NEXT BRANCH MEETING SUNDAY

24TH JANUARY 2016 AT 7PM

ULYSSES CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND –

ROTORUA BRANCH

JANUARY 2016 ISSUE 30

EDITOR – “SCOOP” Hi Everyone I promised a newsletter before we headed

off to South America and as we are going on

Tuesday 19th Jan this is it. We are doing the

Compass Expedition Tour: Patagonia

Explorer and won’t be back home until

February 14th. I am going to do my blog as

we travel so if you are interested go to

pixieon2wheelspatagonia.wordpress.com

Content and photos will depend on the

internet available but hopefully it will all go

well.

Also on the personal front we have brought

a house, 33A Iles Road, Lynmore and will

be moving in on the 26th February so it is all

go here at the moment with both tour and

house packing going on.

I have managed to get some “stuff” together

for the magazine but it is a bit brief so my

apologies but again I have not received

anything to report from anyone but the co-

ord and Mal.

Anyway have a lovely summer and I will

see you on our return.

Andrea

ad.thompson@xtra.co.nz

CO ORDINATOR’S COMMENTS

Hi Everyone,

Greetings to all and wishing you are all well and the best for

2016. Now that the silly season is behind us we will be

looking forward to some good rides in the near future.

In the early part of last month about half a dozen bikes and

trikes, including a back to front trike from Taupo, took part

in an overnighter in Napier and returning to Rotorua over

the Gentle Annie and Waiouru. A great ride and jolly good

company. Our Christmas break up party at Mal and Lynda’s

place was well attended and enjoyed by all. Once again a

big Thank you to Mal and Lynda, from all of us, for open

your home for that event. Rumours have it that a few of our

members are taking overseas trips. Good on you and my

wishes for an enjoyable time and a good experience.

National Committee have sent me the New Motorbike

Raffle tickets to be drawn at the National Rally in Westport

this coming March. These tickets are available now at $10

each and I will take them to our Saturday morning meeting

at the Lakefront and to our Branch meeting on Sunday the

24th of January.

Just a reminder for those who have not as yet renewed your

membership for 2016.Please do so before the end of this

month.

That’s is all from me,

Peter V

#8136

NOAH THINGERTOO SAYS :-

A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight live longer than the men who mention it. Rumour has it that a certain Ulysses couple are sailing the waves of the pacific as we read this, hope they are being truly disgraceful. Another couple are heading to South America, watch out for those gravel roads, heard they came off (on gravel) over the summer, luckily no broken bones or even bruises. I hear Mr B lifted the bike off Mrs B all by himself so I think she is in good hands. Well not so much to report this time, guess everyone is behaving or just keeping it quite? N.T.

RUNS UPDATE (Note: this list and updates are available on the club website)

Note from Editor, I am aware Mal has resigned as runs coordinator but at this time I have left him as the contact, as I am not sure who the new contact is, hope that’s ok Mal.

Most rides leave from the Rotorua Lakeside Cafe at 10:00 am. Please read each ride with care as the

times and leaving place may be different.

The following are all “Weather Permitting” rides. If you are not sure if the run may be cancelled because

of inclement weather, phone the Rider In Charge (RIC)

Sunday 17 January 2016

Rotorua – Turangi – Taumarunui – Whakamaru – Rotorua (400km)

Leave Rotorua Lakefront Cafe 9.30am

RIC: To be advised

Sunday 31 January 2016 (Anniversary Weekend)

“Get Lost On Local Roads” Ride

Depart Rotorua Lakefront Cafe 10am

Taupo for lunch, then back to Rotorua via Ohakuri Dam (230km)

RIC: Hartley

Wednesday 10 February 2016

Twilight Ride to Pikowai Reserve (SH2, Matata). Back to Rotorua.

Depart Rotorua Lakefront Cafe 5.00pm

Take food as BBQ will be available, Tin tops welcome

RIC: Hartley

Sunday 14 February 2016 (Valentines Day)

Hamilton Gardens via Arapuni – Horohoro – Cambridge – Hamilton.

Return via French Pass – Okoroire – Rotorua (230km).

Depart Rotorua Lakefront 10am.

RIC: Hartley

Sunday 21 February 2016

Paeroa “Battle of the Streets”

2016 will be the 25th Anniversary of the Paeroa Battle of the Streets – a very

special occasion indeed, and we’re looking forward to it being a huge day.

Watch this space

Sunday 28 February 2016 (Valentines Day)

Rotorua – Taneatua – Opotiki – Te Kaha.

Return via Whakatane (430km).

Depart Rotorua Lakefront Cafe 9am.

RIC: To be advised

Sunday 6 March 2016

Ulysses (Waikato Branch) Charity Toy Run

Rotorua – Cambridge – Frankton

Depart Rotorua lakefront Cafe 9am.

Make your own way home in your own time.

RIC: To be advised

12/13 March weekend

Some members are leaving Rotorua this weekend, starting their trip south to the Westport AGM (18-

20 March). Those not attending the AGM are welcome to ride with them on the Saturday to perhaps

Turangi or Waiouru. Watch this space for further details.

Sunday 27 March 2016

“Top of the Bruce” (Mt Ruapehu)

Depart Rotorua Lakefront Cafe 9.30am

Rotorua – Turangi – “Top of the Bruce” for lunch – National Park.

Home via Western Bays Road – Arapuni – Rotorua. (400+kms)

RIC: Hartley

Rotorua Ulysses Okataina Rally 17 – 19 June 2016

“The Maybe, Maybe Not Final Okataina Rally”

Saturday Night Theme: “Mid-Winter Christmas”

$75.00 pp includes: Bunk room or camp site, rally badge, Friday – dinner,

Saturday – breakfast & dinner, Sunday – breakfast.

Download your Registration Form from the Registration Page of this website.

Print the form off, complete it, and post the form to:

Rally Secretary, Rotorua Ulysses, P.O. Box 103, Rotorua.

For further information, contact Andrea at: ad.thompson@xtra.co.nz

All rides are weather permitting, RIC will advise.

If you have any ideas of an interesting run, please contact:

Rotorua Runs Coordinator

Mal ‘Axle’ Bain #8688

021 646 764 (M)

Napier Overnighter: Story & Photos from Mal

A ride to Napier was undertaken by Mal & Linda, Peter & Lyn, Bruce & Christine, Jack and Hartley. Johan &

Diana joined us in Taupo. We stayed @ The Quality Inn, Marine Parade, Napier. Great place to stay. Fun in the

pool, wining & dining & dancing @ the local RSA were the order of the weekend, with plenty of rest in

between times.

We cruised back over the Gentle Annie in inclement weather on Sunday, stopping @ Waiouru for a cuppa &

bite to eat.

A really great weekend with fellow Ulyssians, hope we do it again this year!

Note from Editor: Ok that does it I am seriously worried about the ratio of riding vs eating, ha ha.

A bit of a Brain Teaser from Hartley What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say

they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over

100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

So if:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K = 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98% and

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E = 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96% but

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100% and...

B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T = 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

Look how far ass kissing will take you.

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G = 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while Hard work and Knowledge will get you close

and Attitude will get you there it’s the Bullshit and Ass Kissing that will put you over the top.

Now you know why some people are where they are!" Note: I haven’t checked the math.

2015-2016 Rotorua Branch

Co-ordinator: Peter van der Maat 349 3021 pemaint@xtra.co.nz 027 224 5100

Secretary: Bruce Quedley 347 8659 bruce@quedley.com 021 616 736

Treasurer: Hartley Gray 348 0555 hartleyandteri@gmail.com 027 229 6407

Newsletter: Andrea Thompson 349 1323 ad.thompson@xtra.co.nz 021 137 1808

Committee: Graeme van Praagh, Tony Baker, Mal Bain, Jan Matthews, plus the above.

Sherriff: Lynda Bain Runs: Vacant

Branch address: P.O. Box 103, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand Website address: www.ulyssesrotorua.org.nz

LAKESIDE CAFÉ & CRAFTS On the Lakefront, Memorial Drive, Rotorua. “Where we meet every Saturday morning at 10:30am”

Our hosts: Colin & Norma Craig