#9959
Monthly
Newsletter June 2007
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Sponsoring Dealer:
11 Mile
PINELANDS NT 0829
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Oliver Dunkel NT Motorcycle Centre PINELANDS
NT 0829 Ph: 08 8939 0390 Fax: 08 8939 0300 |
PO Box 39831 WINNELLIE NT 0821 Website: http://darwinhog.110mb.com
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PUBLIC OFFICER Peter Cursaro Ph: 08 8939 0390 email: @ntmotorcyclecentre.com.au |
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MEMBERSHIP
OFFICER Jo Donnolley Ph: 08 8932 6900 (H) Mob: 0417
720 222 email: neatrim.nt@bigpond.com |
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ROAD CAPTAIN Phill Alexander (Krasha) Ph: N/A Mob: 0417
313 095 email: krasha1@bigpond.com |
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DIRECTOR Dave Hartree (Hootn) Ph: 08 8939 0390 (W) Mob: 0412
581 401 email: hootn@bigpond.net.au |
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SAFETY OFFICER Geoff Theodore Ph: 08 8932 6900 (H) Mob: 0407 654.006 email: neatrim.nt@bigpond.com |
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ MOTORCYCLE SAFETY LIAISON Mick Luke (Swoop) Ph: 08 8984 3844 (W) Mob: 0407 395 173 email: swoop69@gmail.com |
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PHOTOGRAPHER Brian Sweeting Ph: N/A Mob: 0439 884 085 email: xena39@austarnet.com.au |
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SECRETARY Sharon Pfeifer Ph: 08 8932 4464 Mob: email: sharonpfeifer@bigpond.com |
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LADIES OF HARLEY Michelle Redding (Shell) Ph: 08 8988 9467 (H) Mob: 0417 875 779 email: belgravehomes@bigpond.com |
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TREASURER Geoff Theodore Ph: 08 8932 6900 (H) Mob: 0407 654.006 email: neatrim.nt@bigpond.com |
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HISTORIAN Mark Dobie Ph: N/A Mob: 0404977572 email: N/A |
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EDITOR Suellen Drinkwater Ph: 08 8984 2430 (W) Mob: 0418 828 982 email: hogdarwin@gmail.com |
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PROPERTY OFFICER Shane Doody (Doods) Ph: 08 8988 9467 (H) Mob: 0413 128 660 email: belgravehomes@bigpond.com |
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ACTIVITIES OFFICER Paul Turner Ph: N/A Mob: 0429 992 154 email: paulcturner@yahoo.com |
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WEBMASTER Richard Tokarczyk (Rat) Ph: 08 8927 6636 (H) Mob: 0424 774 449 email: ozzient@internode.on.net |
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DirectoRS Report
With Dave Hootn Hartree
Greetings again fellow
HOGgies and welcome to another issue. I would like to know who keeps pushing
the fast forward button on the calendar as the months seem to pass too damn
quickly. Another dry season is in full swing and as usual for this time of
year, there seem to be too many things on all at once.
May was a bit of a
shambles in regards to our ride calendar, with very little interest shown for
the triangle ride which was duly cancelled, no Mothers Day event (for the
first time in years), and almost no interest in the National Motoring Heritage
Day. We had to call off the dinner at Sea Dogs due to a lack of response, and
we will not have a club presence at the
About 12 bikes did turn
up for a ride to the Bark Hut on the Sunday of the May Day long weekend and was
a good day out.
The Harley-Davidson Demo
ride day was well attended and my thanks go to everyone that helped out,
especially Paul Turner, our new Activities Officer, who took control of the
bbq.
Many thanks go to Paul
Marchant for his efforts as Activities Officer until resigning at our last
meeting. Paul Turner has since stepped up to fill the position, welcome aboard
to you. (Maybe this position should just
be named Paul)
At our last meeting it
was decided that we would hold our next meeting at the Darwin Showgrounds to
have extra hands to set up our club display for the Shannons Car & Bike
show, but as we are not having a display, Junes monthly meeting will be held
at Geoffs shed, Top End Upholsterers, on Friday 1st June commencing
at 6.30pm. [Stop Press: We now have 6 bikes for the show. Was not
certain @ time Dave wrote his report. Ed.]
At this stage we have
about 12 starters for the Tri Chapter Challenge to be held at Renner Springs
over the Queens Birthday long weekend, for any & all that are attending,
please be advised that the main group will be departing NT Motorcycle Centre at
7.00 am on Saturday 9th June. I believe Doods, Shell, and Dylan are
departing on Friday sometime, so if you want to leave earlier get in touch with
Shane.
As you are aware, we are
hosting the 7th N.T. Rally over the Darwin Cup long weekend in
August, and registration forms have been emailed to all on our contact list. It
would be great if we could be well supported by the membership so if you dont
have other plans, please consider attending our rally in Batchelor and register
as soon as you are able so we can have some idea of the number to cater for.
Junes events are
follows:
- Fri 1st: Monthly meeting
- Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd:
- Sun 3rd Sat 9th: Rider
Awareness Week (event timetable to be circulated)
- Sat 9th-Mon 11th: Tri Chapter
Challenge at Renner Springs
- Fri 22nd-Sun 24th: V8 Super Cars
- Sat 30th: Ulysses Werewolf 3 full moon
night ride to Corroboree Park Tavern
- Sun 1st July: Cracker Night
I hope to see you out on the road,
Hootn
ASSISTANT
DirectoRS Report
With Mick Swoop Luke
Due to only one entry into the bike
burnout competition for this weekends
Members who are putting their bikes
in for display (6), will they please have them in by
Regards
Mick
EditorESS
With Sue Drinkwater
Once
again, many thanks to all the people who have sent me items to include in the
newsletter, in particular Brian (and Gavin?) Sweeting and Kim Rudolph for their
brilliant photos, and Kim for her ride reports. I only regret that I cant
include everything due to space, time and file size issues.
If
you have any items for the newsletter please email them to hogdarwin@gmail.com; please dont send it
to my personal address. (If I have to work out of two mailboxes, theres every
chance that I might miss something.)
Closing
date for the July newsletter is Friday 22nd June 07.
Enjoy
your riding
Sue
WEBMASTERS Report
With Richard Rat Tokarcyk
All
photos received are on the website.
There
is also a guest book you can sign and comment on the web site
Correct
address for the Chapter web site is:
Regards
Rat
Ride to Bark Hut - 6th May -7
With Kim Rudolph
Meeting
up on the
The preliminary photos out the way; it was time for
some serious riding.
'Captain' Phil took the lead (Felt rather weird not
having Hoot'n setting the pace).
I'm so glad that Hubby can handle my shifting weight
as I swivelled this way and that, trying to get the best shot of the bikes
behind us. This isn't always easy. Sometimes the glare of the sun doesn't
permit a glimpse of what I'm taking a photo of so I have to take pot luck.
Sometimes I manage to get bike, sometimes road, sometimes sky. The one of us on
the wrong side of the road, overtaking, while oncoming traffic drew ever closer
would've been a great one had I thought to take it!
First
stop, Corroboree. Refreshments and a gander at the local attractions: some
pigs, a half-dozen bulls and a couple of crocs. It was good to catch up with
I
soon woke up though when I realised that hubby didn't have the throttle screwed
all the way to the stops just to get there quicker: He was after photos! Say
cheese everyone, but you only have nano-seconds before we're off again. Thank
goodness for digital cameras!
We arrived at Bark Hut to share some food with the
local goose patrol, have a drink or two and then head home
after the mandatory
stop at Humpy Doo Pub of course.
Another great day in paradise!
Kim
The Race
With Paul Turner
I raced a Harley yesterday and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy with the number HOOTN. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of mountain road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the bends have warning signs that say "MAX SPEED 50 KPH".
I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.
I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his mudguard. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.
Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and out-power me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.
My only hope was to out-brake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.
But now I was in the lead and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.
Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the mountain and I had preserved the proud tradition of one of the best bits of Brit iron.
I will always remember that moment. I don't
think I've ever pedalled so hard in my life. And, some of the credit must go to
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Received
the above pictures from Rob Thomas and Brian Sweeting. (Must be doing the
rounds on the web.) I want one! Can you see yourself hooning down |
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![Text Box: This Weeks Quiz
Psychopath Test
(alias the Suzie Kapeller logic equation)
Read this question, then try to answer it. This is not a trick question. It is as it reads. No one I know has got it right.
A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was amazing. She believed him to be her dream guy so much, that she fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him.
A few days later she killed her sister.
Question: What is her motive for killing her sister?
Give this some thought before you answer.
[Answer next month]](newsl0607_files/image063.gif)
With
Michelle Shell
Hi
HOGgies
Included
in this newsletter is a flyer for the Dragons Abreast Raffle.
Prizes
are:
1st Prize: Estee Lauder gift Pack valued at
$500
2nd Prize: Dr Lewinns Private Formula Gift
Pack valued at $360
3rd Prize: De Longhi Essenza Fizzy Fuschia
Coffee Machine valued at $299
4th
Prize: AKin
Anti-Wrinkle Gift Pack valued at $290
Tickets
are $2 each or a book of 10 for $20.
Buy
a ticket its for a very good cause.
Cheers
Shell
Tech Talk
With Charlie MadDog Caden
Checking up on oils the other night
and found out Harley oil is now made in
Time is running out to get those
little jobs done on your bike before you go on the trips to Renner and the
Rally.
Hope Sue has her bike back and
running OK if she has any money left. Might have to ride the Yamaha. [Hiss, spit. I dont think so, Jo! BBiWs back, and running
fine, thanks Charlie. Ed.]
If youre not sure of something on
your bike ask before it breaks or lets you down, because you will be a long way
between stops in the middle of nowhere.
See
you all at the next meeting.
MadDog
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR June 07
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Date |
Event |
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Friday 1st June 07 |
Monthly Meeting |
Top
End Upholsterers & Motor Trimmers Palmerston |
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Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June |
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Showgrounds |
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Sunday 3rd Saturday 9th June |
Rider Awareness Week |
Event timetable to be circulated |
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Saturday 9th Monday 11th June |
Tri Chapter Challenge |
Renner Springs |
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Friday 22nd Sunday 24th June |
V8 Super Cars |
Hidden Valley |
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Saturday 30th June |
Ulysses Werewolf III |
Full-moon night ride to Corroboree Tavern |
QUIZ ANSWERS (from last
month)
1.
The one sport in which neither the spectators nor the
participants know the score or the
leader until the contest ends . . Boxing
2.
North American landmark constantly moving backwards. Niagara
Falls (The rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the
millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute.)
3.
Only two vegetables that can live to produce on their own
for several growing seasons . . asparagus and rhubarb.
4.
The fruit with its seeds on the outside . . strawberry.
5.
How did the pear get inside the brandy bottle? It grew
inside the bottle. (The bottles are placed over pear buds when they are small,
and are wired in place on the tree. The bottle is left in place for the
entire growing season. When the pears
are ripe, they are snipped off at the stems.)
6.
Three English words beginning with dw . . dwarf, dwell and
dwindle.
7.
Fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar . Period,
comma, colon, semicolon, dash, hyphen, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation
point, quotation marks, brackets, parenthesis, braces, and ellipses.
8.
The only vegetable or fruit never sold frozen, canned,
processed, cooked, or in any other form but fresh . . lettuce.
9.
Six or more things you can wear on your feet beginning with
"s": Shoes, socks, sandals, sneakers, slippers, skis, skates,
snowshoes, stockings, stilts.
DRAGONS ABREAST
Raffle in aid of breast cancer research
Dragons
Abreast Australia (DAA), in conjunction with its Simply the Breast Mothers Day
Yacht Race, is holding a raffle with all proceeds to be donated to the National
Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to further its wonderful work in the field of
breast cancer research.
NBCF
is the only organisation in
1st Prize: Estee Lauder gift Pack valued at $500
2nd Prize: Dr Lewinns Private Formula Gift Pack
valued at $360
3rd Prize: De Longhi Essenza Fizzy Fuschia Coffee
Machine valued at $299
4th Prize: AKin Anti-Wrinkle Gift Pack valued
at $290
Tickets
are $2 each or a book of 10 for $20.
The
winners will be drawn at the Darwin Sailing Club on
To
order a book or books of tickets fill in the following information and fax the
form to 08 89410821 , or post to GPO
Name:
Address:
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Email:
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Tel.
Number
of books required @ $20 each
.. Total Value
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I enclose cheque / money order to the value of $............
OR
Please debit my credit card as follows: Mastercard / Visa / Bankcard
Acct No.
/
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. Expires:
/
Name on card:
.
Signature of card holder:
..
For
further information email contact@dragonsabreast.com.au
or tel. 08 89418923. Your support is
very much appreciated!
Department of HOG Business Affairs
Know and support your local HOG members businesses
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Phills Painting Service Old Fashioned Quality &
Value All work guaranteed Ph: 8927 2319 Mob: 0417 313 095 Phill Alexander (Krasha) |
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Snap-On Tools Selling all workshop, mechanical
tools and associated products. Ph: 0409 413 418 Kevin OShaughnessy (Kev) |
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Top End Upholsterers & Motor Trimmers Palmerston Ph: 8932 6900 Geoff Theodore (Roasted) |
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Palmerston Computerized Embroidery Warehouse Palmerston Ph: 8932 6507 Fax: 8932 8755 John Chibnall (Madcow) |
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Guitar Lessons By Mark Muffler $30 per hour 30 Years experience Ph: 0406 259 080 |
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Delta Electrics Winnellie Ph: 8984 4033 Fax: 8947 0421 John White Finance Manager |
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Damages Domain Check out the web page at damagesdomain.tripod.com Biker events photo gallery |
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S&J Painting Service 30 years experience Ph 0427 987 107 Steve & Jenny |
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Bridgestone Tyre Centre Tivendale Estate Ph 8984 3844 Mick Luke (Swoop) |
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this the space for YOUR ad?? |
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If you want your business to be
included in this newsletter, and are a financial member of the Darwin Chapter
for 2007, please forward your business details to hogdarwin@gmail.com
Web links & Nerdy Stuff
A VERY SMART ENGLISH GOPHER! See if you can work the trick out:
http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/games/magic-gopher-central.swf
LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBER ENROLMENT FORM AND RELEASE
Applicants Name:
Residential Address:....................................................................................................................................
Postal Address: ......................................................................................................................................
Telephone: ............................................................... (H):.............................................................. (W)
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Facsimile: ......................................................................................................................................
Email: ......................................................................................................................................
HOG Number: Chapter
#: International
#:...............................................
Expiration Date: Local:
Chapter Name:
I have read the
Annual charter for the HARLEY Owners Groupฎ (H.O.G.) and hereby agree to abide
by it as a member of this dealer sponsored chapter.
I recognise that
while the Darwin Chapter is chartered with H.O.G., it remains a separate,
independent entity solely responsible for its actions.
THIS IS A RELEASE, READ BEFORE SIGNING.
I agree that the
Sponsoring Dealer, H.O.G., Harley-Davidson, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company,
and the Darwin Chapter and their respective officers, directors, employees and
agents (hereinafter the Released Parties) shall not be liable or responsible
for injury to me (including paralysis or death) or damage to property occurring
during any H.O.G. or H.O.G. chapter activities, and resulting from acts or
omissions occurring during the performance of the duties of the Released
Parties, even where the injury or damage is caused by negligence (except wilful
neglect). I understand and agree that all H.O.G. members and their guests
participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all H.O.G. activities and I
assume all risks of injury and damage arising out of the conduct of such
activities. I release and hold Released Parties harmless for any injury or loss
to my person or property which may result from my participation in H.O.G.
activities and event(s). I understand that this means that I agree not to sue
the Released Parties for any injury or resulting damage to myself or my
property arising from, or in connection with, the performance of their Chapter
duties in sponsoring, planning or conduction said event(s).
WAIVER OF RIGHTS
UNDER STATUTES
I further agree
to waive all benefits flowing from any statute which would negate or limit the
scope of this Release, Indemnification and Assumption of Risk agreement. By
signing this Release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully
understand it and that I am not relying on any statement or representations
made by the Released Parties.
Applicants
signature:...................................................................................... Date:...................................................
Witness:.............................................................................................................. Date:...................................................
Local
Dues Paid: $25.00 Receipt No:.................................................. Date:...................................................
(Return form to your local Chapter by handing in at the next monthly
meeting to the Treasurer or post to NT Motorcycle Centre
Next Committee
Meeting:
Date: 1st
June 07
Where: Top
End Upholsterers,
When:
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Invitation from Heretics Gday to you all, Would
like to invite you and your club to a fundraising event for the This
will be held at the HERETICS club house at The entrance fee is five dollars per person, which will go to the school. |
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National HOG Rally 2007 Nuriootpa beckons! Barossa Valley SA!! 26-28 October 2007 |
2 4 November 07
Closing Date for
the July Newsletter
Friday 22nd June 07