The Beavertown News - Terry Malony with his 1986 Honda CBX F2 - October 2020 Marlborough Branch, Ulysses Club - The Ulysses Club of New Zealand

The
 Beavertown
 News
 October 2020
Marlborough Branch, Ulysses Club

 Terry Malony with his 1986 Honda CBX F2

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BRANCH COORDINATOR
Kelvin Watson Ph. 577 6822
143B Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201
marlborough@ulysses.org.nz

VICE COORDINATOR
Tim Wills Ph. 579 2363

SECRETARY
Melissa Wills Ph. 579 2363
94 Howick Road, Blenheim 7201
marlborough.sec@ulysses.org.nz

TREASURER
Allan de Reeper Ph. 579 1173

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jock Woodley Ph. 573 9139
John Sinclair Ph. 578 7110
Carol Spaulding Ph. 021 872 443
Louise Pearce Ph. 027 4489290

RIDES COORDINATOR (Sunday rides)
Position Vacant

CLUB NIGHT ORGANISER
Tim Wills Ph. 579 2363

WELFARE OFFICER
Chris Donaldson Ph. 027 8533670
donaldsons@gmail.com

RETREADS RIDES (Thursday rides)
John Sinclair Ph. 578 7110
Grant Johnson Ph. 578 0901

BRANCH SHERIFF
Jock Woodley Ph. 573 9139
jockow@xtra.co.nz

BRANCH QUARTERMASTER
(Ulysses gear orders)
Evan Teale Ph. 03 972 0481

COMMUNITY NOTICES ORGANISER
Evan Teale Ph. 03 972 0481

WEBMASTER
Bob Marks Ph. 574 1177
marksie7@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Louise Pearce Ph. 0274 489 290
louisepearce008@gmail.com
161 Taylor Pass Road, Witherlea

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C00rdinator’s word
 It does not seem like a month has gone by since I did my
last report.To begin with, I would like to welcome
members Malcolm & Prue Taylor to our Branch. They have
transferred down to Marlborough from the Waikato. Please make them
feel welcome when you see them at any of our events. It shouldn’t be too
long before we may have a few more joining our happy band of members.
15 of us attended the club night at the Bamboo Garden on the 16th
September and had a thoroughly enjoyable Banquet meal & lots of
laughter that night, if you haven’t been to a club dinner date for a while
the next one will be in mid Oct. at the Yard Bar – they have great pizza
there!
 The South Island Memorial service for Ulysses members who have
passed away was held on Saturday the 26th September, 19 Marlborough
members attended the service held at the Kaikoura Top10 camp
conference room. The names were read out during the service by 10
different readers. Once the service was over the raffles were drawn &
afternoon tea was available.
Thanks to The Canterbury Branch for all their effort in making this event
the success that it is. Those of us riding back to Blenheim later in the
afternoon had a rather windy trip up the coast from just south of
Kekerengu with strong nor’ westers all the way through to Blenheim.
 The Greymouth Street Races are now going ahead on Sunday 25th
October, our own Jock Woodley will be racing. It is Labour Weekend for
those thinking about going, & accommodation could be at a premium. Six
of us are booked to go already, so find yourselves a bed somewhere &
come & join us for a great weekend & support Jock.
Following on from this weekend is Marlborough Anniversary double
overnighter to Pohara. For those wanting a bed at The Pohara Top10, give
them a ring on the Freephone 0800 764 272 where all sorts of different
types of accommodation is available
Yet another one of our Branch fund raisers - The Bearings, Bikes & Bar-B-
Que event run by the Marlborough Road Safety Group has been postponed
for this year due to Covid 19.
It has been brought to my notice that I have not organized a ride for the
Monday of both of the above weekends. If you want to go riding on both
of those days, get on your phones & ring your riding buddies & organize
your own time & destination. The Sunday rides are as advertised for those
who want to go on them.

“Till Next Month Ride Safe”
Kelvin #3602. Page 3

Idiot Sighting!!
The pedestrian light on the
corner beeps when it's safe to
cross the street. I was crossing
with an 'intellectually
challenged' co-worker of mine.
She asked if I knew what the
beeper was for. I explained that
it signals blind people when
the light is red. Appalled, she
responded, 'what on earth are
blind people doing driving?!'

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October Birthdays
 Malcolm Dixon Jeffrey Eales
 Ian Gardner Catherine Hickey
 Lou Jowers Robert Kavanagh
 Jock Woodley Stuart Wyness
 The laws of motorcycling

Counter Steering:
If you push the left bar, the bike goes left. If you push the right bar, the bike goes right.
That is, unless you keep pushing the right bar all the way, then you will probably go left while the bike swaps ends.
Crashing:
Remember riding isn't inherently dangerous...crashing is.
Fuel:
The ONLY time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.
The Rear Wheel:
The rear wheel is just a big fan used to keep the rider cool and her butt relaxed. If in doubt...watch.
When it locks up or slides out you can actually see the rider start sweating and pucker marks appear on the seat.
Rides:
A 'good' ride is one you can walk away from.
A 'great' ride is one you can walk away from and use the bike again.
Getting Hit:
They can't hit you if you're not there.
Mistakes:
Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.
Traction:
When traction is sparse, the probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of lean. Large angle of lean,
small probability of survival and vice versa.
Speed:
Never ride faster than your angel can fly.
Your Brain:
Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't go five seconds earlier.
Fog:
Stay out of fog. The single red taillight you think is another rider ahead that you can catch, might be the red port light
of a docked boat.
Parking:
Always try to keep the number of times you park the bike equal to the number of times you've ridden it.
Luck & Experience:
You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you
empty the bag of luck.
Mirrors:
If all you can see in your mirrors is the direction you were previously traveling intermingled with sparks, things are not
at all as they should be. See also: Going forward.
Other Objects:
In the ongoing battle between objects made of metal, rubber and plastic going dozens of miles per hour, and the ground
going zero miles per hour, the ground has yet to lose. Same holds for cars, trucks, walls and most animals.
Judgement:
Good judgement comes from experience. Unfortunately, experience usually comes from bad judgement.
Doubt:
If in doubt, throttle out.
Going Forward:
It's always a good idea to keep the headlight end going forward as much as possible.
Looking:
Keep looking around. There's always something you've missed.
Laws:
Remember, gravity and centrifugal force are not just good ideas. They're laws not subject to repeal.

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Retreads to Ward, 3rd September.
Dear Reader, The Thursday dawned fine but frosty. We gathered at 11.00am as usual with the weather
still "cool". I anxiously took the role of those present, with a bit of help by those that know me!
Alan Wotton (like cotton) rolled in just behind me so I enjoyed watching the Africa Twin in my
mirrors. Also looking keen to ride were Don Best, Gary Tyson, Alan Beck, Bob Moss on a 1300cc
BMW , "Pony Express Hadfield" on his Indian, Louise Pearce and Joan Robinson raised the dress
standard, Kevin Watson, Peter Nelson, Bob McCrindle and our quality high flyer Alan Graham, Evan
Teal, Derrick Stipling and last but not least Garry Tyson on the Boulevard. But wait-- there was
Dave Jackson who thought he was late and nearly went home! He saw Bob McCrindle setting off early
and assumed he had missed the briefing! It was a very brief briefing, but he had not missed it. He was
so happy.
We were blessed with a couple of new "prospects". Phil Robertson who used to live in Blenheim as a
Police Officer and is back from Te Anau, and his mate Neil Dixon( sorry to say that as yet I have no
information on why he is clever enough to want to ride with us. I promise to investigate further). Phil
rides a Honda 450 twin ( the direct descendant of the the famous Black Bomber, that alerted the Poms
to the fact that Japan had arrived). Neil has a Triumph 1200.(With serious mumbo)
We set off for Ward and the wind, traffic, and road surface were all kind. Kelvin Watson ran as
sweeper as Graham Check was not available. On arrival I spied Wayne Brock's immaculate BMW R
100RS. It looked even better when a contrasting dirty GS parked behind it! Inside were Doug Jackson,
Lindsay Learmonth, Wayne Brock, and Murray Brooks,and that man Bob McCrindle who had made
good time and got his order in before me. The food was good and the company excellent , but we all
missed Ali and his devotions, I did think that it may have been fortuitous the the two new riders did not
see and hear, on their introduction, how disgraceful we could be! I tried to take a photo of Pony
Express Hadfield leaving but my shutter speed was too slow! I'll try and get a photo next week of
stationary bodies.
We made our way home in the afternoon sun. I followed Phil and Neil back and watched with pleasure
at their excellent skills as we negotiated the Weld Pass. It was a well spent day scrubbing in my new
TKC 70s. Regards Sawbones

 Info from Jock, The250Guy
Well it was a relief to see the powers at be reduce our COVID alert level to 1 so we can hopefully lay
down a few serious plans to get the bike on track somewhere. The biggest relief being that the
Greymouth Street-races will now go ahead.So between now and February 2021 we have an itinerary
that looks something like,
October 11th Sunday Motorcycling Canterbury club day, Mike Pero Motorsport Park (Ruapuna). We need
this meeting to qualify our logbook to race the street-race.
October 25th Sunday of Labour week-end, Greymouth Street-races.
October 31st November 01st NZ Classic Race Register Spring Classic, Circuit Chris Amon, Manfield, also
the first round of North v South races. This is the last round of the NZCMRR series for this year.
November 28/29/30th, Classic Action Motorcycle Sport, Mike Pero Southern Classic at Levels Raceway,
Timaru, and final North v South races. Usually an International meet but I can’t see there will be an
influx of foreign riders this year.
February 6/7 2021, 42nd CMRR Classic Festival, Pukekohe, round one of the NZCMRR championship, we
are intending to race for Club Championship honours next year so will be travelling to the North Island
a few times.
We had intended on heading North at the end of September to Taupo but decided with all the
uncertainty to pull the pin on that meeting for this year. It is likely we will visit Taupo twice next year
along with a couple of trips to Hampton Downs as well.So take care everyone and thanks again for all
the support.Best regards and thanks,
Jock (The250Guy), Cath and Lester. Page 7

Retreads to Rai Valley
 10th September

 As expected with the weather Guru away we struggled to keep the membership dry! I
 did as much meteorological research as a Sawbones can handle. On the day I had my
 doubts that we would get to Rai and keep dry. The hardier type of rider showed up.
 When I arrived Don Best looked as though he had camped there for the night. We
 welcomed Peter Nelson in his MG, Peter Beckett, and Bob McCrindle on the air/water
 cooled Bandit 1200s, Bob Moss on a sensible F650 BMW, "Pony Express Hatfield" on
 "Hiawatha", Louise Pearce on a very clean Cann Am , Kelvin Watson on his Cann Am
 (Bearing bike mags for me)! Alan Graham on his cruiser, Evan Teal on a Suzuki GN 250
 (I suspect borrowed from a friendly wife), Graham Check on his scooter (as sweeper),
 Alan Wotton astride the Africa Twin (resplendent with a new noise enhancing muffler).
 Apart from a few roadworks to prove the JAFFAs were not getting all the road funding,
 we had no real rain until we had all eaten our sensibly small lunch helpings. We had a
 few jokes just to keep Ali's tradition going. With the heavens groaning with rain, we ran
 for home. As promised the 100% chance of rain was confirmed at 2.00pm. Most had
 included rain gear to cope. Mine leaked and I got home soaked and cold. That's
 motorcycling ---you have the joy of riding your bike, AND a stimulating wash at the same
 time! It was still a lot better than work and worry!

 Professor HIGGINS at the University of Sydney was giving a lecture on Involuntary Muscle
Contraction to his first year medical students.
 Realising that it did not seem to be an interesting subject to them and as they were a bit bored he
thought that he would lighten the mood a bit .
He pointed to a married woman in the front row and said, “ Do you know what your arsehole is doing
while you’re having an orgasm.’
She replied. ‘ Probably out fishing with his mates.” It took 45 minutes to restore order in the
classroom.

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MARLBOROUGH BRANCH Ulysses Club of NZ Inc.

 KAITUNA RIDGES " BACK to BASICS RALLY" HAVELOCK

 By kind permission of the farm owners Paul & Muff Newton.

DATE ; Friday to Sunday 26-28 February 2021, rally opens Friday 3pm, closes Sun 2pm
( All participants MUST register, see registration form below ) DIRECTIONS ; End of Readers
Road approx 3 km south of Havelock. RALLY MARSHAL; Kelvin Watson

ACCOMODATION ; Limited floor space in woolshed, first in—best pozzie, need to bring air bed,
sleeping bag. Motor homes, tents, caravans or tin tops are welcome. TENT SITES ; lovely sites
available near Kaituna river or closer to woolshed, your choice. COSTS ; $35 per person which
includes Saturday night dinner. Tea and Coffee available free all weekend. BYO food for Friday
night and breakfasts, BBQ available free to use or can hop in to Havelock. DRINKS ; BYO, no
rubbish to be left on site please. PLEASE NOTE; if you’re registered for the Saturday evening
dinner, please BRING YOUR OWN CUTLERY AND PLATES. MEMBERS can also just join us
for the Saturday, stay for dinner then head back Blenheim later in the evening.

GENERAL ; Friday night meet & greet, socialising. Saturday morning do your own thing, - Fun
and games on Saturday afternoon. Saturday night dinner, music, raffles, and socialising in the
woolshed—This is a great opportunity for older & newer members to mix and enjoy the way it
used to be, back to basics at an affordable cost. Limited numbers so PLEASE REGISTER
EARLY. Don’t miss out! REGISTRATION ; Closing date for registration is 20 FEBRUARY 2021.
No late entries accepted. PLEASE NOTE; Numbers are limited, registrations will close earlier if
maximum number is reached before 20 Feb.

-----------------------------------------------------//--------------------------------------------
REGISTRATION FORM ( must be completed by all participants)

NAME......................................................................... Ulysses No;...........................

PILLION/PARTNER:......................................................................

E/MAIL ADDRESS; ...................................................... PHONE No;................................

NUMBER ATTENDING? X $ 35each =. $ Cheque enclosed? OR direct credit to bank account?;
03-0599-0311074-00. - Please use your surname and ‘B2B21’ as the code and reference.

Post or scan and email this form to Ulysses Marlborough Branch c/o Kelvin Watson, 143B
Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. Email; Marlborough@ulysses.org.nz

Registration closes Saturday 20 February 2021, no late entries accepted.

INDEMNITY : I agree to hold the organisers and farm owners blameless for any injury or
accidental damage incurred by me while attending or travelling to and from this event.

SIGNED. ..................................................
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Remembrance Ride 2020
 September 2020
 This is the second year that the Remembrance Ride has been held in Kaikoura. Nineteen
Marlborough members attended. Most by bike, some in cars and one in a bus.
 Kelvin, JG and Allan helped read the names of the 485 Ulyssians who have died since the
inception of the NZ Ulysses Club in 1988. 14 of them are from the Marlborough Branch.

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Musings of a Red Indian rider
Roll call 11 o,clock Bradshaw Park, second lieutenant John Sinclair and staff staff sgt Grant
Johnson are in command the rest of the bunch have little or no rank except for one Lance
Corporal. There was a bit of a stir when it was announced that the Indians were coming but
only one turned up, it was an Indian Scout it was red so it was indeed a red indian. When
the sun is shining sparkling off the paintwork and chrome it is a sight to see. It is now time
to give us our riding instructions for the day. All the riders are keen to get on the road in the
freedom that goes with it.
The Staff Sargent at Arms has been known to needle people so be warned it is rumoured
that he carries the needles with him
all these journeys on the open road lead to lunch. Some have big lunches and some have
big big lunches and some half a toasted sandwich and a sniff of fresh air.
 With Ali finishing the day reading through a few pages of jokes which brings plenty of
laughter to the merry mob. Ali confided in me that he did not know what he would do if he
ran out of jokes, I told him you would would never run out of jokes most of this mob have
various degrees of alzheimer's some cannot remember the start of the joke before it is
finished and some will never remember it by the time they get home, so therefore, in a few
months time you can tell them all again and the merry mob will laugh louder than ever.
Well done Ali.
It is all very good fun surrounded by men and woman who have had the good sense to own
a motor bike with two or three wheels.

 Monthly dinner

 Bamboo Gardens. Only 16 attended, but I’m sure they all had a great time.

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Marlborough Automotive

 SWAP MEET
 & Vehicle Display
 NOVEMBER

 15 Sunday

 10.00am to 2.00pm
 VENUE: MDC Carpark Building, Alfred Street, Blenheim
 (Swap Meet Level 1 & 2, Parking Level 3)

 Vehicle display outside carpark open to all makes & models

 Entry is gold coin
 donation with all
 proceeds going to
 Nelson/Marlborough
 Rescue Helicopter Trust
 Food and Drink Available Note: cash only venue, no eftpos facilities available

 Stall fee $20 per double space (approx. 4.8m x 3.7m). Stall holder setup time 8.30am – 10am
 To reserve a space email Wayne (waiaruhi@farmside.co.nz) or Bob (bobgm1946@gmail.com)

Two Crocodiles were sitting at the side of the River.The smaller one turned to the bigger
one and said, 'I can't understand how you can be so much bigger than me. We're the same
age, we were the same size as kids - I just don't get it.'
'Well,' said the big Croc, 'what have you been eating?'
'Politicians, same as you,' replied the small Croc.
'Hmm. Well, where do you catch them?'
'On the other side of the river near the Parliament car park in Darwin.
'Same here. Hmm.....How do you catch them?' asked the big Croc.
'Well, I crawl up under one of their big Lexus, BMW or Mercedes cars and wait for one to
unlock the car door. Then I jump out, grab them by the leg, shake the shit out of them and
eat 'em!'
'Ah!' says the big Crocodile, 'I think I see your problem. You're not getting any real
nourishment.
See, by the time you finish shaking the shit out of a Politician, there's nothing much left
but an arsehole with a briefcase.
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Retreads to Seddon 17th September
Today we have a strong wind warning – not Sawbones or me, just the weather. So we only venture
as far as the Cosy Corner at Seddon. It is a day of sausage, CBX and birthday cakes.
The 26 strong Mob includes Bruce Morton, Neil Dixon, Phil Robertson, Grant Johnson, Bob Moss,
Wally Allen, Terry Molony, John Haiawatha Hadfiled, Louise Pearce, Andy Noble, Pete Nelson, Allan
Wootton, Kelvin and Julia Watson, new man Ryan Lock, Don Soper, Murray Brooks, Lindsay
Learmonth, Ali Windleburn, Tony Williams (on eight wheels today – truck and zimmer seatframe –
good to see you up and about Tony) Allan Graham, Don Best, Derrick Strippling, Evan Teale (who
has borrowed Bob McCrindle’s watch apparently) Doug Jackson and me.
Slow traffic spreads us out on the short trip. The front runners get a clean run and are lining up
for food showing no sympathies whatsoever for those who got caught up on the hill.
The discussion quickly turns to Terry Molony’s new acquisition; a 1986 Honda CBX F2. It is a minter
and has just 37,000 km on the clock. It’s been resting in a shed down the Sounds and Terry offered
to get it going again. Then he learned that the owner wanted to sell it. An offer was made and the
deal done. This bike truly is pristine. And Terry, if I were you, I’d keep the keys somewhere safe. I
spotted Brooksee drooling over it and saying that that was exactly what he wanted.
Sawbone’s Big Breakfast arrives and delights him. Somewhat later, Evan’s Big Breakfast arrives too
and he’s into it with fervour. But what’s this? Whereas Sawbones has one rather large sausage,
Evan has two!! Sawbones concedes that it is Evan’s outstandingly good looks that explains the
difference.
Today is a special day. Brooksee is celebrating becoming our newest octogenarian. (How on earth
can an octogenarian be ‘new’? Ed) Tony recounts the story of when Murray was working in Seddon
and announced he had just joined Ulysses. That was 25+ years ago. Tony reckoned he had an ear
to ear grin for days. Since then Murray has given excellent service to the Club. Today he shouts
cupcakes all around and this is preceded by him having to suffer the Mob singing him Happy
Birthday.
The door between us and the other punters
is closed and Ali delivers devotions to a
mixture of hilarious laughter and long
groans.
The ride home was less gusty than we
anticipated.
Come and join us if you want a good laugh.
Everyone is welcome.
JG # 9272

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A simplistic and understandable tax cut explanation:
“The Tax System Explained in Beer:
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer, and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If
they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes (by taxpayer decile), it would go something like
this:
The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
The fifth would pay $1.
The sixth would pay $3.
The seventh would pay $7.
The eighth would pay $12.
The ninth would pay $18.
The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.
So, that’s what they decided to do.
The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement,
until one day, the owner threw them a curve ball. “Since you’re all such good customers,”
he said, “I’m going to reduce the cost of your daily beer by $20.” Drinks for the ten men
would now cost just $80.
The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes. So the first four men were
unaffected. They would still drink for free. But what about the other six? How could they
divide up the $20 windfall so that everyone would get his fair share?
The bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man’s bill by a higher
percentage the poorer he was, to follow the principle of the tax system they had been
using, and he proceeded to suggest the new lower amounts each should now pay.
And so the fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (a 100% saving).
The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (a 33% saving).
The seventh now paid $5 instead of $7 (a 29% saving).
The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (a 25% saving).
The ninth now paid $14 instead of $18 (a 22% saving).
The tenth now paid $50 instead of $59 (a 15% saving).
The first four continued to drink for free, and the latter six were all better off than before.
But, once outside the bar, the men began to compare their savings.
“I only got a dollar out of the $20 saving,” declared the fifth man. He pointed to the tenth
man, “But he got $9!”
“Yeah, that’s right,” exclaimed the sixth man. “I only saved a dollar, too. It’s unfair that he
saved nine times more than me!”
“That’s true!” shouted the seventh man. “Why should he get $9 back, when I got only $2?
The wealthy get all the breaks!”
“Wait a minute,” yelled the first four men in unison, “we didn’t get anything at all. This new
tax system exploits the poor!”
The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.
The next day, the tenth man didn’t show up, so the other nine sat down and had their beers
without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something important:
They didn’t have enough money between all of them for even half of the bill!
And that folks, is how our tax system works. The people who already pay the highest taxes
will naturally get the most benefit from a tax reduction.
Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore.
In fact, they might start drinking overseas, where the atmosphere is friendlier.”
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Retreads to Pelorous Bridge
Pete’s birthday, so cake again.
 24th September

Today is a summery day with a gentle northwester. There’s birthday cake at Pelorus Bridge and
the numbers keep building, and building, and building, until we reach an all-time record of 32!!
They are Murray Brooks, Lindsay Learmonth, Pete and Richard Nelson, Ali Windleburn, Kelvin
Watson, Bob Moss, Derrick Stripling, Stuart Paul, John (Haiawatha) Hadfield, Andy Noble (his
bike’s winter hibernation over) Gary Tyson, Joan Robinson, Allan (Baldy – but for a cancer cause)
Beck, Louise Pearce, Phil Robinson, Pete Beckett, Grant Johnson, Allan Graham, Terry and Brad
Molony, new man John Youngson, Malcolm Taylor, Bob Patterson, Ryan Lock, Bob McCrindle (on
time today!!!) Arend Wansink, John and brother Al Ford, Jeff and Wendy Champion and me.
Whew!!
The humour started early when Wayne Brock turns up at the carpark with a brand new Shoei flip
front helmet and ‘gives’ it to JG. It fits perfectly. The labels are removed from the visor and
Wayne goes back to work. No money changes hands. Everyone is asking why JG deserves such a
gift and the story they hear is not altogether convincing. Sufficient to say JG will be visiting
Wayne tomorrow with some (very many) dollars.
The ride out is slowed by tree felling and roadworks and if we could have gathered up all the red
cones between Blenheim and Havelock and we sold them for even just $10 each, we’d be rolling
in it. Interesting that the only hazard on the road is a group of four workers at one site who are
standing yarning. Does anybody out there get it? I don’t! But I’ll bet you this. If the cop we pass
in one of the 30kph zones nailed one of us for speeding, there’d be no sympathy from him. And
the difference between safety and compliance is……………….?
Lunch sees us take over the outdoor tables and soon we are filling faces with delicious pies,
toasties, salads and all sorts. There are meaningful debates as always until it is time to announce
our newest octogenarian, Pete Nelson. He has to suffer the Mob’s singing then he distributes
birthday cake all round.
The feeding frenzy over, Ali once again delivers devotions to a Mob that assembles well away
from other patrons. Today he delivers a sermon on stupidity which is well received.
We depart with some heading for ice creams at Havelock; others are off to Picton for coffee and
cake and still others head home via Rotoiti – including the birthday boy. The radar showed
showers south of Wakefield but they’d passed by the time we pass and soon we arrive at the St
Arnaud Café. Three of us share a pot of tea which is welcome. Then Pete announces it is pouring
down. Rain. No it’s not. It’s hail!! We get dressed up outside under the eves. By the time we
finish that shower has passed so we bolt, just riding through the very edge of the shower as we
go over the top at Tophouse. Then it’s down the valley and home where it is still 19°C in contrast
to the wet 9° at the lake. Yet another cracker day ends.
JG # 9272

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Irish Fisherman 

The rain ☔ was pouring down outside
O'Connor's Irish Pub.

There standing in front of a big puddle
outside the pub was an old
Irishman, drenched, holding a stick,
with a piece of string dangling
in the water.

A passer-by stopped and asked him,
"What are you doing?

“Fishing” , replied the old man.

Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent
says, “Come in out of the rain ☔ and
have a drink with me.”

In the warm ambiance of the pub, as they
sip their whiskies, the
gentleman, being a bit of a superior
smart ass, cannot resist asking,
"So how many have you caught today?”

"You're the 8th", replied the old man.

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Down the road
Every Saturday morning 1000 is coffee morning at Runway Cafe.
Thursday rides depart Brayshaw Park 11am
Sunday rides depart Railway Station Carpark at advertised time.
All rides are weather dependent.
Note DOD = Decide on the Day

Sun 4th October. Charity Ride for Mike Gilbert Beatniks Moto who has
Cancer.
The Ride starts from The Roadhouse SH1 Riverlands meeting at 8am.
Gold Coin Donation. Be great to see as many bikes as possible to
support him.

Sun 4th Oct. 11am. Lunch Ride, DOD.
10th October CLUB NIGHT at the Yard Bar. Let Melissa or Tim know if you’re
going by 8th October willsfamily04@gmail.com
Sun 11th Oct. 1pm. Social Ride, DOD.
Sun 18th Oct. 10am. Lunch Ride, DOD.
Sun 25th Oct. 1pm. Social Ride, DOD.
Sun 1st Nov. 10am Lunch Ride, DOD.

25 October 2020; Annual North Island Remembrance Service at Taupo, see notice on our
Branch website.
25th October 2020; Greymouth Street Races and our Jock is
competing.
31 Oct—2 Nov 2020; Marlborough Anniversary weekend, Branch double overnighter at
Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park. Book your accommodation now.
20 –22 November 2020; Taranaki Branch Energy Rally. Further info contact Blair
Campbell phone 027 4490202. Email; ibcampbell@xtra.co.nz
21st February 2021; Shiny Side Up Nelson.
26-28 February 2021; Marlborough Branch ‘Back to Basics Rally’ at Kaituna near
Havelock. Rego and info form on our Branch website.
9-11 April 2021; National Rally & AGM, Waikato Branch at Lake Karapiro. Further info in
your next Ulyssian magazine. Book you accommodation in Cambridge now.

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Taranaki Branch, Ulysses Club, Energy Rally
 2020.
 20th to 22th November 2020
 Back to Basics style of rally.
 Venue TSB TOPEC, Hydro Road, State Highway 3 Junction Road
New Plymouth.
Name ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ulysses #
Address --------------------------------------------------------------- Phone #
Pillion ------------------------------------------------------------------Ulysses #
E-mail ----------------------------------------------------------------
Cabins available for at least 80 people, first in first served.
 Bring Sleeping Bag and Pillow. Room to bring the Motor Home,
Caravan or Tent. Cost
 Number Total
Friday night BBQ $10.00 p/p $----------

Saturday Breakfast $6.00 p/p $----------

Sunday Breakfast $6.00 p/p $----------
Saturday evening $30.00 p/p $----------

Friday accommodation $15.00 P/P $----------

Saturday accommodation $15.00 P/P $----------

Cooked Breakfast.
Tea and coffee available all weekend.
Cut-off Date, 20th October 2020. Total $—————
The Taranaki Branch Ulysses Club will have a liquor licence for alcohol sales, so there will be no BYO,
the prices will be very reasonable. Thank you. Also we will have Eftpos available.
In signing this form I/We agree to abide by all rules and regulations for the event
and will hold blameless all organizers and officials connected with the event for
injury or damage while traveling or participating in the event.

Please forward this form with your remittance to Blair Campbell c/- 85
Manu Cres Vogeltown New Plymouth 4310
Signed ----------------------------------------------------- Date ----------------------------------------

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