2008 Unaugural - 4 week warning!

BT Humble

The date will be May 3, 2008. Please mark your calendars, if you
haven't already done so.

Given the number of aus.motorcycles people who have colonised
aus.bicycle (Zebee, Theo, Me, Lemmiwinks, Tex, Moike, Tim + anyone
else I've forgotten), and the fact that I've done about the same
number of km
aboard a bicycle this year as on a motorcycle, it seems only fair to
invite the aus.bicycle people along as well.

In short, the Unaugural is an annual gathering of aus.moto people in a
paddock on my farmlet near Tarago, NSW. Weather permitting, we have a
bonfire of sufficient size to provide a reasonable simulation of
Armageddon. There is overnight camping, awards for various
achievements (such as longest distance travelled to attend), and much
drinking of alcohol and telling of lies.

Think of it as the best parts of fishing, once one gets rid of all the
useless folderol of lines, hooks, boats, bait and water. (And fish).

Here are some photos from the most recent event (the 5th Unaugural),
in May 2007:

http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2007/
http://hok.smugmug.com/gallery/2806294#149827229
http://Peter-T.smugmug.com

There's even a FAQ, here:
http://tinyurl.com/2mlbzo

Here's a sneak look at this year's bonfire:
http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2008/

Hoping to see some familiar faces, and some new ones, in 2008!


BTH
(I'm moving from http://www.smallsolar.org to http://www.humbletown.org,
so expect some glitches)

Madeyes

Just having a browse, except I cant see the photos in
http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2007/

Reading through the FAQ and was very please to see:

Q: What, no Stones Bombs?!


A: In a transparent attempt to win Dave Milligan's Isle of Man trip,
Stones Bombs are banned at the Unaugural as per the rules detailed in
his aus.moto posting on the topic.


Anyone found preparing or setting off a Stones Bomb will be required
to leave the Unaugural immediately. No exceptions.



Why am I pleased? Because this is what can happen to an innocent bystander.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...onthsBefore.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...EYES_2006/1.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...EYES_2006/2.jpg

And we thank Dave for his very generous offer.









"BT Humble" <bt_humble@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:c40d096c-c0ff-4a5b-ac04-ae0d101af506@s19g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> The date will be May 3, 2008. Please mark your calendars, if you
> haven't already done so.
>
> Given the number of aus.motorcycles people who have colonised
> aus.bicycle (Zebee, Theo, Me, Lemmiwinks, Tex, Moike, Tim + anyone
> else I've forgotten), and the fact that I've done about the same
> number of km
> aboard a bicycle this year as on a motorcycle, it seems only fair to
> invite the aus.bicycle people along as well.
>
> In short, the Unaugural is an annual gathering of aus.moto people in a
> paddock on my farmlet near Tarago, NSW. Weather permitting, we have a
> bonfire of sufficient size to provide a reasonable simulation of
> Armageddon. There is overnight camping, awards for various
> achievements (such as longest distance travelled to attend), and much
> drinking of alcohol and telling of lies.
>
> Think of it as the best parts of fishing, once one gets rid of all the
> useless folderol of lines, hooks, boats, bait and water. (And fish).
>
> Here are some photos from the most recent event (the 5th Unaugural),
> in May 2007:
>
> http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2007/
> http://hok.smugmug.com/gallery/2806294#149827229
> http://Peter-T.smugmug.com
>
> There's even a FAQ, here:
> http://tinyurl.com/2mlbzo
>
> Here's a sneak look at this year's bonfire:
> http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2008/
>
> Hoping to see some familiar faces, and some new ones, in 2008!
>
>
> BTH
> (I'm moving from http://www.smallsolar.org to http://www.humbletown.org,
> so expect some glitches)

BT Humble

Madeyes wrote:
> Just having a browse, except I cant see the photos inhttp://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2007/

Fixed, I did the upload last night and a few files were missing for
some reason.

> Reading through the FAQ and was very please to see:
>
> Q: What, no Stones Bombs?!
>
> A: In a transparent attempt to win Dave Milligan's Isle of Man trip,
> Stones Bombs are banned at the Unaugural as per the rules detailed in
> his aus.moto posting on the topic.
>
> Anyone found preparing or setting off a Stones Bomb will be required
> to leave the Unaugural immediately. No exceptions.
>
> Why am I pleased? Because this is what can happen to an innocent bystander.
>
> http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...onthsBefore.jpg
>
> http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...EYES_2006/1.jpg
>
> http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...EYES_2006/2.jpg

Yes, the combination of your lovely wife's injuries and my own glaring
lack of Public Liability Insurance[1] have both contributed to my
strong "no dickheads" policy.

> And we thank Dave for his very generous offer.

....even though we know he'll never pay up. ;-)


BTH
[1] Also known as "Dickhead Insurance".

bikerbetty

"BT Humble" <bt_humble@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:4a772c39-27f8-4537-bfca-5ad9466475fb@c19g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> Madeyes wrote:
>> Just having a browse, except I cant see the photos
>> inhttp://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2007/
>
> Fixed, I did the upload last night and a few files were missing for
> some reason.
>
>> Reading through the FAQ and was very please to see:
>>
>> Q: What, no Stones Bombs?!
>>
>> A: In a transparent attempt to win Dave Milligan's Isle of Man trip,
>> Stones Bombs are banned at the Unaugural as per the rules detailed in
>> his aus.moto posting on the topic.
>>
>> Anyone found preparing or setting off a Stones Bomb will be required
>> to leave the Unaugural immediately. No exceptions.
>>
>> Why am I pleased? Because this is what can happen to an innocent
>> bystander.
>>
>> http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...onthsBefore.jpg
>>
>> http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...EYES_2006/1.jpg
>>
>> http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i...EYES_2006/2.jpg
>
> Yes, the combination of your lovely wife's injuries and my own glaring
> lack of Public Liability Insurance[1] have both contributed to my
> strong "no dickheads" policy.
>
>> And we thank Dave for his very generous offer.
>
> ...even though we know he'll never pay up. ;-)
>
>
> BTH
> [1] Also known as "Dickhead Insurance".

Glad I don't know what a Stones Bomb is - sounds awful! - and looks bloody
dangerous...... Is a Stones Beanie allowed? (I got a freebie for buying some
Stones and sending in a coupon once, and it's nice and warm, and IIRC the
Unaugural can be a tad chilly!!!)

betty (so Madeyes, are you
and Mrs Madeyes going to
put in an appearance? I met
Mrs M briefly at Wintersun
last year - would be nice to
renew the acquaintance!)

Aeek

On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:58:54 +1100, "bikerbetty" <bikerbetty@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Glad I don't know what a Stones Bomb is - sounds awful! - and looks bloody
>dangerous...... Is a Stones Beanie allowed? (I got a freebie for buying some
>Stones and sending in a coupon once, and it's nice and warm, and IIRC the
>Unaugural can be a tad chilly!!!)

Provided you don't look like putting it in the fire.

The Happy Drunk

>
>Here's a sneak look at this year's bonfire:
>http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2008/

That should keep us toasty :-)

Well done have a pussy drink on me
http://tinyurl.com/2kec87
>
>Hoping to see some familiar faces, and some new ones, in 2008!
>
>
>BTH
>(I'm moving from http://www.smallsolar.org to http://www.humbletown.org,
>so expect some glitches)

__


Cheers
The Happy Drunk
K100RT

Tomasso

"BT Humble" <bt_humble@bigpond.com> wrote in message news:c40d096c-c0ff-4a5b-ac04-ae0d101af506@s19g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> The date will be May 3, 2008. Please mark your calendars, if you
> haven't already done so.
>
> Given the number of aus.motorcycles people who have colonised
> aus.bicycle (Zebee, Theo, Me, Lemmiwinks, Tex, Moike, Tim + anyone
> else I've forgotten), and the fact that I've done about the same
> number of km
> aboard a bicycle this year as on a motorcycle, it seems only fair to
> invite the aus.bicycle people along as well.
>
> In short, the Unaugural is an annual gathering of aus.moto people in a
> paddock on my farmlet near Tarago, NSW. Weather permitting, we have a
> bonfire of sufficient size to provide a reasonable simulation of
> Armageddon. There is overnight camping, awards for various
> achievements (such as longest distance travelled to attend), and much
> drinking of alcohol and telling of lies.
>
> Think of it as the best parts of fishing, once one gets rid of all the
> useless folderol of lines, hooks, boats, bait and water. (And fish).
>
> Here are some photos from the most recent event (the 5th Unaugural),
> in May 2007:
>
> http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2007/
> http://hok.smugmug.com/gallery/2806294#149827229
> http://Peter-T.smugmug.com
>
> There's even a FAQ, here:
> http://tinyurl.com/2mlbzo
>
> Here's a sneak look at this year's bonfire:
> http://www.humbletown.org/unaugural2008/
>
> Hoping to see some familiar faces, and some new ones, in 2008!
>
>
> BTH
> (I'm moving from http://www.smallsolar.org to http://www.humbletown.org,
> so expect some glitches)

Can I drive the Volvo?

Tomasso.

Knobdoodle

"Tomasso" <Tomasso@blank.blank> wrote:
> Can I drive the Volvo?
>
Sure; we'll even help you get it onto the bonfire!
--
Clem

Fulliautomatix

bikerbetty wrote:

> Glad I don't know what a Stones Bomb is - sounds awful! - and looks bloody
> dangerous...... Is a Stones Beanie allowed? (I got a freebie for buying some
> Stones and sending in a coupon once, and it's nice and warm, and IIRC the
> Unaugural can be a tad chilly!!!)


The Stones Bomb, like most 'fireworks' is a pretty thing to look at -
and reasonably safe when operated correctly.

Mix ego, alcohol, and idiocy with fireworks, explosives, combustibles,
weapons...or even a large stick...and injuries can result.

The only way to experience the Stones Bomb in its natural habitat with
some level of safety would be to have an official 'Stones Bomb
Technician' charged with the detonation of a few at an agreeable time
and in a safe manner.

That way this part of 'biker' culture is not lost.

Theo Bekkers

bikerbetty wrote:

> Glad I don't know what a Stones Bomb is - sounds awful! - and looks
> bloody dangerous......

I like stones bombs at rallys, they add ambience.

Theo

BT Humble

Knobdoodle wrote:
> "Tomasso" <Toma...@blank.blank> wrote:
> > Can I drive the Volvo?
>
> Sure; we'll even help you get it onto the bonfire!

Gary Woodman showed up in a Volvo a few years ago, to I'm afraid the
notoriety is all used up!


BTH

BT Humble

Just a quick note to Mr Andrew Price: I replied to your e-mail, but
it's bouncing. It looks like you've got forwarding set up from your
bigpond account to a non-existent tpg one.

If all else fails, you can give me a call on 0429 907 329.


BTH

Nev..

Theo Bekkers wrote:
> bikerbetty wrote:
>
>> Glad I don't know what a Stones Bomb is - sounds awful! - and looks
>> bloody dangerous......
>
> I like stones bombs at rallys, they add ambience.

http://www.thisstupidurl.com/stones_bomb.avi

Nev..
'07 XB12X

BT Humble

Nev.. wrote:
>
> http://www.thisstupidurl.com/stones_bomb.avi

That's an evil cackle you've got there, Nev.


BTH