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Include me in please Johann Got permission from my events coordinator, though unfortunately she is committed to a big job during October (she '''is''' coming pillion on the West Coast Trip this long weekend though :thumbsup: )

J-man, ek sien na hierdie trip. Wou so graag met die ATAS manne Aghulas toe laas naweek, maar te veel klaar aangepak daai naweek. Gee weer die datums en vetrek punte. GK en ons Somerset Wes mense sal graag hier wil aansluit. Het jy kontak met die Elim mense? Ons kan hulle kontak en uitvind watter behoeftes hulle het wat ons kan ankom. Andyman Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.

DUH Uh, 6 Oktober- het hom so Andyman Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.

Me too please! Annie

Bespreek asb. 'n plek vir my, ek sal @ Vrydag finaal bevestig of ek saamgaan. Dit is "Rugby World Cup Quater Finals" naweek, maar ek sal nie graag dié trip wil mis nie! - Dankie tog vir 'n PVR. Ek glo dit gaan weer 'n lekker trip wees! Groete Arra R1150GS

Daar is DSTV in die kroeg, vir die rugby manne. Name wat ek alreeds het: Andyman Annie Charles Arra Geelkameel Geoff Derrick JR HD J Burger Daar is plek vir nog so 5 fietse. Detail oor die roete volg spoedig. Groete JR

Hier kom n ding!!! Padlangs gaan pad-AF. Cheezy, ek het nou uiteindelik na jou geluister, okay halfpad. Trailwing tyres op die RT, en ons gaan nou saam op die grondpad. Chris (Padlangs) en Greta gaan saam op die Barrydale trippie. Watch this space for an update on this shocking twist. :)

JR - sit my ook by asb!! Ian

Padlangs Moenie bande koop nie - soos ek gese^ het, ek het 'n offroad voor- en agterband wat sal pas. Leen dit, toets en besluit self. As jy van die trippie op grondpad hou: jy LEEN die bande net!

Kan ek dit terug-gee wanner hulle heeeeltemaal afgeloop is??

is ek nog betyds, ek en die vrou gaan ook saam

Jaaaa, eks ook in. Kan julle asb. my naam ook op die lys sit. Sal graag die Kaapse manne wil ontmoet. Voel vir my ek mis altyd die sports, aangesien ek annerkant die berg bly!!!

Padlangs, het jy al kans gehad om daai semi-bande op te sit en te toets? Onthou om hulle af te blaas na so 1.5 bar as jy grondpadlangs ry.

Ek het nog 5 plekke oop vir die naweek na Warmwaterberg. Laaste minuut kanselasies. Bel my, dis nog nie te laat nie. Johann 083 441 8653

Padlangs, I have a spare front tyre from my V-Strom, which you are welcome to ride until treadless, if you wish. I suggest you start practising standing up, now already, even in traffic; keeping your bum just out of the saddle will also work. Tyre pressures as per Geelkameel; good thing you won the Airman. Remember to re-inflate when back on tar.

Thanks Niel and Danie. One of the guys that went to the GS challenge, had knobblies fitted - he gave me his trailwing tires. Atlantic motorad will fit it today. I tested the Airman during the weekend. Stunning piece of engineering. Fortunately, the power socket on the 1100RT can power these pumps, unlike the new bikes. As for standing up, did you not see on the Boulder Bush Pub run how I practiced standing up in the slower sections? Cheezy, are you joining us for this over night run, or are you still recovering from the GS Challenge?

i'm in,please put my name on the list.what do i need? tent, sleeping bag,towel,bottle chivas!!money for bar. cheers halfjob

Sorry for the false hope, Cheezy - and the heart attack Brahman. Stopping on the gras at the Toy run is the ONLY off-road my RT does. :) Yes, I am going with the stof-eters thies weekend, but with my bakkie - carting the tents, etc. Those going on the trip, if you can get your gear to Johann by Friday afternoon, I will transport it in my bakkie. No need for heavy panniers. And YES, this is true - you can check with Johann. See you all on Saterday morning. I am looking forward to "Malgas se pont", almost 20 years since I last used it.

UNFORGETABLE TRIP TO WARMWATERBERG!!!! Danie is going to write up a report. The J-man (JR rossouw)has really come up trumps on this trip. At a fraction of the cost of a club off-road trip, we had two medics, good back up vehicle crews and lots of good humour. We only used the good humour though, not the spares or quacks. Once again made un-forgettable by the choice of route, good company, Nico n Tanya's now famous braai and support roles and people who don't skrik for rain, rough terrain or pain. .... and not snow either! Thanks J-man for a really enjoyable trip filled with absolute wall-to-wall enjoyment. Sorry I baled in the night but in the event I'm glad I did as my Godson is worth giving up a bike ride for. I'm just so glad I came for day 1. If we have more than 11 on the next trip we need to re-think the riding group so that we can stick to the routes and timing.. Andyman Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.

Yes, truly an unforgettable event. Just a pity Danie is out of town for the week - it is going to be a looong wait for the report. :( You also make mention of the cost (or should I rather say lack of it) of the trip. I have no idea how they could put this whole trip together for only R150 per person. Anybody that say they went hungry or thirsty was surely not on the Warmwaterberg trip with Johann and family. As for the size of the group. Yes, it must surely be much easier to 10 bikes together. If two rules were adhered to, we would have arrived probably an hour earlier. 1) Keep track of the person behind you. If you cant see him/her turn back. 2) At each turning, wait for the next person before you move on. These sound so easy, and if everybody stuck to it, the group would never have split up. A possible suggestion - for such a big group, the last bakkie should never go past a bike. Then everybody will always know when the last vehicle has reached the turn. The road works outside Elim also threw a spanner in the works. But there is no way of planning around such things - just keep the group together. Hey, back to the good stuff. This was a stunning trip!! Bakgat people!! THANKS to one an all, especially Andries and his 4x4.

Yes, I agree. I'm still wondering how to clean off all the mud - it's EVERYWHERE! Thanks JR for all the organisation. Can't wait for Danie's report and everyone's pics...

I have suggested to Dave that Atlantic Motorrad start a vale-service. Maybe all those that want to make use of such a service should "approach" him. If enough people ask they might just start such a service.

Ongelooflik en onvergeetlik! Dit was nou bitter lekker gewees. Glo nie ons gaan sommer gou weer die geleentheid kry (en geniet!) om in sneeu teen 2 grade celsius op 'n papnat grondpak oor 'n bergpas te ry (en gly) nie! Baie dankie aan almal (en die GS'se) vir die uitstekende naweek. Die gees, samesyn en humor was uitsonderlik en welgedaan aan JR, Tanya en 'crew' vir die puik organisasie van die naweek. Afgesien van ons almal se eie genot is ek seker dat ons ook 'n hele paar kinders by die Mispah skool se dag opgehelder het en iets aan hulle kon gee wat werklik saak maak - dankie Tanya vir dié voorreg. Dankie ook aan Padlangs, JR en Andries vir die 'back-up' voertuie wat alles en nog wat gekarwei het. Ja, die groep het seker 'n paar keer opgebreek, en sommiges het afdraaie gemis, maar dit het verseker niks minder lekker en/of interessant gemaak nie, inteendeel ek dink dit het bygedra tot die totale ervaring. Dit gaan seker maar altyd moeilik wees om 'n groterige groep waarin daar ryers is wat nie dieselfde spoed ry nie, en waar daar talle afdraaie en hindernisse (oftewel tegniese gedeeltes) is, bymekaar te hou. 'n Moontlike oplossing is dalk 'n kleiner groep of dat ryers opgedeel word in kleiner groepe, maar dan moet elke groep deeglik bewus wees van die presiese roete wat gevolg moet word. Alles in ag geneem - hoop ek ons maak gou wéér so! Sien ook uit na Danie se trip-report en die fotos ... hele paar komiese oomblikke gewees!

Ek het nou 10 minute voor ek uitstedig raak, ek gaan 'n paar fotos laai. Storie later die week. Ander ouens kan gerus intussen een en ander vertel! Klippe 1: Die odraend se klippe se eerste slagoffer.... klippe 2: Tweede slagoffer... Nog 'n slagoffer ....: Nog 'n slagoffer van die los klippe Klippe 4: Selfs die groot manne het gesukkel, en het hulp nodig gehad. Ons help vir Padlangs - hy het vergeet om knoblies op te sit JR op spoed: JR op spoed Modder 1: Die eerste van 'n klomp gly-en-valle 4x4: Nog 'n grote het moeite. Te naby die kant vd pad gestop, en toe sommer annerkant afgegly. JR se broek: Johann se broek wys dat daar bietjie drama was! (die bruin is modder, niks anders nie...) JR se merke: 15meter anderkant die bike begin die glymerke, dan 'n paar gate deur die fiets veroorsaak (enigste skade is die gebuigde sidestand) en van die fiets af tot hier duskant het JR op sy jis gegly in die modder !! Totaal seker 10 moddervalle vir die dag - geen skade op die bikes, geen beserings op die dapper ridders nie! Vader dank dat niemand seergekry het nie! Anderdag meer...

For the record. The cost per head covered all my expenses around the catering. I could even use the R70 odd change to top up the food donation. The organising and catering is done for the love of it and not with the aim to make any profit. Tanya

On auction .... When visiting the Mispah School for children with learning disabilities in Elim this weekend, I once again realised how fortunate we are to have family and friends that care for us. The stars in the children’s eyes and their sunshine smiles as we entered the room, brought a tear to my eye (or should I say a shower of rain). I am sure that the visit to this very needy community, touched all of us in different ways – especially when they greeted us with a very appropriate welcome song. A big thank you to all of you who unselfishly contributed towards the generous food donation for the school and handing out of the goodies. Johan Burger, the owner of Burger Furnishers in Bellville accompanied us on the trip and opened his heart (and his wallet) to the Mispah School by donating TV’s for the hostel. We all witnessed and heard of the circumstances under which these children are raised. For this reason, I am putting Johann’s (JR’s) torn and tattered rain suit (after that gracious mud slide) on auction this week. The suit will unfortunately not go to the highest bidder. The funds raised will be used to purchase a DVD player/video machine for the Mispah school in Elim. Depending on the amount we are able to raise, I would like to buy an educational video / DVD for the children. The children sang the well-known song “You raise me up” with the words still echoing in my mind … You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be. Let’s make this song a reality in their lives. Let’s lift their spirits and help them to be the best they can be. Your voluntary bids can be transferred into my bank account. Please send me an SMS to confirm your deposit. I will declare the takings early next week. A complete statement of the individual donations will be made available on request. My banking details are as follow : Standard Bank Tyger Manor Branch Cheque Account Account no : 270763635 Cellphone number for confirmation of payment via SMS : 082 332 4635 “In order to make a difference, all you need to do is start.” Tanya

For Annie and Sandy Warmwaterberg menu recipes Sweet bread 1 kg bread dough (from Checkers or Pick & Pay bakeries or some superettes) 2 x 250 ml fresh cream half a cup of brown sugar (can increase or decrease to taste) Grease an oven dish or a black pot (if making on fire) Form little bread balls (size of meatballs) and place in dish or pot Mix cream and brown sugar until sugar dissolved and pour over the dough Bake at 180 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown Potato salad Preparing salad for around 20 people Boil 30 medium sized potatoes in jacket, cool, remove skin and cut into pieces. Add 1 tin of Koo peas Add 8 hard boiled eggs cut into pieces Add some dried parsley Add a bit of finely chopped onion Mayonnaise mix 1 bottle Cross & Blackwell Mayonnaise ¾ tin of condensed milk add Colman’s traditional mustard powder to taste Add the mayonnaise mix to the potato mix and serve cold. Noodle salad 500 g noodles (boiled) 4 cups Cross & Blackwell Mayonnaise 2 tins of condensed milk 1 cup of oil 1 cup of white vinegar 2 to 4 teaspoons of Colman’s traditional mustard powder (to taste) 2 grated onions 6 grated carrots Mix the mustard powder with the vinegar and the rest of the wet ingredients. Mix the noodles, onions and carrots. Mix all together, chill and enjoy.

Baie dankie vir 'n ongelooflike lekker (in baie opsigte) naweek saam met 'n lekker groep motorfietsryers en saamryers. Die baie goeie organisering en moeite van Johann, Tanya, Nico en die res van die crew word besef en waardeer. Al gee Tanya ook vir ons die resep van 'n suksesvolle motorfietstrip, sal dit nie maklik nagedoen kan word nie. My persoonlike hoogtepunte was: Besoek aan Mispah skool Malagaspont Sneeu op Oudeberg Malagaspont Sneeu op Oudeberg My avatar was geneem op Oubergpas en toe het ons gery dat die stof trek, die naweek kon ons die deel ry of gly dat die modder spat. Net dankbaar dat die wat gegly het, nie beseer is nie. JR het sy belofte van 'n onvergeetlike ekspedisie nagekom en ek sien uit na wat hy volgende beplan!! Sit solank my naam op die lys asb.

to all the people we met this weekend,thanks guys and girls!we had an awsome trip and hope to share a good few more with all of you. sandy really enjoyed her first offroad ride even with the om-donder parts!! must be very k*k being pillion in the mud cause it was'nt fun for me trying to keep the bike upright!thanks JR,tanya,padlangs and all who helped make this such an awsome trip. andyman has still got riding through snow to tick off his "to do" list. also to annie,well done bok, you did a damn fine job to stick through those 100KM,as they say RESPECT!! cheers halfjob nearly forgot....ralph, you da man,not one omdonner the whole trip on your masterpiece.well done my good man!

I must agree with all the comments, a very well organised trip and as an "outsider" was welcomed by the openess of the group. This was a very, very big step up from the from the usual bully beef style of catering Im used to, a big thank you to all. Must admit waking up on Monday with a smile recollecting the one comment whilst checking out "Mildred" the 25 year old "Dis seker Hitlers se motorbike - ek check net vir die koel merke" Will do the FAQ thing and figure the picture posting thing.

Danie has posted the first episode of the warmwaterberg trip on the "home page" under trip reports. http://bmwmotorcycleclubcape.co.za/jr-se-oornag-trippie-na-warmwaterberg