A Bandit Forum Get Together - Stage 1

[Ewok1958]

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Folks,
I notice that it is about 2,000 - 2,100 kms from Adelaide to Brisbane (or Brisbane to Adelaide - take your pick). So what you might ask? Well, it offers an opportunity for many of us forum members to meet up somewhere roughly in the middle (don't ask me exactly where - I'm making this up as I go) - but it would have to be roughly half way. I know any kind of ride like this wouldn't suit the sandgropers, NT, NZ, USA, Italy, Greece, Sweden, etc members but that's just a fact of life with a country the size of Europe. I'm not talking about this year but what if we decided to have a big Bandit forum get together somewhere in the Spring/Summer of 2013? That should give enough advance notice for the wheels to be put in motion, surely. I'm quite happy to organise it.

Update (7Mar13):
Details are:
Date: 1 - 3 November 2013 (ie Friday nigtht & Saturday night for those wanting a two night stay)
Place: Cowra
Accommodation options: Option 1 - The Imperial Hotel (02 634102588) (prices start at $65 for a single room but are as low as $115 for an ensuite room with 1 dbl and 2 sgl beds). There are also ensuite rooms for two at $100 per room (1 dble, 1 sgl). Option 2 the Sovereign Inn (02 6342 1055) (price is $69 per person twin share or $127 for a single). It is directly opposite the Imperial across Kendal St - both look good. Book individually. Special group price will apply to all, irrespective of individual bookings.
Plans: Individuals organise their own rides to and from (with other members or solo, as preferred). Groups meet up at accommodation. Day trip to Bathurst for those interested on Saturday for a few laps of the circuit. Counter lunch in Bathurst. Pub meal in Cowra Sat night. Departure Sunday AM.

[Hammy]

Seriously. I would probably set off on the thursday. Shave a fair slice of the Ks off. Find a nice country pub with a buxom young barmaid and a good old fashioned cook out the back. Then cruise in fresh on the friday. Who's comin' ?

[sb1250]

Geeez Hammy, with a plan like that Im half tempted to join you in Qld first!

Pencilled in the date....... still to be confirmed by my events and accounting department.

[holdenman]

Seriously. I would probably set off on the thursday. Shave a fair slice of the Ks off. Find a nice country pub with a buxom young barmaid and a good old fashioned cook out the back. Then cruise in fresh on the friday. Who's comin' ?

im just keen for the buxon young barmaid

[2wheelsagain]

Im keen.
Might be looking for a hammock up the coast or act the first night

[Hammy]

Im keen.
Might be looking for a hammock up the coast or act the first night

Aw shit. I'm gonna have to go on a diet.

[Hammy]

Wow. This event is really dtarting to gather some momentum. Could be a fantastic gathering.

Wonder what the plural for a group of Bandits would be ?

[2wheelsagain]

Im keen.
Might be looking for a hammock up the coast or act the first night

Aw shit. I'm gonna have to go on a diet.

I could bring all my fat bastard stuff and see who it fits

Finally got rid of that Spyke jacket Hammy. My son now wears it!

[paul]

[quote="2wheelsagain"]

Im keen.
Might be looking for a hammock up the coast or act the first night

Aw shit. I'm gonna have to go on a diet.

I could bring all my fat bastard stuff and see who it fits

[Hammy]

Finally got rid of that Spyke jacket Hammy. My son now wears it!

See ! theres the problem. What would I do with all my underpants if I lost a lot of weight ?

[paul]

Finally got rid of that Spyke jacket Hammy. My son now wears it!

See ! theres the problem. What would I do with all my underpants if I lost a lot of weight ?

Make parachutes ?

[Reardo]

Is anyone from SA or WA thinking about heading over for it?

[Hammy]

Make parachutes ? [/quote]

I can't see how making parachutes is going to take my mind off the matter of losing a small fortune in undergarments. Really Paul. I don't know what runs through your head some times.

[Ewok1958]

Any problem if we were to shift the date back one week to avoid the Melbourne Cup clash, ie make it 8 - 10 Nov 2013?

[madmax]

Any problem if we were to shift the date back one week to avoid the Melbourne Cup clash, ie make it 8 - 10 Nov 2013?

Yeah count me out, that's my 50th!

[Kiwisteve]

Any problem if we were to shift the date back one week to avoid the Melbourne Cup clash, ie make it 8 - 10 Nov 2013?

Yeah count me out, that's my 50th!

Young fellas today,,,,,,, my 50th is in Sept!

[Ewok1958]

D'oh - better leave the date at 1 -3 November 2013. No problems - I don't follow the nags!

[Baz]

D'oh - better leave the date at 1 -3 November 2013. No problems - I don't follow the nags!

yep, its a horse race that runs for 15 minutes late tuesday arvo and can be seen on telly in any town in the country. The Victorians will be having the day off and some might even take the monday off as well.

[madmax]

D'oh - better leave the date at 1 -3 November 2013. No problems - I don't follow the nags!

yep, its a horse race that runs for 15 minutes late tuesday arvo and can be seen on telly in any town in the country. The Victorians will be having the day off and some might even take the monday off as well.

couldn't agree more. just an excuse to have a day off

[Hammy]

Maybe someone can check with the pubs in Cowra to make sure that they have accomodation for the 1st and 2nd of Nov.

I bags the " Honeymoon Suite ".

[SuzySuzuki]

Is the destination Cowra? I've been following this thread, not knowing wtf you are going to meet up.
IF Suzy is still in my stable, I may just have to bite the bullet and head over, its ONLY a 7 hour ride... eeek

[Hammy]

I made a phone call. Lachlan Valley Hotel Motel. Plenty of accomodation. At present. $75 a night for a room with 2 double beds. Good location. 162 kendle street. ( Google earth it. ) Walking distance to all pubs, shops, food houses, etc.

[Ewok1958]

Yep, called the Sovereign Inn (see post earlier on this thread). They are looking good that weekend and will send me through a special group rate (I'll post it up once received). The pub over the road - The Imperial Inn - (directly opposite in Kendal St) is also fully available. Prices start at $65 for a single room but are as low as $115 for an ensuite room with 1 dbl and 2 sgl beds. Theer are also ensuite rooms for two at $100 per room (1 dble, 1 sgl).

[Hammy]

Sounds good Ewok. This gathering might just happen.

[Ewok1958]

Hope so - I don't want to be there by myself!

[Hammy]

As long as I have my " New Eyes " by then, I will be there.

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