PORT ALBERT RIDE SEPT 2012

As I have mentioned before in this blog the ride to Port Albert goes thru some of the best riding country in Victoria and we enjoyed it all. After meeting at the BP in Mooroopna 7 bikes headed off and made our way to Healsville for lunch and to pick up another rider, from there we ventured across to Warragul and down toward the coast. According to my memory we had not been on some of the roads we travelled but definitely will again the next time we are down that way. As it was getting very chilly and light was fading when we arrived at The Port Albert Hotel it was straight to the fire for me to get a bit of warmth back into these old bones and then settle in for a very good night. Next morning we set off for home this time we had Spoofy at the lead so we all followed taking in the scenery as we went, some of this country is stunning this time of year. Lunch was at a little pub on the Reefton Spur and not long  after we had left from there we ran into a bit of cold rain and then some hail that is when things became a bit slippery, but the weather soon cleared thank goodness, and the rest of the way was fine. Believe this if you can but--- no break downs--- no falling off--- no incidents at all- only one little" pucker moment" for Haggis when he rode over some wet bark and had a bit of a slip but other than that ---all good . Bird

AUGUST RIDE TO MITTA MITTA

MITTA MITTA – AUGUST 2012-08-27

Prior commitments and cold weather had a fair impact on numbers for this overnighter with only 3 members available for the trip. Things went from bad to worse when only 2 members made it to the Mooroopna BP because Lucky Dave’s bike needed a bit of attention. So Webby and I met him at Carlo’s place where the old Dyna was getting some much needed love.

From there we left towards Dookie but only made it as far as Cosgrove Golf Course before my sporty decided it was too cold and gave up. Bird turned up and trailered her back home while I jumped on the back with “windbreak” Webb. By this stage we were about 2 hours behind so we took off through Wangaratta, stopping at the Buffalo Brewery/Boorhamam Hotel just out the other side. This pub brews its own “beer” and we decided to give a couple a try. In search of some lunch and decent tasting draught we rode towards Howlong and stopped at the bakery and had some delicious pies. From there it was straight through to Mitta where the new Pommy publican and his Albury born misses greeted us. We all had Wagyu steak for tea and it was awesome! To cut a long story short, it was a pretty good albeit quiet and laid back night.

In the morning we headed to Dartmouth Dam which is an eye opener for anyone who’s never seen it, like myself. Then we checked out some caravan parks and motels in the area for future trips and headed back through Albury and rode up the Old Olympic to Gerogery and stopped in at the little pub there, meeting Webby’s brother in Law for a drink before heading to Corowa. Dave showed one of our feathered friends his footy skills by delivering a severe hip and shoulder at 100k’s which sent feathers and bird flying in different directions. We stopped at the Royal in Corowa for a good sized lunch. That’s when a young lady, employed by the pub, reversed into Webby’s bike and knocked it over. Fortunately only minor damage was done but numbers were exchanged before we set off for our last stop, Katty Pub. Webby’s mirror fell to bits on the way which must have been caused by the fall earlier. All damage and failures aside, everyone got home safe after a good weekend.

Next ride is a ladies ride on the 1^st of September.

Spoofy