COFFS COAST BRANCH
ULYSSES CLUB Inc

 

NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2008

 

President - Shirley Rose, Ph 0266 514697, Mobile 0417 250688, shoseus@yahoo.com

Vice President – Brian Platts 02 6656 1648, brplatts@tpg.com.au

Secretary - Andrew Wright, 0266 569128, andreww.coffscoastulysses@bigpond.com

Treasurer - Joan Bulloch, 0266 511072 hjbulloch@hotmail.com

Quartermaster Keith Robot ham Ph 0412 693 057, keithandiulie@optusnet.com.au

Editor - – Dave Barter 6655 1091, davidjbarter@optusnet.com

Web Master - Chris Eddy, Ph Hm 66581431 Wk 66516355 sales@newportsystems.com.au

Publicity – Bob Wright 0419 997 184, polecarter@hotmail.com

Welfare – Roger Bemmer 02 6651 7701, 0439 43 0769, rbemmer@supernerd.com.au

Ride – Fay Johnston 02 6653 6619, philfay1@bigpond.net.au

Ride – Geoff Baldry 02 6652 9151, gbaldry@iprimus.com.au

Ride – Paul Otton 02 6658 6360, paul2wheels@hotmail.com

Ride – Mike O’Rourke 02 6651 5610, gutsup1951@yahoo.com.au                        *******************************************                  

This newsletter is emailed to members who are registered with the club secretary. Hard copies are handed out at Friday night drinks and some are left at Coffs Motorcycles just up the road from Bunnings. It is also on the Ulysses web site, Coffs branch.

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JUNE   PRESIDENTS  REPORT
This will be my last report as President so it’s time to say thank you to my Committee Andrew, Joan, Brian, Chris, Keith & David. Special thanks to Roger for the time he spent with Fred. I will be eternally thankful to those members who supported me at the Australia Day Awards. Thanks to those members who went to the Library to meet up with the visiting riders also Marg Golsby-Smith and her helpers for their work at Relay for Life.
To all members thank you for your support and attendance on our rides/functions and for making my time as President a time to remember.
I wish the Branch and the new Committee all the best for the future.
Remember to keep the Ulysses dream alive

Shirley                                                                                   

 

RIDE   REPORT 

May  18th   Lawrence                                                                                                        
On a nice sunny day, 13 bikes and 2 trikes took 16 people for a ride to Lawrence. Led by Keith we rode up the highway to Tucabia for coffee where Jim won the raffle. Louise stayed on the punt jetty waiting for Jeff on his trike, who reported later he had lost 4th gear, so we all had to keep a look out when riding home. Nambucca branch was supposed to meet us at the Lawrence pub but they did not show.  Rob and Louise rode up with us but could not guess what had happened. Please consider leading a ride in the future to give the few who do a rest. You would be well supported. You don’t have to go to the ride meeting just say if you could do a simple ride.          

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Nymboida Loop Ride 1/6/08
Despite things looking pretty bleak on Friday, Sunday turned into a good riding day. Around 10 bikes showed up at the Bailey Centre, some new faces and bikes amongst them. Most of the regulars were at the Townsville AGM.

We accumulated John Howley at the Sawtell turn off and "Devilish Dave" on his Deauville at Dorrigo. We had a reasonable run up the mountain with one kind motorist waving us past at the second waterfall.

Despite some pleas to do the longer loop, the Lad used all sorts of excuses to lead the group on the Bostabrick route. Truth be known, it is one of his favourite roads!

Everyone survived the many corners to Nymboida, though some were harassed by a cattle truck going the other way. Those that hadn't visited the 'Old Coach Station' at Nymboida were most impressed, mutterings were heard that 'I must bring the wife out here one day'.

While re fueling at Coutes Crossing, a group of sports bikes growled past in the direction of Grafton, don't think they were impressed at going past us again after we had taken the Braunston short cut.

We are now looking forward to the Baryulgil Picnic in 2 weeks time. There was some mention of the need for rain gear as Wayne 'Rainy' is leading the ride!

The Lad  

PS. Eric Field pulled up for lunch and discovered he had lost his top box, cause he only just finished fixing it hadn’t he. So keep your eye out for it when doing the loop.                       

 

Baryulgil 15/06/2008

 Warning: This report may contain sexual references, possible nudity and R rated language!!!!!

 The weather report for the day predicted scattered showers but alas blue skies and sunshine prevailed.  About 20 people headed out from the Bailey Centre to the coffee stop in Grafton.

 

First problem one trike missing in action! Found at the coffee shop.  After coffee set off to Baryulgil, same trike went missing again, lost in action.  Most of us arrived at the river & went walk-a-bout, while Paul and Lyn went for a wee walk by themselves (Lyn was scared of snakes, why take Paul????). There was some suggestion of a skinny dip, not to mention any names but we don't know if you should let him out without you Sue.  Picnic lunch while listening to lots of tall stories, very relaxing.

 

Everyone left for home safely, ride leader stopped to make a phone call from the public phone (due to Telstra's wonderful coverage!), to check on first trikes whereabouts. All good, trike safe n sound at home after a scenic ride. Ride leader caught up to and passed second trike (Geoff & Carol), a few k's later stopped to talk to a local. Second trike missing in action!!!! After a bit of back tracking, we came across one male walking along road, story was 'out of petrol' or was it just parking???? We supplied enough fuel to get back to the local's house where we scrounged some more, nice fellow, thanks Keith. After re-fuelling in Grafton all re-grouped at Halfway Creek for coffee. Geoff was discussing with Carol if he should take her home, or just go to his place and re adjust the footpegs so she could ride home but decided she looked a bit tired actually 'rooted' so he would take her home, everyone erupted in to laughter (yeh sure you ran out of petrol!!).  Eventful day, but not one drop of precipitation! 

Wayne & Jane                

 

MEMBERS    NEWS                                                                                                                    
 John Bambey is home.  Will be at coffee on Sat.
 To those 40 members who attended the AGM in Townsville will be aware
 that Annette Plates injured her ankle.  I had a call from Sandy Jones,
 they were at Mt Isa, to say that Annette had had her ankle Xrayed and
 it showed a crack in one of her bones so the ankle is now in plaster. 
 The Dr. has said it is OK for her to continue.
 Coffs Coast also collected another plaque, for the raising of
 $20,000.00 at our AGM.  This was due to Fay Johnstons hard work with
 gathering prizes for the raffle.
 See you at coffee Saturday    Shirley
 Newcastle have the 2011 A.G.M    

               

Hi Andrew.
Thanks for the update on John - good news.
We are now at Tennant Creek and it is pouring cats and dogs.  All Safe
and sound - had some adventures to recount ....................... we
are due in Alice tomorrow - depending on the rain.  Annette travelling
in ugg boot.  Jeff and Sandie's wet weather is gear tucked up nice and
dry and we are wet through - that makes sense doesn't it! Cheers from the mob …

Sandie

RELAY FOR LIFE
Tony & Jan Lawler, Brian & Joyce O'Neill, Joan Anderson, Barry and I went along to help with the survivors morning tea at the Relay for Life on May 31st. It was a really uplifting morning, to see so many people come out in support of this was great.
 
We didn't have a very difficult job, making tea/coffee (and drinking some), cutting up cakes & muffins (and eating some), and then cleaning up after the morning tea. We got to have a great time catching up!!
 
The organisers were very appreciative of our assistance and hoped that we (or people from the club) would be able to help again next year. We got a lot out of the morning and would recommend it for next year.    Marg  Goldsby  Smith    

Pickled Galah New Year's Eve
Rally     

We would like to invite your club to the Pickled Galah New Year's Eve Rally in Maidenwell, Qld.

I have attached a flyer for the event and we would appreciate if you could pass it on to your members and post it  on your web site as well as forwarding to any you think may be interested.> This is a fundraising event for the local community including Qld Rural Fire Services and we would appreciate your support in promoting this event to your members and anyone else in your area.
> Regards  Sue, Sunstate riderswww.sunstateriders.com.au  http://www.sunstateriders.com.au/

 

*Hi fellow Ulyssians,*
 
*Mid North Coast* *NSW Branch* is turning _*20*

And we would like to  invite all our friends to help us celebrate at Valla Beach in October  this year. We're anticipating a real hoot, so was wondering if you would be so  good as to circulate our invitation among your members. Everyone's very welcome... Let the good times roll..
 Many thanks, Julie Miles,
 for the MNC 20th Anniversary Committee

 

ROLL   CALL     

 

 

 

 

Jack Cook, Rides a Yamaha XJ 900. Jack is from Scotland and started riding there but loves our roads and weather and has been here eight years.  He lives in Coffs and is a pool manager ph 66528989. Jack is the vice president of the local radio club and you can check the club out at www.mncarg.org  

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Stuart rides a Triumph Bonneyville America. Lives in Coffs and works for the forestry. Ph 66515990. His wife Deborah rides on the rear seat. 

 

 

 

 

 

  Merv Allport retired and rides a Suzuki Boulavard  cruiser. Ph 66527823. Remember Merv was the one who fell on his head tacking down the signs after the AGM.                   

 

 

 

 

  Eric Field, from Coffs rides a Kawasaki ER500. Has only gotten back into riding since February ph 66517007                                                                                                         *****************************************************                                                                   

FOR SALE    

Rivers Riding jacket XXL cost $350 will sell for $100. Crook back can’t ride anymore. Russel Milham ph 0412139612 Tucabia 

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My Honda VTX 1300 is now for sale, 2006 model 12000 kms. sissy bar leather saddle bags, the bike is completely unmarked and is like new. If interested Andrew or I can e-mail you photos. The sale price is $13900.  My contact no. 0429492904   <johnjoan7@bigpond.com>
 John Marshall   

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Tom Aarts has decided to hang up his riding boots and sell his bike and all his gear. For sale; 1988 BMW K100 LT, complete with Panniers and top box and factory sound system. Low klm<s at 27580. This is an original bike not ex-police. Included in sale are; Motodry boots size12. 2 sets of gloves Summer/ winter; Wet weather gear and over Boots; New Nolan XL Helmet with comm./provision; Spare Helmet ex Zeus; Helmet security loop; Leather “Rivet” Winter JacketXL with insert; Summer Jacket XL “RJ,S” with insert; Tyreplier Repair Kit; Mini Medical Kit; Tyre Gauge; Work Shop Manual with some spares; BMW Cap to wear to Coffee; New Leather Vest (no badges); Seat wool cover from the wool shed;                                 Registed Sep 08. Excellent Tyres. Price $5999 [Firm] Phone Tom 0412283596. aaarts@bigpond.net.au                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

Radguard  radiator protection

Paul Voglsinger
Email: paul@radguard.com.au

Within Australia: 

Orders: 1800 001 189 (Freecall) 
Inquiries: (02) 6658 0060 
Fax: (02) 6658 0091 
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                ANOTHER  OF  ANDREW’S  AEROPLANE  JOKES                                                           

Two men dressed in Pilots' uniforms walk up the aisle of the plane. Both are wearing dark glasses, one is using a guide dog, and the other is tapping his way along the aisle with a cane.  Nervous laughter spreads through the cabin, but the men enter the cockpit, the door closes, and the engines start up.
 The passengers begin glancing nervously around, searching for some sign that this is just a little practical joke. None is forthcoming.  The plane moves faster and faster down the runway and the people sitting in the window seats realize they're heading straight for the
 water at the edge of the airport. As it begins to look as though the plane will plough into the water, panicked screams fill the cabin.
Just at that moment, the plane lifts smoothly into the air. The passengers relax and laugh a little sheepishly, and soon all retreat into their magazines, secure in the knowledge that the plane is in good hands.

In the cockpit, one of the blind pilots turns to the other and says,
"You know, Bob - one of these days, they're gonna scream too late and we're all gonna die

 

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Ride calendar

 

Unless otherwise stated , rides depart from the Bailey Centre.

Wednesday rides will have destination decided democratically by those going.

Each Saturday we have riders congregating at ‘Gloria Jeans South’ for coffee and conversation at 10:00am

 

July 2008

5th          Saturday Gloria Jeans coffee 10:00am, then ride to Dorrigo winery, Bernie Higoe, 6655 2268

6th        Pub With No Beer at Taylors Arm, 9am Bailey Centre, Mike O’Rourke
6651 5610

16th      Wednesday mid week ride, 9am Bailey Centre

18th      Friday Drinks Night Coffs Ex-Services Club. 7:00pm, dinner after. 

19th  & 20th Overnighter to Alstonville to sample the delights of the Northern Rivers Brewing Company. 9:00am, Chris Eddy 6658 1431

August 2008

2th        Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am. Then lunch at Golden Dog, Glenreagh

3rd        Picnic at Brooms Head, 9:00am, Harry Bulloch, 6651 1072

9th        BBQ at Woolgoolga Caravan Park, 4:30pm. Our host, our past President – Ray Williams. 66549421

15th      Friday Drinks Night Coffs Ex-Services Club. 7:00pm, dinner after.

17th      Nymboida Loop, anti clockwise, 9:00am, Wayne Brown, 6653 6871

20th      Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre

31st      South West Rocks for lunch at Country Club, 9:00am, Dave Barter, 6655 1091

September 2008

6th                    Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am Then “Rusty Iron Rally” at Macksville.

8th        Ride Calendar meeting 7pm Coffs RSL, all welcome for your ideas

14th      Memorial Service, in memory of those who have ‘Ridden On’. Beacon Hill, 8:00am, then to Ulong RSL for lunch. Bernie Higoe 6655 2268

17th      Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre

19th      Friday Drinks Night Coffs Ex-Services Club. 7:00pm, dinner after.

21st      Quarterly breakfast at 8:00am, Sawtell RSL, then meeting at 9:00am followed lunch at Brushgrove Pub. Bernie Higoe 6655 2268