2013 Rally

[Christian Raith]

Yep that is a real surprise after the impression given by the responses.
Michelle I will give you a call today

[Jonesy]

hope my "jonesy + 2" was among the 15?

must be a lot of people carting there own food and grog. The catering deal on offer really is a good one, surprised so few have taken it up.

[XSNT999]

You're right on the money, people who are prepared to go the extra mile for the benefit of all of us need to be respected and given a fair go!!

[Eveready1100]

Hope it didn't sound like a rant, Paul, but I was really surprised by the lack of correspondence.
It is only a few weeks away now.

[XSNT999]

Well said Errol, I couldn't agree more.

Cheers

[Eveready1100]

I was over at Steptoe's place today "talking trailers"  and at lunch, I found out that only 15 people had confirmed their attendance at the rally (for catering purposes), which by all the feedback on this topic seems to be a massive understatement of people intending to get there.
I've helped organise functions like this previously during my time with the Ulysses club, and it just doesn't work if you get 2 dozen people prebook, then have 150 people turn up on the day hoping to pay there and then and expect everything to fall into place. It doesn't work like that, especially in a provincial town on  a Friday, or Saturday afternoon. These things have to be organised beforehand if they are to work, so I'm just asking that if you are planning on attending, and would wish to partake in consumption of morning fryups, lunchtime BBQ's and nibblies in general (meaning that you don't have to cart a heap of food to the site, or go into town for a feed), please at least let Geoff and Michelle know what your plans are. (If the deposit thing is a problem, just at least let them know you're coming)
They worked their behinds off last year to make it the most enjoyable event that it turned out to be, and with a little bit of forewarning, they'll put in the hard yakka to do it again, and help make it enjoyable for all attending.

I'll probably be in the doghouse (with Minni) for putting this up, but I'm just trying to prevent any hassles at the rally.

BTW, I'll be there from Friday morning thru to Sunday morning. Unfortunately, I'll have to pass up the river cruise as work beckons (threateningly) once again, so I'll be off in the Am.

[melbxs]

Has to be "biggest lump o shit" for the last award.

Have deposited food money for me and Dale (Melbxs and Coe)

Thanks to the cook. 

[steptoe]

  onya Paul ,, have other plans for that friday

[Cooper]

Sorry for late payment will transfer $100 today Brian.[Coops]

[Jonesy]

G,day Scarfly
If we do the same as last year. some rode to orange thurday evening then met up with others at the golden arches Friday 8.30 ish for a 9am ish blast off.
Ay Steptoe  2 weeks .......you could make it to orange by Friday and ride in with the cockroaches

[BrettS]

Or most practical Mod 
I am sure we can organise something there Scarfly

[XSIIE]

Howz about "most radical mod"

[SCARFEY]

I've made arrangements to spend the Friday night before the Rally in a mates home in Orange so anyone passing through can pick up an old pensioner and help him on his way.

                            I've had training wheels fitted to my Zimmer Frame
                                                 

[BrettS]

Most Modified 

[steptoe]

 the thought crossed my mind if the guys that are doing the run over 2 days and have a plan could maybe put up a 2nd day leaving point,, a fuel servo or a macas or such and a time, that way it can be listed on other places and a larger group could be put together to do the final ride into bourke,, { if your interested } I know a larger group slows the ride down, longer fuelling and some people wanting a smoke and such, think it over

 myself and Mrs step are making it a 2 week run or I,d start it off