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Title: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 05, 2014, 09:40:37 am: The next event on the VERi calendar is the Blackwood vinduro on August 30 - 31..

The entry form has been sent to everyone on our mailing list, and a copy can be downloaded from the VERi website. Ditto the Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) form. UVP forms need to be received by no later than August 17.

Accommodation details are on the entry form. If you have any queries, drop us a line, or send me a PM.

We've never had a vinduro in this area before, and this promises to be a cool event. There'll be a special test open on Saturday for "practice" which also be incorporated into the course on Sunday. The rest of the loop consists of bush tracks through some picturesque landscape.

Bikes will need to have rego & riders a bike licence. Rec rego will be ok for almost all of the course aside from about 100 meters of bitumen where you'd need to dismount and walk your bike.

Keep checking the VERi website for any updates.

(http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/ca0daec69b5adc880fb464895726dbdf/breaking%20news/Blackwood-vinduro-2014-poster-small.jpg)

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Short Stuff on August 06, 2014, 08:30:05 am: Hey Tex,

I assume we can pre-enter and just rock up on the Sunday morning for scruitineering and registration (and riding)?
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 06, 2014, 10:01:32 am: Quote
I assume we can pre-enter and just rock up on the Sunday morning for scruitineering and registration (and riding)?

Yeah mate, that will be fine.

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 12, 2014, 02:00:00 pm: I just read this on the Blackwood Pub's website:

All Car Clubs, Motorcycle Clubs, Dirt Bikes and Coaches are most welcome

That's encouraging! :D

For those of you that believe in ghosts, this is where you should visit.

The graveyard on the hill with some famous, some unknown. The miners are long gone but some still believe their energy lingers on.

Laura Dalton, our kitchen ghost, who burned to death here in the 1940s.

We have a night stalker in Room 3 downstairs near the pub's former Morgue, yes, the Blackwood Pub was the former Morgue, and don't forget our miner that sits on the wood box next to the open fire in the Bistro, at times we smell candle wax burning.

That isn't! :o

I wonder if it's the same night stalker that stole the tarp off my XT at Harrow last year?

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: jerry on August 12, 2014, 02:33:09 pm: We have a ghost at Yarra Junction ambulance branch. Scares the hell out of any new student
Paramedics that turn up for nightshift. J
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on August 12, 2014, 03:37:28 pm: That isn't! :o

I wonder if it's the same night stalker that stole the tarp off my XT at Harrow last year?

Tex

Some one needed a Ground Sheet Tex..

The Stig
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 12, 2014, 04:01:29 pm: Quote from: Tex on August 12, 2014, 02:00:00 pm
I wonder if it's the same night stalker that stole the tarp off my XT at Harrow last year?

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow_zpsb5a2274f.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow_zpsb5a2274f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 04:49:56 pm: Quote from: GMC on August 12, 2014, 04:01:29 pm
Quote from: Tex on August 12, 2014, 02:00:00 pm
I wonder if it's the same night stalker that stole the tarp off my XT at Harrow last year?

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow_zpsb5a2274f.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow_zpsb5a2274f.jpg.html)

Looks like someone has a lil to much time on their hands :P
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 12, 2014, 05:16:11 pm: Quote from: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 04:49:56 pm
Quote from: GMC on August 12, 2014, 04:01:29 pm
Quote from: Tex on August 12, 2014, 02:00:00 pm
I wonder if it's the same night stalker that stole the tarp off my XT at Harrow last year?

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow_zpsb5a2274f.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow_zpsb5a2274f.jpg.html)

Thats funny! ;D

Looks like someone has a lil to much time on their hands :P
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on August 12, 2014, 05:20:19 pm: How are off for Camping and a bloody Big fire Tex

The Stig
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 06:51:50 pm: I spy with my little Eye...... something beginning with R under that Tarp :P

I was sidetracked by Darren Mcgavin lol

The headless bikey, who could forget ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 12, 2014, 10:32:55 pm: Quote from: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 06:51:50 pm

I was sidetracked by Darren Mcgavin lol

The headless bikey, who could forget ;D

It's okay now, don't be scared
He found his head :o

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow-2_zpse490ad28.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow-2_zpse490ad28.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 10:43:39 pm: So this is what happens when u mix old people & Technology ;D

Don't u have a BMW to work on?

Actually its less scary with the Head off :P
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 12, 2014, 10:52:28 pm: Quote from: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 10:43:39 pm

Don't u have a BMW to work on?

It's been cleaned up and prepped
The missus just took it out for a quick spin

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_50QG7EzZ8/UsrC8UH9TSI/AAAAAAAAmO4/Cc4b5xITsQo/s1600/cycle1979.jpg)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 13, 2014, 08:04:56 am: Quote from: GMC on August 12, 2014, 10:32:55 pm
Quote from: The Wombat on August 12, 2014, 06:51:50 pm

I was sidetracked by Darren Mcgavin lol

The headless bikey, who could forget ;D

It's okay now, don't be scared
He found his head :o

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow-2_zpse490ad28.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Harrow%202013/Night-Stalker-Harrow-2_zpse490ad28.jpg.html)

Looks like its not safe to log off and go to bed anymore! :o

an old geeza on a Beeza.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 13, 2014, 10:13:17 am: Yeah don't look in the mirror :P

Just a note hows the Ankle burning pipes on that thing :o
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Luffy on August 13, 2014, 07:25:46 pm: Hope she's comings to Blackwood I'm following her.....
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 14, 2014, 12:05:13 pm: Quote
Hope she's comings to Blackwood I'm following her.....

Are you talking about GMC's test pilot, or Canam370 on a BSA? ;D

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 14, 2014, 01:20:10 pm: My 1st bike on the road was that model KE gr8 bike :)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 14, 2014, 04:42:44 pm: more on topic... enter on the day happening here? not sure how the calendar is aligning and may not know untill the weekend.... as usual :'(

its only and hour+ from home so can duck down (to keep warm) on the sunday morning ;)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 14, 2014, 10:52:37 pm: Quote from: Tex on August 14, 2014, 12:05:13 pm
Quote
Hope she's comings to Blackwood I'm following her.....

Are you talking about GMC's test pilot, or Canam370 on a BSA? ;D

Tex

Maybe he has heard about our new sweep rider?
Riders will be given a torch and bat symbol at riders briefing, if you get into trouble you just need to shine the torch into the sky while holding the bat symbol over it, only trouble is you might need to wait until dark for it to work properly

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gGqGh1Cn6U4/UsrC60Lo8KI/AAAAAAAAmOc/hn37gIXadUU/s1600/cycle1969.jpg)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Luffy on August 15, 2014, 07:06:49 am: Now that's a great harrow bike should keep legs and feet nice and dry.
I'm having inspiration for next year already.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 15, 2014, 08:17:40 am: you cant wear that helmet at Blackwood Luffy, the logs over the track will dehat you ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 15, 2014, 09:26:53 am: Quote from: 80-85 husky on August 14, 2014, 04:42:44 pm
more on topic... enter on the day happening here? not sure how the calendar is aligning and may not know untill the weekend.... as usual :'(

its only and hour+ from home so can duck down (to keep warm) on the sunday morning ;)

Entry on the day is fine. Red plate or rec reg required. No MA rec licences needed. See ya there!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 20, 2014, 12:04:19 am: (http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/ca0daec69b5adc880fb464895726dbdf/breaking%20news/Blackwood-2014-sticker.jpg)

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on August 20, 2014, 08:49:01 am: Quote from: Luffy on August 15, 2014, 07:06:49 am
Now that's a great harrow bike should keep legs and feet nice and dry.
I'm having inspiration for next year already.

Does that mean we may see Luffy in a Bat Man Suit Big Mark in a Robin's
Outfit ::) ::)

The Stig
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 20, 2014, 10:17:11 am: Quote from: the stig on August 20, 2014, 08:49:01 am
Quote from: Luffy on August 15, 2014, 07:06:49 am
Now that's a great harrow bike should keep legs and feet nice and dry.
I'm having inspiration for next year already.

Does that mean we may see Luffy in a Bat Man Suit Big Mark in a Robin's
Outfit ::) ::)

The Stig

Only if you eat the mushrooms that grow up that way.......!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 21, 2014, 06:49:21 pm: UVP's have already closed but you still have to Sunday to get your pre-entries away. Save some $$$$. Go, NOW. HURREEEE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 21, 2014, 06:56:58 pm: where is it?? how do we get there ??? (what time do I have to get out of bed on sunday morning :( and how fast do I have to drive??) :'(
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Luffy on August 21, 2014, 07:59:18 pm: Now batman and robin that's an idea, could arrange flames out exhaust. Hum back to cave for more beer inspiration
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 21, 2014, 08:04:27 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on August 21, 2014, 06:56:58 pm
where is it?? how do we get there ??? (what time do I have to get out of bed on sunday morning :( and how fast do I have to drive??) :'(

The club has booked the cabins so wander over Sat. get in an extra ride then sleep in on Sunday and save the hassle of driving in the morning, Just let the first bikes off wake you ;D

Accommodation: We have booked the Outdoor Camp, 48 bunk beds, 24 permanent tents with full services about 1km from the start are. Hot showers guaranteed! Kitchen and lounge facilities too. Limited places.

Outdoor Camp accommodation, per night $10
Indoor Camp accommodation, per night $20
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 21, 2014, 08:18:34 pm: Quote from: Luffy on August 21, 2014, 07:59:18 pm
Now batman and robin that's an idea, could arrange flames out exhaust. Hum back to cave for more beer inspiration

Uh oh, Luffy's starting to plan with beer ;D

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Misc%202/BatLuffy_zpsd74c58b3.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Misc%202/BatLuffy_zpsd74c58b3.jpg.html)

If you hurry you might be able to book a room with Batluffy ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 21, 2014, 09:25:32 pm: rather stay in the batcave I rekon..... ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Luffy on August 22, 2014, 11:35:56 am: Geoff, you clearly have to much time on your hands. But good effect .
Maybe : Del Boy and Roders, was in my small mind. Running throu the smoke of all the two bangers.
O well back to shed, just had large box from Andrea turn up its Christmas again.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 22, 2014, 11:46:17 am: Hey Luffy, gotta say - thats a sweet pair of manboobs!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 22, 2014, 02:53:59 pm: A few people have asked about the level of difficulty at this event. Drakie rates it as about a "5 out of 10" and noted that it's easier than Harrow. Most of the tracks can be navigated by 4WD, and there shouldn't be anything that presents any real difficulty.

I don't have any shots of the course, but here are some pics from the Travel Victoria website to give you a general idea of what the Blackwood area is like:

(http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/images/blackwood/photos/blackwood-036.jpg)

(http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/images/blackwood/photos/blackwood-037.jpg)

(http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/images/blackwood/photos/blackwood-023.jpg)

Please note: None of these pics are of the actual course.

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 22, 2014, 03:47:00 pm: so in answer to my original question... the start sign in area is at the campground ... on golden gully road.....
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on August 22, 2014, 05:46:55 pm: The start will be at the Tennis Courts (Parc Ferme) at the Rec Reserve at Blackwood 85ks from the CBD.

http://www.verivinduro.com.au/60/Blackwood-Event-Info/

(http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/ca0daec69b5adc880fb464895726dbdf/Misc.-1/Blackwood-Vinduro-Town-Event-map.jpg)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 22, 2014, 06:49:36 pm: Sorry John! Yep, just like GMC said...

Don't drive too fast, but do try and get there early as local progress assoc will be selling breakfast fare.

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 22, 2014, 07:58:15 pm: having blown that up as much as much as possible and still not being able to read it I have gone to google maps and identified the possible location of the place to be on sunday morning to sign in and pay money......

ok looks like I will come in on the Trentham road and turn down simmons reef rd then into rec reserve road and what looks like a tennis court could be the spot :o
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Andrew L on August 22, 2014, 10:05:48 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on August 22, 2014, 07:58:15 pm
having blown that up as much as much as possible and still not being able to read it I have gone to google maps and identified the possible location of the place to be on sunday morning to sign in and pay money......

ok looks like I will come in on the Trentham road and turn down simmons reef rd then into rec reserve road and what looks like a tennis court could be the spot :o

The joints not that big it can't be to hard
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 23, 2014, 08:33:04 am: its like a rabbit warren tho.....and 1 wrong turn and your in Bacchus Marsh! :o
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Andrew L on August 23, 2014, 02:40:10 pm: I see your concern wouldn't want that to happen (sorry rooksta)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 25, 2014, 08:03:55 pm: The weekend is fast approaching thrillseekers! A few more details about the Blackwood Vinduro to whet your appetite - the course will be 60-65ks long, depending on how long the special test section will be. If you are heavy on the throttle or have a fuel tank with a thimbles capacity it is recommended that you drop a fuel container with the dump truck at the parc ferme at riders briefing.The fuel dump will be at about the half way point of the loop. Providing an added enhancement to the whole Vinduro experience no exact distance to the dump is available, just so you can enjoy the thrill of potentially running out of fuel!
There will be signs on the main road directing you to the main turn-offs, and as an added, no charge bonus, you will need to follow course arrows to find the parc ferme (hopefully Drakey isn't handling this part)! :)
The loop seterouterer is very excited about the quality and variety of the terrain and is assuring all that any river crossings are quite manageable with the river level low.
Pre-entries are in excess of 50 at this point so at least there will be some other silly souls to ride with.

So there ya go - more updates as they become available and head off to the VERi website for the more mundane event details.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 25, 2014, 09:31:46 pm: nice bit if rain I would suspect down that way today....snow on the peaks ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 26, 2014, 02:28:32 pm: Pre-entry has now closed, but interested riders are more than welcome to enter at the event.

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 27, 2014, 10:36:23 pm: VERi Club Secretary Drakie reports that the course is looking good (please don't mention the fact that he may have had a slight spill while marking out parts of the course today ;)). He reports that conditions should be perfect by the weekend.

We'll be handing out some goodies donated by event sponsors Wurth and Discount Motorcycle Wreckers, most likely at the riders briefing on Sunday morning. We'll draw the winner of the free VERi event entry at the same time.

Directions

Turn off the Western Freeway (M8) at the Blackwood/Greendale exit, onto the Greendale-Myrniong Road (C318). Follow this road to Greendale where there’s a T intersection, with the Greendale Pub on the right. Turn right here and continue on Greendale Trentham Forest Road (also C318) towards Blackwood.

Distance from Greendale to Blackwood is approximately 10.7 km.

Once in Blackwood turn left into Simmons Reef Road (there’s a cafe on the corner), and then take the first right into Recreation Reserve Road. The Parc Ferme is a short distance down this road.

Distances and times to Blackwood provided by Google Maps (don’t blame me if they’re wrong):

* From Melbourne (via M8): 88.9 km / 1 hr 6 mins
* From Ballarat (via M8): 59.3 km / 43 mins
* From Bendigo (via Calder Fwy): 103 km / 1 hr 25 mins
* From Geelong: 88.4 km / 1 hr 13 mins
* From Ararat: 150 km / 1 hr 42 mins
* From Horsham: 245 km / 2 hr 55 mins

(http://www.freesites.com.au/login/members/imagemanager/images/ca0daec69b5adc880fb464895726dbdf/breaking%20news/see-you-at-blackwood.jpg)

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 31, 2014, 05:32:00 pm: Well another VERi Enduro Completed ;D

This 1 was tougher than Harrow ( Totally opposite terrain ) it was like 3bridges on steriods :P

My Lil PE175 had 2 work its butt off, with the Help of Canam & GMC I completed the course.

I have said it b4 and I will say it again, the boots of 2day are bloody horrible. It was with reluctance that I wore my 5yo brandnew boots today, as my old Alpine Stars / Roger De Costas have finally had there day. After the cold start it was apparent that I could not shift up, so out came the 10mm and the G/lever was raised. Next came actually trying to select gears & feeling the pegs thru these storm trooper boots. After a few false nuetrals the changes were at least happening. Pretty soon we approached Hill climb #1, I was like oh sh*t as a few bikes were stuck 1/2 way up. I thought nup with these rock hard boots I am not gunna be able to hit 2nd or I will hit Nuetral and stuff it. so after much deliberating I went for it, but no surprise I botched it and had to com back down. with other route available Canam strolled down and went hell for leather and got it up there, Thanx brudda ;)

after this the ride took shape lotsa bogs, 1 of which saw me do an impression of jimbo in not so clear water :P

after some help from Tex's mate with the Ct110 I was off again, only to hit a fire trail which had a large boulder just piercing the surface this with a wet muddy front tyre = another endo as the front just washed out. Surely that was it for the day ::) but wait there was more a dodgy rut / water crossing that ressmbled a broken bridge stole my front wheel, when I dismounted to lift it out I stood on a board which was only floating on the surface, resulting in PE & I taking a seat ;D ;D it was freakin deep. with the trusty mate at my side the bike was uprighted as was the owner and I ploughed on.

Again the bogs and terrain were gr8, but around a left bend on an incline was another Hill Climb, This time Humpty Dumpty was sitting on a log Vidoeing the the voilent decline that was rutted and rocky that bottomed out only too follow on the incline on the otherside.
It was too late I was 1/4 of the way down the hill so I stopped and procrastinated my options, there was only 1 option Down & the up.down was fine but again the PE and my lack of ability only made it so far, step in my other rider MR GMC ( this guy can actually Ride ) although my clutch was worked O/T he piloted the PE to the landing. Thanks Geoff :)

With the 2 monster hills behind us the rest of the ride was xlnt and achievable and as Murph and Geoff said a lil more tweaking and the PE will be better ( Gearing & new muffler ) so I will work on that.

Itwas a Gr8 day with a Gr8 Turnout thanks to Drakey, Poppy, Barb, Juz, Colin & all the people who put it on. Big thanks to My Sponsor Discount Motorcycle Wreckers who keeps me on track & trail ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: kdx Geoff on August 31, 2014, 05:46:09 pm: (http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG2157_zps7ce3ab33.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/kdxGeoff/media/IMAG2157_zps7ce3ab33.jpg.html)

This is the hill a few k's from the start that slowed a few blokes up, me included ;D

Great day, loved the terrain and getting used to the 50km loop lengths.

Thanks to all the people that put the effort in to make these rides possible :)

Cheers

Geoff
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on August 31, 2014, 05:58:50 pm: As I sit typing I realise even my fingers are tired! Pushing people up hills, pushing myself up hills........an excellent trail ride! Lots of variety in the terrain - puddles, bogs, ruts, dust, roller coaster trails, rocks, logs, slick clay, loam, decent hills, indecent drops, technical bits. Had it all! The route was set to challenge the casuals and be fun for the regular riders with some skills. Nothing nasty or fearsome but certainly enough to gain your attention so you couldn't be half-arsed about commiting! Well done to the organisers.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on August 31, 2014, 07:13:08 pm: we picked up a couple of new converts who were in town for a look around and were beside themselves with excitement and left planning to get old bikes and join up..

Did u mention my XR200RC project to them ;D hahahahaa
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: fred99999au on August 31, 2014, 07:16:20 pm: Yep, 100% agree with all of the above comments. I only got 1 lap in, but my mate on the PE175 and Me on his brothers XT250 had a ball. (yeah I forked up and my IT400 rego expired last Wednesday. Vicroads not open on Saturday when I discovered it)

I thought that the course was tough, but fair and I really don't need to see another 2 foot 6 deep bog again. Ever. I took a swim in the one about 4.5KM from the start. I picked the right line but just couldn't ride it.

I think I had the right mirror above water and a bit of the tank. I pushed it a bit further out and was able to turn it over then start it much to my delight.

Am absolutely rooted now after a couple of beers and a soak in the tub with some radox and a couple of Voltaren for a condition which shall now be named as Geoffeys XT250 Kicker Leg.

Thanks to all involved in getting this up and running, it was a good turn out and a great atmosphere as every vinduro I have attended so far has been.

Actually, that says a lot and it will a pain in the arse if Vicroads decide that a full roadworthy certificate is required for club reg with these events. I'd love to be involved in a co-ordinated effort to get them to change their thinking especially after they have allowed Rec Reg into events like these.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 31, 2014, 08:45:16 pm: XR200 :o hell no, we want them to join up 8) would have been an ideal steed there today...especially that special test with that mine shaft in the middle of it...wasn't ready for that
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on August 31, 2014, 10:00:59 pm: I was really looking forward to this one, as I've never ridden around Blackwood, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a really challenging course, there was nowhere that you could just coast along, you had to be on the ball 100% of the time.

I had a pretty charmed time of it, and didn't fall off or get bogged at all, though I did do "only" one lap. My brother and I stuck together, and it was reassuring to know you had someone on hand if you made a mess of some of the hill climbs, creek crossings and/or bog holes. Like I said though, no dramas for either of us, and my XT250 cheerfully chugged up all of the hills and through the deep muddy bits.

A dodgy knee that was acting up badly by the time we got back after one lap meant I decided to be sensible and call it a day.

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after some help from Tex's mate with the Ct110
That's 125 mate, don't rob him of any horsepower he needs all he can get! He did two laps on that CT today.

The dozen or so blokes sitting around in the kitchen of the school camp building on Saturday night, drinking beers and talking 'til late was a highlight too. Great atmosphere,and some funny stories.

Thanks to the stig for the bashplate, you're a true gentleman.

And of course a big thank you to all of the people who made today's event such a success, and the sponsors Discount Motorcycle Wreckers and Wurth.

Anyone got any photos?

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Luffy on September 01, 2014, 06:18:14 am: Well yes this was a great way to spend a Sunday, the condition perfect and great guys to ride with, and the hills sensationable. Yes well done to Drakey and the team at veri for a great day riding in amazing country side. Hope we can set this up next year. luffy.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on September 01, 2014, 10:34:02 am: What a great Weekend Both Weather Wise and Smile Wise . Every one had a Big Grin on there Face
From when they arrived and saw the great Set up the People of Blackwood had Offered us to use for
the Weekend..
First Up we were Based at the Local Sports Oval Just a Gear change out of Town .
2 tennis Courts were to serve as Park Ferme for the weekend and over Night.
A short walk across a river Led to the Sports Oval that had the best Shower and Toilet Facility's I have
seen in a country town .
The Local Special School gave us the use off 2 off there buildings with 7 rooms and 3 or 4 bunk beds
to a room and plenty of good Parking...
And all within a 1 1/2 hour drive from Melbourne ...
All 63 Starters said it was a Fantastic Weekend Both on the Trail Loop and the Social Side of It ..
With Comment like The ( best event yet. ) ( Better than Harrow )( That's How Enduro's Used to be )

Thank's Drakey and V.E.R.I for a great weekend..

The Stig
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 01, 2014, 10:42:29 am: I was all set for a 2 minute special test time....but the go pro ran out of juice(didn't show the missed corner, reverse flick and lean up against a tree ;D)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 12:21:33 pm: Despite being a tough course everyone had a smile on their dial
Knowing that you have completed something challenging gives you a sense of achievement as opposed to just riding around in a flat paddock.
Although I didn’t ride a full loop the bits a did see looked fantastic, it wasn’t grueling the whole way, just short bits of technical stuff here and there that made you think (and huff and puff)

I kept taking shortcuts to try and get ahead of the guys to catch them on film ( I didn’t enter the event) but I kept missing the early riders as a few of them were scooting around at a good pace.
I have 34 short video’s I have to edit now and then try and work out this Youtube thing, it’s probably going to take me a few weeks. I watched them last night, spewing the guy that cartwheeled is a bit out of focus ;D

All loaded for the journey to Blackwood!

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All loaded for the journey from Blackwood!

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I was too busy socializing to get to the special test in time on the Sat. everyone had finished by the time I got there, all except Spanish Armada who still had energy to dance

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Many thanks to Barb and the Stig who worked tirelessly doing administration work all day
The club would be lost without members like you.

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Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 12:28:22 pm: Parc Ferme just before the start

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The eager crowd at Riders brief

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Lots of goodies handed out at riders briefing many thanks to Wurth and Discount motorcycle Wreckers
plus our raffle for entry to our next event was drawn too

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Peter Sutcliffe (XT 250) conquers the first creek crossing

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Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 01:16:37 pm: Steven Rushbrook XT 550

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Nick VanDerZand TT 250

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Andrew Randall IT 250 (upright and healthy ;D)

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Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 01:24:13 pm: Steve Cannon PE 250

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Richard Symons DT 250 & Steve Allen DR 250
I award Richard Symons the "man of the match' for riding down a steep rocky hill with no front brake where others had failed, I had my little BMW back to the bars and I was still looking for more.

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Alex Williams KDX

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Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 01:27:14 pm: The Gippsland gang
or the Traralgon Trio
Rod King and Daryl & Shane Flowers

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Peter Johnson IT 200

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Some weary travelers make their way home

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At the end of the day there was one lone bike in the Parc Ferme that was a DNS

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Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Nathan S on September 01, 2014, 03:13:14 pm: You bought an RM?!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 03:40:44 pm: Quote from: Nathan S on September 01, 2014, 03:13:14 pm
You bought an RM?!

Just a little something that's going on e-bay next Friday
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Nathan S on September 01, 2014, 04:05:32 pm: Lol. ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on September 01, 2014, 04:48:58 pm: Actually, that says a lot and it will a pain in the arse if Vicroads decide that a full roadworthy certificate is required for club reg with these events. I'd love to be involved in a co-ordinated effort to get them to change their thinking especially after they have allowed Rec Reg into events like these.
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Yes Peter I think a lot of that has come from Car owners on red Plate Abusing the the intended use of Red Plate Rego
So hope fully it will only Effect Cars..

By the way you did look Comfortable on the XT250 ... ::) ::) ::)

Poppy
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on September 01, 2014, 08:19:47 pm: The Blackwood 'Tough One'! Yep, it was, but not silly tough, just challenging and with a great variety of terrain, extending the very casual riders comfort zone and still giving the more 'accomplished' types a vibrant ride. There were a few 'pucker' points interspersed with flowing trails to give riders a chance to breathe again before the next gnarly bit. As described by a period enduro competitor the course and obstacles were very much like a 70's enduro - the distance travelled (50kms) just a little shorter! All participants should consider themselves blessed with the weather too - any more moisture would have made the course un-navigable, even for sweeps riding moderns! See, VERi tries very hard to give memorable, and in hindsight, fun events. ;D Thanks to all the riders who attended and to the organisers and various volunteer helpers, without whom nothing would get done.

Now its time to get geared up for our next events;

STRATFORD 5/10/2014 This event has both a closed loop for unregistered bikes and also a Red Plate loop.

BEAUFORT 8-9/11/2014 Red Plate event. This ought to be a corker!

Keep an eye on here, Facebook and the VERi website for updates.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 01, 2014, 08:37:58 pm: Quote from: Canam370 on September 01, 2014, 08:19:47 pm
All participants should consider themselves blessed with the weather too - any more moisture would have made the course un-navigable, even for sweeps riding moderns! See, VERi tries very hard to give memorable, and in hindsight, fun events. ;D

Drakie tells me it's raining there today. He was taking down the bunting for the special test area and he struggled to walk around with out falling over it was that slippery.
The course would have been really 'interesting' if it had rained yesterday :o
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on September 01, 2014, 08:52:29 pm: Quote
By the way you did look Comfortable on the XT250

Of course he did, the XT250 is the choice of distinguished gentlemen at vinduros the world over, (by extension that includes Nick on the TT250 too). Actually I was more of an extinguished gentleman after my lap!

Speaking of XTs I think I was following Rushie on one of the two XT550s entered, and he was riding it faster than I ever thought I'd see an XT550 punted around a tough vinduro loop. I'm not sure it was him as I never got close enough to tell! Curtis thumped past me on an XT500 too.

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The course would have been really 'interesting' if it had rained yesterday

Come to think of it we've been pretty lucky with weather at VERi events thus far. ::)

Yep, Stratford & Beaufort are both events that vinduro fans should be looking forward to, and not forgetting VIPER's grass track event at Clarkefield which will feature a non-comp class for vinduro bikes.

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interspersed with flowing trails to give riders a chance to breathe again before the next gnarly bit

Breathe again? I was too busy wondering what the next 'challenge' would be!

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Short Stuff on September 02, 2014, 07:57:51 am: I had a ball.

Got stuck on that first hill though. Couldn't get the right balance between spinning too much in first and bogging down in second. Once over that, the rest of the ride was a hoot, although I didn't much enjoy that short, steep, rocky descent into the creek. No back brake, front brake pulled back to the bars and no engine breaking made for a real pucker moment!

My AMTRA buddies all left me, so had no one to do a second lap with (and not keen going out solo), so called it a day with only one lap.......but it was a good'n!

Thanks to VERi for a great event.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 02, 2014, 06:51:29 pm: I was waiting for you Serge and then I see Geoff in his civies taking the rest of the day off!

I rode the best part of the second lap on my pat malone. then I found a fella waiting on the side of the road on an IT he said "I was lost then just found the track again" so off I go, leave him behind I thought...NOT :o

The faster I went the closer he got till I missed a corner and had to chase him all over the place, man he had some pace on that 200...very impressed I was. forgot to introduce myself!

He was on his 3rd lap! must have done the first 2 in 20 minutes!!!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Short Stuff on September 02, 2014, 08:36:49 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 02, 2014, 06:51:29 pm
I was waiting for you Serge and then I see Geoff in his civies taking the rest of the day off!

Sorry John. I got all flummoxed when Geoff dropped me. I cracked the sads and got changed, not even thinking about you......my bad!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Curtis on September 03, 2014, 01:44:05 pm: I had so much fun!! Thanks to the organisers for all the work. Perfect conditions, enjoyed wrestling the old XT500 around a couple laps....What hills?? The XT was up them in two thumps!! haha
Can I request the same weather at the next event ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: kdx Geoff on September 03, 2014, 03:09:19 pm: Quote from: Short Stuff on September 02, 2014, 08:36:49 pm
Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 02, 2014, 06:51:29 pm
I was waiting for you Serge and then I see Geoff in his civies taking the rest of the day off!

Sorry John. I got all flummoxed when Geoff dropped me. I cracked the sads and got changed, not even thinking about you......my bad!

Sunday night l was glad l only did the 1 lap ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 03, 2014, 06:41:49 pm: im working on my go pro... struggling with movie maker!
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Gday on September 03, 2014, 07:44:36 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 03, 2014, 06:41:49 pm
im working on my go pro... struggling with movie maker!

You need a 14 yo son to do the hard work for you:
http://youtu.be/PiXAlkdT9CE
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 04, 2014, 06:56:51 am: http://youtu.be/EWGSD3TzTyk

I feel the need... the need for speed!

apologies for not having a video guru

and to anyone slandered or parodied in this clip....
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on September 04, 2014, 09:03:10 am: Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 02, 2014, 06:51:29 pm
I was waiting for you Serge and then I see Geoff in his civies taking the rest of the day off!

Good video John there was more bog holes than I thought.. Thanks

The Stig
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on September 04, 2014, 12:28:53 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 04, 2014, 06:56:51 am
http://youtu.be/EWGSD3TzTyk

I feel the need... the need for speed!

apologies for not having a video guru

and to anyone slandered or parodied in this clip....

Woo Hoo I made yr Clip @ 19:01 was hoping u would sit behind me for a bit, but u waited for the others. I am sure u guys passed me in again prob in pt2 ;D pretty sure it will be at the next Killer hill :o good job ;)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 04, 2014, 01:14:39 pm: I was happy to take off dead last so I could get some footage of everyone but I only passed a few riders. I thought I might see a few more but they all rode faster than me :( cheers
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on September 04, 2014, 01:35:54 pm: Thanks for the clip John, it was nice to relive the event. I chuckled when I saw that you took the same 'easy way' that I did at 11.18, and gave 'the bridge' as miss at 13.03 (I went to the left though).

Funnily enough I didn't get stuck once at Blackwood, but last night rode through what I thought was an easy enough route through a creek at home and got stuck. Freezing cold, knee deep water flowing into boots as I huffed and puffed, but at least there was no-one around to see it! ::)

By the way, did anyone at Blackwood find a silver Canon camera in a purple bag? It would've been around the start/parc ferme area.

Details of next VERi event at Stratford in October coming soon too.

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 08, 2014, 07:42:29 am: Here is the rest of the loop! Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/wDi4ni9YSOc
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on September 08, 2014, 12:52:33 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 08, 2014, 07:42:29 am
Here is the rest of the loop! Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/wDi4ni9YSOc

u made it look easy ;)

good work ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Luffy on September 08, 2014, 04:17:20 pm: So was that the BMW rider having high tea at 6 min. He must be a fast rider if he's got time to stop for pick nick ?
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 08, 2014, 06:59:51 pm: he passed me twice he was that quick..... ;)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on September 08, 2014, 07:12:45 pm: Quote from: Luffy on September 08, 2014, 04:17:20 pm
So was that the BMW rider having high tea at 6 min. He must be a fast rider if he's got time to stop for pick nick ?

Yes, he looks a bit like Yogi waiting to have a pickanick ;D He was also waiting with his camera for (a) BooBoo! boom boom.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Andrew L on September 08, 2014, 08:11:28 pm: Quote from: 80-85 husky on September 08, 2014, 06:59:51 pm
he passed me twice he was that quick..... ;)

You sure he wasn't still in the same place on your second lap looking like he might have passed you
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: fred99999au on September 08, 2014, 08:45:43 pm: Quote
By the way you did look Comfortable on the XT250
yes thanks mate, it was a comfy ride, it was my mates bike and his arse is a little closer to the ground than mine. Couldn't have been happier though once I turned the idle up a smidge to keep it running on long downhill sections. Nothing I put to it was too much trouble. Still getting used to the engine braking though.

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Got stuck on that first hill though. Couldn't get the right balance between spinning too much in first and bogging down in second.

You should have been on an XT250 Serge, excepting the fact that you would need to become a distinguished gentleman and that may have been more difficult than finding traction on that hill.

I actually shit that hill in and wasn't going fast, the bike just kept going and as long as I steered it away from trees and ruts it went up.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: GMC on September 08, 2014, 10:05:13 pm: Forgot me picanic basket, sure could have used some popcorn on that hill ;D

I have subbied out my video's to a pro so you should get to see them this Millennium now.
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: The Wombat on September 08, 2014, 10:30:31 pm: Quote from: GMC on September 08, 2014, 10:05:13 pm
Forgot me picanic basket, sure could have used some popcorn on that hill ;D

I have subbied out my video's to a pro so you should get to see them this Millennium now.

GMC Stone national park :P

The Video will be worth the wait, Gymnist doing cartwheels, Fat old bloke on the hill squeeling how hard it is ::)

Then Yogi having to Valet the whining Fat blokes bike up the hill for him. ;D

Must have recognised a Fellow BMW rider :P
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Gday on September 15, 2014, 09:54:01 pm: Some of GMC's video edited by my son Bram . Enjoy!
http://youtu.be/ZN3XxBbMIe4
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on September 16, 2014, 06:08:10 am: circus in town ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on September 17, 2014, 01:41:56 pm: Local paper gave us a plug too:

http://www.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/2558458/vintage-bikes-take-a-ride-at-blackwood/?cs=1515

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on October 05, 2014, 11:15:45 pm: A write-up in the genteel Blackwood Times too! ;D

http://theblackwoodtimes.com.au/files/issues/OctNov14web.pdf

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on December 10, 2014, 05:18:43 pm: Found this pic on my son's iPod...

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Note the way that I am bathed in light, like a heavenly vision.

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Canam370 on December 10, 2014, 05:56:20 pm: More likely just returned by aliens. ;D You don't seem to be sitting comfortably............
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on December 10, 2014, 06:12:13 pm: "no intelligent life here boys, chuck him back out and lets try that red lookin planet over there..."
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: the stig on December 10, 2014, 06:26:33 pm: Quote from: Canam370 on December 10, 2014, 05:56:20 pm
More likely just returned by aliens. ;D You don't seem to be sitting comfortably............

AAW come on fellas you know the song ...
( A little Ray of Sun shine has come into the World )

The Stig..
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: kdx Geoff on December 10, 2014, 06:46:29 pm: Quote from: Canam370 on December 10, 2014, 05:56:20 pm
More likely just returned by aliens. ;D You don't seem to be sitting comfortably............

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Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on December 10, 2014, 09:23:04 pm: and how do you know that geoff??? ::)
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: Tex on December 11, 2014, 09:28:24 am: Quote
More likely just returned by aliens. ;D You don't seem to be sitting comfortably..........

Aha, I thought the scrutineering at that event was a little more thorough than normal.

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and how do you know that geoff???

The "KDX" bit should be a giveaway - he's a "little green man"

Tex
Title: Re: Blackwood Vinduro (Vic.) on August 30 - 31, 2014
Post by: 80-85 husky on December 11, 2014, 10:50:22 am: enough insults...lets moooove on :D