THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ULYSSES CLUB BRISBANE BRANCH. Disgraceful. Old News OCTOBER 2015 TENTERFIELD KYOGLE

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1 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ULYSSES CLUB BRISBANE BRANCH Disgraceful OCTOBER 2015 Old News TENTERFIELD KYOGLE

2 BRISBANE ULYSSES BRANCH COMMITTEE 2015 President Leslie Sorensen Website Dick Staal Secretary Susanne Kenyon Weston Newsletter Editor Susanne Kenyon Weston Committee Members Brian Cavendish Treasurer Ken Cox Ride Coordinator Ken Cox Bruce Cairns CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BRISBANE BRISBANE BRANCH Meetings General Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month Postal Address Coorparoo RSL( Harries Café) 7 Jabiru Court 45 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo Waterford West Qld 4133 (Behind Coles) Brisbane Branch Monthly News is the monthly newsletter of the Brisbane Branch of the Ulysses Club. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Committee. Contributions from members are encouraged..photographs and articles can be mailed to the address above, or ed to. Editor at s.m.kenyonweston@hotmail.com. The Editor reserves the right to re-set, re- fomat, copy, correct, alter, include or omit all or any part of a contribution as required.

3 Hi Every One, Christmas is coming along in leaps and bounds and we need to put plans in to place for the Christmas Party. As discussed last meeting we will be holding the Christmas party at Ken and Noelle s home. We will be self catering and with help from our members in regards to salads and deserts will help spread the load with in our members. Meats and drinks and decos etc will be sorted with committee. There is a Christmas Party page in the Don with details. There will be list of foods which we might need for the party and if you feel you can help in that area please put your name against the item. Or you might have a speciality which you would love to bring on the night. We will reimburse you for monies spent with a receipt outlining expenditure. I went to the Redcliffe Odyssey which was an interesting weekend. There were representatives from as far away as Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast. There were a number of members who were the only representative for their club. So the Darling Downs and Brisbane formed their own Branch called the Brisbane Downs branch for the day. There were quiet a lot of day trippers for the Saturday games. I do believe they had about 100 turn up for the weekend. The games were assorted and geared to all abilities. We had stone the Gnome, boat racing not the usual boat race I must admit. Toss the tyre and throw and twist the balls. Disc throwing a bit like lawn bowls. There were a number of raffles with some great prizes on offer. The weather held and pub was a meeting place for football which was on. Also the Harley Davidson boys rocked into Blackbutt and partied to the wee hours of the morning to 4 am. So it was a full on weekend for Blackbutt for the bikes. With quiet lot of money spent on the weekend in the town. So thanks to Redcliffe for the great weekend and the time and effort which was put into the event. Hopefully next year we will organise a day trip to the Odyssey and represent our club and fly our colours proudly on the day. Cheers Sue K.W.

4 NOTES FROM THE AUGUST MEETING START TIME 7.35 ATTENDEES 25 APOLOGIES PETER, GEOFF, PHIL AND MADONNA, BRUCE PRESIDENT WELCOMED GUESTS REDLANDS BRANCH. ARTHUR AND ANNE FROM DALBY. GREAT TO SEE JENNIE BACK AFTER BEING AWAY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS UP NORTH TRAVELLING. SECRETARY INVITES FROM REDCLIFF FOR ODYSSEY. REDLANDS INVITE FOR GO KART NIGHT 7TH NOVEMBER FLYER TO COME. CELTIC CRUISERS BEARDIES HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO WHEELS ON THE GLENN. NATCOM DINNER IN TOOWOOMBA FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE DARLING DOWNS. PREIDENTS MEETING OUT COME. MEMORIAL GARDENS INFO CARTWHEEL RIDE WILL NOW BE RUN TWICE A YEAR NEXT RIDE WILL BE 19TH JUNE RAFFLES WILL BE OF A DIFFERENT FORMAT NOW TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO LEAVE EARLY IF NEEDED. PRACTICAL PRIZES IS ADVISABLE WHICH FIT ON BIKES. MEMORIAL KITTY HAS $ THIS WILL BE USED TOWARDS NEW HONOUR BOARD MORE LAND- SCAPING. SEQEB AND MEMORIAL GARDENS WILL NOW HAVE A LEASING AGREEMENT AND A ENITY WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH NATCOM. THIS IS GREAT NEWS BECAUSE AS IT STOOD WE HAD NO GUARANTEES THAT SEQEB WOULD NOT TAKE AWAY THE GARDENS NOW THIS AGREEMENT WILL ENSURE THAT THE GARDENS WILL BE SAFE. A LETTER WAS READ REGARDING GARDENS AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE. ALSO LETTER FROM SEQEB REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT. RAFFLE TICKETS FOR #ONE BIKE WILL BE ON SALE NEXT MONTH. EDITOR THANKS TO ARTICLES AND RIDE REPORTS. GEOFF PUT IN A MAGNIFICENT EFFORT THIS MONTH WITH RIDE REPORTS. GLENN SUBMITTED PHOTOS AND RIDE REPORTS AS WELL AS KEN. TREASURER BALANCE IN BANK WILL ALLOW US TO PUT FUNDS INTO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY AND AS WELL OUR DONATION TO CARE FLIGHT. RIDE COORDINATOR KEN WENT THROUGH CALENDAR WITH A COUPLE OF CHANGES MADE. WEB MASTER ALL IS GOOD AS PER USUAL THANKS DICK GENERAL BUSINESS. BOGAN BINGO NIGHT OUTCOME. PINBALL NIGHT WITH REDLANDS TO BE ADVISED. SHERRIFF SUE KW, KAREN AND JOHN MAC FOR A INPROMTU STOP FOR A P????? RAFFLE WINNERS DOOR PRIZE CLAIRE GENERAL RAFFLE CHERYL, KAREN DONNA, DONNA AND SHANE, JOHN AND DANIEL MEETING ENDED 8.30

5 AS I AGE, I REALIZE THAT: 1. I talk to myself, because sometimes I need expert advice. 2. Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud. 3. I don't need anger management. I need people to stop pissing me off. 4. My people skills are just fine. It's my tolerance of idiots that needs work. 5. The biggest lie I tell myself is "I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it." 6. When I was a child I thought nap time was punishment. Now it's like a mini vacation. 7. The day the world runs out of wine is just too terrible to think about. 8. Even duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound! 9. Wouldn't it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes; come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller. 10. If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would've put them on my knees. 11. When the kids text me "plz" which is shorter than please. I text back "no" which is shorter than "yes". 12. At my age "Getting lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.

6 JOKES CONTINUED Aussie logic A Catholic Priest, an Indian Doctor, a rich Chinese businessman and an Aussie were waiting one morning for a particularly slow group of golfers in front of them. The Aussie fumed, 'What's with those blokes? We must have been waiting for fifteen minutes!' The Indian Doctor chimed in, 'I don't know, but I've never seen such poor golf!' The Chinese businessman called out 'Move it, time is money' The Catholic Priest said, 'Here comes George the greenkeeper. Let's have a word with him.' 'Hello, George' Said the Catholic Priest. 'What's wrong with that group Ahead of us? They're rather slow, aren't they?' George the greenkeeper replied, 'Oh, yes. That's a group of blind fire fighters. They lost their sight saving our clubhouse from a fire last year, so we always let them play for free any time.' The group fell silent for a moment. The Catholic Priest said, 'That's so sad. I think I will say a special prayer for them tonight.' The Indian Doctor said, 'Good idea. I'm going to contact my ophthalmologist colleague and see if there's anything he can do for them.' The Chinese Businessman replied, 'I think I'll donate $50,000 to the fire-fighters in honour of these brave souls.' The Aussie said, 'Why the f#*k can't they play at night?'

7 CHRSTMAS PARTY Come Along and Have Some Fun Date 28Th November Venue 304 Springwood Road Springwood ( Ken and Noelle s Home) Time 5pm Onwards Till Late Raffles, Good Food and Good Company Secret Santa to the Value of $5 Multi Choice Raffle this is a excellent time to Re Gift an Item So it May Find A New Home $10 Members $15 Non Members Cold Buffet Style Meal with Choices of Wine, Beer and Soft Drink on offer included in the Price To be paid in advance at October or November Meeting at The Latest for Catering Most Welcome to Stay The Night Bring Your Bedding Ken s Phone Number if you get Lost

8 HORIZONS UNLIMITED WEEKEND I recently went to a Horizons Unlimited weekend at Boonah. Horizons Unlimited is a web community of people who travel, are interested in or who dream (like me) of world travel by motorcycle. (See horizonsunlimited.com). They tell amazing stories, give valuable information on travel procedures for various countries, practical demos of tyre changing, bike electrics on the go, etc. (See the web site for the programme from the Queensland weekend). These events are held at various places around the world and we are fortunate to have had one here annually for at least the last three years. The photos are of Peter Forward s Harley. He (and his pillion wife) have ridden it in every country on the UN register (193) including North Korea (see map). Absolutely amazing. His photos of riding it on muddy rutted tracks in the Congo, transporting it across rivers on canoes etc are incredible. Peter lives just outside Brisbane somewhere. If you want a really interesting and stimulating weekend keep your eye on the website for notices about next year s event which I assume will be about September Rod Stevens

9 ASSORTED PHOTOS FOR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER VIEW FROM SPRING CREEK MOUNTAIN RIVER VIEW HOTEL MURWILLUMBAH LUNCH AT CAFÉ WITH PETER SPRINGLEIGH PARK BONAH GREAT GROUP PHOTO

10 THURSDAY 1 ST OCTOBER 2015 PETER B S RIDE The weather was just perfect for riding not too hot, not too cold, just perfect, and we didn t have to get up at an ungodly hour of the morning to meet what more could you want NOTHING. Start time was 10.00am; Ken was there just before me 9ish so plenty of time for a coffee and a chat, then Geoff, Roy, John Maca, Rod, Glenn, Graeme from Mt Lindsay, and lastly Peter B. Peter had to rush his coffee as we were all champing at the bit to go for a ride. Ken led us out to Boonah, past one overturned van, with police in attendance, a quick pit stop at Springleigh Park in Boonah where there is a group photo with an Ambulance in the background. We did chat for a while though. Back on the road again and headed towards Rathdowney, turning at Carneys Creek to head up towards Queen Mary Falls. A couple of the boys had close calls with oncoming traffic as the road is narrow, twisty and steep in some places. Once you get up higher the scenery opens out across green valleys. Some of the road has cattle grates, so you never know if there is going to be cattle on the road just around the next corner. The scenery changes again, becomes steep and twisty, with the lush growth coming right up to the edge of the road, this is where Peter had his accident, and it s no wonder he was hard to find, the growth here is so thick. Finally arrived at the Spring Creek Mountain Café & Cottages, where the views from the verandah are brilliant and the meals are extremely good. Some of Peters Spyder friends joined us as well, coming from Killarney direction. Over lunch we all chatted on for quite a bit, but finally decided it was time to start for home. By the time we started down the mountain there had been a light fall of rain, just enough to make parts of the winding road damp. We all made it safely back to Flavours Café in Boonah for a coffee and goodbyes. What a great day for riding and a good destination thank you Ken for leading, and Peter thank you for the idea and lunch. T.E.C Claire S

11 MID WEEK RIDE 7 TH OCTOBER. The four Amigos pondered what the day would bring as they sat around at the Goodna Macca s starting point on a great sunny Wednesday morning. Ken, Rod, Glen & Geoff were it and what we lacked in numbers we made up in enthusiasm to get out there and kill some K s with the wind up our nostrils. A lunch date was made for the Quinalow pub with our friend from Bell and Kwaka rider Arthur. Kenny took us west on the highway to Blacksoil, playing Russian Roulette again with the ever increasing peak hour traffic and then up to Esk along the Brisbane Valley Highway which was also busy. It was great to hit the quieter roads up towards Crows Nest and past Lake Perseverance before rolling into Crows Nest for a comfort stop and a coffee hit. Rod ran into interesting friends from Mackay who were passing through town and after goodbyes, we were back into the saddle and heading north. A strong NE wind sprung up and there was a large bush fire burning in the mountains to the east of us. There is grass a metre high along the roadside up there and it must be a worry to farmers if some slacker starts a fire. Luckily the thicker smoke stayed away from us. After a short trip up the New England Hwy, we diverted down roads I have not seen before through Haden and Evergreen to Quinalow. There is something about lonely country roads and quaint little towns that is good for the inner peace. The day was warming up as we made ourselves at home on the Quinalow pub verandah and caught up on some old and new stories with Arthur. The pub is the only one for a fair distance around and soon there were about 40 people lining up for lunch. The lady behind the bar with a cockatiel running over her head and the accompanying poop down her top, soon got very busy with drinks and meal orders. Good pub food and prices to match. It turned out a busy little town with heavy vehicles passing through and the pub would be pumpin on Friday nights. After goodbyes with Arthur, we headed south towards Dalby then east through great Darling Downs farms and villages to Highfields at Toowoomba for fuel. A nice ride down through Murphy s Creek to the Highway and more goodbyes. Then back into the rat race again back towards Brissie and we were hounded by some tailgate terrorists who really do need an education by a burly enforcer! Ken did it again, new roads, pubs & friends in low places. What will we do for new thrills when he is soon munching Yak burgers in the upper atmosphere for a few weeks?? Thanks Ken for all your efforts and Glen and Rod for making it a fun day amongst kindred spirits being disgraceful as best they can. Geoff Crumpled Rump

12 CASINO / TENTERFIELD RIDE 12TH OCTOBER There was a reasonable gathering of the troops on the morning. Though Bruno and Les were there for meet and greet and were not joining us on the ride. There were 8 riders for the ride a nice number for the day. Then there were 7. The weather looked good and we were all eager to get going even though we left later than planned. Ken was our illustrious leader leading us to Beaudesert through to Rathdoney for our first pit stop. Other bike groups were already there when we arrived. A small exchange of words and we were on our way up over Mount Lindsey through to Kyogle where Sue 2 decided to leave the ride and head back along Lions Road. Our first fuel stop was at Casino followed by lunch. Consensus was that we should mark the pub on the return list as we were very impressed by the food on offer. Paul left us there making his own way home. Then there were 6. The weather for cast was a possible storm brewing from the south heading north. So decided to try and out run it. Did not happen we got caught and stopped at Drake to put on the wet weather gear and frightened the rain away. The ride to Tenterfield was interesting with caravans and cars and bikes winding up through the mountains. We regrouped at Tenterfield and headed to Applethorpe for fuel and a much needed break with coffee. By this time it was 4.15 and there was still a good couple of hours of riding to do. Ken took the group on a new road on from the other side of Warwick through to Freestone to cut down the time as time was slipping past quickly. Sue KW decided she had enough and made the decision to leave the ride at Warwick and headed for Clifton to stay over night with friends. Then there were 5. She was not keen on riding in the dark particularly at dusk. There was a welcomed beer, feed and bed in that order for the night for Sue. Headed off in the morning arriving home in one piece by lunch time. Numerous texts were sent to each other so every one knew we all got home in one piece after such a long day. Some members did not arrive home until 7pm or later. Well that was another ride under our belts where we all arrived home safe and sound. Even though we did not have the same number at the end of ride as the start. Members on the ride. Sue2, Ken and John, Claire and Paul, Suekw, Michael and Damian. Cheers Sue KW

13 BRAS AND BIKES RIDE Girl Torque will be holding the 2015 Bras N Bikes Charity Ride on Sunday 25th October from Aussie World at Palmview on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Funds raised go to support the Bloomhill Cancer Help Center in Buderim with a focus on Breast Cancer. Riders of all types of bikes are invited to participate with registration from 7.30am at Aussie World on the Bruce Highway next to the Ettamogah Pub. The scenic hinterland ride starts at 9.45am. The ride is 120km to the Country Life Hotel in Kin Kin and a local catering company will provide lunch. If you want to stay on overnight, the pub has nine rooms available and there is camping on the oval at $6 which goes to the local community group, or you could stay at Cooroy, 20km away. Registration cost is a $15 donation per bike, with pink bras available to buy for $2. Large bras are also available and some fancy ones at $20 each. Other items for sale include patches at $7 and neck tubes for $20 or $25 for both. There will also be raffles and an auction. Girl Torque is still looking for businesses to donate products and services for these..

14 RIDE CALENDAR DATE DESTINATION DETAILS LEADER START 25TH OCTOBER MOOBAL FOR LUNCH LOGANHOLME TH NOVEMBER BOLLOCKY REST NORTH PINE DAM BBQ RIDE LUNCH Northern Gateway Branch And Redcliffe Branch NUDGEE SERVICE CENTRE TH NOVEMBER MIDWEEK RIDE LOGANHOLME TH NOVEMBER CLUB MEETING COOPAROO RSL 17TH NOVEMBER Regis Aged Care Regis Bulimba 50 Brisbane Street Bulimba QLD STATIC DISPLAY TO BE ADVISED BY KEN 22ND NOVEMBER CROWS NEST GOODNA TH SEE CHRISTMAS PARTY NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 5TH DECEMBER MT LINDESAY TOY RUN 9TH DECEMBER MID WEEK RIDE GOODNA TH DECEMBER IPSWICH TOY RUN GOODNA 8.30 (N) Nudgee Service Centre RIDE START POINTS Off Gateway Arterial at Nudgee. (S) McDonalds Loganholme Bryants Road Loganholme. Just past the shopping centre on `right Hand side. Petrol station nearby. (W) McDonalds Goodna Corner William Street & Motorway Service Road. There have been roadworks and now the only exit to Goodna is near where the Logan Motorway joins Ipswich Motorway. It is signed GOODNA/REDBANK EXIT. Redbank

15 RIDE ETIQUTTE The following points are offered purely as guidelines --- they are NOT rules On every ride, at all times, you are responsible for your own safety and that of those around you, but the items suggested should make it easier for everyone to enjoy group rides if they are followed when possible. RIDE LEADERS 1. Before leaving, advise riders of destination and proposed stopping points. 2. Minimise lane changes --- there is a convoy behind you. 3. When at rest stops, give 5 minutes notice to riders before leaving. RIDERS 1. Keep at least one bike in view in your mirrors, if possible. 2. No>fy Tail---End Charlie if you are leaving the ride. 3. Do NOT overtake on corners, on bends, or at double solid lines. 4. Bikes to be fully fuelled before the start of the ride. 5. Always ride safely and within the law. CORNER MARKERS 1. Each junction is marked by the rider who is behind the ride leader, so others know when to turn off. 2. Pull over safely near the corner/junction with indicator on. 3. Others will see you and know that this is where to turn. 4. Wait for Tail---End Charlie to come into view, and pull out before him/her if safe to do so. 5. If not, wait for Tail---End Charlie to ride past, fall in behind him/her, and overtake when it is safe. ************************************************************ *********************

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