Auckland Meet 19.2.06

[maori_by_nature]

Ok so the 19th seems to b the go so we got the date sussed now all we need is sum where 2 cruze, like i said earlier i wouldnt mind doing a greater auckland area run finishing at maraetai for a swim(weather/tide permiting) mission bay is a must to go past as well.
What i would like from you guys is other place's out in all districts 2 go to so i can start maping a route and so we can show our cars 2 most of auckland also to no if you guys are keen for the swim....

[bradc]

We could meet at the museum, then go for a cruise down through mission bay, then on to maraetai?

[Xeroid]

Should be a starter but only one car, Liz flies out to Shanghai in the morning and I can't drive two cars at once.
(Thinks: now which car ? VR4 or Leggie, flips coin ..........LEGGIE !! )
Not big on the swim myself but I'll bring the camera for sure. Very photogenic area.

Got a start time ?

[GroundControl]

Can't think of anything else on that weekend, so will probably be able to attend

Hopefully will have bought a new DSLR by then too

[maori_by_nature]

i would like 2 get out west, south and ova the shore as well so if any 1 has any good spots out there speek now or i'll come up with dumb spots probly or i'll just get lazy and not do it lol

[KiwiTT]

How about a cruise out to Piha. The Roads are great for the VR-4. Being on them recently.

[mpau009]

How about a cruise out to Piha. The Roads are great for the VR-4. Being on them recently.

Thats the best idea iv heard yet, iv driven that road (the back way) a few times now, it might be a bit dodge with a convoy, but its the best fun iv had at low speed. Big tick for me anyway...

Might be time for some good brake pads tho

So people just say yes to piha, would make a good BBQ/night cruise destination as well... You know you want to.

[OSiRiS]

Sounds good

Hopefully I can find a driver

[bradc]

piha it is!

[ShadyNZer]

havent even been to piha b4 lol but sounds good...

[maori_by_nature]

sweet as piha it is then... sum1 else needs 2 org it though cause i've got no idear bout where 2 go....

[KiwiTT]

We should meet somewhere central. Like the GreenLane Supermarket Carpark @ 9:00am and then drive in convoy from there.

[Xeroid]

Piha is out through Titirangi via the Scenic Drive, got a few nice bends in there and you can go along the northern end of the beach and find an empty parking bay or so to line them all up. Only 2 shops there, one next to the Surf Club and anothre out along the northern end road. Road is tarseal all the way but a bit narrow and bumpy.
Not much facilities there, so if ya want a bbq you'll have to take one with you and any beverages etc, Mission Bay it AIN'T ..... 45 mins drive about from my place ( Mt Albert ) Swimming only for the brave and in patrolled area.

9.00 am start ...? why ...? couple of hours there is long enough unless you like hot sand and surfing.

I have to drop Liz off at airport in the morning, 10.30 flight so have to catch up with ya there. I'd suggest maybe 11.00 am ( some of you might be awake then ) and have a picnic BBQ lunch sort of thingie. Return maybe 3.00 pmish.

[bradc]

I think 9am is too early as well, how about we meet at Greenlane at 11am, everyone knows where that is, then convey out to Piha

[dreamer]

I agree with the 11am start from Greenlane McDonalds / Foodtown. Then cruise out to Piha.

I used to live in Titirangi, so Piha's my old Local swimming hole. Looking forward to it.

[bradc]

we could have a preliminary meet at bp bombay at 10:30 if you want Dreamer. If Pescha comes up for the day she can meet us there too.

[KiwiTT]

11:00am it is then.

[Kenneth]

the 19th is not the BEST day for me... As I get paid monthly on the last day of the month. *sigh* I guess ill have to save some gas money

/edit: hehe, ah well life is tough!

[Kenneth]

Anyone from north shore comming to this meet? If you want to meet up before hand and go south in a group, give me a yell. Otherwise ill head out south and meet up with the others at eithier bombay or make a nusience of myself at Richards place again

[dreamer]

we could have a preliminary meet at bp bombay at 10:30 if you want Dreamer. If Pescha comes up for the day she can meet us there too.

Sounds good to me.