If you are planning on coming to the Canberra Branch Christmas Party please email Maritta or call her so we can work out the numbers we need to cater for our yummy Christmas dinner.
RSVP to Maritta by 30th November 0417633000 or maritta.h@bigpond.com
Ulysses Club, Canberra Branch Website
Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Ride to Echuca - 22nd -25th November 2013
Attendees: Alan & Lyn Munday Yamaha FJR1300
Obviously the destination or the timing was not suitable to anyone else, so we decided we would do the trip on our own. After the mandatory ride briefing, we were on the road by 8 o’clock on Friday morning, heading towards Cootamundra where we had a coffee. From there we went to Junee, Coolamon and Narrendra for our lunch stop, then onto Deniliquin via Jerilderie and Conargo.
We were pleased to get to Echuca by the end of the day. It was a long ride, but uneventful so all was good. Lots of rolled hay bails in the paddocks along the way. We booked into the Moama Tourist Park, where we had a cabin on the river bank. Very pleasant sitting on the lounge and watching out the window at the Paddle boats going up and down the Murray River.Saturday dawned and we had decided we would walk across the bridge into Echuca and explore the jetty area, checking out the boats, etc. We booked ourselves a ride on the PS Canberra which was an enjoyable ride up and down the river, passing other Paddle Steamers on our way, including the one that was used in the series, All the Rivers Run with Sigrid Thorton. They renamed that paddle steamer The Philadelphia for the series but it is actually called Pevensey.
After disembarking, we had some lunch at a local cafe, then checked out the Holden Museum around the corner. Lots of very nice old model Holdens to be seen. We then walked back to the Caravan Park, feeling quite satisfied with our efforts for the day. We then rang our son, Glen in Melbourne and asked him what he was doing on Sunday. Nothing, he said. So he and his girlfriend drove up to Bendigo (about 120 km)and we rode down to Bendigo (about 90km) were we met for lunch. It was great to see them. All this time, rain clouds were looming, but we managed to get back to Moama without getting wet, although Glen had driven through rain on his way up and back from Melbourne.
Monday, and it was time to head home. We were going to follow the Murray River to Albury on our way home, but ended up turning off at Tocumwal and then went to Finley, Jerilderie and across to Wagga Wagga via Lockhart. Another long days ride, but it was an enjoyable weekend and glad we did it.
Lyn
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Vale Ankie Dunn
Hi Everyone
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the loss of Ankie Dunn on Wednesday 20th November 2013.
Ankie was the loved wife of John, mother to two lovely daughters Jenny and Natasha and a good friend to many and a very active member of Canberra Branch over a great number of years.
Ankie’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday 27 November at 12 noon at the Norwood Park Chapel, Sandford Street, Mitchell followed by a light afternoon tea.
All members are invited to join the family in a celebration of Ankie’s life.
No flowers by request. Donations can be made on the day to the ACT Stoma Association.
Regards
Michael
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the loss of Ankie Dunn on Wednesday 20th November 2013.
Ankie was the loved wife of John, mother to two lovely daughters Jenny and Natasha and a good friend to many and a very active member of Canberra Branch over a great number of years.
Ankie’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday 27 November at 12 noon at the Norwood Park Chapel, Sandford Street, Mitchell followed by a light afternoon tea.
All members are invited to join the family in a celebration of Ankie’s life.
No flowers by request. Donations can be made on the day to the ACT Stoma Association.
Regards
Michael
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Neds - closing down sale
The very last week for NEDS, All stock must go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
50% off everything, Closing 5pm Friday Nov 29Until sold out, all prices have been reduced. No need to put in coupon codes, just go to our website http://www.nedswear.com.au and purchase and you will automatically get approx 50% off at the checkout!
50% off everything, Closing 5pm Friday Nov 29Until sold out, all prices have been reduced. No need to put in coupon codes, just go to our website http://www.nedswear.com.au and purchase and you will automatically get approx 50% off at the checkout!
Toy Run 2013 - Info
News from MRA ACT
The 2013 Canberra Toy Run will be held on Saturday 14th December. It is an annual event and we have now been raising money and donating goods for those in need at Christmas for 33 years! This year we are again supporting the Salvation Army and St John’s Care’s Christmas Appeals and ask that participants bring along toys for all ages, cash and non-perishable foods.
We will meet at Old Parliament House at 8.30am for the best coffee and bacon and egg rolls. The ride departs at 10.00am for the mass ride around the city, ending up back at Old Parliament House. Spectators are encouraged to line the route and turn up at Old Parliament House for the presentation of the donated goods and cash.
Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed riders, pillions and decorated bikes, largest corporate group, the largest club attendance and the club supporting the largest Christmas theme!
Details are on our website: http://mraact.org.au/ , or you can contact the MRA ACT President, Steve Robson: president@mraact.org.au .
The 2013 Canberra Toy Run will be held on Saturday 14th December. It is an annual event and we have now been raising money and donating goods for those in need at Christmas for 33 years! This year we are again supporting the Salvation Army and St John’s Care’s Christmas Appeals and ask that participants bring along toys for all ages, cash and non-perishable foods.
We will meet at Old Parliament House at 8.30am for the best coffee and bacon and egg rolls. The ride departs at 10.00am for the mass ride around the city, ending up back at Old Parliament House. Spectators are encouraged to line the route and turn up at Old Parliament House for the presentation of the donated goods and cash.
Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed riders, pillions and decorated bikes, largest corporate group, the largest club attendance and the club supporting the largest Christmas theme!
Details are on our website: http://mraact.org.au/ , or you can contact the MRA ACT President, Steve Robson: president@mraact.org.au .
Monday, November 25, 2013
Cootamundra - 24 November 2013
Have you ever ridden the big dipper? Or how about a never ending right hand curve on a one lane road where the forward view is limited to tens of metres? Perhaps with a decreasing radius? Then again, how about riding at the tail of a group where, on a straight road, one by one, the leading members just disappear. For the first rider in this group it was a total leap of faith that the road was there as he went over the crest.
Five members of the Canberra club who were unable to participate in the club ride to Echuca, experienced this and more as they made the most of the beautiful Sunday weather and roads to visit Coota.
In the fresh morning light at Caltex Nicholls the nearly unanimous Honda group gathered:
Andrew Campbell - ZX14R (Democratic ride leader)
Peter Horday - ST1300
Neil Goldfinch - Blackbird
Garry McCurley - VFR 1200
Darryl Palin - GL1800
Larry Greetham - XL650
At 9am sharp this group departed for Bookham. Now as everyone knows,
when you’re not the ride leader, you only follow the bike ahead of you. So the route to Bookham might have been via Burley Griffin Way then Illalong rd. Any way, the tea/coffee/muffins/other sweets at Barney’s were all excellent and provided an opportunity for this group of elder statesmen to discuss serious matters while attempting to keep at bay more frigging bush flies than I’ve ever seen in one location. Also, we all learned the secret combination to the loo. Should you need it, ever, it is 1302.
Much discussion took place about a route to Coota and after a great deal of consultation of google maps, other maps that didn’t quite cover the area and the faithful GPS we were off. One member decided that his ride was done so now we were down to five. Actually, he had indicated at Nicholls that he was only doing part of the ride. His preference right from the get-go was to do the last half.
To give details of the route we followed I have absolutely no idea. I just tried to stay in contact with the bike ahead. I think that of the probable 67 routes available around Jugiong, Coota, Junee, & Wallendbeen, we probably rode 59 of them. Many were only one lane wide, rolling and winding. We managed to see, or had pointed out to us some interesting landscape features including a dead tree, rocks piled on top of one another, a dead tree decorated with interesting artistic objects, and even a lizard scampering across the road. As well, because we are such an altruistic group we assisted a local on an ATV with a young Kelpie. He was moving a mob of merino ewes and lambs. To the best of my recollection we only met one vehicle from the time we left the Hume highway and that was only on the outskirts of Coota.
Lunch in Coota was yummy, even if we were relegated to the tool shed out back. Some of the members made the hearts flutter of the golden girls who were dining inside. Over lunch serious discussions took place; this time concerning such topics as conjugal rights for people on death row, bikie gangs, flat tyres, split rims and such. Two of the groups sharing our outdoor space seemed offended by our discussions. One left shortly after we arrived and the other left before even ordering. Why would a small group of hard bitten senior bikies put people off?
After setting most of the wrongs of the world to right during the approximate two hour conference, it was refuel and off to Harden. Oh yeah, I didn’t mention that, our direct route run from Canberra to Coota used a tank of fuel. From here on we were on the main roads in traffic.
Well, you know the rest, 20 minutes later, maybe only 15, we pulled into Harden, in serious need of a coffee. Again, discussions were held, solving many diplomatic problems, delving into the nasty business of spying, mostly ancient history, the exploits of certain naval vessels, bikie gangs, and the joys of being ride leader or tail end Charlie.
And so, being deeply impressed by the B-doubles who were so conscientiously observing the speed limit in Harden, we once again mounted up for the gruel of that ride home amongst all the cages with no prospect of stopping for refreshment. That was the point where I was “volunteered” to write the ride report and realized that I should have been paying more attention earlier. The ride home only required a quarter of a tank of petrol, so you can deduce the extent of the meanderings that took place in the morning.
Cheers and thanks for a very enjoyable day. The weather was perfect and the choice of roads were ideal for a ride. It surely makes me wish I could attend club rides more frequently. I do expect PM&C to contact Andrew shortly so that the group can be organized to assist government with major issues.
One outstanding thing that really impressed me was the safety consciousness I observed. Always performing head checks when changing lanes and buffering on crests and with approaching vehicles. As a recent graduate of Stay Upright where those activities are repeatedly hammered into the trainees, I was impressed to see them in common and obviously habitual use by people in our group.
LG
Five members of the Canberra club who were unable to participate in the club ride to Echuca, experienced this and more as they made the most of the beautiful Sunday weather and roads to visit Coota.
In the fresh morning light at Caltex Nicholls the nearly unanimous Honda group gathered:
Andrew Campbell - ZX14R (Democratic ride leader)
Peter Horday - ST1300
Neil Goldfinch - Blackbird
Garry McCurley - VFR 1200
Darryl Palin - GL1800
Larry Greetham - XL650
 |
| Barney’s of Bookham |
At 9am sharp this group departed for Bookham. Now as everyone knows,
when you’re not the ride leader, you only follow the bike ahead of you. So the route to Bookham might have been via Burley Griffin Way then Illalong rd. Any way, the tea/coffee/muffins/other sweets at Barney’s were all excellent and provided an opportunity for this group of elder statesmen to discuss serious matters while attempting to keep at bay more frigging bush flies than I’ve ever seen in one location. Also, we all learned the secret combination to the loo. Should you need it, ever, it is 1302.
Much discussion took place about a route to Coota and after a great deal of consultation of google maps, other maps that didn’t quite cover the area and the faithful GPS we were off. One member decided that his ride was done so now we were down to five. Actually, he had indicated at Nicholls that he was only doing part of the ride. His preference right from the get-go was to do the last half.
To give details of the route we followed I have absolutely no idea. I just tried to stay in contact with the bike ahead. I think that of the probable 67 routes available around Jugiong, Coota, Junee, & Wallendbeen, we probably rode 59 of them. Many were only one lane wide, rolling and winding. We managed to see, or had pointed out to us some interesting landscape features including a dead tree, rocks piled on top of one another, a dead tree decorated with interesting artistic objects, and even a lizard scampering across the road. As well, because we are such an altruistic group we assisted a local on an ATV with a young Kelpie. He was moving a mob of merino ewes and lambs. To the best of my recollection we only met one vehicle from the time we left the Hume highway and that was only on the outskirts of Coota.
Lunch in Coota was yummy, even if we were relegated to the tool shed out back. Some of the members made the hearts flutter of the golden girls who were dining inside. Over lunch serious discussions took place; this time concerning such topics as conjugal rights for people on death row, bikie gangs, flat tyres, split rims and such. Two of the groups sharing our outdoor space seemed offended by our discussions. One left shortly after we arrived and the other left before even ordering. Why would a small group of hard bitten senior bikies put people off?
After setting most of the wrongs of the world to right during the approximate two hour conference, it was refuel and off to Harden. Oh yeah, I didn’t mention that, our direct route run from Canberra to Coota used a tank of fuel. From here on we were on the main roads in traffic. Well, you know the rest, 20 minutes later, maybe only 15, we pulled into Harden, in serious need of a coffee. Again, discussions were held, solving many diplomatic problems, delving into the nasty business of spying, mostly ancient history, the exploits of certain naval vessels, bikie gangs, and the joys of being ride leader or tail end Charlie.
And so, being deeply impressed by the B-doubles who were so conscientiously observing the speed limit in Harden, we once again mounted up for the gruel of that ride home amongst all the cages with no prospect of stopping for refreshment. That was the point where I was “volunteered” to write the ride report and realized that I should have been paying more attention earlier. The ride home only required a quarter of a tank of petrol, so you can deduce the extent of the meanderings that took place in the morning.
Cheers and thanks for a very enjoyable day. The weather was perfect and the choice of roads were ideal for a ride. It surely makes me wish I could attend club rides more frequently. I do expect PM&C to contact Andrew shortly so that the group can be organized to assist government with major issues.
One outstanding thing that really impressed me was the safety consciousness I observed. Always performing head checks when changing lanes and buffering on crests and with approaching vehicles. As a recent graduate of Stay Upright where those activities are repeatedly hammered into the trainees, I was impressed to see them in common and obviously habitual use by people in our group.
LG
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Joe’s Motorcycles annual big tent sale 23-24 November
Joe’s Motorcycles are holding their annual big tent sale this weekend 23-24 November 2013.
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