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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 1:19:24 GMT 10
It was suggested at the BBQ the other day. That we turn my heading east, to the east coast meet, into a send off ride. After further consultation and long negotiations, ( gee's I'm full of **** ) with our illustrious leader in peril, ( that would be Jayne ). It was decided on.
So I am leaving on Sunday The 10th of March ( time to be determined and announced ). I will be going straight down Great Eastern Hwy from my place, but it will be at a slower pace, as all trailered vehicles in W.A. are speed limited to 100kph vrs 110 that we normally enjoy.
One suggestion was to accompany me as far as Kal. I know that may be a bit much for some, so am open to suggestions as to how far you may want to follow me.
Those who may want to join. Let me or Jayne know and I will PM my address to you.
As most know I am usually equipped with my gopro cam & this will be no exception, so smile before the cam as I will be running a thread with as much video footage ( with-in reason ) of my journey as possible. It will also be posted ( the video footage ) on my face book page and shared to the S.R.A. face book site...
louie.
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Post by troglett on Feb 3, 2013 1:36:40 GMT 10
Sounds like I'll join up with you as you go past Wundowie ....I'll ride with you as far as I can ... But if you're heading East , you want to turn southwards at Coolgardie ...saves going to Kal and having to come back again..hehehehe. I know you know that Louie ..just my usual sense of humour acting up. Cheers Trog
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Post by angel on Feb 3, 2013 22:50:07 GMT 10
looks like we might have a ride starting up. Troggy how far you thinking of going.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2013 2:00:39 GMT 10
12 more sleeps to go, to "The Great Escape" commences, ( is very hush, hush. So don't tell anyone ;D ). Departure time is 0930 On Sunday the 10th of March ( just remember, is a big secret, don't tell anyone ). If anyone wishes to join, pm me and I'll send you the address. Otherwise i will be passing the Caltex in swan view ( cnr Gt East Hwy & Farrel rd, next to the Red Rooster ) at about 1000hrs. ( that's about 1015-30 for you in Wundowie, trog )
louie.
PS:- knowing my luck everyone will take the secret thing seriously and no-one will turn up.... hehehehehe....Doh!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2013 7:56:54 GMT 10
Damn ,wish i was going mate .Would be good to of caught up with the WA larrakin . ;D ;D Hope all goes well with the trip mate . God speed and good luck
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Post by Greyshadow on Mar 1, 2013 22:08:54 GMT 10
Hi Louie and the WA crew. Would be delighted to join you on the Louie send off, I would suggest we ride to Merridan, have a stop there a bite to eat, coffee what ever. Louie I'll meet you at the SwanView meet place on Great Eastern High Way as suggested. (See you there Trog) Look forward to catching up. PS I have a run that I will post for the week after or the following week. 420k's round trip Canning Vale to Canning Vale. Best Greyshadow
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 8:29:00 GMT 10
G'day Greyshadow, Glad to see u "popped up"....haven't seen u on the threads for a while... looking forward to seeing u on the ride & to catch up.... ;D
louie.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 8:40:39 GMT 10
Damn ,wish i was going mate .Would be good to of caught up with the WA larrakin . ;D ;D Hope all goes well with the trip mate . God speed and good luck no worries Ray, ;D .This will also serve as a trial run for me ( to live in the trailer that is ). Am currently focused on gearing up for a "bucket list item" ( one of many ;D ) to do the grey nomad thing with the bike and trailer in toe ( beats the hell out of the boring camper vans ), so I will be back in QLD ( complete with canoe if need be ;D ;D ;D ) in the not to distant future. When I will be able to spend some "proper" time checking out the sites, & hooking up with the QLD members on the occasional gazetted ride ;D louie.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 8:46:36 GMT 10
Geez louie I reckon the grey nomads thing could be a whole bucket list on its own ...
How long would you travel for?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 9:49:15 GMT 10
Geez louie I reckon the grey nomads thing could be a whole bucket list on its own ... How long would you travel for? G'day Anna, The grey nomad thing is slated for a 3 year run just on the north/south, ( follow the sun thing ), east coast section. That part, I will be concentrating on the bit between the great divide and coast, as that is where most of the population is ( with the occasional run inland ). I have some relly's over east in QLD, Canberra & Vic of which I could prob get a few weeks respite from the camper if need be. Also I will be doing some "house sitting" in this time to break things up. ( my mate Pat took 5 years to do this run in his camper van ). Also, I have done the nullabor run 16 times by road already on other trips over east for various durations. So this is not something that is totally new to me. Just the length of time away will be different ;D louie
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Post by intherough on Mar 2, 2013 12:30:03 GMT 10
Hey Louie, I'll come along to your send off ... if only to make sure you do leave :-)
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Post by scrap on Mar 2, 2013 14:40:49 GMT 10
Well seeing as I haven't been ordered off the bike again and as I have nothing booked in for the 10th - I just might join up with the convey to escort Louie out of town.
Greyshadow - where is this meet point?
Cheers, Scrap
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 14:57:10 GMT 10
Damn ,wish i was going mate .Would be good to of caught up with the WA larrakin . ;D ;D Hope all goes well with the trip mate . God speed and good luck no worries Ray, ;D .This will also serve as a trial run for me ( to live in the trailer that is ). Am currently focused on gearing up for a "bucket list item" ( one of many ;D ) to do the grey nomad thing with the bike and trailer in toe ( beats the hell out of the boring camper vans ), so I will be back in QLD ( complete with canoe if need be ;D ;D ;D ) in the not to distant future. When I will be able to spend some "proper" time checking out the sites, & hooking up with the QLD members on the occasional gazetted ride ;D louie. Mate that sounds awesome . When your up this way we have a spare bed for you if need be . Can do some scouting then . Hope it all goes well mate . Plenty of room to shed the bike and trailer. Cheers Ray
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 14:58:17 GMT 10
Well seeing as I haven't been ordered off the bike again and as I have nothing booked in for the 10th - I just might join up with the convey to escort Louie out of town. Cheers, Scrap Hope all is going well with you Scrap .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 17:18:27 GMT 10
Hey Louie, I'll come along to your send off ... if only to make sure you do leave :-) thanx Roughy ;D ... such thoughtfulness, consideration & selflessness .... hehehehe ;D ;D ;D ;D louie. ----------------------------------------------- Scrap..... "Well seeing as I haven't been ordered off the bike again and as I have nothing booked in for the 10th - I just might join up with the convey to escort Louie out of town. Greyshadow - where is this meet point?" ------------------------------------------------ good to see your health is holding up Scrap, am looking forward to your joining in ;D ... the meet point from your direction is turn right off the Roe at the Gt Eastern exit & head towards Mundairing... its just a couple of mins down the road on the Gt Eastern ( left hand side ) louie.
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