Sunshine Coast 29-30 Sept 2012

Day 5-6 Sunshine Coast 29- 30 th Sept.

The day 5 was spent at the Drs to find out what was causing his dizziness
After having a ESG and acupuncture and a blood test. The Dr says that he was not having a heart attack or there was nothing that he could pin point.
We were picked up at 4-15 by car and taken to CottonTree where a BBQ was waiting for us , about 35 Sunshine coast Ulysses members had put on a great spread.Meeting some old faces and introduced to some new members.Also it was Alan's Birthday so they had a little sing song for him, they also presented him with a medal and a small flag he was chuffed had lamingtons  fingers for the cake
It was a very enjoyable evening it was all over by 6-30 and we were driven back to our Motel.
It was a very tiring day and we were a sleep by 8-30

Today 6 30th Sept.

Mark the president of the Sunshine Coast picked us up at 8 am as we were going for a ride with this branch into the Hinterland.The weather is not good as it had rained during the night and was still raining .
We  meet up with other members at the Ettmunga pub so we have about 25 riders.
Bruce ? Took the lead on his Goldwing and we all set off ,I was a pillion today,
He led us through some very pretty valleys and of course many twisties, the road was still wet and it was just drizzling.
We stopped for morning tea which overlooked the Glasshouse mountains and had our photo taken.
Then back onto the twisties and narrow back roads, Frank and Alan were both getting twitchy as we were doing the speed limits and in convoy, just like Ulyssians do.But they could not contain themselves, so they took off overtaking on double lines and crests and blind corners.When we stopped to see a train go by (which broke down) they were told off by the leader as they said they were riding dangerously.
More twisties and some dips which had lips we nearly got airborne ,the road just meandered around the valleys just beautiful scenery.
Having lunch at a Hotel which was very good and quick they led us back onto the Bruce Highway and took us back to Moolooaba.
It was a very enjoyable ride.
Getting back we have refueled, we bought some cheese and biscuits on the day so now we are all set up watching he football   Eating cheese and nibbles and a few ales.
All the guys are in our room so I have moved into next door

Day 3 Nambucca to Casino

 Day 3 Nambucca to Casino 400 ks short ride 27 th sept

Leaving Nambucca motel at 7-45 we travelled along the highway til the turn off to Bellengen
Vic was leading the magnificent seven with Frank and Alan on his back tyre
Again i was tail end charlie just to keep them all in order.
We reached the turn off to a rough short cut that followed the river, Frank and Alan wizzed passed Vic and missed the turn, we gave them a few minutes and waited for their return but to no vail so the 5of us rode this bumpy twisty road and seeing the beautiful valley.
We at last arrive in Bellingen and looking in my rear view mirror they were behind us.
We had breakfast at Juans cafe in Dorrigo it took a little while as he was by himself.

Alan presented Juan a Pale riders t shirt and the photos were taken all round.
Next we Ride the sweeping bends to the New England highway where they had to wait for me as the " boys" were racing and doing over 150 too fast for me.

Next we ride through some valleys and catch a ferry to Mclean and ride the twisties along the Clarence river, having fish and chips at a co- op and then doing a quick run to Yamba to Show Alan the sights..
Back on the highway ! With bumper to bumper trucks and cars just so busy so we turn of to the road to Casino. The "boys "were at it again swapping bikes and going as fast as they could .over 150 this time real stupid .
We arrive at Casino at 4pm and heading now to the pub for a cool ale
Vic is getting better everyday.
Tomorrow we are off to the Sunshine coast. Where warren is getting a new tyre fitted as his is now bald

Nundle to Nambucca 26/9/2012

Day 2 from Nundle to Nambucca
After a great breakfast we set off at 8-15 saying goodbye to Pauline and Neil, and Ian , as they were only coming for the one night.

We meet Frank Henry at the roundabout at Dungowan and we are all ready to ride the twisties .The boys zip and Zap around the corners I am tail end charlie as now way mI can keep this racing pace.
We regroup after about 1 hour and Alan tells us that his boot lace was caught in the chain and snapped nearly throwing him off the bike.He now has 1/2 a boot lace to tie up. He says he will endeavor to tuck them in.
We then head to the Apsley falls on the Oxley highway , then stopping for morning tea at Gingers creek.
Wizzing around the twisties and the logging trucks. We again regroup as they are waiting for me at Long Flat
Frank knows a back road to telegraph point for lunch where Alan lost it on a sharp corner and went into the rough stuff just missing a white post.Him with his motor skills got out of the dilemma .
We then went the back roads to South West Rocks to see the old jail,but  missed the turn in Crescent Head and did a u turn and ended up at the jail.
We are all in dire straits to get petrol and had to do some back tracking to find a petrol station.
We arrived at our destination at 4-45 and now heading for the golf club for dinner.
Vic improved at the day progressed and is now happy and nearly has his memory restored ... He has had a reboot.
Todays ride was just over 500 ks after all the stuff ups.
To morrow we head for Casino

A day trip to Dargle 24/9/2013

Alan's bike is up and running and he has the kilometers on and has had his first service.We set off on our bikes to McGraths Hill to meet Ronnie Knight and Rob Toshack,where Alan presented them with a T shirt each a proud moment for them
.Ronnie was not feeling the best as he is recuperating from a prostrate operation.Saying good bye to Ronnie Vic Alan Rob and I set off for our ride to Lower Portland NSW.
Arriving at my sister Joy and Alan's Home overlooking the beautiful Hawkesbury River.Brother in Law, Alan took us for a tour of his home which has been in his family for generations built by convicts in 1831.Telling us about ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.Also showing us a pane of glass where one of his ancestors had scratched her name with her diamond ring ,also one length beam over the front verandah.
After our home tour Alan packed us   into his ute .Alan drove Lyn and Vic in the front  Alan M and Rob were in the tray at the back he drove  down to the Turf farm about  1 kilometer ,Alan S proceeded to demonstrate how he cuts and rolls turf with the big turf cutting machine.To give Alan M a feeling of how it was all done he put him on the receiving end to roll and stack.quite a laugh It was a very enjoyable afternoon, after coffee and cake we said our good byes  and headed back to Mt Vernon.

20/9/2012 Alans Bike

Vic and Alan have now got Alans bike registered and ready to go
Has an arrow on the screen to point to keep left