Afr 2013 5th, 6th, 7th april

[Mr Hyosung]

Just finished talking to Si, the 5th, 6th and 7th of April are the dates. The Long Flat Travellers Rest Hotel is the location, which is 30k's west of Wauchope on the Oxley Highway. The cost for a bed is $35 inc continental breakfast. There is a take-away shop across the road for a more substantial feed. There are about 20 beds in the pub with a campground out the back. The number for the pub is 0265874231. Book your own beds. When I rang they had no other bookings, but this is a popular place so don't leave it too long before you book. See you there

[Weaselman]

Booked cunts!

[Yella]

Should be good :) gunna make the call and book shortly

[RevHead]

:mad:

[K6Thou]

I'll apply for leave monday then book.....

[MONO]

Mr & Mrs Mono Booked !

Will be putting together a plan for Qld riders leaving from Brisbane

[Yella]

Booked

[RevHead]

I'll apply for leave monday then book.....
not good Dan the bloke at the pub said it was filling fast ,just book then if you cant get the time off cancel,

Mr & Mrs Mono Booked !

Will be putting together a plan for Qld riders leaving from Brisbane
if your riding down stop here for counter lunch at macksville il join you there,then its 1 hour to port ,if not for a lunch stop call me let me know what time your coming through,cheers

[Large]

Last year there were 30+ attendees at Macksville. Do you reckon there's going to bo 10+ ASFers who want to drag tents/bedding to this AFR?

I did a quick callround and there's at least 6 Sydneysiders who would prefer to go to Port Mac, where there's a choice of accomodation/food/nightlife.



Just sayin'

[Weaselman]

well we cant change it again ffs I thought it was settled.

[RevHead]

me being me im staying at long flat pub,if you other guys wanna camp so be it.
ring the pub they might know of camping grounds in long flat

[El_Hefty]

Pete have you even read the first post in this thread? Theres camping at the pub! Fuck once again your playing ball in a different park to most. You stay at long flat pete you fucking hero and how about youve posted your coming now stop posting in the fucking thread, you add nothing. Who the fuck has said they wanted to camp? No-one thats who, what the fuck are you reading


This whole thing is pretty fucked Terry i like your idea, if there was maybe 10 of us going, but with around 34 different folks at last years AFR (and i know of a few more that said they were coming) how the fuck you can appoint yourself and organise something that will ONLY accommodate 20 people?

The original discussion was for Port Mack now youve gone and changed it to something else and are ONLY accommodating the first 20 booked, i could have booked 5 minutes after you posted this morning but its an arse of an idea pretty simply.

Hands up who wants to camp? I fucking dont for one but to expect half the folk to camp ..... bit rude really

[Weaselman]

He spoke to Si and thats his choice.
How did he appoint himself? He went and got it done.

[wackyrider]

I wouldn't be able to know if I can come for a while and with only 20 rooms, pretty sure there won't be and place left.

[RevHead]

micheal read this [ want to drag tents/bedding to this AFR ] so go and find something to ease your angst ,lol

as always you fly off !as to adding to this post i can and will if i must ,so pull you head in.

[El_Hefty]

but with little or no thought for the number of people and no discussion openly on the forum, we did have some what of an agreement on Port Mack if you care to reread the threads ... its not really 'getting it done'

[El_Hefty]

micheal read this [ want to drag tents/bedding to this AFR ] so go and find something to ease your angst ,lol wanker!

as always you fly off !as to adding to this post i can and will if i must ,so pull you head in.

Rich was pointing out that going by last years numbers that would be the case if this is where we go, not that anybody wants to. Again you just cant read and understand the obvious.

And Yes Pete you will keep posting as you'll never get it.

'Wanker, pull your head in' well done Pete your a social retard listen to your own advice.

[RevHead]

i like it, i see what youve done there ,but you need to slow down and breath ,think of your blood pressure mate!

this is the "mick" has the shits post with me, its about AFR enjoy! Post away.

[Weaselman]

but with little or no thought for the number of people and no discussion openly on the forum, we did have some what of an agreement on Port Mack if you care to reread the threads ... its not really 'getting it done'

I read em mate and guess what after he spoke to Si it changed. Fuck talking in circles. A decision has been made.

[K6Thou]

not good Dan the bloke at the pub said it was filling fast ,just book then if you cant get the time off cancel,

I'll drive my van down all things going well and I have no objections to sleeping in my tent or van.

[Weaselman]

Im taking my ute but I got a room its still a spot to kip for anyone though

[Tony Nitrous]

Done some great run's to Macksville, Dubbo, Casino, 1770 etc.
Always a good and alternative list of places to stay within walking distance.

Not familiar with this one.

So what's the alternative places ?

[Yella]

I wouldn't be able to know if I can come for a while and with only 20 rooms, pretty sure there won't be and place left.

I got half a bed for ya

[Yella]

We can stay at Mt seaview at the base of the good bits from memory cheap but no pub or food so thats out.
Have stayed at a couple of the van parks in port most are not bike friendly.
How about
Star Hotel Wauchope
45 Cameron Street, Wauchope NSW 2446
(02) 6585 2004 ()‎ · starhotelwauchope.com.au (https://maps.google.com.au/local_url?dq=star+wauchope&q=http://www.starhotelwauchope.com.au/home.html&ved=0CBIQ5AQ&sa=X&ei=SBXxUPH-BKjJmQWTioGgDA&s=ANYYN7nCCHV8gN-ZGCHVIZJmfp-7wMP83w)

Made a quick call.
Bike friendly
Nothing booked so far for the weekend 5th- to 7th April have approximaty 13 rooms mix of single $50, twin $60, double $60 and family $70 prices not set in stone

Lockable parking area but not under cover for the night can get about 13-15 bike in function room if needed

and over flow can go to
https://maps.gstatic.com/intl/en_au/mapfiles/transparent.png Hastings Hotel

12 High Street, Wauchope NSW 2446
(02) 6586 1963 ()‎

[Large]

Done some great run's to Macksville, Dubbo, Casino, 1770 etc.
Always a good and alternative list of places to stay within walking distance.

Not familiar with this one.

So what's the alternative places ?

This place is supposed to be with 3-5ks up the road, so close enough to be involved, if you're a non drinker or like a quick blast home off face.

About twice the price tho-

http://www.tomscreekretreat.com.au/howtogetthere.htm

[Tony Nitrous]

Edit:

Sorry, I'll go back and re-read this and have a think.
Looks like a piss poor choice of limited accommodation
spread out. A pin in a map on almost any coastal down
within 100ks would look better. I'm confused. Why are
You making it hard to encourage folk to turn up?

[El_Hefty]

Edit:

Sorry, I'll go back and re-read this and have a think.
Looks like a piss poor choice of limited accommodation
spread out. A pin in a map on almost any coastal down
within 100ks would look better. I'm confused. Why are
You making it hard to encourage folk to turn up?


far more eloquently put than me tony ;)

there is now 1 bed left at the pub only

that means as far as i can figure all the novacastrians say at least 6 are either camping or not coming bob said he would bring Loz, will he camp? I know craig and crusty would have come .... theres others im overlooking im sure

[Tony Nitrous]

1 bed and nowhere in walking distance?

Looks like we're out then.
Have fun guys.

Maybe another year.

[Yella]

We will find something with more rooms

[Large]

We will find something with more rooms

Not in Long Flat....

[Yella]

Back towards port, maybe Wauchope or go the other way out the Walcha

[Large]

Maybe the Novocastrians like the idea of camping.

Fimp?

Gitzy?

Swordsy?

Loz?

[RevHead]

heres a link to google maps and hotels in the long flat area
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=hotels+long+flat+n.s.w&fb=1&gl=au&hq=hotels&hnear=0x6b75f4653f9e87db:0x40609b49043a510,Long+Fl at+NSW&ei=Kz3xUOCmJobZkgXkv4C4Cw&ved=0CIUCELYD

[Yella]

Can't see it happening, I know Im not a fan rather have a bed anyday

[BANDITROD]

you lot could try not sleeping like i did at the xmas drags thats an option lol

[Yella]

Im way to soft for that

[Redmohawk]

If I'm riding from Vic to this shin dig I'll be camping in some ones ass not the back of a fucking motel ! What the fuck is going on here I fuck off for a dirty weekend with the misses and you fuckers all go nuts !

I want a bed after all if I blow betty up again its alot fucking further to hitch to shep, I'll need my rest.

[Weaselman]

Fuck so we all bail on this joint and re organize? For fuck sake

[BANDITROD]

a fart in your mouth would cure that hahaha
Im way to soft for that

[MattyDucati]

Get ya shit together guys, ffs

[K6Thou]

Get ya shit together guys, ffs

Yep.... I'm not about to risk life and limb in my van to get to a session of broken fingernails and bull shit.....

[Large]

heres a link to google maps and hotels in the long flat area
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=hotels+long+flat+n.s.w&fb=1&gl=au&hq=hotels&hnear=0x6b75f4653f9e87db:0x40609b49043a510,Long+Fl at+NSW&ei=Kz3xUOCmJobZkgXkv4C4Cw&ved=0CIUCELYD

And if I click out once...I find Macksville as an option. Only an hour or two up the highway...




There. Is. No Other Accommodation. Options. in. Long. Flat. Peter.


If. You. Don't. Get. A. Bed. In. The. Hotel. YOU NEED TO BRING ALL YOUR OWN SHIT...


Which part of that don't you understand??

[ozzy1100]

if I didnt know better some of this is why some of the older members are getting the shits and just walking just saying....
next year maybe.

[BANDITROD]

hit the nail on the head there jesus

[ozzy1100]

well when you live as long as me my son you see a thing or two.....

[K6Thou]

if I didnt know better some of this is why some of the older members are getting the shits and just walking just saying....
next year maybe.

I've been here a little while and noticed the same thing mate.....

[Mr Hyosung]

Hey Mick,
I underestimated the number of people who might attend. My mistake. It sure as hell won't happen again.I called Si and got the date sorted which I thought was a start. I asked him how many went last year and neither of us knew. I told him about Long Flat and how many beds and we thought 20 would be enough, with a few out the back. I didn't appoint myself organiser, believe it or not I was just trying to get something done. I didn't know that Large was the organiser. I asked Si about my ideas and he thought it all sounded good so i posted it.
All it takes is one phone call to cancel Long Flat. We still have 3 months to find somewhere where we will all fit. We have a date set, I hope. Now we just need some accommodation. You can rest assured that you won't hear anymore from me.

[RevHead]

,il ride down for the saturday ride , as im closer then all,with only 45 minutes to travel .also if anyone is towing there bikes and needs safe car parking they can store there cars vans,trailers in my workshop,

[Weaselman]

Right the date stays as it is then.
Large you seem to know the area so lets shift the focus to port mac.

I think the Star is a good hotel but im open to suggestions. I would hope we get something sorted this week.

If your going to suggest a Hotel dont leave another person to chase the number of rooms. Please call them and also ask about parking/ bike storage if available.
Last time I was there was for a funeral so I don't know the area very well.
Port will be the best option over Wauchope because of size and availability of rooms.

We will work on 30 riders.
If you know of a place with a website post it here so we can all have a look.

No more shouting or bitching lets just get it done.
If you have bookings at Long Flat cancel them. We can roll through there for a meal or something on the run.

So we need
More that 20 rooms (Single or twin share it doesn't matter)
Parking for utes/ vans
Garage for bikes.

[Weaselman]

Ok
The Town Green Inn and the Port Mac Hotel are looking like good options so im going to call and see about rooms.

[Bob]

I dont mind camping, AFR2010 Jindabyne and NFR 2011 cooma I carried all my camping gear on the busa and camped down and back. But Loz (Mrs bob) wanting to come along and with my busa most likely sold by then I would preffer a bed. We are still keen to come along, will wait and see were AFR will be and make our own arrangements if need be. Let remember 1 thing... That AFR and NFR are a chance to get together, have a few beer and say "How the fuck are you!".

Looking forward to it guys. :)

[Weaselman]

Well Ive sent enquries off to the 2 places listed and am waiting to hear back. Ive chosen them because they are clean and look like they have decent food and secure parking for the bikes.
When they get back to me with numbers and prices I'll let you all know.

If a bulk deposit is required I can put it on my credit card and those attending can re pay me via paypal

[Redmohawk]

Sheriff Weasel strikes again !

[Weaselman]

Yes I fuckin have

[El_Hefty]

Hey Mick,
I underestimated the number of people who might attend. My mistake. It sure as hell won't happen again.I called Si and got the date sorted which I thought was a start. I asked him how many went last year and neither of us knew. I told him about Long Flat and how many beds and we thought 20 would be enough, with a few out the back. I didn't appoint myself organiser, believe it or not I was just trying to get something done. I didn't know that Large was the organiser. I asked Si about my ideas and he thought it all sounded good so i posted it.
All it takes is one phone call to cancel Long Flat. We still have 3 months to find somewhere where we will all fit. We have a date set, I hope. Now we just need some accommodation. You can rest assured that you won't hear anymore from me.

Terry im aware your intentions were nothing but good, my frustrations as you can see where added to immensly and maybe a little missdirected so my apologies, ill buy you a beer or ten.

[Large]

Hey Mick,
I underestimated the number of people who might attend. My mistake. It sure as hell won't happen again.I called Si and got the date sorted which I thought was a start. I asked him how many went last year and neither of us knew. I told him about Long Flat and how many beds and we thought 20 would be enough, with a few out the back. I didn't appoint myself organiser, believe it or not I was just trying to get something done. I didn't know that Large was the organiser. I asked Si about my ideas and he thought it all sounded good so i posted it.
All it takes is one phone call to cancel Long Flat. We still have 3 months to find somewhere where we will all fit. We have a date set, I hope. Now we just need some accommodation. You can rest assured that you won't hear anymore from me.

I've never been an official organiser. After Si took a bath on ADR09 I organised a run the Bathurst for '10 and Macksville for '11.

By organising, I mean I asked for recommendations from members where to stay, rang the hotel, booked x number of beds and kept a running list hereabouts.

I fucked up with the dates, but I was working in Large Time and knew we had 3 months to go anyway.

So over to you Andy to organise the accom.

btw- I'd also start another AFR thread with the details of the hotels (if they aren't a pub they are near a pub yes?)

And someone better ring the other place to cancel and apologise, he cant be too put out- it's unlikey he's ordered 40 cases of VB or slaughtered a cow yet. As Terry said, we can stop there for a refreshing beverage on the way up or down the mountain to assuage our guilt and thirsts.

[Weaselman]

Im sticking to pubs because I like to keep things central.
Ive got detailed emails off to the following

Port Mac Hotel
Town Green Inn (Port Mac)
Star Hotel (Wauchope)

Now the Star is looking to be the bet as they have secure parking for the bikes and the manager was a very understanding bloke.
BUT If the numbers exceed 20 there will have to be bunks put in rooms to bulk out number.
This is unavoidable as the pubs dont get the passing trade the snoweys area get.

When the other places get back to me I'll be able to make a more informed decision.
As per rooms If the Star is the best option then single rooms will be offered to members and their wifes/ gf's first.
So dont complain if you miss out because its common sence.

Most of the hotels in the area cant hold much more than 20 people without adding beds to rooms.
Motels are a more expensive option and you got to walk to the pub and this wont allow us to kick on for fear of getting booted. Also the pubs have more chance of secure parking.

[El_Hefty]

does the pub right across the road from the star hotel have accomodation, the other pub Yella posted?


https://maps.gstatic.com/intl/en_au/mapfiles/transparent.png Hastings Hotel

12 High Street, Wauchope NSW 2446
(02) 6586 1963 ()‎

Last year we all didnt stay in the same hotel but we drank and convened at one as everyone was within walking distance

and the wauchope rsl is literally 100m down the road too.... and then theres 'the happy thai' around the corner and a fresh fish fish shop theres a motel a coupla hundred further down the road ...

[Weaselman]

Ive been trying to get in touch with them.
No email address and no one answers the phone. I'll try again tomorrow.

[Large]

Timberrrrrrrrtownnnnn!!!!11!1!11!11!1eleventy11!!! 11!!1

[wackyrider]

Timberrrrrrrrtownnnnn!!!!11!1!11!11!1eleventy11!!! 11!!1

WTF??? Large, are the aliens anally probing you??

[hooligan]

probably, but Wauchope has a place called timbertown. Maybe large has fond memories from a school excursion?

[Weaselman]

Right the Hastings hotel can take 20 but the dot have secure parking. This means there may be a small additional charge for those who have to stay there but lock their bikes up at the star.

[EXBEN]

Has anyone canceled Long flat ?

[fimpBIKES]

weasel, thats the same number as before but less secure

i'd prefer the option of booking out a pub in the middle of fucking nowhere and we can go completely fukkin ballistic [:D]
im happy to camp + cart whoevers gear

keep up the good work fellas, im sure we'll settle somewhere then not give 3 shits about any of this after a couple

[Weaselman]

weasel, thats the same number as before but less secure

i'd prefer the option of booking out a pub in the middle of fucking nowhere and we can go completely fukkin ballistic [:D]
im happy to camp + cart whoevers gear

keep up the good work fellas, im sure we'll settle somewhere then not give 3 shits about any of this after a couple

Yes Fimp your happy to camp but 95% of the others wernt.
The 2 pubs (Star and Hastings) are within stones throw of each other so everyone gets a room and everyone is happy.

[fimpBIKES]

Win!

[Gix11]

Shit. Sorry ladies. Terry was trying to do a job that I should have been doing but I've been screwed for the last 3 weeks with a lot of shit and missed all of this. Add in the fact that I know that area about as well as the surface of Mars and you see why I thought Terry's idea was good. Terry, I apologise for leading you into a lion's den mate, I had no idea either. If we ever have an AFR up this way again I'll have no hesitation of organising a pub in an area I am familiar with, but on this one I'm blind.

I guess the majority of us should stand back and let the dust settle then something will appear as a clear winner. The date is the only thing that I know must stay in place.

[Tony Nitrous]

Im very greatful to anyone who organises anything like this.
Its beyond me, being a disorganised lazy arse who loses interest.

My 2c as i've mentioned, is that everywhere we have ever had a run too
had "options". There has never been anywhere where extra numbers or
last minute deciders could not be catered for. Its never been an exclusive
"First in best dressed / limited" event. This should be a primary consideration.

Sorry about my previous comments Terry, you were having a go which is
more than I ever did. Good on you. Happy to buy you a beer on the day Mate.

Tony.J.

[Gitzy]

Holy shit I'm off for a few days and chaos lol..

i'll be there..

[K6Thou]

Leave form went in today should have an answer tomorrow......

[CookyMon]

Gonna put the leave form in tomorrow. Will know on Tuesday if I can make it, but if not I'll at least come down for a day ride.

[nemo]

cant afford time off work.
might be able to run down friday night, sleeping bag on a park bench, then meet up satday mornin. then run back to brisbane sundy night for work on monday... hmm lotsa red bull should be fine ey.

[Snake_Doctor]

So now thats all over where the fuck is it at???

[El_Hefty]

wauchope the star hotel, about 50k's east of long flat right at the start of the oxley

[bluedrags]

Sorry to be a pain in the arse where abouts is the meeting going to be.

[El_Hefty]

wauchope at the star or the hastings pubs, basically across the road from one another

[bluedrags]

Sweet ill be there missus has family there so I've got a place to stay.

[bluedrags]

Mtngoat and maybe two other mates will be joining me as well.

[EAT.17]

Mtngoat and maybe two other mates will be joining me as well.

Hey guys new to forum as of today. Blue drags told me about the forum and the run I'm pretty keen. Priority for me is storage for the bike.

Please keep me informed.

[bluedrags]

Welcome and enjoy.
Is there any other riders from Sydney, Wollongong area riding there and if so what time and from where you leaving if your keen for some more riders.

[Weaselman]

If you book at the Star hotel you will have bike storage included.

Bluedrags me and the missus are hauling up from Tumut in the ute so if the sydney riders want a chase car I can help.

[Nudie]

I'm in Woolygong but if I go, it will be a last minute call because of work. If I do go I'll be taking my bike in the ute.

[bluedrags]

Just booked rooms at hastinfgs for myself and mtngoat,EAT.17 and another mate so will ben there.

[Large]

Sydney guys will prolly be meeting at the Berowra Mobil (might be a 7-11) at the start of the F3 for the run north.

It's only about 450-500k so I'm thinking a 9 ish start- meet the newy guys at 1030 and go from there.

[Weaselman]

Yeah the one off the hwy at the berowa exit is a 7-11 failing that you could meet at the maccas on the hwy at wyong.

[bluedrags]

No one leaving from the gong to ride there.

[EAT.17]

No one leaving from the gong to ride there.
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blue drags do we have a confirmation in times (what time we will be leaving on friday and etc so i can let a few other guys know so they can book there time of and so that they know when what how and when)''

thanks

eat.17

[bluedrags]

I was thinking meeting and leaving Friday morning from somewhere what would be easy for you guys.

[EAT.17]

I was thinking meeting and leaving Friday morning from somewhere what would be easy for you guys.


bluedrags

can you set a time for us and then i will be able to set a time for the other guys along with location (meeting spots etc)

they would like to also know is there an agenda of some sought. when we get up there what we rest for the night then do some riding etc. sorry for the ignorance to all including bluedrags i have never been on a bike run of such so the more information i can get the easier it will be

thanks

[bluedrags]

Not sure myself as first run with the asf crew so any info guys would be great.
Will let you know next few days about a time and place to meet.

[El_Hefty]

get there friday all arrive from different directions at different times, dont rush enjoy the ride, take the scenic route, have dinner and drinks at your leisure, Wake up saturday ride the oxley have lunch out there somewhere, get back to the pub and dinner and drinks at your leisure wake up Sunday and leave at your leisure.

have i missed something?

[EAT.17]

Sounds about covered

Cheers

[bluedrags]

Sweet thanks fellas look forward to it and meeting guys off forum.

[Nudie]

get there friday all arrive from different directions at different times, dont rush enjoy the ride, take the scenic route, have dinner and too many drinks at your leisure, Wake up saturday ride the oxley like a loon have lunch out there somewhere, get back to the pub and dinner and too many drinks at your leisure wake up Sunday and leave with a hangover at your leisure.

have i missed something? fixed

[Weaselman]

2 weeks to go more or less and I'm exited. Bikes prepped gears packed and I'm busting to have a beer and a laugh with you bastards!

[K6Thou]

2 weeks to go more or less and I'm exited. Bikes prepped gears packed and I'm busting to have a beer and a laugh with you bastards!

I've got nothing sorted yet hehehe I'll forget heaps of stuff, as you do when packing in a rush....

[Weaselman]

Last minute was my plan too but i'll be lucky to have a whole 24 hours at home between now and actually leaving for afr. So i did it all now. Bike needed a service anyway.

[K6Thou]

Last minute was my plan too but i'll be lucky to have a whole 24 hours at home between now and actually leaving for afr. So i did it all now. Bike needed a service anyway.I won't exactly be packing last minute.... Having to get the bike strapped in, tools, riding gear and a hemi engine and cross member in my van will take a little bit of time....

[ozzy1100]

I won't exactly be packing last minute.... Having to get the bike strapped in, tools, riding gear and a hemi engine and cross member in my van will take a little bit of time....

unloading rims and drinking piss on way back will be much more easy and fun dan lol