn't have microwaves. If we wanted to heat something up, we had to use the stove! Imagine that! 13) And our parents told us to stay outside and play... all day long. Oh, no, no electronics to soothe and comfort. And if you came back inside...you were doing chores! And car seats - oh, please! Mom threw you in the back seat and you hung on. If you were lucky, you got the "safety arm" across the chest at the last moment if she had to stop suddenly, and if your head hit the dashboard, well that was your fault for calling "shot gun" in the first place! See! That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy. You're spoiled rotten! You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1970 or any time before! Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 10 Some pictures from our ride to Mt Perry Annual BBQ Proudly produced and distributed by the Ulysses Club Bundaberg Branch – Rum City Riders and “Proudly printed by Mango 4 Office Technology” 11