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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 7:50 am
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I'm ba-a-a-ack! I ended up going on my own, coz my ride buddy's scooter was
playing up... and the accommodation was already booked and paid for, so it
would've been a shame to pull out.
Had a great time! The highlight was, as expected, the Great Alpine Road,
which I approached with a fair bit of trepidation after hearing other people
talking about how scary the run up Mt Hotham is.
From Bright to Harrietville was very pretty - great autumn colours and a
nice chill in the air.
I was glad I'd listened to all those Mt Hotham horror stories, because I was
expecting something far worse - and consequently, I had a ball! I even
enjoyed the views... Went at a very comfortable pace, so I wasn't ever
afraid or "stretched".
Tempted the gluten gods with the most delicious steak and chilli pie (with
real chunks of locally grown fresh hot chillies) at Omeo bakery - it was
fabulous...
The road around Ensay, with the river on the left, was stunning, and the
autumn colours were breathtaking. A lot of the countryside looked like one
of those Fuzzy Felt pics - emerald greeen carpet complete with neat trees
and smiling cows, and I felt like I was "in the zone" all the way from
Bright to Bruthen and on along the highway to spend night two in
Mallacoota...
Finished off yesterday with a run up to Eden, then to Wyndham and along the
Myrtle Mountain Road to Candelo... into Bemboka and up Brown Mountain (I
LOVE that bit of road!) then home to Canberra along that boring bit of
Monaro Highway from Cooma.
Best bit: Hmmmm..... chilli pie... Mt Hotham... tough call! And I LOVE the
heated grips!
Worst bit: bloody bike fell over at Wandiligong as I was negotiating a bit
of an incline on wet grass (the accommodation didn't have proper parking.
Was fine in the evening, but next morning in the heavy dew... I think I woke
the whole town with my cussing - oops!)
Oh - and I need a new rear tyre....again....
They have lots of stuff for people to read while they're driving/riding in
Victoria, don't they? So many bloody signs....(and those pics of a
motorcyclist skidding all over the road are a bit off-putting, I have to
say!) I like the signs that say "Trees close to road"....just in case you
hadn't noticed the trees were there <grin>
A bit stiff and sore today - will really have to remember to stretch more -
and I have a whopper of a bruise where the footpeg whacked me as the bike
tumbled over at Wandiligong... <shrug>
Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 7:50 am
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On May 14, 8:42 pm, "bikerbetty" <bikerbe... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm ba-a-a-ack! I ended up going on my own, coz my ride buddy's scooter was
> playing up... and the accommodation was already booked and paid for, so it
> would've been a shame to pull out.
>
> Had a great time! The highlight was, as expected, the Great Alpine Road,
> which I approached with a fair bit of trepidation after hearing other people
> talking about how scary the run up Mt Hotham is.
>
> From Bright to Harrietville was very pretty - great autumn colours and a
> nice chill in the air.
>
> I was glad I'd listened to all those Mt Hotham horror stories, because I was
> expecting something far worse - and consequently, I had a ball! I even
> enjoyed the views... Went at a very comfortable pace, so I wasn't ever
> afraid or "stretched".
>
> Tempted the gluten gods with the most delicious steak and chilli pie (with
> real chunks of locally grown fresh hot chillies) at Omeo bakery - it was
> fabulous...
>
> The road around Ensay, with the river on the left, was stunning, and the
> autumn colours were breathtaking. A lot of the countryside looked like one
> of those Fuzzy Felt pics - emerald greeen carpet complete with neat trees
> and smiling cows, and I felt like I was "in the zone" all the way from
> Bright to Bruthen and on along the highway to spend night two in
> Mallacoota...
>
> Finished off yesterday with a run up to Eden, then to Wyndham and along the
> Myrtle Mountain Road to Candelo... into Bemboka and up Brown Mountain (I
> LOVE that bit of road!) then home to Canberra along that boring bit of
> Monaro Highway from Cooma.
>
> Best bit: Hmmmm..... chilli pie... Mt Hotham... tough call! And I LOVE the
> heated grips!
> Worst bit: bloody bike fell over at Wandiligong as I was negotiating a bit
> of an incline on wet grass (the accommodation didn't have proper parking.
> Was fine in the evening, but next morning in the heavy dew... I think I woke
> the whole town with my cussing - oops!)
> Oh - and I need a new rear tyre....again....
>
> They have lots of stuff for people to read while they're driving/riding in
> Victoria, don't they? So many bloody signs....(and those pics of a
> motorcyclist skidding all over the road are a bit off-putting, I have to
> say!) I like the signs that say "Trees close to road"....just in case you
> hadn't noticed the trees were there <grin>
>
> A bit stiff and sore today - will really have to remember to stretch more -
> and I have a whopper of a bruise where the footpeg whacked me as the bike
> tumbled over at Wandiligong... <shrug>
>
well bloody done, now you know why we all do it, cos its there and it
is fun
> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
it doesnt really matter, just do it 
I just came back from Tassie and 3000km (shut up Moike)
Tassie should be on your to do list
MH
(who needs a new rear tyre, front tyre, chain and sprockets and a new
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:03 am
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Yep, nice report Betty. I'm feeling very green.
One day, .....maybe.
I hope your spill was harmless.
MikeH
bikerbetty wrote:
> I'm ba-a-a-ack! I ended up going on my own, coz my ride buddy's scooter was
> playing up... and the accommodation was already booked and paid for, so it
> would've been a shame to pull out.
>
> Had a great time! The highlight was, as expected, the Great Alpine Road,
> which I approached with a fair bit of trepidation after hearing other people
> talking about how scary the run up Mt Hotham is.
>
> From Bright to Harrietville was very pretty - great autumn colours and a
> nice chill in the air.
>
> I was glad I'd listened to all those Mt Hotham horror stories, because I was
> expecting something far worse - and consequently, I had a ball! I even
> enjoyed the views... Went at a very comfortable pace, so I wasn't ever
> afraid or "stretched".
>
> Tempted the gluten gods with the most delicious steak and chilli pie (with
> real chunks of locally grown fresh hot chillies) at Omeo bakery - it was
> fabulous...
>
> The road around Ensay, with the river on the left, was stunning, and the
> autumn colours were breathtaking. A lot of the countryside looked like one
> of those Fuzzy Felt pics - emerald greeen carpet complete with neat trees
> and smiling cows, and I felt like I was "in the zone" all the way from
> Bright to Bruthen and on along the highway to spend night two in
> Mallacoota...
>
> Finished off yesterday with a run up to Eden, then to Wyndham and along the
> Myrtle Mountain Road to Candelo... into Bemboka and up Brown Mountain (I
> LOVE that bit of road!) then home to Canberra along that boring bit of
> Monaro Highway from Cooma.
>
> Best bit: Hmmmm..... chilli pie... Mt Hotham... tough call! And I LOVE the
> heated grips!
> Worst bit: bloody bike fell over at Wandiligong as I was negotiating a bit
> of an incline on wet grass (the accommodation didn't have proper parking.
> Was fine in the evening, but next morning in the heavy dew... I think I woke
> the whole town with my cussing - oops!)
> Oh - and I need a new rear tyre....again....
>
> They have lots of stuff for people to read while they're driving/riding in
> Victoria, don't they? So many bloody signs....(and those pics of a
> motorcyclist skidding all over the road are a bit off-putting, I have to
> say!) I like the signs that say "Trees close to road"....just in case you
> hadn't noticed the trees were there <grin>
>
> A bit stiff and sore today - will really have to remember to stretch more -
> and I have a whopper of a bruise where the footpeg whacked me as the bike
> tumbled over at Wandiligong... <shrug>
>
> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>
> betty
>
>
>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:03 am
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"bikerbetty" <bikerbetty.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'm ba-a-a-ack! >
> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>
> betty
Dunno about next, but now that that you are so experienced, might be time to
start putting away for the G.P. at the Island which will be a boomer this
year esp if Casey continues as is (it was great to be at Shanghai and wave
the flag - being "brand" orientated people, there was Rossi stuff everywhere
and crowd support, but nothing for our boy... and after the win we got lots
of recognition, handshakes etc.- a very gratious people in that regard -
much crowd applause for the winners of all events)
Following that, closer to home for you is the Snowy Ride... What a life!
Rockit
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:11 pm
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On May 14, 8:42 pm, "bikerbetty" <bikerbe... DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm ba-a-a-ack! I ended up going on my own, coz my ride buddy's scooter was
> playing up... and the accommodation was already booked and paid for, so it
> would've been a shame to pull out.
>
> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>
> betty
Well done BB. If you ever get up north I reckon the loop from Cairns
- Port Douglas/Mosman up the coast then back inland through Atherton
and down the Gillies is amazing.
But given you've invested in heated grips ...
KS
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:18 pm
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On May 15, 8:11 am, "xargentri...@gmail.com" <xargentri....DeleteThis@gmail.com>
wrote:
> On May 14, 8:42 pm, "bikerbetty" <bikerbe....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm ba-a-a-ack! I ended up going on my own, coz my ride buddy's scooter was
> > playing up... and the accommodation was already booked and paid for, so it
> > would've been a shame to pull out.
>
> > Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>
> > betty
>
> Well done BB. If you ever get up north I reckon the loop from Cairns
> - Port Douglas/Mosman up the coast then back inland through Atherton
> and down the Gillies is amazing.
>
> But given you've invested in heated grips ...
>
> KS
> (who was that masked man)
<taking notes> Will put that one on the list of places to go - sounds
like just the thing for next winter!
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:55 pm
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"rockit" <pndriley.TakeThisOut@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
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> "bikerbetty" <bikerbetty.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:46483d2a$0$961$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> I'm ba-a-a-ack! >
>
>> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>>
>> betty
>
> Dunno about next, but now that that you are so experienced, might be time
> to
> start putting away for the G.P. at the Island
That's the plan... working on (a) bank balance, (b) overcoming the
nervousness over enormous crowds of strangers and (c) finding out as much as
I can about cost/accommodation possibilities etc etc
which will be a boomer this
> year esp if Casey continues as is (it was great to be at Shanghai and
> wave
> the flag - being "brand" orientated people, there was Rossi stuff
> everywhere
> and crowd support, but nothing for our boy... and after the win we got
> lots
> of recognition, handshakes etc.- a very gratious people in that regard -
> much crowd applause for the winners of all events)
> Following that, closer to home for you is the Snowy Ride... What a life!
> Rockit
I'm pretty sure there's a couple of groups from Canberra who do the Snowy
Ride. Will look into it and see if there are any familiar faces - could be
fun.
> ps. 2 copies Betty, initially used Reply instead of Reply Group - too
> anxious
<grin> answered separately
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:38 pm
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"Marty H" <hytram RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On May 14, 8:42 pm, "bikerbetty" <bikerbe... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'm ba-a-a-ack! >
>> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>
> it doesnt really matter, just do it
> I just came back from Tassie and 3000km (shut up Moike)
> Tassie should be on your to do list
Yep, Tassie's definitely on the list. Might have to save up for that one.
It's not the sort of trip you'd do in a weekend <grin>. What was the ferry
trip like?
>
> MH
> (who needs a new rear tyre, front tyre, chain and sprockets and a new
> controller for his heated handgrips...again!!!)
Ooh, that's going to cost you!!!
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 10:14 pm
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bikerbetty wrote:
> Yep, Tassie's definitely on the list. Might have to save up for that one.
> It's not the sort of trip you'd do in a weekend <grin>.
You *could* do it in a weekend but you'd miss a lot of good stuff. I
love Tassie. Must get over there again one day. There was one particular
hazy day spent at the Bush Inn in New Norfolk, built in 1815 and where I
educated myself on the delights of the local drops.
Some pics here...
http://users.tpg.com.au/smokey61/picframe1.html (first seven pics)
http://users.tpg.com.au/smokey61/picframe3.html (pics one and eleven)
> What was the ferry
> trip like?
For me, I crossed on the sister ship of the one that rolled over and
sank in Belgium the year before when someone didn't close the doors
properly.
I got properly drunk (no mean feat given the exorbitant prices) with a
bloke who wore a Triumph shirt who rode until he suffered a brain injury
in a prang that left him with slurred speech. An hour later I'd far
surpassed him and was completely unintelligible. I remember bouncing off
the walls from one side to the other on the way to the dunnies and was
very grateful that grab handles were provided next to the urinals.
I had a cabin beneath the vehicle deck and shared with three other
blokes who had no idea who the fourth bloke was until I burst in,
reeking of piss and shouting loud greetings. They had the presence of
mind to pretend they were asleep and I gave up trying to be sociable and
went to sleep myself, finally drunk enough to wipe the possibility of
imminent capsize from my mind.
Reckon I'd take the Cat next time...
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Toosmoky
Work to ride, Ride to Work...
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Goaty wrote:
> bikerbetty wrote:
> > That's the plan... working on (a) bank balance, (b) overcoming the
> > nervousness over enormous crowds of strangers and (c) finding out as much as
> > I can about cost/accommodation possibilities etc etc
>
> I do it the cheap way: tent, booze, leave early and watch it on TV.
>
> BTW, we're not *that* strange![1][2]
>
> Cheers
> Goaty
> 1. Apart fromBTH, G-S, Moike, Nev, the Knob ... umm, well "From the
> right, call off!"
> 2. and me!
Thanks for putting me at #1 on the list, Goaty. I feel I've
arrived! 
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 2:36 am
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"Well done BB. If you ever get up north I reckon the loop from Cairns
- Port Douglas/Mosman up the coast then back inland through Atherton
and down the Gillies is amazing."
I've done that one and second that........................only I went the
other way round..........
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bikerbetty wrote:
> "rockit" <pndriley.DeleteThis@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
> news:f29id5$2dbs$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
>> "bikerbetty" <bikerbetty.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:46483d2a$0$961$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>>> I'm ba-a-a-ack! >
>>> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>>>
>>> betty
>> Dunno about next, but now that that you are so experienced, might be time
>> to
>> start putting away for the G.P. at the Island
>
> That's the plan... working on (a) bank balance, (b) overcoming the
> nervousness over enormous crowds of strangers and (c) finding out as much as
> I can about cost/accommodation possibilities etc etc
I think this year we'll all be camped at the caravan park again. They
hike the prices up a bit (a lot) on the popular weekends, but a lot of
the camp-sites are actually caravan sized, so you can squeeze a few
tents on them which makes things a bit cheaper. Just ask here a bit
closer to the date (or log onto IRC and ask us there) when people have
started sorting themselves out in that regard... and no need to be
nervous.. we look pretty scary, but that's nothing that a good supply of
alcohol can't fix.
Nev..
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Nev.. wrote:
> bikerbetty wrote:
>> That's the plan... working on (a) bank balance, (b) overcoming the
>> nervousness over enormous crowds of strangers and (c) finding out as
>> much as I can about cost/accommodation possibilities etc etc
> I think this year we'll all be camped at the caravan park again. They
> hike the prices up a bit (a lot) on the popular weekends, but a lot of
> the camp-sites are actually caravan sized, so you can squeeze a few
> tents on them which makes things a bit cheaper. Just ask here a bit
> closer to the date (or log onto IRC and ask us there) when people have
> started sorting themselves out in that regard... and no need to be
> nervous.. we look pretty scary, but that's nothing that a good supply
> of alcohol can't fix.
Not sure if I'll be allowed to talk to you guys then. The son in Melbourne
thinks we should go for the
all-you-can-eat-and-drink-in-a-front-row-seat-in-the-shade corporate tent.
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Theo Bekkers wrote:
> Nev.. wrote:
>> bikerbetty wrote:
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>>> That's the plan... working on (a) bank balance, (b) overcoming the
>>> nervousness over enormous crowds of strangers and (c) finding out as
>>> much as I can about cost/accommodation possibilities etc etc
>
>> I think this year we'll all be camped at the caravan park again. They
>> hike the prices up a bit (a lot) on the popular weekends, but a lot of
>> the camp-sites are actually caravan sized, so you can squeeze a few
>> tents on them which makes things a bit cheaper. Just ask here a bit
>> closer to the date (or log onto IRC and ask us there) when people have
>> started sorting themselves out in that regard... and no need to be
>> nervous.. we look pretty scary, but that's nothing that a good supply
>> of alcohol can't fix.
>
> Not sure if I'll be allowed to talk to you guys then. The son in Melbourne
> thinks we should go for the
> all-you-can-eat-and-drink-in-a-front-row-seat-in-the-shade corporate tent.
HA! Since when did you ever talk to us at PI anyway?
Nev..
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On May 14, 8:42 pm, "bikerbetty" <bikerbe... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm ba-a-a-ack! I ended up going on my own, coz my ride buddy's scooter was
> playing up... and the accommodation was already booked and paid for, so it
> would've been a shame to pull out.
>
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> Hmmm, now where shall I go next?
>
> betty
Anywhere you feel like! Go girl!
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