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Frank · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:29 pm Post subject: Australia - Ruptured Budgie Rally

G'day all Aussie's

Anyone thinking of going to the Ruptured Budgie Rally. 14-16 May 2010

I will be going on the Friday and looking forward to seeing if anyone else wants to make an appearance.

By the way, it will be good if we are all wearing our KOG t-shirts.

Frank
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drikko · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:05 pm Post subject:

I'll be there, but will be going down Saturday as my lovely son has volunteered me to do something on the Friday night.......gggrrrrr.......
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:13 pm Post subject:

Alright guys- I'll ask.

What is a "Ruptured Budgie"? I'm may regret asking Rolling Eyes

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drikko · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:28 pm Post subject:

Not sure how it got it's name but suspect it may have something to do with the Moto Guzzi eagle emblem and a shortage of masking tape...:-

http://www.motoguzziclubqld.org/Our%20Rally.htm
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Off the grid · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:27 pm Post subject:

That many drunken Aussies in one place CANNOT be a good thing! Razz

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject:

robleyd · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject:

Apparently as Drikko said, the Qld Guzzi owners refer to the Guzzi eagle as the budgie. See also http://guzzista.wetpaint.com/page/The+Ruptured+Budgie+Rally

I guess those who are going are going to need to do some serious waterproofing on the Ks to get through the creek Very Happy

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Frank · Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:26 pm Post subject:

As Derek said, its got something to do with the Moto Guzzi eagle.

We Aussies take the piss of out most things. Very Happy

Anyone else for a good rally?
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drikko · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:17 am Post subject:

Apparently the creek has been filled in for this year, eliminating that piece of entertainment unfortunately.
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'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
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drikko · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 8:13 am Post subject:

So Frank and any others from Brisvegas here. I'm thinking of going to Rathdowney for an early lunch then down duck creek road to Kyogle, casino then across Bruxner hwy. Could have lunch at Kyogle if it suits better. I can't leave Samford till about 9.30 at the earliest unfortunately. Feel free to join up somewhere! Seeing as you are at the coast Frank, a Kyogle meet might be OK.
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DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.

'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
Oscar Wilde

Frank · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject:

G'day Derek

I am now going to leave on Friday after I get some sleep (working night shift). I will meet you there which is most likely the best option.

We will be past the main bonfire, continue past the big tree in the middle of the area and just past that on the left.

Look for my white trailer, blue T-Max and trailer, and you should find us.

Not sure about mobile coverage there.

See you there Very Happy

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pegasus · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 6:47 pm Post subject: Ruptured Budgie Rally

Frank,

I'll be at the rally Saturday morning. I'm riding down on Friday, but staying at my daughter's unit at Stanthorpe on Friday night. I take it you'll be camped in the same area as the past?

cheers,

Andrew

Mystic Red · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 9:48 pm Post subject:

Scott,
You AND SWMBO (Cathy) corrected me about it being Budgie. OOPS.

Hey guys, have a great weekend with Al(cohol). Sounds like a fun, who-gives-a-f**k few days.
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Frank · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 10:03 pm Post subject:

Andrew

Same place as before.

need a good fire as it gets cold at night, maybe around the 0 deg c.

See you all there
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drikko · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 11:26 am Post subject:

Sure Frank and Andrew, I'll find you. I'll bring my good sleeping bag for sure! Don't forget to pack your emergency bottle of Grunters Wipeout.....

I suspect I'll have a few BMWMCQ members in tow.

BTW I definitely don't get a bulgie thinking of Madonna, far from it....
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drikko · Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 10:34 pm Post subject:

6 more sleeps Smile

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'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
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pegasus · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 12:33 am Post subject: Ruptured Budgie rally

Weather forecast for N.S.W Northern Tablelands this weekend is early morning frosts and below zero temperatures.

So bring a good sleeping bag (mine is rated to minus 10) and warm clothing, plus the obligatory choice of tipple!

cheers,

Andrew
93 K1100RS
Ipswich, Australia

drikko · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 1:11 am Post subject:

Shedload of bundy rum already packed...... Smile

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Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB

DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.

'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
Oscar Wilde

pegasus · Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 7:18 pm Post subject: Ruptured Budgie rally

Looks like the K11RS will be staying home. The parts I have ordered from Motobins haven't arrived yet (fuel pump filter sock has split). So I'll be on my Suzuki DRZ400S.

See you Saturday.

cheers,

Andrew