Forum: New Zealand
02-24-2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 195
Views: 18,428
Great hear that the local inmates are reporting...
Great hear that the local inmates are reporting being still on the right side of the ground and that damage is relatively minor - a relief, really.
113 confirmed dead as of about 11 am, 228 on the...
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Forum: New Zealand
02-22-2011, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 195
Views: 18,428
A tough day yesterday and a rough ol' night to...
A tough day yesterday and a rough ol' night to follow. We have ridden through unscathed (again) but our thoughts are with those who have been much less fortunate :cry We are doing our bit by staying...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-10-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 493,109
Dvd??
You bet! Not just one, though.... a series would be fantastic but I would be more than happy to have whatever you can manage to put together :deal
Great video intro for your presentation, too....
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Forum: Ride reports
01-25-2011, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 14,351
Dammit!
You guys brought this RR back up again... so I was trapped into reading the whole thing once more... it is still one of the finest RRs on this site. Thanks for digging it out folks and thanks, again,...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-23-2011, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 1,112
Views: 172,518
Nice job!
Greetings D.B. I just thought I would drop in to say "Hi" again and let you know that I am still following along but trying not to add too much noise to your RR.:deal
Still enjoying, so many...
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Forum: Racing
01-15-2011, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Yup. Some colours don't do well on the dark...
Yup. Some colours don't do well on the dark background but try selecting the text (highlight) and it will change to a nice blue on white background - much easier to read. That is how I get around it...
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Forum: Racing
01-15-2011, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
I see #186 Pablo Rodriguez on the Honda 250...
I see #186 Pablo Rodriguez on the Honda 250 starting at #62 for this stage. He has just plugged along quietly on that wee bike and made it this far without any apparent dramas. I wonder what prep and...
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Forum: Racing
01-15-2011, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Wow! Today ain't going to one of her favourite...
Wow! Today ain't going to one of her favourite memories, is it? Will keep ze fingies crossed for her and hope that the Gods will smile on her and allow the finish line to appear under her own power...
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Forum: Racing
01-15-2011, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Thanks TSC...
I caught that one as well... didn't have coffee but enjoyed it all the same. I must say that I have enjoyed the humour on this thread as much as the action, so thanks to all contributors. :bow
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Forum: Racing
01-15-2011, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
That's the one....!!!!
Saw the pic coming up and managed to put the coffee down before it filled the screen. Awesome :lol3:clap:clap:clap Thanks for the refresher :deal
Cheers :freaky
Allan
Edit: also many thanks...
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Forum: Racing
01-14-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
There ya goes! I had some idea it was someone...
There ya goes! I had some idea it was someone else and couldn't find the info. Many thanks Bluebull. Much appreciated. :clap
In that case, he is doing very well and should get some good rest for...
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Forum: Racing
01-14-2011, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-14-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Great pic. Somewhere back in the thread is that...
Great pic. Somewhere back in the thread is that same pic with a caption underneath with some witty conversation... something along the lines of ".. will you rubs it's belly so it will roll over and...
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Forum: Racing
01-14-2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 430
Views: 58,005
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Forum: Racing
01-14-2011, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 182
Views: 14,075
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Forum: Racing
01-13-2011, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Tough stage!
Yah... bad stage for me today as well :cry Started with a 'pooter screen wot sez "insert system disc." :huh Great! A couple of hours of utilities and stuff :cob got things back to working again....
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Forum: Racing
01-13-2011, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Ride reports
01-13-2011, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 1,282
Views: 259,834
Still here and watching....
and enjoying the narrative with sidebars :lol3
On the WD-40 thing... that stuff is a little light on lubricating properties but does a good job as a general purpose cleaner (use it to clean the...
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Forum: Racing
01-13-2011, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Not sure if this has been put up but... from...
Not sure if this has been put up but... from Jose's site: (translated by Google, not me)
We will take the exit at the eleventh stage the Dakar because it appears in the listings of that, leave on...
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Forum: Racing
01-12-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-12-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-12-2011, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-12-2011, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-12-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 430
Views: 58,005
Good question...
I have followed Si's Dakar career for quite a few years now and, though he has never had a huge team (lotsa money, facilities, bikes etc.) he has always finished quite well up the standings (when he...
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Caught up with the pack at last..
Only 690 posts to read today :huh short stage huh? :lol3
Congrats to Jonah - really great to see him have a clean run (apart from the small ejection incident :eek1 ) and do the business.
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Hi JMo.. great to see you on the board and f5...
Hi JMo.. great to see you on the board and f5 finger at the ready :lol3
Just a note on the "Boil in the bag" rations. I have spent many a long week in the sticks (tramping) with one full meal a...
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
perhaps a good example would be Si Pavey... not...
perhaps a good example would be Si Pavey... not that I'm saying he is riding slow but he IS taking it a lot easier on his machinery than the front runners. For his sins, the motor is lasting rather...
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Forum: Racing
01-11-2011, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Ummmm....
Question for you Teach... do we assume that it is the same rider in each case?
If that is the case, is the DRZ going to be THAT much slower with the same rider aboard?
Cheers :freaky
Allan
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Forum: Racing
01-10-2011, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Caught up at last!
Huh! Only 830 posts to read this morning :huh when I got back on track... looooong read to catch the readers and f5ers so the race was like a fast-forward on the ol' VCR :lol3 Many thanks to all for...
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Forum: Racing
01-09-2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 1,712
Views: 301,102
Fantastic to see you up and posting your...
Fantastic to see you up and posting your experiences already Jenny :bow you are an amazing woman:deal
Take care of your self and thanks, again, for allowing us to be a part of your Dakar....
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Forum: Racing
01-09-2011, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
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Forum: Racing
01-09-2011, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Many Thanks.
Misc.. your efforts on our behalf are much appreciated and enjoyed. That ASO site was doing my head in :lol3
Cheers :freaky
Allan
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Forum: Racing
01-07-2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 12,452
Views: 906,893
Damn!
Finally caught up the 900 posts from overnight :eek1.. no need for F5 key today :deal Sad to hear of Boundsy's demise and the Bultaco failure :cry A tough ol' day at the office for most by the looks...
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Forum: Racing
01-07-2011, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 1,712
Views: 301,102
Great stuff!
Thanks Nate, for putting that up and all your hard work, too. :deal
Best wishes to Jenny and hopes that the days pass quickly until she can get out of the horsepiddle and on her way home.
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Forum: Racing
01-05-2011, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 1,712
Views: 301,102
Crap! F5 key is worn out... the main thread is...
Crap! F5 key is worn out... the main thread is reporting Jenny out... hoping against hope that it is NOT true :cry
Whatever the outcome, many thanks to all those who have made this thread such a...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-01-2011, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 493,109
Uh oh!
The picture that appeared upon opening up this thread had me a tad worried :eek1 but very pleased to hear that the outcome was more positive :clap
Wishing you both a Happy New Year, despite the...
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Forum: New Zealand
12-27-2010, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 195
Views: 18,428
@#$$^&* Earthquakes
Meh! No more shakes today, so far, that I have felt, anyway. We got through "The Big One" without a problem, a few broken bits but no damage. Today we see that the concrete patio has a big crack...
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