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Old 01-23-06 | 05:03 PM
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Those alpine roads melt nicely on hot days....nothing like leaning it over at 60kmh to have the tar ooze out slightly under your Michelins.

Crazy mad conditions to be doing a ride like that
There were a couple of melted corners with corrugates to boot that had drifting across the road. Plenty of people back at Bright with plenty of bark off as well. Once poor chick had a front tire blowout on one of the corners. Unlucky that. Not something I ever think of happening. Maybe she was breaking to much. I never make that mistake.

But yeah, just to hot. We got in to Bright at about 12 and it kept getting hotter after that. Can't believe they let the ride keep going.


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Sounds like loads of fun! Hard to keep anything cool in 40+ deg heat.

Hard luck not being able to finish the bugger off, but it's bitten you, eh? Book your accommodation early!
Yeah, being a bald bastid and having to wear a bandana makes things worse as well. Those things just trap heat.

But yeah, I just don't like failing. Going to keep going till I get it.

BTW, Mt Buffalo Chalets aren't all they're made out to be. Stunningly beautiful spot. Rooms you wouldn't pay more than $20 for. We should have got your accomodation off you.

BTW, what's with Victorians and the English language? We've never had so much trouble communication with other english speaking people in our lives? Bloody bizzare.
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:06 PM
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did you jump in the Ovens River to cool off?? There's a nice deepp waterhole just upstream from the main drag....
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:18 PM
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So I'm weak as urine and a failure. Going to kick that bastids arse next year though for sure.
Better to try and fail than not try at all.
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:24 PM
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did you jump in the Ovens River to cool off?? There's a nice deepp waterhole just upstream from the main drag....
Most certainly did. Almost had a heartie as well. Fark it's cold.


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Better to try and fail than not try at all.
Whoever first said that was a loser.

Nah, I'm glad I gave it a go. Gives me more incentive to become a better rider now.
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by badsac
Most certainly did. Almost had a heartie as well. Fark it's cold.

Excellent....I got a fantastic New Year's Eve "present" from a local girl who worked at the Cosy Kangaroo Coffee Shop on the banks of that waterhole on a training camp one year.


Memories.......
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ed073
Excellent....I got a fantastic New Year's Eve "present" from a local girl who worked at the Cosy Kangaroo Coffee Shop on the banks of that waterhole on a training camp one year.


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Was it a cup of coffee or a cup of tea?
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by classic1
Was it a cup of coffee or a cup of tea?

there was definite cuppage....
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Yeah, there were a heap of flash looking strumpets walking around down there. All to young though.

BTW, what's that bloody picture of up there? It's scaring me.
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Originally Posted by ed073
there was definite cuppage....

Was it hot and was there any dribble?... I think we'd better change the subject
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by badsac
Yeah, there were a heap of flash looking strumpets walking around down there. All to young though.

BTW, what's that bloody picture of up there? It's scaring me.


Painted on the road?
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by badsac
BTW, what's that bloody picture of up there? It's scaring me.
Looks like a molerat, or some form of gerbil.

Or maybe its bernies old fella after he passed out at the New Years Eve party and all his 'friends' set him up for a foto.
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Originally Posted by classic1
Was it hot and was there any dribble?... I think we'd better change the subject

yep......I'm struggling for PG13+ double entendre.
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ed073
there was definite cuppage....
LOL - nice one Ed, again.
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Old 01-23-06 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by classic1
Was it a cup of coffee or a cup of tea?
Back when Trans World Airlines was still in business, Bill Clinton took a flight. The young air hostess came by to offer him a drink. She said "Would you like some of our TWA coffee?", to which he replied, "No, but I'd like some of your TWA tea".

If you don't get it, tell it to someone else.
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Old 01-23-06 | 06:04 PM
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very witty. Good old Bill, a ladies man.
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Originally Posted by jock
Looks like a molerat, or some form of gerbil.

Or maybe its bernies old fella after he passed out at the New Years Eve party and all his 'friends' set him up for a foto.
LOL. Maybe berny volunteered!!!!
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Old 01-23-06 | 06:07 PM
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Boony just piped up...


"Get me a VB....the cricket's about to start."
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Old 01-23-06 | 07:39 PM
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BTW, what's with Victorians and the English language? We've never had so much trouble communication with other english speaking people in our lives? Bloody bizzare.
Que?
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Old 01-23-06 | 07:40 PM
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Te gusta huevos verdes y hamon?
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Te gusta huevos verdes y hamon?


green eggs and ham???
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Old 01-23-06 | 08:01 PM
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You speak Spanish like a Mexican Expat!!!

I went to the 'Museo del Jamon' in Madrid. Friggin ham hocks hanging from the ceiling!!! Yuk

I'm sure jamon e quesos bocadilla is the natinal dish of Spain.
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Old 01-23-06 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ed073
Excellent....I got a fantastic New Year's Eve "present" from a local girl who worked at the Cosy Kangaroo Coffee Shop on the banks of that waterhole on a training camp one year.
Memories.......
Photos Please
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Old 01-23-06 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by classic1
You speak Spanish like a Mexican Expat!!!
Oh the pain...

up here Victorians are commonly referred to as Mexicans, making Expat's 'green eggs and ham' quote funny in the extreme (for anyone north of the border that is!)

But if you're from down that way, don't feel bad. Ppls from Cane Toad Country often refer to us as Mexicans too.
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Old 01-23-06 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
Photos Please

Hell no.....but if you get into the right training group on Beach Rd, my evidence can be corroborated by a select few.
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