the odyssey newsletter of the ulysses club inc. adelaide branch december, 2012

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1 the odyssey newsletter of the ulysses club inc. adelaide branch december, 2012

2 The Adelaide Branch s Engine Room PRESIDENT: Andrew Mill PO Box 777 president@ulyssesadelaide.com.au MARLESTON DC SA 5033 SECRETARY: Ken Wagnitz PO Box MARLESTON DC SA 5033 secretary@ulyssesadelaide.com.au TREASURER: Maurice Stevens PO Box 777 MARLESTON DC SA 5033 treasurer@ulyssesadelaide.com.au WELFARE Ray Murray OFFICER & RAFFLES: COMMITTEE: Bundi Mill (after 5.00 pm) Barry Hall Chris Roberts RIDES CAPTAIN: Andrew Mill WEDNESDAY RIDES Kevin Brenton CAPTAIN: THE ODYSSEY EDITOR: Wendy King Second Street king@netyp.com.au ARDROSSAN 5571 Web Site Manager: Ken Wagnitz webmaster@ulyssesadelaide.com.au Web Page Address: Membership Secretary: : Wendy King (The Editor) Sue Freene Distribution: Neville Gray Kerry Booy Monthly Dinner Co-ordinator: Chris Roberts Quartermaster: Volunteer needed Librarian: Bob Matthews

3 TAX RETURNS ACCOUNTING I come to you on my Honda ST 1300 mobile office Marcel Smith Ph: Motorcycle exhausts custom built for all makes and models Repairs, dentknocks, reskins, burnouts Noise mods to std pipes or baffling loud pipes Stainless steel, aluminium and titanium welding Tube bending and general fabrication work 8 Coongie Ave Edwardstown S.A.5039 Ph/Fax Web-: redline-exhausts.com.au -: terry@redline-exhausts.com.au In this issue - Engine Room... 1 Editorial... 3 President s Report...3 Adelaide Calendar...5 Social Events...5 Adelaide Branch Information... 6 Boss Cockies... 6 Monthly Dinners Calendar... 9 Sunday Round-up Mount Gambier Booboorowie Article Poetry - Geraldine Murray Odyssey - Nurioopta Southern Flinders RV Round-up Whyalla & Districts Yorke Peninsula Melrose Midweeker Hotties from the Past Levy Form Limestone Coast Torrens Valley Eyre Peninsula Fleurieu Peninsula Lower Murray AGM - Comittee Nominations Forms.. 32 Australia Day at Mount Gambier Gotcha Straps info Classifieds Directory Cover: from left - Dale Howard and Sue Freene presenting a cheque to Carol Moore for BACA. See story p. 15 is published bi-monthly as the magazine of the Ulysses Club Incorporated Adelaide Branch and is available by subscription - $12.00 for 1 calendar year, paid to Magazine Wendy King 26 Second Street ARDROSSAN 5571 or at the monthly meeting. Contributions from members are welcome. The Editor reserves the right of final choice of material to be included in each issue and its format. All material should be sent to The Editor, 26 Second Street, Ardrossan 5571 or by king@netyp.com.au. Original photographs, images on CDs or ed photos only should be submitted. Please do not send photocopies of photographs. Closing dates for submission are: 19th July for the August issue 19th September for the October issue 19th November for the December issue 19th January for the February issue 19th March for the April issue 19th May for the June issue Although all efforts are made to ensure accuracy, cannot verify any material used in this publication. Views contained in editorial material are those of the respective authors and not necessarily those of the Ulysses Club Incorporated. All material and advertisements are submitted subject to the discretion of the members. The Editor reserves the right to refuse any advertising or delete any material which could be considered or interpreted as questionable, libellous or offensive, without consultation. 2

4 Hi All Loving this weather! Realised my bike days aren t over yet - just need the right weather. Reminder: Not the AGM weekend I ve made preliminary arrangements for this weekend (Friday, 19th - Sunday, 22nd April, 2013) for Iron Knob Hotel. FREE CAMPING and plenty of it, swags can be used inside the hotel (bar area), meals start at $10, ride organised for Saturday (and Sunday if people stay over until Monday), free nibbles for happy hours, etc. More detailed information will be printed February s issue of, when further arrangements come to hand re Whyalla, Port Augusta. Sue s Booboorowie Weekender went off really well. Nice pub, nice publican, great food, free camping and good company; who could ask for anything more. Don t forget the Toy Run Breakfast - always good value. Details on page 5. Leon Stevens (Boats n Bikes, Port Pirie and Sponsor for the Port Pirie Odyssey) has been quite ill (understatement) with ongoing issues from his accident about 2 years ago. I m sure all Ulyssians will wish Leon well in his recovery after his stint in ICU. Knowing the effect this can have on the partner, we also wish Deb all the best. The Adelaide Branch AGM will be held at out February meeting. I urge anyone interested to have a go on the Committee. Nomination forms are on p.32 Garry and I wish all our Ulyssian friends a Happy Christmas and New Year. Cheers Wendy Hello Everyone, Well that s it, another year pretty much done and dusted. I can t believe how quick time flies by these days, it has been another memorable year due to the remarkable and interesting friends we all have in this fantastic club. The Committee has just attended the annual Inter Branch Committee BBQ hosted this year by the Lower Murray Branch at a great hidden away park in Murray Bridge which means its almost Christmas. Its been another busy but rewarding year as President of this magnificent branch with many highs and a few lows with the passing of some fine friends. I would like to thank each and every one of our Committee and Sub Committee members for their efforts throughout the year helping to make our branch and club such a great thing to be part of. Our branch AGM is in February and if you would like to be part of our fine committee please fill out a nomination form on p32 and away we go. I would like to on behalf of the Committee and myself wish each and everyone of you a very merry Christmas and safe and happy New Year, remember some say partake in everything in moderation, I say partake in everything and be disgraceful doing it. Andrew Mill Ulysses Club Inc. Adelaide Branch President and Rides Captain Life s Too Straight Without the Twisties NEED A GOOD STRAPPING? GOTCHA will GETCHA! Secure motorbike luggage or any strapping needs. gotchaburgo@gmail.com for rider testimonials or more info. (See pages 34-35) 3

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6 Adelaide Branch Ride Calendar December, 2012 Date Time Leader Event Destination From 9-December 9.30am Toy Run 16-December 9.30am Andrew Mill Day Ride McDonalds Magill 23-December 9.30am Andrew Mill Ho Ho Ho Ride Top of Taps Adelaide Branch s Legendary Christmas Toy Run Breakfast Sunday 14th December 2012 Chris Roberts and his Christmas elves will be at The South Parklands Cnr Greenhill and Glen Osmond Roads serving up a full breakfast to start your Toy Run day off with a warm, full tummy for the tiny cost of $7 per person (PLEASE BRING RIGHT MONEY) Beginning at 8.00 am, you ll make the start of the parade, a very short ride to the starting point at Victoria Park Racecourse or just join the ride as it goes straight past our BBQ site. If you ve been before, enough said. If not, why not come along and join in with 100+ toy runners Christmas Dinner and Bowls Clearview Bowling Club Gordon Avenue, Clearview. Friday 14th December at 7pm, sharp A bbq dinner and sweets will be served at a moderate cost. Bring a present labeled boy, girl for naughty Santa to give out. A quick game of lawn bowls will follow. Limited to 40 people ONLY. First in...!!!!! For bookings and cancellations phone Chris Roberts on Not the AGM Weekend Friday, 19th - Sunday, 22nd April, 2013 Iron Knob Hotel Free Camping No hard accommodation, but swags in the hotel are acceptable The licencees are very friendly and are looking forward to our visit Meals are reasonable (Schnitzels $10) Organised ride on Saturday for the earlybirds (Port Augusta & Whyalla) Happy hour on Friday and Saturday afternoons (nibbles courtesy of the Adelaide Branch) More details in the next edition of The Odyssey 5 Mid-Weeker at Port Vincent April Leave: Munno Para am. Morning smoko Pt. Wakefield, Lunch stop at Ardrossan Accommodation: Tuckerway Camp, Dormitory Style, Bring sleeping bag, etc. $25 per night Meals: Catered for, costs shared. Includes 2 evening meals. Payment: $10 deposit required with name at time of booking. Balance to be paid on the day. Booking & enquiries: Mick Sandley or

7 1st Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday 4th Wednesday 5th Wednesday Adelaide Branch Meetings First Thursday of the month European Catering 2 Chief Street Hindmarsh 8.00 pm Meals & bar available from 6.00 pm Visit us on our Web Page and check out the latest news on branch happenings Rides Captain Andrew Mill Mobile: Wednesday Rides Captain Kevin Brenton Wednesday Rides All runs will leave at am Feathers Hotel Car Park, Burnside Feathers Hotel Car Park, Burnside Victoria Hotel, Top o Taps Victoria Hotel, Top o Taps Feathers Hotel Car Park, Burnside Bring or buy your own lunch For details, ring Kevin Brenton Monthly Dinners 2nd Friday of the month At various venues Co-ordinator Chirs Roberts SA & Broken Hill Branches & Riding Groups Boss Cockies Broken Hill Branch President Rickie Cooper Secretary Jose Wasley Eyre Peninsula Branch President Bill Richter Sec/Treas Lloyd Parker latsk.parker@westnet.com.au Fleurieu Branch President Phillip Jenkins crazeejenkins@gmail.com. Secretary Sandy Edwards-Ware dewse@adam.com.au Rides Captain Andy Deans Limestone Coast Branch President David Gritton Secretary Gerry Kroon Rides Captain Tony Ziemlanej Mallee Branch President Robert Todd : toddie2@optusnet.com.au Secretary Rosey Sandow rosandow@riverland.net.au. Rides Coordinator Neville Whitehead : nevillewhitehead@bigpond.com Lower Murray Branch President Steve Jones (Roobar) cyndi_steve@internode.on.net Secretary Daryl Sparks sparks.ds@bigpond.com Rides Captain Roger Faehrmann Southern Flinders Riding Group Co-ordinator Bev & Terry May tbgemay@westnet.com.au Torrens Valley Branch President Mark Seja Jester56@optusnet.com.au Secretary Peter Mahony Whyalla & Districts Branch President Graham Gill Secretary Christine Clothier cclothie@bigpond.net.au Yorke Peninsula (Wednesday Riders) Leader Clive Ford Yorke Peninsula Riding Group Co-ordinator Rod Lind

8 Monthly Dinners photos by Chris Roberts Buckinham Arms Hotel 12th October Great meal, with lots to choose, from good quality. Everyone was well and enjoying the cool spring. Lyn and James (middle pic) were made feel welcome, and I am sure we will see them on more rides. Miss you Ann we have trouble supervising Chris! For bookings and cancellations for all dinners, phone Chris Roberts on Please note: New number (leave message on message bank) DO NOT PHONE HOTEL Christmas Dinner Clearview Bowling Club Gordon Avenue Clearview Ron Simpson (left) and AlanMalpass Friday 14th December at 7pm, sharp Details on page 5 11th January, pm Payneham Tavern 319 Payneham Rd Royston Park, B163 Bookings by Wednesday, 9th January New members, Lyn and James Are you new, too? Seems like it. 15th February, PM The Goody 75 Goodwood Road Goodwood, B26 Bookings by Wednesday, 13th February 7

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10 ADELAIDE BRANCH RIDE CALENDAR 2013 Date Time Leader Event Destination From January 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Strathalbyn Macca s Magill am Andrew Mill Day Ride Normanville Civic Park am Andrew Mill Sponsored Ride BBQ brekky first then ride GC s 788 Marion Road Marion 27 No Ride Australia Day No Ride No Ride February 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Angaston Civic Park am Andrew Mill Day Ride Goolwa Macca s Magill am Chris Roberts Day Ride TBA Top of Taps am Andrew Mill Day Ride Meadows Civic Park March 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Yankalilla Macca s Magill 3 10 No Ride Adelaide Cup Day No Ride am Andrew Mill Day Ride Port Elliott Civic Park am Andrew Mill Day Ride Mannum Macca s Magill am Andrew Mill Wabbit Wun/Day Milang Civic Park Ride April 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Williamstown Top of Taps am Andrew Mill Day Ride Civic Park am Andrew Mill Day Ride Swan Reach Macca s Magill am Andrew Mill Day Ride Civic Park May 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Meningie Top of Taps am Andrew Mill Mothers Day Ride Civic Park am Andrew Mill 5 Captains Ride Macca s Magill am Andrew Mill Day Ride Top of Taps June 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Macca s Magill 2 9 No Ride Queen s Birthday No ride am Andrew Mill Brass Monkey ride Burra Civic Park am Andrew Mill Day Ride Top of Taps am Chris Roberts Day Ride Macca s Magill July 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Top of Taps am Andrew Mill Diehards Breakfast Civic Park am Andrew Mill Day Ride Macca s Magill am Andrew Mill Day Ride Top of Taps August 9.30 am Andrew Mill Day Ride Civic Park am Andrew Mill Sponsored Ride GC Motorcycles GC s Main North Road Prospect am Andrew Mill Day Ride Top of Taps Macca s, Magill Road, Trinity Gardens Civic Park, North East Road, Modbury Top of Taps, Main South Road, O Halloran Hill 9 For further information, contact: Andrew Mill on or Chris Roberts on

11 Sunday Round-up - photos by Bundi 7th October Day Ride to Normanville Around 25 of us gathered at Top of Taps including a couple of new Kiwis, headed off towards Clarendon before turning off to Cherry Gardens and then on to Ironbank. From here we went towards Stirling, back to Longwood and then to Mylor. Passed through Echunga on our way to Macclesfield, we then went along Greenhills Road and into Meadows for morning tea. We then trundled along Bull Creek Road through Ashbourne to the Goolwa Rod and through Currency Creek, and along Airport Road to Middleton. We headed to the Victor Ring Road and Range Road which we followed through Parawa and to Delamere. We then followed the main road back to Normanville for lunch at the Bakery, where it was said there must have been a wounded bull inside, cause they were charging like one. It was a fantastic day out riding in coolish conditions, and the sun came to join us as we ate lunch. 14th October The day the Ride Captain chucked a sickie Andrew must have been crook, as he has not, to my knowledge, ever not made a ride. We headed off up Norton Summit Road, and my last minute decision to take the New Road Vs the Old Road had Ray testing out his manoeuvring skills on his new bike, as he took up my first designated Corner Marshall post - sterling job, Ray. I think the rest went a lot better, although, for some reason, I never got to be Corner Marshall even once! I believe we had about 25 bikes go up New Norton Summit Road, on to Woods Hill Road, Tregarthen Road to Sommertown, down on to Piccadilly Road, Spring Gully Road, Old Carey Gully Road, then on to Old Mount Barker Road and Mount Barker Road, down to the roundabout at Hahndorf; left onto Ambelside, Heysen Road, right along the Onkaparinga Valley Road, left onto Spoehr Road and then Woodcock. Here, I messed up and turned right back into Balhannah, so moved on to Woodside where we went left up Tiers Road to Kummnick Hill Road Lenswood, then back down to Loby. From Lobethal, it was across to Quarry Road, Ridge Road, out onto the Woodside to Nairne Road near the Woodside Barracks - we then went left onto Military Road to Brukunga, left again at Dawsley onto the Old Princess Highway through Kanmantoo, Callington, Monarto and into the Bridge for a some-what later than usual smoko. Ray took the time at the Bridge to avail himself of some free air (apparently it costs where he comes from), and with his newly found sense of stability, we set off for Angaston on the most direct route through Palmer, Tunkillo and Mount Pleasant with only a slight deviation at Eden Valley through Keyneton. - Bernie 21st October Day Ride to Goolwa I M BACK :-) There were around 20 or so of us at Top of Taps in fine and cool conditions; we headed to Education Road to Clarendon, then down Bakers Gully Road and around to Kangarilla, where we turned and went towards Meadows. We then went along Brookman Road before turnindg down Peters Creek Road, towards McLaren Flat, Whickam Hill, and at the Range, we turned left and went back to Brookman Road and towards Willunga Hill. We went along the Range Road, turned left and down the hill to McLaren Flat and on to McLaren Vale for morning tea. After obtaining sustenance, we went to Willunga, up the hill and onto the main road to Mt Compass, where we turned, went through Nangkita and to Ashbourne where we turned at the Greenman and made our way to Strath. Next, on to Milang where we followed the lake around to Clayton, on through the fords through Currency Creek, and to Goolwa for lunch. There was a great group out on the ride with much socializing and problem solving of the world s problems going on, and we all got home in time to watch Moto GP. 28th October day Ride to Milang Well, a smallish group of around 15 including 3 newbies, given the forecast for a pearler of a day, were at Civic Park to set off through Chain of Ponds and then along the Mad Mile, through Cuddlee Creek and on to Gumeracha. We turned here and made our way to Lobethal and watched the mummy Koala with baby on board hold up the traffic while it crossed the road. We then went around the back of Woodside, through Inverbrackie and on to Nairne, along Bald Hills Road to Wistow and down the hill to Strath for morning tea. We then headed to Ashbourne and along the boring Bull Creek Road to Meadows, along Greenhils Road to Macclesfield, Stamps Road and, eventually, Echunga, where we turned and made our way to a very busy Hahndorf en route to Mt Barker. From there we went through Wistow (again) to Woodchester where we turned to Langehorne Creek, and made our way to Milang for lunch. The weather was perfect all day and combined with the scenery and mighty fine company a good time was had by all. 10

12 Sunday Round-up - photos by Bundi 4th November Day Ride to Mannum Well, around 30 of us, including The President of the Sunshine Coast Branch and his lovely wife, assembled at Top of Taps. We set off up Ackland Hill Road, through Longwood and along Sturt Valley Road, made our way to Stock Road and past Warrawong to Mylor. Next, we went along River Road and Ambleside Road to Balhannah, Hahndorf and Echunga. We then went through Flaxley and along Whites Road to Meadows for morning tea. We then set off and went to Macclesfield, Mt Barker, through Mt Barker Springs to Nairne and along the Old Princess Hwy to Dawsley, where we turned and went through Brakunga and on to Inverbrackie. Around the back of Woodside was next on our way to Charleston and Mt Torrens, then to Tungkillo, Palmer and finally to the Pretoria Hotel in Mannum for lunch. The temperature slowly rose all day and was getting rather warm by the time we got to lunch; it was a great day out, even though a certain Silver FJR had a close encounter with mother earth. 11th November Day Ride to the Pt Elliott that looked awfully like Meadows There were around 20 of us at Maccas, I was feeling really crook again; can t seem to shake this bloody flu, so I changed the destination. Anyway, we set off to Norton Summit and on to Summertown, through the Piccadilly Valley and Bridgewater, Verdun and then on to River Road and Mylor. We then went through Longwood and Cherry Gardens, Clarendon, through Blewitt Springs, McLaren Flat and McLaren Vale for morning tea. We then made our way to Aldinga, rode along the foreshore to Silversands and on to the Main South Road to Myponga. We then went along Hindmarsh Tiers Road, made a detour along Nettle Hill Road and onto the Victor Road, from where we headed back to Cleland Gully Road, which we followed to Bull Creek Road to Meadows for lunch. We had a good group, as usual, and most made it to the lunch destination, including Harry (postman pat) on a shiney new GOLDWING, never thought I d see the day. Pitmans Sponsored Ride NOT HAPPY JAN! Right, got that off my chest! There were around 26 or so of us at Yamaha Pitmans for their annual sponsored ride. After we had a wonderful sausage, bacon and egg brekkie, wonderfully prepared by Doug, Brenton, Barry and Mary Hall (thanks for your efforts guys), we set off whilst Doug was closing the sale of a shiny new Yamaha. We made our way up to Ansteys Hill and on through Houghton, Inglewood, Chain of Ponds and Cuddlee Creek on route to Lobethal. We then headed to Swamp Road and then Balhannah for a coffee and comfort stop. We then made our way to Nairne and headed towards Woodside, before turning to Brakunga, Nairne and through Mt Barker Springs to Mt Barker, Flaxley and on to Macclesfield, where we turned to Meadows. Along Bull Creek Road was next to Ashbourne and then on to Strathalbyn for a light lunch and much chit chat. 25th November Day Ride to Pt Elliott There was around 16 of us at Civic Park in near perfect conditions; the call was made to go to Pt Elliott instead of Williamstown. So, off we went through Chain of Ponds, Cuddlee Creek and Lenswood, then along Swamp Road,Greenhill Road and around the back way to Verdun. Next along River Road and Echunga where we turned and made our way towards Mt Barker and then Flaxley. Thought I d confuse a few here, as we turned back to Echunga and then on to Meadows for morning tea, where we were met by Brian and his lovely wife. From here, it was through the Kuitpo Forest, Pages Flat Road to Myponga, then along the Main Road to Yankalilla. where things got a little cloudy. We made our way along Inman Valley Road and to Parawa where it really looked like it was going to rain; we shivered our way (well some softies did) to Victor Harbor and then to a really busy Pt Elliott for lunch where there was a long wait at the bakery just to get in the door. So most of us went accross the road to the pub for lunch. It was a great day, well, it was for all but 1 of us who decided to park his LT horizontaly instead of vertically, I told Brian we wouldn t mention his name :-) 11

13 Mount Gambier Clockwise from top left: They Ryans, Piper and Kay, Craig and Gayle, The Wagnitzs, Guy and friend ; Kerry and Jill (Mt Gambier) 12

14 Booborowie Weekend The 3 biggest tossers in Booborowie: The winner of Petanque was Craig (middle) with runners-up, Piper and Sue. Bottom right: waiting their turn and the cheer squads! A great way to spend a couple of hours in a lovely setting. Clockwise from above: Chrissy and Kerry; Brendan, Debbie and Chris; Petanque; Ronda, Nita (scorer) and Trevor; Don and Michael. 13

15 Saint Cecilia Announces a Year of Centenary Celebrations July 21st 2012 to July 21st 2013 Experience our Exclusive Murder Mystery Banquets, 1912, 1925, 1944, 1955, and 1268 Medieval. Centenary Special Package $100 per person Celebrating the completion of this uniquely amazing two story mansion, set in 6 acres, includes 3 course banquet, complimentary champagne, costumes, overnight accommodation, and manor breakfast, for groups from Callary St Peterborough SA Heritage Listed 1993 Former Episcopal Palace, designed & built by Bishop John Norton (3rd Bishop of Pt Augusta ) Declared as of National Significance by National Trust Foundation stone laid July 1912, blessed and opened March 1913 Later St Joseph s Convent & Boarding School, Front path & garden-beds laid in memory of St Mary McKillop of the Cross in 1957, to commemorate her 1897 arrival in Peterborough Opposite the stunning St Anacletus Catholic pro-cathedral Church, also designed by Bishop Norton Established as a privately owned Heritage Hotel by Australian artist/historian, Annette Barrette Frankel Named for the Patron of Poetry and Music Beautifully restored and furnished in period style, dedicated to the memory of Bishop Norton Retrospective artworks of Annette s life throughout. A comfortable 21/2 hour drive from the CBD. Solve the murder mystery at breakfast the next morning and win an art prize by resident artist, Annette Barrette Frankel. Marvel at the medieval hall, exquisite leadlight, Huon pine, mahogany fixtures, antique décor and art collections, Silver Service and bar facilities. Relax in Peterborough only 8 minutes walk to the historic main street. 14 Immerse yourself in the wealth of history, merriment and pure theatre of this magnificent location! Contact Annette Barrette Frankel for more information PO Box 190 Ph: Peterborough SA 5422 E: stceciliamansion@gmail.com

16 Presentation of Cheque to BACA As many of you already know, Sue and Dale raise funds every year, through the selling of the Entertainment Books. Sue and Dale decided that, as they had heard so much about BACA from CAZ [a BACA member who attends the Adelaide meetings with her husband STRECH] and believe BACA is a great cause, this year they would donate the proceeds from the Entertainment Books to BACA. They presented the Cheque to CAZ, at the Ulysses (Adelaide) November meeting who in turn presented it to SNAB (President) and DECOY (Vice President), BACA SA chapter at their November meeting. Who are BACA you may ask... well if you have not heard of them, their mission statement tells all you need to know... BACA Mission Statement Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organisation. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organisation, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, However, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle. To learn more about BACA check out the web site. www. bacaworld.org To make further donations see Caz at the Adelaide meetings {when she is there with her Husband STRECH}, or make donation direct by mail to BACA South Australia Chapter Inc. PO Box 152 EDWARDSTOWN SA 5039 Cheers Ride safe CAZ Mount Gambier Odyssey The Black Jumper We d made the decision nearly one year ahead. Worked out the details and booked our bed. Just day s ride - not too far away to settle in quietly and enjoy our stay. For those who know of my packing frenzy, I hope you have some sympathy; The week before Mount Gambier was a major challenge for me! It was cold when I first started the heap growing on the spare room floor. Then it turned hot so, of course, as you d expect, I just added some more. We finally heard, by the end of the week, it would be back to winter and definitely bleak- What to do - there was only one track: Pull out old faithful - the cashmere black! It s served me faithfully for twenty-five years; kept me warm and kept me from tears. Bought in London - it is now growing old; Expensive, at the time, but worth its weight in gold. The weekend was a great success - Thank you to all who took part. Although the weather was not kind to us, everything worked well from the start. I could have left most of my heap on the floor; not worried about packing just that bit more. I certainly didn t stand out from the pack, because most of the time I wore my jumper of black. Geraldine Murray #2300 After 100 years lying on the sea bed, Irish divers were amazed to find that the Titanic s swimming pool was still full. Carol Moore presents the cheque to Snab (President) and Decoy (Vice President), of the BACA South Australia Chapter Inc. 15

17 20 th S.A. Odyssey Nuriootpa Friday 4 th October Monday 7 th October 2013 Hosted by Torrens Valley Branch Venue: Nuriootpa Sports & Community Club, Penrice Rd, Nuriootpa SA 5355 Registrations close: 31 August, Please note that while registrations are unlimited, seating availability for evening meal catering is limited to the first 300 registrations REGISTRATION DETAILS Please use a separate form for EACH person registering Surname Given name Membership No. Address Town/ Suburb State Postcode Phone Mobile * *Please note all communication will be via where possible. Unit cost Total Registration $40 $40 Odyssey Cloth Patch Number each $ MEALS LIMITED TO FIRST 300 REGISTRATIONS. Saturday & Sunday Evening meals will be served to your table Friday Dinner Hot Baked Potato with choice of 8 toppings $10 $ Saturday Dinner Roast medley of meats with vegetables and bread roll. Dessert Alternate drop of $24 $ German Apple Strudel with Chantilly cream or Fresh Fruit Salad with Mango Gelato Sunday Dinner Alternate drop- Beef Lasagne with chips, salad and bread roll or Chicken Maryland $20 $ with mashed potato, salad and gravy. Dessert alternate drop of Apple & Rhubarb Crumble with Cinnamon Chantilly Cream or Tart Citron with Citrus Syrup and Chantilly Cream Breakfast Saturday, Sunday & Monday Full cooked breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, baked beans or spaghetti, toast and fruit juice. $12 per day. Tick boxes for days required Saturday $12 Sunday $12 Monday $12 $ We are unfortunately not able to cater for special dietary requirements TOURS AND RIDES Sunday Mystery Bus Tour leaving at 9.50 am minimum booking of 25 people. $25 $ Organised ride Sunday 200km ride from Nuriootpa, through the Barossa Valley, Mt Crawford Forest to lunch at Swan Reach and return. $10 per person deposit required for lunch at Swan Reach Hotel. Lunch at own cost $10 $ Please tick if receipt is required Grand Total $ Amount Paid Cheque/ Money Orders to be made payable to Ulysses Club Inc, Torrens Valley Branch or payment by EFT/ Direct Credit to BSB , Account Number , People s Choice Credit Union $ Reference: Membership # Surname If paying via EFT, please forward registration form via postal details below or via to jester56@optusnet.com.au Cheque / Money order, with registration form to be sent to: 2013 SA Odyssey Treasurer, Mark Seja, 12 Sunhaven Rd, REDWOOD PARK SA 5097 Enquiries to 2013 Odyssey Co-ordinating Committee members; Co Ordinator, Lorraine Robinson, lrob650@bigpond.net.au or Secretary, Peter Mahony, peteandkez@bigpond.com or Treasurer, Mark Seja, jester56@optusnet.com.au or Registrations Co-Ordinator, Daphne Pengilly, hildasdale@skymesh.com.au or Direct registration enquiries to either Mark Seja, jester56@optusnet.com.au or Or Steve Lennard, steven.lennard@bigpond.com or

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20 Rides leave from the Solomon town Caltex Service Station unless otherwise stipulated. SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE AT HOT BREAD SHOP NEXT YEAR S PLANNING if you have any suggestions for next year then let me know. Some suggestions have been discussed such as overnighters to Hahndorf, Leigh Creek and Barmera and long weekend trip to Broken Hill. Ride Calendar. Note all official rides will have a ride leader and tail end Charlie (who will always be last at the back of the group). We will also use Corner Marshals when the ride leader thinks it is required. This means the rider immediately behind the leader will stop and wait on the corner when the ride leader indicates by pointing to the corner. This rider will then remain on the corner directing other riders until tail end Charlie passes. If you are willing to be corner marshal then you need to ride up front behind the ride leader. If you don t then do not ride immediately behind the ride leader. The system will work if adhered to and lets everyone ride with the confidence that they will not get lost or left behind. The ride leader is responsible for relaying the route to the group prior to leaving and - with the tail end Charlie - for knowing how many bikes are in the group. If you intend leaving or joining the ride at a particular point please let the ride leader and tail end Charlie know in advance. DECEMBER - Vacant 23rd December last Sunday morning coffee before Christmas. CHRISTMAS SHOW Christmas show will once again be a home show. Watch this space for further information. Beverly May Cowell weekender For those that weren t able to make it or didn t wake up in time (Phil ) we had a pleasant weekend. The ride home via Cleve- Kimba was a beauty; thanks to Cossie for the suggestion. As the photos show, lifebuoys on the ferry were strictly reserved for Ducatis, and there s a place on earth where only grey nomads and Ulysses motorcyclists would dare to be seen. Cheers Dave Martin A German tourist jumped into freezing water and saved my precious little dog. Upon getting back on the bridge, he checked out my puppy and told me, Ze dog is OK. He vill be fine. Due to his selfless heroic act, I asked, Are you a vet? He replied, Vet? I m f*%king soaked! 23

21 SA RV Roundup AGM at Yarrawonga What a great time of the year it was to be getting away. On the way to Yarrawonga, we caught up with a few folk at Gunbower Island. The campgrounds are five minutes from the town of Koondrook. This is a 50 km island covering an area of 22,000 hectares, with the Murray River on one side and the Gunbower Creek on the other side. It is free camping with some very pretty spots to set up camp; well worth a stop if you are in the location. We awoke the next day to a magnificent chorus of birds. It felt and sounded like paradise. A very leisurely breakfast was had and we hit the road for Yarrawonga. Yarrawonga is situated on Lake Mulwala which was formed by the building of a weir across the River Murray in the 1930s. On the other side of the River is the township of Mulwala. It is a very scenic area with lake and surrounding parks. We made our way to the caravan park to be greeted by folk from all over the country; it was fabulous. The Yarrawonga caravan park is huge with first class facilities. They had set up a marquee for our use opposite the large camp kitchen. The sunset crowd soon moved in with a few drinks and nibbles, and lots to talk about. Another mob joined us after their River Boat cruise on the lake. They all agreed on how lovely the Lake is, especially at sunset. After tea, we all settled into a rollicking fun evening. The days rolled by with some carefree touring of the district and some shopping in the main shopping strip. The weather could not have been better. It induced a lovely atmosphere to sit under the shade of the beautiful gums and drink and talk. People just kept arriving at the caravan park. The turn out from South Australia was fabulous. SA RV events for 2012 RV events are open to any Ulysses member or partner. Any type of vehicle can be used to get you there, what is important is that you are there. Any further enquiries contact Hobbit or Hoppy on hoho@ulyssesrv.org Hoppy on or Hobbit on January 2013 Australia Day with Fleurieu Branch Kalganyi Caravan Park - Mt Gambier Any further enquiries contact Hobbit or Hoppy on hoho@ulyssesrv.org Hoppy on or Hobbit on with some careful driving. The van was soon hooked up and we proceeded on home. The Ho Ho team would like to thank everyone who helped or came along to the RV Weekends this year. The group has grown with Ulysses members from many of our State Branches represented. We hope to be doing the calendar for next year shortly so if you have any good ideas for camping spots please let us know as soon as possible. If you know of someone that is not on our list please get them to send us an at hoho@ulyssesrv.org and we will keep them up-to-date with events. Remember: Statistically, 6 out of 7 dwarves are not Happy. Happy wanderings Hoppy & Hobbit hoho@ulyssesrv.org All too soon, it was Saturday and we had the AGM. The raffles were big and the speeches small. Rick Bedford is to be the almighty leader for another year. We all thanked him for this as he has put in a lot of effort. The Ho Ho team, (Hoppy & Hobbit) is to be the South Australian co-ordinators again. In nearly record time the meeting was over with enough time to scrub up and get ready for the meal at the nearby footy club. It was a beautiful night and we had a lovely tea. More talking, laughing and a few drinks started a fun night. These events can be tough; it is just lucky we have been in training. A big Well Done to all those involved in organising the event, it has was fabulous! After some very pleasant days spent relaxing and socialising, it was with some reluctance that we started to pack up the next day. The really great thing about these events is catching up with old friends and making new ones as well. The trip home was quiet, right up until a fellow traveller realised that a gas only vehicle really still needs to be filled up with gas. With 7 km left on the fuel gauge and 35 km to the petrol station, we stopped to have a rethink. We decided to have drinks and nibbles, get tea ready and worry about it tomorrow. This was the kind of solution I think I like. As we couldn t put any gas into the car, we unhitched the caravan and I followed him to the petrol station. It is amazing how fuel efficient the car was 24 Phone (08) Mobile: Mastervac Engineering Specialising in Repairs and Service to BRAKE BOOSTERS - CHANGE-OVER SERVICE 75 Day Terrace WEST CROYDON SA 5008 It s fixed or it s free!

22 Yorke Peninsula Sunday Rides are held monthly. Watch these pages for details and updates or contact Rod Lind on for info. Wednesday Rides leave the parking bay in the centre of Kadina Park at 9.30 am on Wednesdays. Please contact Clive Ford on before any Wednesday ride to get the latest information. Ride Calendar 2013 Date Departure Time Event Destination Contact January Sat-Sun 12th/13th February Saturday 2 March 9, 10, 11 Sunday 17 April Sunday 14 May Saturday-Sunday 4-5 June Saturday-Monday 8-10 July Sunday 7 August Saturday 10 September Friday-Monday 20 August-2 September October Friday-Monday 4-7 November Friday-Sunday 1-3 December Sunday am Caltex Bolivar am BP Port Wakefiels Rob Watts Memorial Ride Overnighter Ardrossan Saturday Port Pirie Sunday Rodney Lind 5.00 PM Caltex Bolivar Fish & Chips Run Semaphore Rodney Lind 8.00 am BP Port Wakefield 8.30 am Julian Terrace Gawler Lunch BP Port Wakefield pm am Shell Tailem Bend am BP Port Wakefield am Caltex Bolivar Friday August am BP Port Wakefield or Make own way there Long Weekend Undercover Market Lunch Meet Whyalla Branch Lunch - BYO, pub or take-away Overnighter Clare Border Incident Torrens Valley Port Augusta Meningie Clare Caravan Park Pinnaroo Rodney Lind Rodney Lind Rodney Lind Kez Mahony Mark Seja Yorke Peninsula Tour Yorke Peninsula James Bartsch Beast Fest Fleurieu Branch 7th Annual Yorke Peninsula/Eyre Peninsula Weekend Fleurieu Peninsula Coobowie Rodney Lind Rodney Lind Make own way there 20th Central Odyssey Nurioopta Lorraine Robinson (All info in this mag) TBA am Julian Terrace Gawler Meet and Greet Torens Valley Westgat Wanderers Mannum - Lunch BYO, pub or take-away TBA Mannum TBA Rodney Lind 25

23 Ulysses Club Inc. Whyalla & Districts Branch Meet and Greet top shopz deli on McDouall Stuart ave, [Next to Harris scarfes]. At 9:30am on the first and third Sunday of the month starting Sunday 22nd January. Ride Co-ordinators Di Lehman - phone Graham Gill - phone I am part of the Area 172 Neighborhood Watch group and we raise money for community projects in Whyalla, and earlier this year, the committee was thinking of their next project when I suggested that we make a concerted effort to raise funds for this year s Toy Run and the kids in Whyalla. They thought it was a great idea. We have conducted six Sausage Sizzles at Stratco (they supplied the sausages) and the profits went directly to the Toy Run. We also held a major Fathers Day raffle that was drawn at the Whyalla Show. Consequently, we raised the magnificent sum of $ for the toys. On approaching Target, they gave us an extra $ worth of toys, raising the total to $1, I then contacted one of our (Ulysses) members in the Salvation Army and she recommended what toys were needed, and then myself and Perry with Chris Roberts, from Neighborhood Watch, went to Target and picked out the toys. We were a little worried at one stage when the Target staff wanted Perry and I to strip to the waist and demonstrate the Hoola Hoops at the front of the store. We finally convinced them that it wouldn t be a good look and would drive customers away. Overall, it was a great community effort and many thanks go to Stratco, Target and the Salvation Army. Hopefully, next year we can do something similar and get more non motorcycling groups involved. One thing to keep in mind for future Toy Runs was that the Salvation Army specifically asked us for toys for the 5-12 age group and not to get stuffed toys or toys that needed batteries, as they found it very difficult to find homes for those types of toys. Regards Graham Gill 26

24 Whyalla & Districts Branch Ride Calendar 2013 Date Depaarture Time Event Destination Contact January Saturday-Sunday, am Rob Watts Memorial Overnighter Ardrossan Moo/Gilly Saturday-Sunday am Arno Bay Overnighter Arno Bay Moo/Gilly February Sunday, am Cowell-Lunch Cowell Moo/Gilly Saturday, am Port Neill-Lunch Port Neill Moo/Gilly March Long Weekend 9, 10, am Cleve Weir Camping Cleve Weir Moo/Gilly Sunday, am Port Augusta Undercover Market - lunch Sunday, 31 Easter Sunday April Port Augusta Moo/Gilly am Cowell - lunch Cowell Moo/Gilly Saturday, am Steam & Traction Rally Booleroo Moo/Gilly TBA AGM Fraser Coasts Queensland Moo/Gilly May TBA TBA Roaming Swagman Rally Moo/Gilly Sunday, am Melrose Loop Melrose Moo/Gilly Saturday, 25 TBA AGM - Whyalla & Districts Branch June Queen s Birthday Saturday-Monday 8, 9, 10 Saturday-Sunday Whyalla Gilly 9.00 am Hawker Overnighter Hawker Moo/Gilly 9.00 am Peterborough Roundhouse - lunch (Possible overnighter, TBA) Peterborough Contact Details: Ride Co-ordinators - Moo Gilly Moo/Gilly Hi Wendy, Last Friday, I was informed by Whyalla Branch s Graham Gill, that a NSW member (Norm Feigert) was badly injured outside of Port Augusta, having hit two emus. He was on his way to Alice Springs from Coonabarabran to visit his daughter. The guys from Whyalla helped him on the spot and took care of what was left of his bike as far as storage and insurance, etc. Quite apart from his injuries, his bike caught fire and was almost totally destroyed, along with just about all his possessions. He had a tank bag and, luckily, this flew off the bike and was saved as it held his wallet and credit cards, etc. He was admitted to Port Augusta Hospital, but, due to the severity of his injuries, he was flown to the RAH. I visited him on the day of his admittance to 27 the RAH, and have done so on several occasions since. I purchased some basic items for him and he was very happy to see a friendly face. I assured him that any help the Adelaide Branch could render would be forthcoming He has since had several operations, including plastic surgery and an ankle reconstruction. I saw him again Saturday, and he is much improved and off Morphine. He has advised me that the hospital had told him he may be flown back to NSW, when sufficiently recovered, as he will be in no condition to either walk or drive for some time. Good to see the spirit of our club in action. Cheers Ray Murray

25 Mid-weeker to Melrose A combination of cars and bikes met at Munno Para C/P in perfect weather. We rode through beautiful surroundings through Clare and Laura, and arrived early afternoon in Melrose - one of our favourite spots. Settled into the bunkhouse and cabins, and all came together for drinks and nibbles, and then a tasty BBQ diner. Another lovely day on Thursday; there were rides of various lengths - some of us only seem to make it as far as Quorn, where there is the Quondong Cafe - can recommend the cheesecake!! That evening, we all crossed the street to the Hotel Remarkable and enjoyed our meal. Lots of laughs and time spent with great friends. Top: Alvin, Peter, Hazel, Annette and Ian at the BBQ tea. Above: Mick, Annette and Ian, with Geraldine and Kath in the background, at Laura. Below: A visit to Quorn is not complete without a stop at the Qundong Cafe Thank you to all, especially Mick and Doreen, who booked and catered for us all. Geraldine Murray #

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28 Torrens Valley Branch Meetings 7.30pm Third Tuesday of the Month Parafield Gardens Community Club Shepherdson Road, Parafield Gardens Meals available from the Club before the Meeting All welcome Pres: Bill Richter Sec: LLoyd Parker Committee: Herman Pruis Robert Young Carol Octoman Phil Green Branch Meetings When: Our meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month Where: Willunga Golf Club in St Peters Terrace, Willunga Meeting starts at 8pm, but come along at 6:30pm if you want to grab a bite to eat before hand. All welcome. Come on any event on any sort of wheels! Sunday impromptu rides from Town Jetty am All rides subject to change. Visitors welcome. All rides leave Alma Hotel, Willunga at 10am. Hi Folk, In my last report I forgot to mention that we had a new Rides Captain and Welfare Officer. Rides Captain: Andy Deans ; Welfare Officer: Brian McDonnell Don t forget Australia day weekend at Kalganyi Caravan Park for meet and greet. Phone Ray at Kalganyi for bookings. Ride safely Crazee We meet at Dundee s Hotel, Murray Bridge on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; 6.30, Meeting 8 pm. Everybody most welcome. We have coffee every Saturday 10am in Strathalbyn, at Jack s Cafe in High Street. Rides every 2nd Sunday, with a Wednesday ride monthly. Phone for details. Branch contacts as follows: President Steve Jones (Roobar) cyndi_steve@internode.on.net Secretary Daryl Sparks sparks.ds@bigpond.com Rides Captain Roger Faehrmann President Secretary Rides Captain David Gritton Gerry Kroon Tony Ziemlanej Sunday Meeting Place : Sunday Coffee/chat will be held The Whistling Cat café in Commercial St West, (near the Odeon Plaza), from 9 10am. Any rides, on the day, will depart from here at 10am. Check our ride calendar on the website as some rides may depart earlier. Rides : As per Ride Calendar on the Web Web Site: limestonecoast Our Web is now updated regularly, with Ride Calendar, Ride Reports & Photos. 31

29 Nomination Form for Committee Adelaide Branch AGM 8.00 pm, Thursday, 7th February, 2013 at European Catering, 2 Chief Street, Hindmarsh (Form to be in the hands of the Secretary no later than 3rd January 2013) All positions will be declared vacant I,... Member #... (Please Print) nominate... Member #... (Please Print) for the position of... on the Adelaide Branch Committee for 2013/14 This nomination is seconded by... Member #... (Please Print) If posting, address envelope to Nominator s Signature:... Seconder s Signature:... I,... accept this nomination. (Please Print) Nominee s Signature:... The Secretary Adelaide Ulysses Branch PO Box 777 MARLESTON DC SA 5033 Nomination Form for Committee Adelaide Branch AGM 8.00 pm, Thursday, 7th February, 2013 at European Catering, 2 Chief Street, Hindmarsh (Form to be in the hands of the Secretary no later than 3rd January 2013) All positions will be declared vacant I,... Member #... (Please Print) nominate... Member #... (Please Print) for the position of... on the Adelaide Branch Committee for 2013/14 This nomination is seconded by... Member #... (Please Print) If posting, address envelope to Nominator s Signature:... Seconder s Signature:... I,... accept this nomination. (Please Print) Nominee s Signature:... The Secretary Adelaide Ulysses Branch PO Box 777 MARLESTON DC SA

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