We were always going to struggle with number to
this event, you may remember that it rained most of Saturday, all Saturday
night and even on Sunday morning it was still coming down something akin to
Biblical proportions. Yeah I know we need the rain, but this was Stocky's Run
surely he could pull some heavenly strings in our favor I must admit Johns passing made me look at what,
when, where and really what's it all about. The last conversation I had with
John was along the lines of the scream you'll hear if either of us end up at
the Pearly Gates before we retire, there are all those Wednesday rides we need
to go on and motorcycles to wear out, lots of living still to do..... I didn't
hear the scream.
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So it was nine motorcycles who fronted the starter at ten to
be lead by Graham Boulter on a nice ride through the Dandenongs, from Polly's
at Cockatoo to Berwick back to Sassafras, Monbulk, Emerald, Yellingbo then back
to Polly's for a BBQ lunch. It was a real nice ride, some roads I had never
been on and some I had forgotten about completely, it amazes me some of those
minor road that link up in the Dandenongs and I know that some would have been
completely lost because it can be rather confusing up there. The ride was about
two and a half hours and not a drop of rain in sight.
On our return to Polly's another dozen turned up for the Barby which was great,
we sat around yacking trying to eat all the salads that were supplied, some of
us forgot to bring meat for the Barby so Polly made sure there was plenty for
all. This is something I must discuss with my good lady, I really thought she
could read my mind but not true, thanks for the Snags Polly. Also thanks to all
who helped with and supplied the salads. there were a couple of stand outs. One
was Jan's Anzacs they were worth the trip alone, the other was when David
Langridge said a few words to us all, I thought it possible that because I put
up my hand to get the ball rolling on this event I may have to say something
and I don't think I could have, fortunately it's the President job to speak and
David did a fabulous job, not to personal and not to long not to down, just
perfect. It was also the first time I have seen Polly stuck for words she just
sat there, what a day.
As we only had about four interested in the afternoon run and two of those
didn't care at all, we dispensed with it and sat around talking for what was
left of the afternoon. It turned out to be what I would call a great day.
A big thanks to Ian and Jan Kennedy for back up trailer duties and other thanks
to David for his words, thanks to Graham for planning and leading the ride, a
huge thanks to Polly's family, Glen, Bee, Kaye and the grandkids for being
there and their assistance and the biggest thanks to Polly for allowing us to
use her property and laugh a lot on what was something that Stocky would have
wanted to go on. Polly would like to do it again next year and so would I.
Colin Sullivan
Participants list
Reg Hammond /BSA Gold Flash 1957/
Colin & Julie Sullivan /Norton 750 Commando 1972/
Ted Lhuede /BSA A10 1956/
Paul Cain /Triumph Trident 1973/
Ross Patrick /Norton ES2 1956/
Graham Boulter /Triumph Bonneville T140B 1974/
Phil McArdle /Honda Deauville/
Ray Isles /BMW R80 1995/
Paul Keam (Hartwell Club) /Suzuki GSX 1400 2006/
Ian & Jan Kennedy Back-up trailer
*Non Riders in Attendance:*
Belle & Kieth Emmett
Rhonda Patrick
Kay DiClemente
Bill Weedon
Graeme Randall
David Langridge
Elaine Watson
Neil & Brenda Wilson
Neal Primmer and Gwenda Malseed
Ken Edgar
*Hosts:*
Polly with the following family members;
Son Glen Daughter- in-law Bee
Daughter Kaye
Grand-children Tom, Kale & Jessica
