an invitation for all local riders to the BLUE BOXER  Prostate Cancer Awareness ride. 
Helping to promote the need for awareness in our community and worldwide . 
The statistics a fairly high in our region and need as much awareness as possible . 

Of course , Ol' Blue features on the title page.



Details for those who can't get into the FB page.


Hoping to see a few k's there .

Well done Ed,
It should be a good day out, for a good cause. Hoping to be there.

Yes me too Ed !

thanks guys , your support is most welcome . 
for anyone usual Krew who are out of town and  interested in merchandise , just PM me and we can sort through it for you.

I will try and make it. I will leave a day or two early to allow for brake downs.

spoke with the bank today to set up a charity account for this event to help assist with the day to day operations of accounting .
No probs they said . 
Just one essential criteria , we need a minutes report from you to validate your reason for setting it up . 


for those not savvy with minutes of a meeting , 
I am required to note all  persons present and absent, who is chairing the meeting ,
 who brought up the subject to open an account , who motioned to accept this idea, and was it accepted by all.


My response was: I am acting as sole administrator , there is no group , club or organisation involved. 

banks response :thats Ok , just download a minutes template , fill it in and send it in . 


So , it is now    Me , myself and I  acting as the committee of a non existent group/ organisation.

this is so much fun.

It'll take no more than ten minutes to open the account ,  the meeting may take longer though,  drinks involved  I think. 

This ride will finish at the General Washington Hotel , near the Stockton ferry carpark at around 12noon, I'll be staying in Stockton for the rest of the day.
might even drop a line in out on the harbour breakwall.

Thanks for the Organisation Ed. Just want to know if we need to wear our Blue Boxers on the outside.
Anyone travelling up this way and needs a spot to stay say Friday night, just let us know.
Hope you get a good roll up Ed.
Waz, if maybe you do have a break down, the yellow beast is around as a back up bike.
Cheers Tom

Thanks Tom

poor ed ...geez im sure you can arrange a group meeting of you blokes ..around there ...perhaps one of the entrys is "tom ordered a second round of scones "  seconded by uli

have fun mate ...a good cause  and your enthusiasm is always astounding

cheers from up here

thats a wonderful offer to the Krew Tom , wish I had suitable space here , still in demo mode. I'm sure Tom would appreciate the company of any Krew to his establishment.
All is good Charlie , I'm running solo on this one for Admin as it is less red tape . Happy to have helpers , if the need arises . 
I'm hoping that the majority of attendees pre order merchandise and the main task on the day is distribution of pre labelled goods .

The formal meeting took place this morning. 
and a successful outcome was achieved without argument. though tense at times.


a preliminary view of our merchandise .
on Smithy's suggestion , badges and patches are coming from Allbadges Qld, 
and our shirts and stickers are being done by our local friends at IMSPRINT who printed the "evolution of the K " shirts.








Once I get the bank sorted , anyone can order from afar.

Bank is now sorted and a new link page has been set up for all to check out.
HUNTER BLUE BOXER RIDE

hey grover,

Ill try and get a few of my mates along, Ill know if I can make it a bit later on

thanks Mal , be good to have some familiar faces along for the day.

groverK, you'll be pleased to know that I have recently added my formal attire for the Blue Boxer ride to my wardrobe but I can't show the outfit to anyone until the ride day (I reckon it would bring bad luck or ridicule, probably the latter).
Plan to catch up this Saturday on one of my very rare trips to the Golden Arches.

Cheers

sounds great Gaz , I'm sure we will be entertained by a few Krazy designs . 
I plan to be down at the arches by around 7.00 as the weekend is promising to offer some great ride weather , and I'm guessing many will be out early .
be good to see any Krew tomorrow , plenty of goodies for you .

The larger sticker is available by special order , no price as yet . more suited for cars.

The "BOXER " term can be interpreted in varies ways .
Boxer - BMW airhead  ,   as underwear,  as a fighter " hitting below the belt ".

I'll leave it to the individual .

As planned, some of us met up with groverK today to grease his palm with currency in exchange for a T shirt to wear on the ride for this worthwhile cause come September 5th.

It was also a milestone (or is that Kilometrestone?) for my K1100LT as I arrived at the designated carpark with 149,999.7 km showing on the odometer. So three laps around the carpark got me this result to make it a memorable meeting.

thanks for joining us yesterday , a slight chuckle was shared as Gaz swooped the patrons in the carpark . 
Fair weather had provided the boys with a top morning for a ride through the hills , work was beckoning me elsewhere. thanks for the support with shirts.
hope to see everyone on the 5th.Sept.

headed down to Brisan Motorcycles in Newcastle today to assist with fundraising efforts for the prostate awareness .

an early arrival , and being first one there, meant it was time for photos .

replaced the dash panel ( where the speakers are mounted) , thanks Rick for the panel.
 and recovered the seat last weekend , using Dis-covers ( UK) , Charlie you're an inspiration mate ,
 will be doing some other touch ups over the next two weekends.




it was a well supported day for the Demo test rides, which brought many hungry riders to our little fundraiser.
spotted an 1100RS in between cooking, he was there with his son , both from the Central coast and Sydney.


Our gratitude goes to Clint Davis and his team at Brisan motorcycles in Newcsatle .

Clint , Stephen Meek ( Hunter Bikers Event Listing ) , Bob Mc Gregor  ( HPCA rep and chief cook) , Ed ( Blue Boxer organiser.


enjoyed the day immensely , even if it meant just a short ride , and returning home in the rain.

Ed sounds like the plan is comming together mate.

Are there any other southern dwellers that will be riding up on the day?

Warren, just got the nod. It will have to be an early start.
Will give you a call and discuss the details.

thanks for the support guys , be great to have a Krew there. 
My micro DVR arrived today , like many others , I'm hoping for some good footage . 

still a bit of touching up happening over the weekend ,

work schedules beckoned today, however not enough of a deterrent for a ride with such great weather at hand . 
stopped at the lookout overlooking Anna Bay , Birubi Beach and Nelson Bay.
Even got in some promo time and picked up a few sales at Maccas carpark .



Seeing off the Just Girls group as they head off for a weekend on the Oxley near Port Macquarie.
My wife Tracey , giving us the "thats Gold ", too much sun I think.





topped it off with a ride into Stockton , to catch the last bit of sun for the day.



not many miles, but pleasurable .

Nearly upon us , and the rain gods are putting us on edge as usual.  Hoping for a clear morning , I'll be at Stockton carpark at 5.00 to reserve some parking , then at Maccas around 7.00 for setup . Keep an eye on Rosskos blog spot , for ride footage. If it  :rainy:you can witness a few Krazy folk in their boxers getting drenched. 
fingers crossed for a top day out.

hey grover,

my bike is off the road at present having some repairs done hopefully before the fair cairn rally so Im out for for saturday, have great ride everyone.

sorry to hear Mal . Mine is due for majors as well , soon as the ride is done. We will catch up during September , as I'm set to do a trip to CC to see family . settle my account with you when there.

BLUE BOXER RIDE 2015




Krew members supporting the Blue Boxer Prostate awareness ride.





the attendees



Rossko..... becoming one with his K



the Newcastle coal loaders on Kooragang Island





overlooking Stockton Bight from the top of Stockton Bridge.







Considering the showers experienced through the past few days and the early morning thick fog , the inaugural Blue Boxer event was well supported . we enjoyed a top morning out and helped raise much needed awareness and funds.
A huge thanks to fellow forum members for taking the time to travel and attend this important awareness ride.
Waz made it up , but he may have extra info supporting his ride. 
Smithy and a few krew caught up at Tom's on Friday night.
congratulations goes to Rossko who took out our best Blue male award .and Warren C won our 1st prize voucher in the Raffles . well done to all.

good turnout Ed

good to see lots of k s represented as well

well done all

Again, well done Ed! Good to see those familiar faces with you there today. Sorry I couldn't be there today but had to re-schedule a visit to family in Emerald in Qld that had been planned for earlier.

So I modelled my blue boxers for the grandkids who thought I looked ridiculous (can't understand why).

Cheers

well done to you all
glad it was not to wet

A great K turn up.

Congratulations groverK and all.

Gongrats to all guys great effort!

Plans are to finish our month of fundraising off with a visit to the now growing " Bike Night " at Harry's Cafe de Wheels in Newcastle. 
promo opportunities galore .




early nostalgia at Harry's 


recent bike night happenings , already started with the "Blue" line up.

Wasn't able to make it to your Blue Boxer Rider Ed, but there's a good chance I'll be in Newcastle around the end of Sept and could catch up at the Bike Night at Harry's.

thanks Nigel , be good to catch up , sounds like their bike night is gaining some popularity so I may as well tag along and make the most of it .

Spot the K's

G'Day GroverK, I spy in Todays Maitland Mercury, on page 5. A half page story of the Sat run and also a promo of Friday Nights run to Harry D Wheels.

Yes Captain Prostate (AKA Rosskkko ) cuts a fine figure

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/3364198/bikers-wear-blue-boxers-on-the-outside/

Argggg my eyes my eyes

thats right Keith , I hammered the local press last weekend , whilst others were frolicking the hills of Tottenham. Wish I was with them . 
keep an ear on 105.3 NEW fm tomorrow , you'll hear me screeching on the voice box . 
possibly going into the Newcastle Herald , Port Stephens Examiner , and lower Hunter Star. whoonose where else these critters will pop up . 
I thought this pic showed the Kamaraderie the best . don't you ?
Sorry Rick , we'll warn you next time .
Harry's should be a top night out as well , all welcome .


wasn't sure if Rosskko was pulling me away , or suggesting I could take Smurfette for a run. well done to all the guys.

Warren C wrote:Yes Captain Prostate (AKA Rosskkko ) cuts a fine figure

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/3364198/bikers-wear-blue-boxers-on-the-outside/

   Kaptain Prostate .

Super Grover ( aka the Blue Knight) 

Krusading for a Kause with his fellow Knights.

Funny Az

on a high

Thanks again , especially to many of the Aussie Krew for their tremendous support towards Prostate Awareness in the Hunter. 
Our fundraising from this , our first of hopefully many events, culminated in raising about $1500 in profits towards the HPCA. 
though this will help the HPCA and their team of volunteers, our success is illustrated in the promotion and awareness raised during our ride and other ventures during the month of September.

Whilst enjoying lunch after the ride , we had the chance to give riders the opportunity to voice their ideas of creating a better event . 
Smithy's mate , Warren , suggested the thought of visiting a local beer brewery called Murrays Brewery at Bobs Farm in Port Stephens . 
Recent visits and emails are proving positive , and are being used to plan our proposal for 2016. 
Once again , many thanks to our K brethren here in Aus for their support of such an important initiative. 
And our thoughts and support continue to go to those who have or are facing such challenges in this issue.

Remember , September is International Prostate Awareness Month. Support your Kommunity .

Almost forgot to tell you , Murrays serve up their "world famous " beer skones.

At short notice , I took the opportunity to get along to Brisan Motorcycles for the previously postponed BMW test ride day .

Joined by Mr Klompy , who did not want to get wet on the day   , 
we passed the morning with a sluggish attendance , which then picked up in the afternoon as the sun shone through.

Mr Klompy in the far distance doing some black market dealing . 



The Devil is calling , don't give in yet Klompy.



Cooking up a storm at the Blue Boxer tent , do you trust these guys?


Hmmm..  pondering a ride .
The test rides are escorted with guys in flouro . they let you know when to let loose.


Sorry folks , a selfie moment at the BBQ .


one for the loungeroom . The seat on this thing is heaven sent , and the stereo is a blast.
I can see the devils eyes in this GTL1600


Hang on a moment just gotta take this call........  G'day Smithy, wish you were here mate .


With the BBQ over and ready to pack up , the skies were clearing , and the owner prompted us to go for an un escorted ride . 
Apart from a quick piccy , we were gone. Back soon guys .


It was then off to Rosskko's to see Sandra and Megan , and pick up Smurfette.

Many thanks to Klompy for attending at short notice and enduring the morning showers . 
I'll be visiting Gaz soon with some parts that Klompy has kindly passed on as well. 

Smurfettes story continues........

Test riding, nice work if you can get it!! 

Well done on the charity guys, good cause!

good work there Ed and Klompy

GroverK wrote:

Warren C wrote:Yes Captain Prostate (AKA Rosskkko ) cuts a fine figure

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/3364198/bikers-wear-blue-boxers-on-the-outside/

   Kaptain Prostate .

Could be a theme for this year . 
When picking up Smurfette from the Rosskko's I was was handed Rosskkos blue morph suit that he wore last year . 

Now what to do with it ....



Thanks to Bert for his Kontribution to this years logo.

Hi Ed and all you blue supporters. I was going to suggest that I borrow the morph suit and perhaps combine my love for the Michelin Tyres , fine art and this excellent charity but you would all agree that perhaps the photo below however humourous may be inappropriate.
So just a mask/hood for me..hope to see all there that can make it...LOL

Over our winter, I could work on an enhanced design featuring Rosskko and Smurfette.
Replacing the bike by a K100rs kept the same basic idea of the logo. It should be the same with Smurfette as a logo is an image associated with a cause.
This would be my pleasure to work on it. Just let me know if you are interested.

Bert