My Vrou ......

My vrou het haar gat gewip oor ek gisteraand bietjie laat by die huis gekom het. Toe besluit ek om `n draai op my bike te ry om af te koel!  Nou is sy eers die moer in !!! `n Man kan maar net nie wen nie !!!

NEW MEMBER

The Fearless Fossils welcomed a new member to their ranks in the last week. Derek has taken delivery of the shiny GP 200 R and although I looked like a clown in a circus when I test rode it, I am officially told that "It goes like a dream". Here's to many thousands of happy kilometres. Let's get those learners' licences sorted now lads :)

MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS : OBSTACLES

Some of the things Valentino and Ben never have to worry about. You and I are not so lucky.

THE CASINO RUN - PROPOSAL

Here's an idea the Fossils have been discussing for some time.

It is approximately 650km, and will require a full day. You might finish the tour as a millionaire, you may not. We will visit, in order, The Carousel, Graceland Casino, Emerald Casino and Silverstar Casino. At each casino, we'll stop and play 10 or 20 bucks in a slot machine and enjoy a photo opportunity with a coffee.

It won't be for the faint-hearted.

End of the month lads, what do you think ?

F - Start/Finish

120km

B - Carousel Casino

220km

C - Graceland Hotel and Country Club

200km

D - Emerald Casino

96km

E - Silverstar Casino

20km

F - Start/Finish

TOTAL - approx 655km

"A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel"

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POSSIBLE MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONS

This man was recently spotted shopping around for a hog of his own. Talk around various bikers' water coolers is that he will be a FOSSIL before the year is out. On another note, it's just a matter of time before Derek joins the ranks as well. Who would've thought the FFF (Fearless Fossil Franchise) would grow so quickly ?




Another potential Fossilette is Marjory. Check out her shiny new Hog !

FIRST OFFICIAL OUTING

On 30 December the Fossils embarked on an historic tour. At 2 days' notice the President (John Snr) met with the Vice President (George), and after a number of well thought out schemes whilst pouring over a map of South Africa, the two decided that The Fossils would be bypassing Harrismith via Bethlehem and The Golden Gate.

By our reckoning it was a 800km ride. Quite daunting for someone like me, who's career longest ride to date was about half that. Anyhoo, only Priests and Prostitutes were still working when we met at the home of the Prez for our first photos and final team talk.

On a very cool summer's morning, with lots of cloud about,our prospects of staying dry for the day looked bleak. Heidelberg and Villiers came and went before our first stop in Tweeling. We must have arrived seconds after the Mayor finished rolling out the 2 main roads and switching on the robot. Oh no, wait : Tweeling has no robots. After a fruitless search for a mystical collection of vintage cars, it was once again time for George to whip out the camera.

Then it was time to hit the road again. Next stop (Bum cramps, smoke breaks and toilet breaks aside) was Bethlehem. Not a lot has changed there in the last 20 years. As it turns out, a hearty breakfast was enjoyed by all at the local Spur. One of us even took a dump there. Lovely.

From here it was time to take the high road to Clarens, through Golden Gate and on to Harrismith. Between here and Harrismith there would be numerous stops to admire the scenery.

We then did a 30 minute stop in Harrismith as guests of the Liebenbergs before hitting the N3 home. Numerous stops and lots of miles later we were finally home. My bum was still sore the next morning but that's how it goes. Good fun was had by all and the next trip is already in planning stages. Watch this space.

It must be noted that Bernard chose not to accompany us on this particular ride. The following picture will explain why. It would have taken him 3 days. Baby steps though. It's just a matter of time before he is comfortable and has upgraded, and he can join the Fossils out on the open road. He remains a Fossil member in theory.

Oh, and the ride turned out to be about 730 km in total. Not bad for 1 day's work.