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The Boss has been toiling away creating a new home for her babies and as she nears completion it is time to start organising the launch party.

But it is not really intended to be a party but merely a simple social gathering of the Ozmo mob ... because we haven’t been doing enough of that lately. I emphasise the social part of the day because anybody that has sampled my culinary expertise (yes, you’re right neither of those words are appropriate) will know that there is not much to look forward to in that regard ... especially by the high standards that some of the ‘foodies’ set around here.

So if you can stomach a burnt sausage and the company of your fellow Ozmos let us know. Some of you already know where we are (quite a few actually) ... but when you let us know you are coming we can provide address details. Obviously we will need to know numbers beforehand so I know how many sausages to incinerate ... if you’re a vegie I wouldn’t worry as I don’t think there is any meat in sausages nowadays. We’ll also grab some softdrinks and water so you don’t all die of dehydration.

So the date ... Saturday 5th May ... hopefully that is enough notice. The a-league finals will be finished by then so we should be all good.

I understand how people have become shy of the Old Road, but we can arrange to meet and travel in convoy if anyone is interested (let us know). We can meet at any of the usual landmarks (Berowra, PITS, Mt White, Peats Ridge, the Slab, etc) or you can just head straight here.

Of course we are open to your SOs coming along and understand if this means cars for kiddlies and it may help with the ‘leave pass’ I have heard some of you talk about ... but this is not intended to be an event for your Jap/MV/Massey/etc mates to tag along just because they wanted to come for a ride.

We will aim for a mid-morning meet-up if requested/required ... so we will be ready in time for prime sausage burning time. Details can be confirmed once we know who is coming. You only need to hang around as long as you can put up with me ... our space is not limitless, but hopefully we can accommodate everybody that is interested.

So throw the 5th into your diaries and let us know if you will be along ASAP – hopefully the shed will be presentable by then ... PM Jukie (and/or me) if you are coming or if you need any more details.

Excellent.
I'll be your first RSVP.  ;D

Cool Matty great to have you along

I like launch parties  and especially like burnt sausage so I will have to come.... [thumbsup]

sounds good i am in  [Dolph] [Dolph]...regards Hambo

make sure there's plenty of pics for those of us too far away to sample the cremated snags???

Are Noobies welcome? i rode past norton st on the way home on thurs hoping id meet some of you but no one was there
id come if uni isnt too crazy on the 5th :)

   Sounds great, count me in   [thumbsup]  cheers Steve

Of course.  newbies are more then welcome. This could be a great time for the original members to meet the new ones and swap stories. So to all the newbies come and join in this great celebration [wine] [beer] [drink] [bacon] [popcorn]

+1 [thumbsup]

PM sent

How do i break your news to my mate Mark.......?   It's only a small one    [roll]

008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=R2QRh8Y6X_o#)

Well you shouldn't have told him about it in the first place ... then it would only be a 'problem' if you have a standing date every Saturday.

Besides, it looks like he has a nice enough shed of his own.

 [cheeky] ;D

Ditto what Loony said......  [coffee]

I'll be with you allllllll in spirit.....  [beer]  [wine]  [popcorn]  [bacon]

Can I have a special viewing in Jan 2013 please Jukie?.....  [thumbsup]

P.M. sent

Kristyn and I are in, though Kristyn'll be riding one of those Japanese bikes...

It really wants to be a monster tho, and it does have Rizoma mirrors.

Nice thanks!!!

Can I have a special viewing in Jan 2013 please Jukie?.....  [thumbsup]


Sure you can Trev a very special viewing

I will also be there (in spirit) [Dolph]

Looking forward to seeing lots of pics! [thumbsup]

Geez I hope there is enough bikes present to justify all these photo requests ... after all it's just a shed ... and one burnt sausage looks the same as most others.

Geez that "Burnt Sausage" is an extremely tempting lure to take a week off work and ride up to the East Coast!?  [thumbsup] [Dolph]  [roll]

Bugger, cant find the Sausage smiley!!  [laugh] [clap]

Mate, if you do that we might even be able to offer up some stale bread and a left-over tomato sauce satchel to go with the sausage ... just for making the effort.

Sounds awesome... please count me in!

Sure will rod no problemo

JUST? a shed? surely not! if it was just a shed there would be no need for a grand opening!
and i'm not _really_ interested in looking at a burnt tube steak but the shed and the bikes? YES please???

Come on fellas put your names down. Wanna see more than this. Gotta share the love :-*

If I lived a bit closer I'd be there with bells on Jukie. As it is I'm with the 'I wanna see photos of the shenanigans, please' crowd.  [wine]

Gee I was hoping you would come up. You could even stay for a while heather. Matty will be taking all the excellent photos. So stay tuned

i usually work sat mornings, will see how we go closer to the date

Like She said!!  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

I'll try to make it but as usual I have kids sports in the morning on Saturday. If things are extending into the arvo I'll come on over.

Yes it will be an all day event so come along Danno

I would love to mosey on over as well because it would be great to meet everyone (or the NSW members at least) but at this stage due to family commitments and geographical constaints I'm out. Send a burnt sausage my way....i'm sure it wont spoil....due to the petrification process  ;D

Cheers,

Scott

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                                                                                     [cheeky]

                                                         

OK you lot, time to get serious ... we are only a week and a half away from Jukie's big day. I know the Boss was talking it up a bit on Sunday ... but it really is intended to be a low key, casual affair.

As we haven't exactly been inundated with requests we assume you are all happy to meet at PITS ... say at 10am for a 10:30 departure (oh and we won't be stopping anywhere for fuel). From there people can either follow my slow procession or travel at your own pace and we can re-group at 'the slab' - hopefully we will be able to stick together from then on (or that there is enough people that know roughly where they are going that we don't lose anyone).

If you can't make the group gathering but intend to drop by later in the day send either of us a PM so we can provide details. Of course you can also just come along for the ride if that is what suits.

I will post again shortly with a list of people that have indicated their interest (on the thread, via PM or verbally) ... can you please alter as required.

Thanks

Confirmed burnt sausage masochists:

• Betty
• Jukie
• Mattyvas
• Andy55
• Lukevo
• Hambo
• Rendang
• Brian W
• Suzyj & Kristyn
• Rod796
• Gino

Burnt sausage novices (we may cautiously arrive later):

• Paul
• Dannog

Culinary indeterminates (we haven't confirmed yet):

• Cicii
• Two Dogs
• Goldfish
• J5
• Monstermick58
• Six95

Known haunting spirits and unashamed voyeurs (we can't make it, but want to see the pictures):

• Loony888
• Big T
• Vossy
• Dragonworld
• Heatherp
• Scoober1103

So could you please let us know on or before Wednesday 2nd May if you can make it ... and also if you intend to bring any family along so we can confirm numbers. Its not too late to add your name to the list.

RSVP: Wednesday 2nd May, 2012

Date: Saturday 5th May, 2012

Meeting place: Pie in the Sky, Cowan 10-10:30am


Venue: Jukie's Shed
Catering: less than satisfactory
Entertainment: I cannot predict what she may or may not do
Close: It could get dark but hopefully not too late (leave as early as you please)

I may not have time(work  [roll]) to stay for the burnt snags and riff raff
but if I come early can I have a bacon n egg roll please BBQ sauce of course. ;D

Come early to where? We plan on arriving together.

I am intrigued as to how we went from me not being capable of cooking a sausage to full a la carte ???

B & E roll sorry bit of an ask  [cheeky]
Rob mentioned to me yesterday he could be convinced if it was a seafood buffet  [laugh]
or at least some cupcakes  ;D

I am, alas, not going to be able to bring my bike.

I can bring bits of it though  [evil]

Its a tough life you guys must lead on the northern beaches ... you don't suffer from gout do you?

... and here was me having faith in you finishing a complete frame up rebuild in under 2 weeks

anyone else I wouldn't have given a hope in hell

Does that mean you'll be sitting on the back of the Spada?  [cheeky]

Well thanks for your concern Marky Mark  [bow_down] ;D
just to avoid any dietry problems and excesive flatulance from us Nth Beutches lads please make sure you have gluten free and organic beef
sausages and none of that No Frills rubbish oh and some proper sauce some of that British stuff would do.
Oh and lots of Anzac biscuites or Tea cakes as Teff ate all ours yesterday  [bang]

You seem to have confused curiosity with concern ... you'll get what you're given.

Now, does anybody have anything of value to add?

Well Dez & Rob apparently want cupcakes ... so they may have a Suzy-sized one by the sound of it.

gonna have a chrome pole for the kids and a bouncy castle for the adults or what???

just got home from work , enjoy the afternoon

look forward to the pics

Glen, its next weekend mate..........
Speaking of which, my apologies but I will be up north next weekend which counts me out. Sorry Mark and Julie , I was looking forward to popping in on your festivities.

 brian

Oh well no bacon and eggs for you

Hey Julie. i have taken the day off now, so ill be there! prob meet with andy and any other sutho ppl wanting to do so before hand.  ;D

Ok it will be great to have you there [thumbsup]

Bummed that I can't make it, but will definitely have to come and check it out soon!
Have a great time!

Oohh that's sad you can't make it. But we can make another day just for you

Still waiting for the dealer to get me another bloody regulator, so no bike at the mo.
Sounds like a fun day, but no bike = no play  :'(

By the way, where is this? I know you can't give your address on here, but a suburb or general region?
The reference to not stopping for fuel has me intrigued.

Hey Dan T we are on the central coast. You can still come with a car if you like

Sorry kids but I have to drop out, must take care of the wifey who is a bit crook.
Have a great day, I hope someone can take a photo or two in my absence.  :'(

i have one brand new ducati in the box if you are stuck ,

plug and play

pickup around epping area during daytimes

pm me

guess i was too early  ;)

looks like will still be working next weekend as well :(

Oy!  I have a rectifier/regulator you can have gratis.  I'm in Epping.

Looks like you will have to settle for a couple of really dodgy photos.

Hope the missus gets better soon.

Did some one mention Seafood Buffet and cupcakes put me on the list :D
Though i am partial to a burnt Snag

Why yes they did ... and for being such a smart arse they are now self-catering :P [laugh]

Thanks, so do I. There was a 4 day migraine last week! Dr's appointment today, blood tests tomorrow....

An offer of a loan bike? This place is amazing! Thanks a million, you're a very trusting person.



Another great example of why this place is so brilliant!! Thanks a million.

The great news is that I was able to collect my bike from the dealers yesterday with a new regulator installed and bike is raring to go. Only issue I have for this weekend is that I now have an appointment in Syney at 12.30pm, so unfortunately I'm out for this gathering  [thumbsdown]

Thanks again though for the offers of help, I really appreciate the sentiment.

Confirmed burnt sausage masochists:

• Betty
• Jukie
• Andy55
• Lukevo
• Hambo
• Rendang
• Suzyj & Kristyn
• Rod796
• Gino
• Two Dogs
• Paul
• Dannog
• Six95 & Mrs Six + 347.5
• Roaduser
• Rob S
• Scooteral
  

If your name or message has slipped through the cracks please let us know ASAP

Date: Saturday 5th May, 2012

Meeting place: Pie in the Sky, Cowan @ 10:00 for 10:30am departure


Fuel: You can fill up beforehand at Berowra
Venue: Jukie's Shed
Catering: less than satisfactory
Entertainment: I cannot predict what she may or may not do
Close: It could get dark but hopefully not too late (leave as early as you please)

I think we have a contact number for everyone on the list ... so assume you have ours. If not, send a PM with your mobile number and we will reply in kind. Any issues on the day ... or if you won't be meeting at PITS, let us know.

I am going to suggest a 'ride at your own pace' ride up to 'the slab' ... we can re-gather there. Unfortunately from then on you're all stuck behind me ... so the rest will be a slow procession. We will only have to make 4 turns so should be pretty simple. If we can't stick together in the traffic I hope there is a reasonable spread of people who know where they are going that we might be able to find our way home.

Thanks guys for showing some interest ... see you in a couple of days. If there needs to be any changes to the plans I/we will post up in this thread so maybe check before heading out on Saturday.

Sorry guys, we're pikers.  Kristyn's been called in to work and I haven't got a bike. Have fun!

Don't you have a car  [roll]

... or a daughter's bike you could steal borrow

... i do believe somebody is coming by pushbike - so there is another option

... and you wouldn't be the only one coming by car

Have a great day at the Shed opening.

Looking forward to seeing some pics

All right you lot, nobody else can pull out as I have got a lot of food and there is starving people in Ethiopia

Yah Rob they are doing a seafood buffet  [cheeky]

I'm still coming. Might need some Gatorade chasers upon arrival.

Warning: Mode of transport and clothing choice may be severely frowned upon

Dam, car"nt make it . Old friends have"nt seen in years coming from Goulburn.Would of been so much fun!Next one! :-*

What a top day ,
thanks Mark and Julie for inviting me and your warm hospitality.
I really enjoyed the Old road today got an early blast up and back before meeting
everyone at PITS , no  [leo] and an empty road  [evil]
 I have to say I really enjoyed following Mark on the twisties
you ride that road very very well Mark , I have never followed you there before and its
clearly your back yard    [Dolph] [thumbsup]

Rob's Tri colour cupcakes were delicious he made them himself   :)
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Hambo searching the vintage Ducati poster for old photos of himself  [laugh]
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What a great shed  [beer]
Thanks .

Okay more pics please.......

Jukie you are looking stunning as usual.... Cup cakes and all.......   ;D  ;D  ;D

Awesome job, well done [thumbsup]

   The shed, the bikes, the snags, the hospitality were all stunning. cheers guys that was a great day. Good ride back too, not a single car to pass the whole length of the old road.

  

yeah julie, love the cupcakes!
more pics ??

Thanks Dez ... I have ridden that road before. But I know I am not a good leader ... I had to keep checking my speed so my 'pace' was all over the place.

Oh and I apologise to all for my crappy traffic management ... we all survived though, so that's a good thing.

I would like to send a special note of thanks to the following members for making the effort to come along:

• Andy55
• Lukevo
• Hambo
• Rendang
• Rod796
• Two Dogs
• Paul
• Six95 & Mrs Six + 347.5
• Rob S

The Boss has had a pretty rough time of things recently (I definitely don't help) ... but she has put a lot of effort into her shed (over a considerable period of time). It has meant a lot to her and wanted to celebrate its 'opening' with her mates. So despite all your other commitments I thank you for making the effort to be part of it for her.

Special thanks to Rob (and the cook) the cakes seemed to go down very well.

Also a special mention to Six95 who in making the trip up on his pushie became the only member to attend both Jukie's recovery BBQ and her shed opening. I have to say little 347.5 doesn't seem to mind a bit of engine noise.

The weather turned out just about perfect (I was fretting all week) ... anyway thanks again everyone, hope you enjoyed yourselves.

Thanks for the do Betty and Jukie (and Robs  for cup cakes)

Came away from said BBQ with a stomach full of  good tucker (cooked to perfection) and cake.

Also now have a very serious case of shed envy, also a great ride with some very nice Ozmo folk

Brilliant day all round  :)

Somehow I think "shed" is not quite appropriate
more of a shrine or a luxury motorbike weekender. [thumbsup]

Can I book the S2R in ? she needs a holiday from my shity salt encrusted
beachside carport with its low rent bike cover . [cheeky]

Thanks for the special mention. Much appreciated.
Yes, the shed is really a blinged up granny flat display home.........Very inspirational to get mine finished.

Great barbs and good too see old and new faces.

Pushie Stats:
59.6km
2:00:29
Ave 29.8km/h ave speed.

I think I contributed to 1% of the HP and ate 90% of the food.

One small request: I vaguely recall lots of photos taken of Junior Burger on the Lamby? Would anyone have any to send me please?

Thanks
Brett

Thanks Betty & Jukie for the BBQ and the effort that went into organising the day.

When I grow up I want a shed filled with toys just like yours!
Rod

Thanks a lot guys for attending my special day with my babies and there new home [thumbsup]

A good location for Valentino to meditate prior to race day  ;)

Thanks Betty and jukie. :-*
Was a nice  afternoon.
The shed is an understatment, more like a Palace ,fitting for Dubai. [thumbsup]
Betty your cullinary skills were spectacular ,the snags were incinerated to perfection. ;) :D

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Thanks heaps Rob S for the pics.....   [thumbsup]

Just missed Sydney and you all for a little moment there.... :'(

OOhhhh a big Jukie hug....

Looks like a great day had by all.......  [Dolph] [wine]  [popcorn]  [bacon]  [drink]  [coffee]

Yeah I wish you were there too my Big T. And hugs right back at ya :-* :-* :-*

looking good

wheres the fiat ?

In the garage.

looks like a lot of fun, i wish i went! damn uni! [bang]
next time  [Dolph] ;D