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Techmoto: Sponsor of Monthly Meat Raffles
Discounts for Ulysses and SuperGold card holders, located in the iconic former industrial area now converted to shops and plenty of bars, cafes and above all, good coffee!
Phil and Gail Scott's Techmoto store caters for road and adventure riders with high quality helmets and apparel from Arai, Nolan and Spidi. There is a huge range of Givi and Ventura luggage, plus motorcycle-specific tools as well as spares and accessories.
Open weekdays 9.30-5.30 and 9.00-4.00 on Saturday Phone 09 4461610
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Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
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Raffles
If it is your birthday this month, don't forget to take a bottle of wine for the raffles on club night.
If you have any unwanted gifts, donate them for the raffle prizes.
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Subscriber Details
At the bottom of this newsletter is a link so you can update your subscriber details. There is also a button if you really want to cancel your subscription.
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Wine Bottle Caps
Save your bottle tops from your wine bottles and bring along to each monthly meeting. These get passed onto Lions Club who collect as a fundraiser for Child Dialysis. Get your local restaurant on board and have them keep the bottle tops for you.
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Another fine North Shore restaurant that saves Wine Bottle Caps to help the Lions Club fundraiser for Child Dialysis.
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Reviews and Photo Gallery
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Sunday Ride to Matakana by Barbara Hampe.
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The Year That Was -
North Harbour Ulysses.
Photos from last years BBQ and events from the past year.
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Raffle Prizes and Tattle-Tales Wanted
“Sheriff wants unwanted gifts and wine for birthdays and worthy events in your LIVES “
And please email ‘SHERIFF, I HAVE A TALE’ to Pete.
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If a man has enough horse sense to treat his wife like a thoroughbred, she will never turn into an old nag.
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Who is This?
The photo from May and June edition was Cedric Chambers.
We will give this section a rest for a while. Thanks to all who have contributed over the past 12 months.
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Giggles & Groans from the Grandson
What did the astronaut say about the restaurant on the moon?
Great food but no atmosphere.
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From the bookshelf:
My Most Embarrassing Moment by Lucy Lastick
Stranded on the Motorway by Buster Tyre
Parachute Jumping by Willie Maykit
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"My new horse is well mannered."
"That's nice."
"Yes, isn't it? Every time we come to a jump he stops and lets me go first"
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Brent donates vouchers monthly for the Social evenings. Pop in to Spectrum and chat to Grant for bike services, bike sales and accessories.
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Become part of the Pro Rider Community
Visit your local motorcycle/scooter shop and ask about a Ride Forever voucher from Pro Rider, get one for a friend. Book via the Pro Rider website and have your say on our Facebook page!
The Pro Rider Riders Club is coming soon. Keep an eye on Facebook!
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If four out of five people SUFFER from diarrhea...does that mean that one out of five enjoys!
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Need that badge sewn on, then call in on Merine.
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Why do croutons come in airtight packages?
Aren't they just stale bread to begin with?
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Rini is still looking for members to join the fun team of the Run's Committee. The crew have diminished due to members moving out of town and with John taking an extensive overseas holidays, help is needed.
If you cannot commit fully but you would like to take a ride then don't hesitate to speak to someone on the committee. Any suggestions for destinations is always welcome. Phone: Rini 027 2790864
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Gotchastraps Ltd
I would like to introduce you to our company, Gotcha Straps Ltd. We are a proudly NZ owned company based in Auckland. We manufacture a multi-purpose nylon strap and market these on our website www.gotchastraps.co.nz
Over the past couple of years we have had increasing numbers of orders from motorcycle enthusiasts around the world, but especially from our friends across the Tasman. You will see from the testimonials below that the straps are an ideal addition to riders wishing to secure their loads when travelling.
We would appreciate you passing this email onto your members. If they wish to purchase online we would be happy to provide them with a 20% discount off all purchases (not already on sale). They would just need to register online and then send a quick email letting us know that they are a member of your club and we would set up the discount permanently.
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Rider in Charge (RIC) would appreciate all participants of rides to be at the departure point 10 minutes early with a full tank of gas. If the weather looks suspect then please phone the RIC to see if the ride is postponed or cancelled.
The Rider in Charge will be organizing the day. Contact them for details. All riders participating in a Ulysses Ride are expected to hold a current motorcycle license, wear suitable clothing and to have a registered and warranted road-worthy bike.
The organizers and/or the Ulysses Club are not responsible for participants safety and all participants participate at their own risk.
All participants are aware that they are traveling on open public roads and are responsible for their own safety and compliance with all Rules and Laws.
Please check your runs list as some rides or destinations may have changed from initial calendar entry.
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Club Night Meeting and Social Evening
Held at North Shore Cosmopolitan Club,
65 Paul Mathews Drive, Albany
1st Thursday of the Month.
Meals available from 5.30pm and meeting starts at 7.30pm
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NORTH SHORE DINNER NIGHT MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN Link Drive Wairau Park
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 2014 (6 pm onwards), Bar & kitchen open at 5.30 pm.
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Railway Cafe, Helensville
Departs North Shore Cossie Club at 10.00am
RIC: Wayne Larsen
Mobile: 021 02828442
Home: 09 4768071
Short Ride
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July 2nd. It's the 1st Thursday of the month so don't forget it's the North Harbour Ulysses general meeting night at the North Shore Cosmopolitan Club. Meals available from 5.30pm. Reservations Here
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Karioitahi Beach
Departs Papakura Service Station at 10.00am
Lunch at the cafe and enjoy the views.
RIC: David McAnulty
Mobile: 021 1844100
Home: 09 8109798
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July
12th
Sunday
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North Harbour Ulysses
Mid-Winter BBQ
Held at the North Shore Cossie Club
1.00pm to 4.30pm
Entry Forms Attached.
$15.00 per person.
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July 15th. It's the 3rd Wednesday of the month so it's North Shore dinner night at Mad Dogs and Englishman, Link Drive. Reservations Here.
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Rhubarb Cafe, Arapuni
Departs Papakura Service Centre at 10.00am
RIC: Paul Morrison
Mobile: 021 909350
Home: 09 4203247
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July 26th
Smashed Pipi, Mangawhai
Departs Dairy Flat Service Centre at 10.00am
RIC: Nigel Scott
Mobile: 021 2447724
Home: 09 4283714
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Sawmill Cafe, Leigh
Departs Dairy Flat Service Centre at 10.00am
RIC: Peter Zaloum
Mobile: 021 1807840
Home: 09 4190725
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August 6th. It's the 1st Thursday of the month so don't forget it's the North Harbour Ulysses general meeting night at the North Shore Cosmopolitan Club. Meals available from 5.30pm. Reservations Here
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August
7, 8 and 9th
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Remembrance Run,
hosted by Auckland Ulysses
The service will held at the Great Lakes Centre, Story Place, Taupo
Departs Papakura Service Centre at 12.00 midday on Friday.
RIC: Wayne Painter
Mobile: 021 2891018
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August 15th to 16th. Classic & Custom Bike Show
ASB Showgrounds. See brochure above for more details.
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August 19th. It's the 3rd Wednesday of the month so it's North Shore dinner night at Mad Dogs and Englishman, Link Drive. Reservations Here.
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Classics Museum
Hamilton
Departs Papakura Service Station at 10.00am
Lunch at the cafe and then enjoy the fine display of classic cars and vintage collectables
RIC: Rini Van Driel
Mobile: 027 2790864
Home: 09 415 6814
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Midweek Wednesday Rides
Are you free to ride Midweek?
Why not join fellow Ulyssians on Wednesday's
Departs NS Cossie Club at 11.00am
Destination decided on the day.
These rides are proving very popular.
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Highlight your calendar with these upcoming rides or events.
Omapere Overnighter
3rd October
Coromandel Overnighter
31st October
Details to be confirmed.
North Harbour Ulysses Ronnie Run supporting Ronald McDonald House
27th September
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Why I like Retirement.
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Saint Peter is sitting at the Pearly Gates
When two guys wearing dark hoodies, and sagging pants, arrive.
St. Peter looked out through the Gates and said, “Wait here - I'll be right back."
St. Peter goes over to God's chambers and tells him who is waiting for entrance.
God says to Peter: "How many times do I have to tell you that you can't be judgmental here. This is heaven. All are loved. All are brothers. Go back and let them in!"
St. Peter goes back to the Gates, looks around, and lets out a heavy sigh.
He returns to God's chambers and says " Well, they're gone."
"The guys wearing hoodies?" asked God.
"No. The Pearly Gates."
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Unwanted Gift
A constantly nagged and harried husband decided to buy his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift.
The next year Christmas came again and this year he didn't buy her any present.
His mother-in-law was upset and asked the son-in-law why was she forgotten this time.
The angry son-in-law responded, 'Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year.'
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The daughter asks her Dad, "Dad there is something that my boyfriend said to me, that I didn't understand."
"He said that I have a beautiful chassis, lovely airbags and a fantastic bumper."
Her Dad said, "You tell your boyfriend that if he opens your bonnet and tries to check your oil with his dipstick"
"I will tighten his nuts so hard that his headlights will pop out and he will start leaking out of his exhaust pipe."
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From the Friends of Irony
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Paddy & Murphy are working on a building site.
Paddy says to Murphy “'I’m gonna have the day off, I'm gonna pretend I'm mad!”
He climbs up the rafters, hangs upside down & shouts “I'M A LIGHTBULB! I'M A LIGHTBULB!”
Murphy watches in amazement!
The Foreman shouts “Paddy you're mad, go home.”
So he leaves the site.
Murphy starts packing his kit up to leave as well.
“'Where the hell are you going?” asks the Foreman.
“I can’t work in the friggin dark!“ says Murphy.
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The best modifications cannot be seen from the outside.
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Any views or opinions presented in this newsletter are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the North Harbour Ulysses Branch Committee.
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