State of Origin - 2008

Hi there everyone,

Sorry - been away on work biz and very busy in the clinic at the moment -so haven't been on "FJR's" for a while.

YES - thank you fastdevil - it's on for young and old for SoONT 08 - we have plenty of camping space, concrete floors and beer here, and there are pubs and caravan parks in town that have camping space and cabins.

Thought sometime in June/July is best. Heavy tourist season as far as accom is concerned, but everyone moves on and it's just a matter of booking early.

As a family, we are more available and flexible from about June 20 to July 20-ish - as it's school holidays for John and the boys. I can apply for leave basically any time during that stretch.

We have been exploring some rides and places on the bikes - a few good tourist things to see and do. I rode past a small MB group touring through the other day as I was on my way to work - we all waved etc, and I was sorely tempted to wag work for the day and go touring with them! :roll:

We've been really enjoying the FJR riding - sure is good. We sold the YZF 1000 and I saw it going into town the other day - the new owner is enjoying it now which is great.

SoONT08 - go for it - see you then.

cheersssss :ale: :ale:

The venue is found, the ride options are organised, and the date is set for the 5th annual State of Origin get together. The Founding Fathers, Phil and Dave, did their scouting ride in the rain, and crossed Kyogle off the list as the accomodation and eating options are just not up to our (questionable) standard. So we are going to stay 30k's south, in Casino instead:

Venue: Milgate Motel, Casino Tel 02 66621022 Fax 02 66621828 email [email protected] Address: Cnr Centre & North Streets, Casino.
Ride options - these will be posted later, but everbody who has ridden the planned loop has ended the day with a huge smile on their face. Some of the roads are on 'The Bears' list of 'must-ride' roads, others would be if only he knew about them.
Dates: First weekend in April (Friday 4th and Saturday 5th)

The motel has undercover parking outside each room for bikes, a pool and BBQ area, and we will probably BBQ on Friday night, and have the State of Origin dinner at a nearby restaurant on Saturday night.


For info, Casino is 225k's from Brisbane city centre, and 720k's from Sydney CBD.

Also, if anyone gets there before midday on Friday, we will probably take an afternoon ride up to Tenterfield along the Bruxner Highway - another stretch of road in Australia that must be ridden.

Make your own bookings direct with the motel - first come, first served (there is another motel nearby if we need more rooms. This may happen, as I think this is going to be the biggest State of Origin yet).

More details will follow.