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1 ULYSSES CLUB GROW OLD DISGRACEFULLY A boat washed up on Terrigal Beach during the recent storms Volume 5. Issue 5: May 2015

Woy Woy Peninsula Branch Committee Page 2 President: Marcus Murphy spud110@hotmail.com 0487 500 165 Secretary: Judy Keegan mousiejk@yahoo.com.au 0448 240 398 Treasurer: Peter Klatt aussiepeterklatt@gmail.

2 Woy Woy Peninsula Branch Committee Page 2 President: Marcus Murphy spud110@hotmail.com Secretary: Judy Keegan mousiejk@yahoo.com.au Treasurer: Peter Klatt aussiepeterklatt@gmail.com Committee: Mal Taylor Committee: Mark Quinlan qaqservices@gmail.com Webmaster & Newsletter Editor : Phil Bernasconi Please send all submissions to: philb253@hotmail.com Website : Mailing Address : The Secretary: Woy Woy Peninsula Branch P.O. Box 256 Ettalong NSW 2257 Woy Woy Peninsula Branch meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Everglades Country Club Dunban Rd Woy Woy. You re welcome to join members for dinner from 6 pm and the social meeting starts at 7.30 pm. Ride days are on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and all rides depart McDonalds Woy Woy at 9 am...unless special departure times apply. A really big thanks to Mike and the team at Peninsular Office Supplies for printing our Branch Newsletter.

President s Report Page 3 SPUD The weather has not been anyone s friend this month.

Luckily no one (that I have heard) has sustained any real serious damage to their home s or more importantly their bikes.

ride for that day. ANZAC Day: The weather that day was excellent. I was fortunate enough to be apart of the VETRANS MC ANZAC Day ride with a few other members of this branch.

The ride departed at Midday from Menai, on to Heathcote Rd, on to the Princess Hwy, down to Picton Rd all the way into Picton then heading to The Oaks where we stopped to have a quick bite to eat.

3 President s Report Page 3 SPUD The weather has not been anyone s friend this month. The storms that lashed the Central Coast left many of us without power for days on end, some worse than others, up to 8 days. Tree s seemed to be the main cause of the power problems. Luckily no one (that I have heard) has sustained any real serious damage to their home s or more importantly their bikes. I had spoken to the Ride Leader (Brad) on Friday for the ride on the 3rd May, we were both concerned that the weather was not going to improve for that day, so it was better to cancel the planned ride for that day. ANZAC Day: The weather that day was excellent. I was fortunate enough to be apart of the VETRANS MC ANZAC Day ride with a few other members of this branch. It was a very long day, meeting up with other s at the twin servo s at 8am then heading to Menai. The ride departed at Midday from Menai, on to Heathcote Rd, on to the Princess Hwy, down to Picton Rd all the way into Picton then heading to The Oaks where we stopped to have a quick bite to eat. Then the black clouds rolled in fast. It then became a bit of a free for all to get back to Menai before the weather turned bad. Everyone that took part in that ride all returned safely. The final count of bikes that participated was 164. It was an awesome sight to see and to be a part of. Definitely that is one ride that I could recommend to everyone to do. Also, it Supports Your Local Veteran's. No one yet, has come forward for ride leads, we NEED RIDE LEADER S. We have many ride days still vacant. I would hate to think that every planned ride turns into a Mystery or Wonder Ride. Unfortunately, nothing much is happening as a branch at the moment due to weather and long weekends (Easter). However, if someone decides they feel like to go on a ride and wants to include the branch, let me know, and I will also try to help to get the word out. Be safe, Ride Safe & Enjoy Regards, Marcus Murphy (Spud) President: Woy Woy Peninsula Branch VIDEO EZY UMINA Geoff Parsons Director West Street Mobil: Umina Beach NSW Phone (02) Fax (02)

Secretary s Report Page 4 Mousie A quieter month this month and would just like to include dates for the next 3 upcoming AGMs.

(Please see Monica, Narelle or myself for more details).

quickly as well as accommodation in Tasmania. Those planning to go outside of the organised group, need to be mindful of this. 2017 AGM will be at Port Macquarie from 22/5/17 to 29/5/17.

4 Secretary s Report Page 4 Mousie A quieter month this month and would just like to include dates for the next 3 upcoming AGMs. The next AGM is in Tasmania, which will be an exciting ride down with beautiful roads and weather to enjoy. The Tassie group from our Branch is planning to go from 20/2/16 to approximately 9/3/16. (Please see Monica, Narelle or myself for more details). At the Albury/Wodonga Extended AGM, we were informed by those organising the Tassie AGM, that their motto is "The Devils Playground" and that the Spirit of Tasmania bookings are booking out very quickly as well as accommodation in Tasmania. Those planning to go outside of the organised group, need to be mindful of this AGM will be at Port Macquarie from 22/5/17 to 29/5/17. This AGM will actually be in Wauchope, as Port Macquarie has more accommodation. (Drum roll please...) the 2018 AGM is going to be in the Riverlands area of South Australia! Event will actually be based in Barmera, which has no cities nearby, but surrounded by 5 country towns. More details will be provided as they become available. I, for one, am very interested in riding to this AGM. You may notice that on page 9 of the Newsletter, there is a mention of a Social Events Calendar. This is to allow for quick and inclusive communication of social events Members may be interested in attending. Please see Lois or contact her by . CORRESPONDENCE IN: Info on 13th Annual Moree Muster in June Please see me for their information sheet if interested. CORRESPONDENCE OUT. Nil. Judy (aka Mousie) Treasurer s Report Balance Brought Fwd: $ 2, Total Credits: $ Total Debits: $ Balance as of: 11th May 2015 $ 2, Call Lois Jones Shop 9 Umina Mall Ocean Beach Rd Umina Beach Lois@loisjonesrealestate.com Licensed Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer

Ride Calendar 2015 Page 5 Special Note: All rides depart McDonalds Woy Woy at 9.00 am. Special departure times may apply to certain rides. Check the ride calendar and with the ride leader.

Sunday 17th May: Another Wonder Ride Departs 9am We can wonder where we are heading to this time. 22nd 23rd 24th May: Port Macquarie/Walcha Ride.

Departs 9am this is a very enjoyable journey, hope you can make this ride. Lunch will be at the Belrose Bowling Club with their $10 lunch specials.

5 Ride Calendar 2015 Page 5 Special Note: All rides depart McDonalds Woy Woy at 9.00 am. Special departure times may apply to certain rides. Check the ride calendar and with the ride leader. Please ensure you have a full tank of fuel before we depart on any ride. Friday 15th May: WWPB meeting at 7.30pm Everglades Country Club. Dinner from 6pm. Sunday 17th May: Another Wonder Ride Departs 9am We can wonder where we are heading to this time. 22nd 23rd 24th May: Port Macquarie/Walcha Ride. Departs Friday 8am Bookings now closed for this 3 day long weekend ride. Approx Distance: 960 kms Ride Leader: Easyrider Sunday 7th June: The Pittwater Tour. Departs 9am this is a very enjoyable journey, hope you can make this ride. Lunch will be at the Belrose Bowling Club with their $10 lunch specials. Approx Distance: 180 kms Ride Leader: Easyrider Friday 19th June: WWPB meeting at 7.30pm Everglades Country Club. Dinner from 6pm. Sunday 21st June: Ride to be planned. Departs 9am Sunday 5th July: 4th Anniversary Ride. Departs 9am A re-run of the very first ride we did way back in July Approx Distance: 200 kms Ride leader: Easyrider Friday 17th July: WWPB meeting at 7.30pm Everglades Country Club. Dinner from 6pm. Sunday 19th July: Ride to the Rocks. Departs 9am Gavin will lead this ride, should be an interesting day in the big smoke. Sunday 2nd August: Wiseman s Ferry BBQ and Olympics Departs 9am Redback will lead us to Wisemans Ferry for our traditional BBQ which includes a few games for all to be part of, truly a fun day. Hawkins TV & Electronic Repairs & Antenna Installation Phone: Wallaby Street Blackwall NSW lhawkins3@bigpond.com

Page 6 Ride Report The Wisemans - Berowra Ferry Loop 19th April 2015 What a great day!!! All the weather reports were totally wrong.

So I sent text messages to as many as I could. Turned out to be a great day for our planned ride.

with all his neighbours in the street coming out to see what all the commotion was about. He is feeling quite a lot better now Go Dom.

The sky was still a great shade of blue and no chance of rain in sight.

The Manager gave us priority parking on an old bowling green, we were greatly welcomed by all the staff at the Club.

6 Page 6 Ride Report The Wisemans - Berowra Ferry Loop 19th April 2015 What a great day!!! All the weather reports were totally wrong. I woke to a dark but fairly clear morning, expecting to see a wet driveway and rain not so : not yet anyway. So I sent text messages to as many as I could. Turned out to be a great day for our planned ride. 21 people on 19 bikes including Gary on his brand new Harley, made the effort to come along and I also had a few apologies. Bad luck, if you missed it.. I thought a short visit to see Dominic would be a great idea, so Steve led us up to Kariong and wasn t Dominic totally surprised along with all his neighbours in the street coming out to see what all the commotion was about. He is feeling quite a lot better now Go Dom. Onwards we rode to Spencer Café for our rest and coffee stop with scones, jam and cream for some, Yum. The sky was still a great shade of blue and no chance of rain in sight. After crossing Wisemans Ferry it was onto Glenorie and our lunch stop at the RSL. The Manager gave us priority parking on an old bowling green, we were greatly welcomed by all the staff at the Club. The lunches would have to be the best value anywhere, too much for many of us to finish and cost only 12 bucks. We ll be back. The return trip was over the Berowra Ferry with an afternoon coffee stop for some and others doing the F3 fang straight home. Truly a great and unexpected days ride. So get planning for the next one. Then we were totally smashed by cyclonic winds and rain the very next day, with many trees down, lots of local flooding, loss of power to many homes, what a mess. A total disaster for the Central Coast.

Page 7 Ride Report As there was no ride on the 3rd due to

next week, here s a sample of what you can expect on this

out on. These photos are from last years ride.

Dominic coming too (maybe even riding a new bike?

Kincumber NSW 2251 Phone: 4368 3866 www.mymitre10.com.

7 Page 7 Ride Report As there was no ride on the 3rd due to the continuing wet weather, I had to fill in the space here on page 7 with something. So for all those going on the Port Macquarie/ Walcha Ride next week, here s a sample of what you can expect on this ride and for those not going, this is what you are missing out on. These photos are from last years ride. Great views from North Brother Mountain Good news with Dominic coming too (maybe even riding a new bike? ) KINCUMBER MITRE 1O Cnr Empire Bay Drive & Kerta Rd Kincumber NSW 2251 Phone: These girls always enjoy themselves Breakfast overlooking the Hastings River at the El Paso Motor Inn Port Macquarie

Redbacks Spin Redbacks Spin Page 8 Mobil: 0407 446 988 Email: redbacksweb@bigpond.com 15th May 2015 No 49.

we wish you both well for the future & beyond.

8 Redbacks Spin Redbacks Spin Page 8 Mobil: redbacksweb@bigpond.com 15th May 2015 No 49. Hi Once Again, First up a huge Congratulations to Marcus & Annette on their engagement announcement, according to certain sources, all was good on a Sydney Harbour Cruise to celebrate the occasion, we wish you both well for the future & beyond. Well what a massive week of Cyclone weather, if that s a category 2, I don t ever want to be caught in a bigger one, I hope you all have cleaned up, & now settling back to normal life once again, for us personally no power for 4 days, the old camping gear came in very handy, & big thanks to my mate Phil for keeping our batteries charged for the fridge etc, We had a beautiful 50 yr old peppercorn with a lovely stagg attached also 40 years old, just lifted up & ripped out of the ground onto the patio roof, There was no power loss at the Dry Cleaners & the Laundry was flat out for 2 weeks $$$$$$... Phil & myself attended the first couple of Committee meetings to just assist with the transfer over for the new Committee, they are settling in well, of course Mal is the Stalwart with 4 years up his sleeve now, I am sure if they work together as a team they will achieve the results to steer this branch into the next 12 months, working together is imperative to the success of all Committee s, especially the liaison of the President & Secretary, hence the friendship that Phil & I share to this day. My Joke. A man goes to the nursing home to visit his 84 year-old father. While there he notices the nurse is giving his father hot chocolate and Viagra. The man asks, "Why are you doing that? I mean, at his age what will it do for him?" The nurse explains, "The hot chocolate will help him sleep." The man says, "And the Viagra?" "Keeps him from falling out of bed." Redback & coin opp Laundrette Phone: Shop 1 Oscar Street Umina Beach % DISCOUNT FOR ULYSSES MEMBERS Ricki & Elizabeth Jones info@obdc.com Proprietors Website:

News and Information Page 9 * Ulysses merchandise, stickers etc are mostly in stock or can be ordered anytime. * Branch shirts, caps and patches are still available. See our Quartermaster; Mark.

9 News and Information Page 9 * Ulysses merchandise, stickers etc are mostly in stock or can be ordered anytime. * Branch shirts, caps and patches are still available. See our Quartermaster; Mark. * Check out our Website for all the ride reports and photos of our recent travels. * Our Newsletter is on our Website for all to see, find it under Branch Documents. * Can you find that darn Redback, the Bluebike and the Spud (Mr. Potato Head)?? Just fill out the entry form, place them in the entry box for the chance of a sweet prize. * BRANCH SOCIAL EVENTS: A Social Event Planner is upcoming for Branch members to be invited to a variety of Social Events, from dinners, movies, barefoot bowls, etc or anything that may be interesting for us to get together on a social basis. All Branch members will be ed with the details of an upcoming event. No money will be required, just numbers to confirm and pay on the night. We recently had a dinner and it was expressed how this should be done on a more regular basis to include all members. Any inquiries please contact Lois at loisjones2@hotmail.com Coming Events * Port Macquarie/Walcha Ride. Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th May Bookings are now final and closed We depart 8am Friday morning next week. * 4th Anniversary Ride. Sunday 5th July A very important ride/event for our Branch. * Memorial Ride to Tea Gardens. Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th September Bookings essential, please see Mal to book your place. Cost $ 50 pp for accommodation and includes a full cooked breakfast on the Sunday morning. * If you have any ride ideas please let any of the Committee know of your plans... A BIG THANKS TO ALL OUR GREAT SPONSORS FOR 2015 PLEASE SUPPORT THEM AS THEY SUPPORT US.

The Back Page Page 10 FOR SALE: King size full latex AH Beard "Natures Rest" Monterey king size bed with twin ensemble base. 190cm x 203cm. Cost $7,000 sell $2,000 (ono to Ulyssians).

The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. Urgent sale. Sell for $2000.

10 The Back Page Page 10 FOR SALE: King size full latex AH Beard "Natures Rest" Monterey king size bed with twin ensemble base. 190cm x 203cm. Cost $7,000 sell $2,000 (ono to Ulyssians). Owned by a single lady (and I mean "lady") non smoker, no pets, clean home, always had mattress protector and entire unit rotated monthly. No wear, no damage, no marks. The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. Urgent sale. Sell for $2000. Call Judy The Riding Tip of the Month If road conditions permit, it is advisable to ride in a staggered formation. The second rider will set this formation. If the formation changes you may need to change sides in the lane but do so only when it is safe. Please Note: Never pass your fellow rider on the left!! OUR THANKS TO THE EVERGLADES COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE USE OF THEIR FACILITIES FOR OUR MEETINGS.

The Rally Edition. Natureland Classic Motor Cycle Club. November 2017

The Rally Edition. Natureland Classic Motor Cycle Club. November 2017 Natureland Classic Motor Cycle Club The Rally Edition November 2017 P.O. Box 417 Kempsey NSW 2440. Website: www.naturelandclassicmotorcycleclub.org.au - 1 - Club President s Rally Roundup Well yet another