The usual train ride to start the proceedings, "good" coffee at Stawell then a pleasant 80km to Horsham. Friday night SMB at Victoria Hotel, then a Saturday morning ride to the McKenzie farm near Dimboola. Lunch and a ride on the header, then the short ride to "Dimmy" (always thought that meant a Dim Sim). The group of 15 saw the play Dimboola on Saturday night, slow ride to the Little Desert for some skinny dipping on Sunday morning, then to Ararat for lunch at Vines. All in all a tentative thumbs up for Trainee Tour-leader Borsitzky - a reasonable first effort.
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The Sumo Cyclist, "Granite Collie" was
supposed to add strength to this year's elite team. However, arriving
with a broken wheel and losing his backpack - we were wondering
where his strengths lay. The balance of the team entertained Stawell's
mentally disabled population while the bike |
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Our worst fears were realised at the first stop when Granite revealed his true self - a smoker with big tits! |
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The team bonds on the morning of day two with a heavy session at the tattoo parlour |
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The geriatrics were struggling until rescued by Farmer Rob and a bottle of club sherry. At least Rob knew where to park! |
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Buzz discovered his true "inner self" with the tattoos. Visibly growing in stature, he proceeded to beat up Collie - much to his personal delight. |
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Collie's backside refused to go any further - so he tried side-saddle for a while. |
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Thank God the McKenzie's farm equipment was better than their bike collection. Rita McKenzie, impressed by Buzz's tattoo collection, thought she would do some aboriginal hand-painting on his head. |
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After a fantastic lunch Marauder Mike found it hard to get started again. |
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Dehydrated and anxious, Buzz called for his traditional ambulance ride. However, after so many false calls they wouldn't come - so we carried him to them! |
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Tired of "Short-arse Mike" Marg thought she might try something in the "large economy range". |
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Rarely so happy, Wocka found the locals accommodating and prepared to give anyone a try |
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Unable to contain himself any longer, Rhinestone Roddy burst onto the stage to show the cast how to sing with feeling |
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Mutton knows a sure thing when he sees one. Kilborn squinted when the Dicky-bird Ride started - but soon he was screaming "Yee-Ha"! |
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Mutton tried a more subdued approach with Foster. Mutton confided here that he was actually deeply in love with Kilborn and asked if he was married or not. |
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Having missed out on Mutton, Foster went for some lamb. He was thrilled to find someone his own age and intellect |
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When presented with her token of love from Buzz, Di knew exactly how to handle it ... |
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... sadly, Buzz is seen here dry reaching as Di says "This is what Ross likes" and tears the junket gun off the balls. |
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Mike Kermode was on to a "hot local drop" and was dazzling her with his quick wit (which unfortunately only Roddy found funny). |
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The group was fascinated by their discovery of a Yeti, but was a little alarmed by its aggressive behaviour |
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Having been rejected by Christine Sandow during their skinny dip, Kilborn was keen to take on whoever he could get |
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Abbott and Costello were hired by our orgainser to gain valuable and sorely needed points at the Vines Restaurant. Here they are seen doing their classic act "taking screamers with the silverware." |