Cameron Corner 2011 Official Thread

[GregMember]

Lefty wrote:

mal5.1 wrote:

IT was the first thing that I lubed up! It was as dry as a Magpies Foot!

Dry as a what !! :unsure: A magpies foot WTF!! Is that one of yours Lefty :huh: keep building engines mate :laugh: :laugh:

TB

[Mark BuntingMember]

Trailboss wrote:

Kram’s out yup sad but true he is getting married :laugh:

He is coming to the Grafton send of he reckons

First post has been amended to suit

TB

After 11 years and three children together I’ve finally worn Penny down enough and she has agreed to marry me :woohoo:

I was hoping to be able to make the ride as well but a wet winter hasn’t helped us financially and I just can’t afford a wedding and the Cameron’s ride so close together.

I’m guttered at not being able to make this ride. It was the reason I bought the Quinn in the first place and now that I have the long range tank and a few other mods done to it it’s sad that I can’t make the trip.

But there will be others. Kram and the Quinn will be back 👿

I look forward to reading this thread and seeing all the great riding I’m missing out on

Have a great trip gents and I look forward to riding with you all again soon.

Kram

[Nick JacksonMember]

Congratulations Kram !!

All I can say is Penny must be a very sound sleeper !!!

We’ll miss you on this one mate but their will be others for sure

[GregMember]

It has been recommend that inline fuel filters be fitted by all going as the fuel quality is poor around the corner area :huh:

TB

[Craig HattonMember]

After 11 years and three children together I’ve finally worn Penny down enough and she has agreed to marry me :woohoo:

Congats Kram, all the best to Penny as well

cheers Hatto

[GregMember]

Lighting Ridge Accommodation for Saturday the 8th of Oct

Accommodation in Lighting Ridge will be the Chasing Opal Holiday Park, they have cabins and we have stayed there before. It is in a safe part of town close to all the resources we need and will use saturday arvo. They have plenty of vacancies at this stage and it is up to you to get yourself organised and booked. You can do it anyway you want, your riding partner, a group whatever you want. It would be best if we all stayed in the one place as we know what happens when we don’t and waste time looking for others.

http://www.chasinopal.com.au/

I have booked a 4 berth for Nick, Moose, Dee Jay and myself. Like I said at this stage there are heaps of vacancies and mention you are from the Old Bull group.

TB

[GregMember]

The route is now finished and locked down. I shared a quick look through it with Boulder today, mainly the section from Hungerford to Silverton. We have agreed to avoid the Adventure way, and explore some different options from Camerons. I spoke with Nick regarding the route last week and a few things came out of the discussion.

* we are planning to camp every night once we leave Lighting Ridge
* we dont plan to stop off an afternoon until half an hour before dark
* we will be breaking camp early every morning, not like bloody 10am last year
* If we get into Camerons around lunch we will spend the afternoon servicing etc and leave the next morning, if we get there in the morning we will leave that arvo and camp on the track.
* we wont be stopping and wasting hours in a town because the next is to far, thats why we are camping.
* Mickp dont bring a map or whinge a cabin is too dear this trip :laugh:
* Lunch locations cant be guaranteed, we will be able to restock sometimes but you need to be self supportive on the whole

If you have any questions please ask so there is no confusion

24 days, 15 hrs and 33 mins until I leave for Grafton

TB

[Gary BloxsomeMember]

Sargeant Major,

In bullet point,

* I have read your last post and I am not sure who you refer to as “we”.
* When you say we are planning to camp every night, once we leave Cameron’s, it would be nice to know if this is all nights. In the past I do believe that this was also planned however, didn’t happen
* Lunch locations can’t be guaranteed (happy with that) however, I had planned on taking 7 meals (dinner every day) how the hell am I supposed to carry enough grub to last me until it suits (we) that we stop and waste some time in a town as you put it.
* This ride is meant to be suitable for amatures like me and maybe 1 or 2 others.

In summation,

This is not Boot camp. If I wanted that, I would have joined the Army

I’m going on an adventure ride, not some Military, hard nosed, crazy race over 8 days. Maybe this ride ain’t for me.

If the obove is correct, don’t bother fitting all the new bits to my bike as I won’t be going.

Upset anybody here, don’t care. This is Bull SH&T

Grumpy Now

[GregMember]

OWL 02 wrote:

Sargeant Major, No ride owner

In bullet point, Replies in bold and underlined

* I have read your last post and I am not sure who you refer to as “we”.

The we is Nick and I we have planned and organised this ride, you have chosen to come of your own free will

* When you say we are planning to camp every night, once we leave Cameron’s, it would be nice to know if this is all nights. In the past I do believe that this was also planned however, didn’t happen

Yes we are planning to camp EVERY night, it may not happen but it is the plan be aware its an adventure ride

* Lunch locations can’t be guaranteed (happy with that) however, I had planned on taking 7 meals (dinner every day) how the hell am I supposed to carry enough grub to last me until it suits (we) that we stop and waste some time in a town as you put it.

We will all need to restock along the way that goes without saying, you have the same bags the same space. I dont want to stop at every town but we will be stopping and restocking

* This ride is meant to be suitable for amatures like me and maybe 1 or 2 others.

This ride is a ride I want to do, you have wanted to tag along. I am not your mother you are a grown adult and I expect you to ride within your own limits. Again there is a certain amount of ground that needs to be covered everyday, after its all said and done it is an adventure ride. Gaz I wouldnt place you in harms way anymore than myself we ride motorbikes they are dangerous

In summation,

This is not Boot camp. If I wanted that, I would have joined the Army

to join the army https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/recruitmentcentre/default.aspx

I’m going on an adventure ride, not some Military, hard nosed, crazy race over 8 days. Maybe this ride ain’t for me.

It isnt a race, where did I say it was a race? I didnt, it will be an adventure but, That may mean some long days, it may take you out of your comfort zone, there maybe sand, mud, animals, cars, drunks, trashy trailer park hoes, hot days, cold nights, rain, sun etc I dont know, but there will be early starts and some late finish days. THERE WILL BE NO NIGHT TRAVEL. Hard nosed, ummm maybe sometimes because sometimes that has to be to make stuff happen. There are somethings I want to do on MY ride

If the obove is correct, don’t bother fitting all the new bits to my bike as I won’t be going.

We just spoke on the phone, I hadnt replied, we spoke you said go ahead and do your bike is that still the case now I have replied :laugh: :laugh:

Upset anybody here, don’t care. This is Bull SH&T

Upset no, explained this so there will be no saying I didnt know yes. It isnt BULLSHIT its actually my ride
Grumpy Now, Hope your happy now and still coming mate

Hey and next time just ring me its easier :laugh: :laugh:

[Nick JacksonMember]

I much prefer camping to trying to find accomadation every night and this can sometimes be more dangerous trying to push on into a town near dark and battling pissed drivers and Roos.
Plus an adventure ride shouldn’t cost a million dollars I have budgeted on previous rides and after paying for accomadation the budgets blown and I’ve carted a tent etc. for thousands of km for no reason. Sometimes a motel or pub stay can’t be avoided if the chance arises to stay in cheap accomadation and it’s pouring rain I’m going to take it.

I think the point to make on this ride is to prepare to camp every night so your not caught out with no food , water etc.

…. and most importantly enjoy the adventure

[David FirmingerMember]

All else fails, Sleeping bag and a can of Fully loaded, and youll be safe :laugh: :laugh: :silly: :silly:

[Gary BloxsomeMember]

If this wasn’t serious, that would almost be funny

[GregMember]

OWL 02 wrote:

If this wasn’t serious, that would almost be funny

Gaz it is seriously funny :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sign yourself up for this weekend ride, get some much needed bike time and learn Grasshopper, link for you Click here

Trust me :whistle:

TB

[Gary BloxsomeMember]

TB,

Yes agreed, we have spoken on the phone re my earlier post and sorted things out in the main. To be fare to all concerned and I might add that I am not here to complain about the way in which this ride is being organised however, I am doing this for a couple of reasons.
1. Never been there.
2. Some thing I need to prove to myself that I can do.
3. After last years attempt, I do believe that the others going including myself were invited.
4. I’ve spent to much money on this trip already not to go.

Now stop rooting around and get my bike ready will ya.

Gaz

[simon burkeMember]

Trailboss wrote:

OWL 02 wrote:

It isnt a race, where did I say it was a race? I didnt, it will be an adventure but, That may mean some long days, it may take you out of your comfort zone, there maybe sand, mud, animals, cars, drunks, trashy trailer park hoes, hot days, cold nights, rain, sun etc I dont know, but there will be early starts and some late finish days. THERE WILL BE NO NIGHT TRAVEL. Hey and next time just ring me its easier :laugh: :laugh:

i’m gunna miss them “trashy trailer park hoes”

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