Monday, January 29, 2007

Australia Day Weekender - Dunsborough

A large handful of people from PSB got together this long weekend gone to celebrate Australia Day in Dunsborough. We donned leathers and packed our shit and headed down early on Thursday morning, meeting at BP South Perth. Whilst filling up, waiting on everyone to arrive and stocking up on supplies, the Scarborough Tripper made an appearance. In she rode (on a new model scooter) singing, ranting and generally carrying on. "If they don't fucking like it, they should piss off to their own country", she yelled. I gave her a hug and she told me "good on ya for riding". She continued singing and rode off, only to be back in a few minutes just as we were gearing up to head off.

Parked up at the BP
Barfy in his leathers, boys strutting
Ranting...
Hug time
I can't remember the exact route, but we took the Freeway down to Mundijong road then some twistier bits to South West Highway (??) and followed that down to Dwellingup where we then detoured to the POW camp. A few km's in the wrong direction on very loose gravel, four of us ended up at the local golf clubhouse, so we went back and eventually found where we were meant to be. I don't believe anyone from the rest of the group could actualy be bothered walking to find this place... Regardless, was a good chance to test my offroad skills and take some more pix.

Ice and Seandre's bikes
Loitering at the POW camp
Paris in the sticks

It had already been too long and we were nowhere near getting to Dunsborough soon, so we rallied to get going again and go pretty much straight to Bunbury for lunch, then take the last stretch to Dunsborough after a refill of the food and fuel kind. In Bunno we opted for KFC and Hungry Jacks - great healthy start, and another 3 days of bad food were to come.

Off to Dunsborough down Old Caves Road, where the traffic was simply bullshit. We eventually arrived to the Beachouse YHA, bummed around, hit the beach and sourced alcohol.

The next few days included lots of Bacardi, beer, aussie flags and tatts, sunburn, kissing randoms, licking randoms, being licked by randoms, zinc supplements, zing, a hissy fit or two, sleeping on the beach, jellyfish stings, nudie runs, great weather, better roads, kerosene and chain lube, dirty bikes and dirtier boys and girls, snoring farting and a severe lack of air conditioning. Everything else follows the "what happens on tour, stays on tour" rule; be it legal or otherwise.

Grrrrowl! Sexy Seandre
The crew at Yallingup
HOMG its me!
The view from the Beachouse BBQ area
Gearing up to head to Margaret river via the wonderful Caves Road
Obviously, the main reason for the trip was to relax and for the better part of it all, it was very relaxing. Good mates, great times and brilliant rides. The roads were clean, twisty and fast. The food was oily and cheap and the booze was cold and crisp. I never did manage to eat that mango I bought tho, one of the sad moments of the trip. Also, I didn't really get any other pictures, but I know there's heaps floating around. I'll be sourcing those and putting them up in due time. Till then...

Now, I can't harp on enough of how much of a good time I had. To those that made it all the more enjoyable (you know who youse are); thank you very much - you're wonderful people.

Heading home yesterday morning meant a nice breakfast with the crew and a streamlined ride up to Mandurah for lunch; yep, Maccas. It was a stinkin' hot day and when I did eventually get home I nearly passed out. Wearing full leathers but drinking over 5L of water, I cooked in that suit, particularly when getting into the 60km/hr areas... no air flow! The afternoon was spent chilling out (literally) drinking more water and having a nap.

Last nite I also went out to dinner with my two fave boys and ate the most interesting beer fries - with bacon bits, cheese and BBQ sauce! Not only that but I got some gifts from the two - a brand spankin' new light switch for the bike and some devil girl stickers. Thanks boys! You know I luv yas! Now to get that switch fitted tonite...

Monday, January 22, 2007

Bikini Wash Windup at the Windsor

The Bikini was ended with a swim at the beach then the rest of the stragglers headed to Plakas on the Beach for some food. Later that night it was off to the Windsor for pizza and more importantly, BEER!

Naked Sheff, Megs, Rhino and me
Megs, Nath, Me (fkn poser!) and Naked Sheff
Dubbed "photo of the century" by Hornet
Hornet, Dingo, Me and Nath
Stratos and Me

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Bikini Wash!

Yesterday was the 2nd PSB Bikini Wash, aimed at raising money for the MAD Ride. Over 110 bikes were washed, a sausage sizzle was held, boys were waxed and two special gents wore bikinis to raise extra funding. Well done to Desmogod and Barfridge for sticking it out!

Unofficial results say that PSB and the local community raised over $5000 (but I'll update with more accurate numbers as they come to hand).

Desmogod, me and Barfridge
Me and TurboR1 (waxed chest and all)
Washin' the bikes
Hewie: You missed a spot, over there
The Doc's MV Agusta got some extra lovin'
More MAD Bikini Wash 2007 photos by Steve Eggelston and Doug Flanagan can be found here:
http://sulk.cc/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=3065

Thursday, January 18, 2007

The "Heapa" V2.0

First things first, CONGRATULATIONS JULZ!!! on your new bike, the proud owner of the Honda VT250F aka the "new Heapa".

Well, after some initial photography, we headed out to Freo through some back streets to avoid doing too much boring straight line crap, and to keep away from late-night-shoppers. Arriving in Fremantle, I saw that the usual Thursday night girls' ride also ended up in the same area.

The girls headed over for coffee at the Merchant, but Julz and I headed to Benny's for an Absinth Fantasy and some pasta. I must say that the musician at Benny's was brilliant. I really hope the next time I'm there, you're on again. Three cheers!

Mmm, cannelloni! I could eat another one of those without any trouble right now... Benny's never disappoints.

Heading back to the bikes after dinner, spotted Dean Fantastic with a mate, and then all the girls leaving the Merchant again.

Julz and I rode back to his place and this time Julz gave it more shit. I TOLD YA!!! More gas! Don't make me shoo you up that hill again....! :P

Well done Julz, on the bike and your "riding prowess" (thanks Ryan) and its brilliant to see you smiling so much and enjoying the ride. Keep up the practice and keep it rubber side down.

Peace.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

News from Apple Computers

News Report: Apple Computers

Apple Computer reported today that it has developed computer chips that can store and play music inside women’s breasts.

The iBoob is considered to be a major breakthrough because women are always complaining about men staring at their breasts and not listening to them.

Monday, January 01, 2007

Welcome to 2007

Unless you're still unconscious, its the first day of 2007, and what a great day it is. A cosy 26°C in Perth. It's sunny but breezy.

I welcomed the New Year at Saf's place with great people I've got to meet and know better over the last year. Thank you Jana and Saf (and your folks) for sharing your house and your company!

The night began with a dip in the pool, watching stunting DVD's, drinking beer and snacking on chips and fruit. The pizza then arrived and I was stuffed after 3 pieces! Was time for another beer and everyone was chatting about.

Midnight soon came and we popped two bottles of bubbly; with corks flying into the neighbour's yard and toasted to '07.

I was one of the first to leave, just before 1am and rode home to see 3 lots of Police cars within about 6km. A nice chillaxin' evening was had, and best of all - no hangover! :)