Witteberge weekend 24-03-2012 Words to story added (loads of pics added)

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*** Just a thought ***

Me thinks we must put weekends away in a 'trip report' to make them more accessable.  Some valuable info get 'lost in cyberspace' if it is just a new thread.  Even an overview kile Warren's can be the start of a trip report. I am to dof to search for the threads.

my 5 cents

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Lets GO GO Go

Link to Warren's cover story.

http://www.bmwmotorcycleclubcape.co.za/witteberge-sumary-and-thank-yous-pics-be-added-well

 

Dit is Marinda se eerste naweek saam met die klub.  Ons moes mooi praat om haar te oortuig dat die grondpad nie so erg is nie.  Die weervoorspeling het ons effe bekommer en toe maar 'oil suits' gekoop om ekstra teen die moontlike water te beskerm. Ha! en toe besluit Warren om sommer om die reen te ry. Thanks boet, I love it.
Die eerste stop net voor Du Toits kloof besluit my Dakkie hy wil eers rus, so doot soos 'n mossie. Eers na die 'fuses' gekyk maar geen probleem. Aa Ha, ek het 'n nuwe battery die vorige week in laat sit en sowaar, die een pool is effe los. Daar gaan ons weer.

Dit is Marinda se eerste naweek saam met die klub.  Ons moes mooi praat om haar te oortuig dat die grondpad nie so erg is nie.  Die weervoorspeling het ons effe bekommer en toe maar 'oil suits' gekoop om ekstra teen die moontlike water te beskerm. Ha! en toe besluit Warren om sommer om die reen te ry. Thanks boet, I love it.
Die eerste stop net voor Du Toits kloof besluit my Dakkie hy wil eers rus, so doot soos 'n mossie. Eers na die 'fuses' gekyk maar geen probleem. Aa Ha, ek het 'n nuwe battery die vorige week in laat sit en sowaar, die een pool is effe los. Daar gaan ons weer.

 

Rain clouds on the way out

Rain clouds on the way out

Ek is nie 'n ou vir vinnig ry want ek wil die landskap ook geniet en het die koel luggie werklik geniet. Ons het in Ceres brandstof ingegooi en laaste items gekoop.  'n Entjie uit het ons die grondpad aangedurf.

First deflating stop

First deflating stop

 

 Eskom bemors die Karoo vir ons gerief

Eskom bemors die Karoovir ons gerief

Progress in a funny thing.  We want all the luxuries but do not want the earth to be uprooted to get the raw materials.  The great vasness of the area past Ceres will soon be 'modernised' wit the sub station Eskom is building there.  The gravel road must now also take the strain of all the trucks and busses during the construction. The road was not in too bad a state but was MUCH better further on.  I will need to visit the site in the near future to automate the ready mix plant supplying all the concrete. (Progress put food on my table as well)

Derrick's handbrake

Derrick's handbrake

Coincidence is a funny thing. Jus as Marinda and I talked about Derrick enjoying the ride we saw him stopped in the middle of the road kooling at the rear tyre -puncture was my first thought.  Not this time, his bag came un-done and was caught between the wheel and the frame - A DEAD STOP. Obviousle a roundish bag will be re-designed by a knobbly back wheel and the contents had to take the punishment. The wet patch underneath the bike was luckily not pee.

Road Kill (The edible type)

Road Kill (The edible type)

The chatter and jokes that followed is a story for the campfire. The steak as tenderised in the process and the edible biscuits were claimed by Tony.

Karoo magic

Karoo magic

We traveled through the barren but mountainous karoo without further incidents.  As we crested a hill I saw the beautiful landscape and decided to stop for a picture, lo and behold there is the group resting ahead.

Dakkie en die Dam

Dakkie en die Dam

We stopped for lunch in Laingsburg and did a quick visit to Floriskraal dam. (Ok we rode past and made a U turn in nowhere)  I think the wall was designed by a very riligious person. It looks like a flat roof cathedral.

Donker wolke daar agter

Donker wolke daar agter

 

If you havent been, you havent been

If you havent been, you havent been

A nice ride over mountains and valleys gave me time to reflect on me, my famely and the creation.

Reflecting on a wonderful day

Reflecting on a wonderful day

 

Ons voorvaders was vasbyters.

Ons voorvaders was vasbyters.

 

No steak no rooster

No steak no rooster

We reached the campsite with ample time to pitch tent and relax. Derric had to improvise as the tent poles was all shattered. Boer maak 'n plan, the man is not going to sleep in someone elses tent.

No tent poles, no problem

No tent poles, no problem

Rustige Karoo aand

Rustige Karoo aand

A beautiful sunset prepared us for the night. Snorers one side please.

The morning coffee

The morning coffee

Sondag breek aan sonder enige reen. Daar was so twee keer wat die wind redelik sterk gewaai het.  Een van die tente se flysheet was afgewaai.  Koffie om die fuur is die regte manier om wakker te word. 

This is life

This is life

Die pas was heerlik en Marinda kon weer vertroue opbou om lekker om die draaie te gaan. Die Botterkloof pas het ook sy tol ge-eis met een pap wiel.

The snake behind

The snake behind

Spare tyre after the flat

Spare tyre after the flat

On tar again and the jokers never stop. ++++ had to get a spare incase the tyre go flat again.

Hot, Happy withe mountain on the horizon

Hot, Happy withe mountain on the horizon

Final goodbyes in Rawsonville and Marinda and I took a leasurly pace back home.  The weather over the mountain was hot and sunny.

Die honde is bly ons is weer tuis.

Die honde is bly ons is weer tuis.

Ons is weer tuis.

El cheepo bags. (cost me R160.00 for both and NO dust)

El cheepo bags. (cost me R160.00 for both and NO dust. A few improvements and they will be rain proof as well - as long as I dont fall Laughing)

 

Adie


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Okay okay Charles, will add the pics here as we go along. Don't shout.Smile

Thanks to Johan Petzer and Ronnie Marchant for the great pictures.

So, in no particular order.

First catch up stop in the Ceres KarooFirst catch up stop in the Ceres Karoo

Our Amarok has arrivedOur Amarok has arrived

Derrick asking Jackie if there is space in her tent: Seeing as his tent is in quite a few piecesDerrick asking Jackie if there is space in her tent: Seeing as his tent is in quite a few pieces

Megan arrives at the stop near MatjiesfonteinMegan arrives at the stop near Matjiesfontein

Deon waiting, Matjiesfontein in the distanceDeon waiting, Matjiesfontein in the distance

Waiting at the turn off, 3km to the campsiteWaiting at the turn off, 3km to the campsite

The weather was looking slightly dark near the campThe weather was looking slightly dark near the camp

Tents start to go upTents start to go up

The talking beginsThe talking begins

Marinda gets to braai the Barons wors: While Mike plays with the fireMarinda gets to braai the Barons wors: While Mike plays with the fire

Tony should be a stand up comicTony should be a stand up comic

Loads of laughter around the fireLoads of laughter around the fire

Derrick get his just deserts for destroying my bag: And all his other stuffDerrick get his just deserts for destroying my bag: And all his other stuff

And Tony followed the trail of biscuits: And ate them allAnd Tony followed the trail of biscuits: And ate them all

 

 

 

"Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, and does it improve on the silence?"

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Day two.

BreakfastBreakfast

A bit more rough than she has become used to latelyA bit more rough than she has become used to lately

My little catererMy little caterer

First stop on route to TouwsriverFirst stop on route to Touwsriver

Henk and Ronnies old bikeHenk and Ronnies old bike

Nigel arrivesNigel arrives

Derrick, with one less bag.Derrick, with one less bag.

I've heard about this stuff they call dustI've heard about this stuff they call dust

Derrick over here, you won't find your bag: It's gone foreverDerrick over here, you won't find your bag: It's gone forever

Sian got her mojo back this weekendSian got her mojo back this weekend

The gadget manThe gadget man

 

"Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, and does it improve on the silence?"

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Random

Leon negotiates the only place where we stood a chance of getting wetLeon negotiates the only place where we stood a chance of getting wet

Floriskraal Dam Wall: No recreational activity at allFloriskraal Dam Wall: No recreational activity at all

U Turn at the damU Turn at the dam

Natalie and Derrick sift through the remains of his stuffNatalie and Derrick sift through the remains of his stuff

My "Wolfman" BagMy "Wolfman" Bag

One section of the camp: And the AmarokOne section of the camp: And the Amarok

The ablution block, awesome showersThe ablution block, awesome showers

Derricks modified houseDerricks modified house

The lapaThe lapa

Jackie with the before dinner treat: Thanks NatalieJackie with the before dinner treat: Thanks Natalie

I've seen another daft photo of these two: Also caused by red wineI've seen another daft photo of these two: Also caused by red wine

Besides Adie's loose battery terminal: The only problem of the weekendBesides Adie's loose battery terminal: The only problem of the weekend

And very quickly fixed

Once again, thanks everyone for a great weekend.

"Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, and does it improve on the silence?"

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Witteberg

Accomodation, transport and mountain views - what more do you need?

A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn. ~Author Unknown

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Nice trip guys and gals!

Sorry I couldn't make it! But I'm sure you guys as my other family will understand!

 

next time!Wink

Garth Hewitt

2010 R1200GSA

 

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Nice pics.

Looks like you guys had a blast. Sorry I missed this one.

There are so many problems in this world. Luckily there's a wristband available for almost all of them.
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Rest for the wicked

Ahh that feels good

 Smiles

Smiles

Can I bunk with you tonight

Can I bunk with you tonight

The backup

The backup

Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle