ENSAY RIDE 23...24..JAN...2010

This is the first time we have been to "The Little River Hotel" at Ensay, but I for one am absoulutely sure that it won't be our last trip there. A very good turn up of 12 riders, some familiar faces, some new. Bird brought two guests, brother Tom from Ballarat and big John Baker from Strathmerton. Finny brought two of his mates, "Bilge" and Mick Elliot, all seemed to have a good time and got on with all. Grover, Gilly, Gundy, Webby, Eric and Bourkie made up the rest. The "Fine Master" had a bit of work to do and collected from all the sinners just before we left on Sunday morning, and his little bag was a fair bit heavier after that. All in all, the ride there and back was very good , the pub and the owners were just fantastic, the meals and the cooked breakfast exceptional and the people who went......well all wanna go again.... so they must have been ok too. All 12 riders back safe so another bonus...well maybe one with battle scars, but rode home anyway, that's the important part. Thanks to all who helped on the ride . Bird

XMAS BREAK 2009

Well everyone, Xmas is just around the corner and with the festive season well and truly upon us it has been decided to give the riding a break for a while. Most of us have friends to catch up with, bbq's to go to and work breakup's etc, so we will leave the ride's until after the new year. I would like to wish everyone the very best of all things for this Xmas, and may 2010 be kind to you and your families. Keep safe ..... be kind. Bird and Sue

DEDERANG RIDE 21/22 Nov 2009

"Trust Me" seemed to be heard often over the weekend, always as a jibe directed at Bird for his statement of "Trust me it won't rain". Well rain it did and plenty of it, all day Saturday and most of the day Sunday peaking with a torrential down pour as we entered Yarrawonga, where the road was covered with water and visability was down to guesswork. Nearly all of the riders who went discovered flaws in their wet weather gear, so it was a good test for them. Apart from the flat tyre on Stix's bike the time at "THE RANGA" hotel was very entertaining and will definately be on the riding list for next year, the ride there, the rooms, the meals, the atmosphere are all tops and not to be missed. Thanks to Webby, Stix, Grover, Eric, Dave, Pecka, Gundy for making it a great weekend in spite of the weather..... Bird

TOOLAMBA PUB NIGHT

What a great night, every one i have spoken to since enjoyed the whole thing. A big thankyou to "Poppy" for putting on a great spread again, and to everyone who turned up for supporting the raffles and the night in general.Bird

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST

Sunny weather, more riders out and about and great to see too. 13 turned up.... which is our best roll up so far..... only 12 left, Kel's ride wouldn't start but unfortunately he had parked behind the big gas bottle and no one saw his trouble's. We have apoligised since and i think he has forgiven us ... just. It was a great day in all with lots of good riding country taking in, lots of good bantering between friends, lots of laughs, good food, no accidents, all safe and all back home. Very pleasing to see some new faces and we hope they come again. Bird

OCTOBER 17TH RIDE TO BUNDALONG

As we had agreed we would all meet at the BP on saturday for a day ride. Grover, Gilly, Bird and Stix turned up but no Eric. It was decided that we would go over the Warby Ranges on our way to Bundalong Tavern, so off we went, but a short detour to see where Eric was found him still in his thongs and not looking like he was coming. A short chat and a few "come ons" and we were away with the assurance he would meet us there. The ride to the Tavern was fairly uneventful but the meal was fine and the company good, and to all our surprise who should arrive just in time to order his meal... Eric. After lunch we headed off to Tocumwal . On the way Bird got hit in the gobb by an insect that must of had footy boots on, and the result was a fat lip.... very fat, oh and very funny according to all present. Once back to Shepp every one went their own way home. When Bird got home looking for sympathy for his fat lip ,all he got from his missus was giggles and shit that looks sore..... bitch...just like the rest of you's who went. Bird

OCTOBER SUNDAY RIDE TO EUROA

Didn't look great for a ride, heavy clouds, occasional showers, pretty shitty but with a few phone calls and a bit of coaxing, 9 brave people showed up for what turned out to be quite a good day, both ride wise and weather. First stop was the Euroa Hot Rod Show which has grown to be enormous, then it was decided that a short ride to the Violet Town hotel was a better idea than returning home the way we had come. Eric was appointed leader of this trek and what a fine stuff up he made of it too. First it was over the highway to a round about and back over the highway to the turn he should have taken , then as the group took the exit to Violet Town,Eric was seen disappearing down the highway, on his own, never to be seen again on this day. Drinks were had as we awaited our leaders return, but to no avail, no Eric. Dookie was announced as our next stop and with more than two corners to take,Bird took over from the missing Eric. Again a good little hotel with cold drinks, we waited, still no Eric. The Royal Mail in Mooroopna was the last port of call where we could all say our good byes, except for.... Eric, he was home by now telling his bride how we had left him no doubt. Bird