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Well, I started the day being the victim of multiple, well-deserved, borax poking, because I hadn't put a start place and time on the notice for the ride. Look, I'm old and forgetful: what's your excuse? Anyway, we all got us names on the run sheet, including Dave the Yank that we haven't seen for a day or three. Dave was on the motard, and new rubber, and was just out for a few k's to scrub in his rubber before a date with Hampton Downs. No news here, DTY in rubber-scrubbing mode = Bwucie Oldfart Biker entering the "pucker zone". I kept getting in his way, and he woulda done a lot more shiny removal after he left us at Miranda to head back up the coast, no doubt. It's the first time I have seen Dave other than as a black and orange blur on the other side of the road: nice to catch up, DTY. Hey, how about a couple of laps of Hampton Downs through the helmet-cam, dude?Also at the first regather at the Kaiua/Miranda Junction I managed to let the Sex Toy lie down on the gravel for a rest: I knew I shoulda put one of them Niagara tablets in the tank when I fuelled up. At Kopu we stopped briefly for a leg stretch, and to pick up my old cobber George Haffenden, now retired (bloody happily too, the smug Pom) in Thames, on his brand-spanking 400 Piaggio MP3. Anyone who has issues about the way I conduct club runs needs to contact George, it's all his fault, because he was my principal mentor when I started taking group rides. Bleddy luvverly to ride with him again, too, so it was.No-one made any special requests for a dining place in Whitianga, so I stopped at the first cafe I encountered, Tides. I know there are more and better, but it fulfilled my requirements: available, hot and quick. I scoffed my tucker pronto before heading for Buffalo Beach, while YoungJim was still waiting for his regular weekend AllDayBreakfast, figuring (correctly) that while he ate that I would have a chance to catch a wave or three, or five.After lunch we proceeded to Kuaotunu Village for the great Steve Bell Ice Cream Challenge: provenance? "Hey Bwucie.have you tried the ice creams at the Kuaotunu Shop. A kiwi institution. Walk across the road behind the fire station an a nice deck to sit and consume and chat. I suggest only getting the kiddie cone at $1.70. Herr Kyusten went there a while ago and got the 2 scoop. Silly idea, I had warned him. They have one called the "Kuaotunu killer" I suggest u try it. take a towel.I know you guys dont like leaving those SHways but is only 80m from SH25. U will still be able to see it.Steve.B"Well, Steve, one of our number, and a Klingon at that, did the triple scoop, no mess, no drama. Photos are below.Just as we pulled into the Kopu garage forecourt to pick up George, the Red Barons had one of those special moments:
This is what had Alex excited.
Author taking on Bell's Challenge.
Klingon, James, and his triple - new screen name could be "No Mess, Charlie"
Luv camera angles, Mrs Red Baron and the head-sized mango I Scream.
Mr Haffenden wondering why anyone would want a two-wheeler when the world has MP3's. Perfect Coromandel day in the background.
From the ice cream challenge we headed up over the hill and down the Coromandel Coast, with a couple of photo stops, had an after match cuppa at the Golden Arches in Thames, then all headed home in our various directions.Now, those present, please note that I haven't even mentioned that James couldn't find his credit card at Maccas, so he rang up and cancelled it 2 minutes before it was found on the floor in front of the McCafe counter. Oops, buggar! Sorry, James. 👿Post count: 72Post count: 2134Post count: 305It was great seeing everyone yesterday! Sorry I couldn't tag along around the loop. It looks like there was some good ice cream to be had.I used the tight corners to good effect. The tyre is well ready for the track next week!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pilWnkqjY7E
Post count: 2134The make larger icecreams up north :-). The challenge won't be complete unless you've been to the dairy in Te Kao.
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