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"Bull & Bush starters left just after nine after
a quick briefing by Pete Combat, headed to Round Corner and stopped
at a cafe called Pirate Pete's for refreshments then off through Kenthurst
to Cattai then Wisemans and Spencer stopping at Peats Ridge for a 10
litre top up of the roadster tank ( lucky we didn't push it any further
else we might have petered out) then off down the old road to Brooklyn.
Great day out ........" Baz
"A crisp winter's day greeted eastern New South Wales
on this particular morn, a Sunday to be precise. The ride to Edgy maccas
took little under no time at all, to reveal 0 motorcycles present. An
opportune time to gather fuel and sustenance (or in this case maccas).
A phone call to Reddo confirms that those crazy, zany HVNOC cats could
be just about anywhere.
Having purchased a map of Hunter and Environs, perusal reinforced the
view that the freeway via Barnsely would be a prudent way to make favourable
time on our fellow Nortonians. Hence, the ton was called for on yon
highway, until at least, Peat's Ridge became turnoff rather than concept,
for an even older highway be taketh. Bend after bend and mile upon mile
we did go, until such time as a 'third' machine did appear. Thinking
this to be a newer manifestation of 'motorcycle', one tried one's best
not to 'let down' the marque.
Indeed, did such sparks emit, as pipes did bark and brake discs soak.
Such was the exhilaration, that one became flummoxed as to the path
ahead..............
As if from one's inner thoughts, a Commando rider materialised, followed
by a Vincent Black Shadow and more Nortons. A dream where friends float
in and out......
Brooklyn approached. The ton was, again, summoned and executed, as the
resultant turnoff dictated a certain speed range - scarcely met.
A tavern surrounded by many two-wheeled, internally combusted transportation
machines radiated a 'good' sense, as garments were shed, and merriment
adoned. For a few hours, riders arrived;- a welcome mixture of new and
familiar, from the dawn of time to the arc of the infinity. Machines
from Brough to John Player sought our gaze, whilst sun, food and conversation
were consumed with vigor. Perhaps a hundred machines strong, said tavern
resonated with mirth and respect, long after the last one had left.
Our paths wind and spiral from without of our control, yet still, we
meet."
Baz and Mr. Sweetie's account shamelessly grabbed from
the Made in England list
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