2015 Autumn Boxerworks in Oz

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Mal S7 wrote:Gday fellas,

I have just planned a run to Tasmania and want to see if I can link it with our Autumn get together, or else just a quick catch-up with any of you mexicans.

Plan on leaving here Thursday 26 March and spend a couple of days getting to Melbourne (avoiding the boring highways as much as possible) by Saturday 28th to meet up with Jo who will fly in. Then ferry to Tasmania and spend the week touring about, Jo will fly home from Hobart. I will start the return run Easter Saturday or Sunday but may take that week off if I can think of some touring to do.

If our boxerworks get together is later in April or May that's OK too it would be good to know and I will save some leave days.

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Mal

PS I managed a 1000km run to Inverell and back over Xmas. It was hot weather but still a very enjoyable run and the old bike ran like a top.

Gidday Mal
I look forward to catching up with you at the Bethanga Retreat on yer way south.

I take it that the weekend after Easter would suit you perfectly for the Oz Boxerworks gathering - giving you time for a bit of mexican exploration on your homeward journey.

That's the weekend starting Friday April 10, 8 weeks from now, and that suits me fine.
Almost any weekend suits me fine, of course.

If others could chime in that would be good.
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i'VE BEEN THINKING LATE aPRIL...Oops...early May would be good.
I'll check rosters and such tomorrow.
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In my distant past I have enjoyed attending many BMW motorcycle events. Most recently those at Ken's place. I only consider those events with the best story tellers because my local friends deserve new material from me. On my previous trip "down under" I learned that some of the world champion story tellers are hiding there. Well, not exactly hiding.

For over 50 years I have considered which events are probably good enough for me to attend, or not attend. I have been able to attend less than half of those that are "good enough" for me. Too many I have had to not attend.

This Southern Boxerworks rally is one that is good enough that I can finally add it to the list of those that I won't attend. May works for me very well too. For those lucky enough to join in the fun, I wish that you would know that I am not there.

I know that this is a small honor, but it is my tiny way to show my respect. Please add me to the list of those that won't attend.
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Sibbo wrote:I like Ken but definitely bring the wood nymphs !
I just read this thread, so I'm a little late chiming in about the Wood Nymphs.

I'm sorry to say that nobody 'brings' the wood nymphs. They just go where they choose to go. I'd like to give you some hope that they might choose to attend the Oz rally, but the chances of that happening are approximately Zero. You see, the Wood Nymphs are both homebodies and reclusive. You could pitch a tent within a hundred yards of their dwelling and never know they are there. They live in a communal dwelling that is mostly underground. You might spot a slight leaf covered rise in the earth or what looks like a wisp of fog, but that would be the most. Nor will you see any tracks. They are light on their feet and are conscious not to leave any trace of their presence.

But once you're in their dwelling it is a wonder to behold. It is dry, well lit, and warm. But you wouldn't be looking at that, marvelous as it is. You would be looking at the nymphs going about, naked, often cooking because they love to make food and drink. The drink of choice is usually a hearty ale tasteful and smooth. I have never tasted man made ale that remotely compares.

I need to correct an impression that I might have left. The wood nymphs preffered mode of dress is none. But as a practical matter they often wear aprons for protection. Often I have sat on their couch watching them go about their buisness, bare except for the apron. Yes, the nymphs relish nudity and regard clothing simply as a tool to be used when needed.

I have no idea why they chose me to show themselves to. What they've said to me is that they simply like what I'm about. They had looked at me for a long time as I went about my business around my cabin, and they decided that they would enjoy my stimulation. That might take some explaining. You see there are no male wood nymphs. Apparently the wood nymphs are an evolutionary offshoot from some aincient race. But they do require males for reproduction. It seems that the wood nymph race self-reproduces. Under certain conditions their eggs will divide and a baby female wood nymph will soon be born. The wood nymphs probably wouldn't have approached even me if it weren't for the one thing I can supply that will allow them to reproduce. That thing is stimulation. It seems that their lovemaking with me, or any other male that they choose, releases certain hormones that will then allow their eggs to divide. Then, nine months later, there is a lovely baby girl who will grow up to look much like her mother.

But possibly there is a ray of hope for you blokes in Oz. From my discussions with the wood nymphs I understand that there are similar bands of wood nymphs around the world in various places. As I understand it, because there are some evolutionary changes in the line, due mostly to accidents of DNA, there are small self contained tribes of nymphs in far flung places in the world, usually in remote areas. Because of thei common heritage I'm given to understand that wood nymphs around the world tend to act and think like the ones of my acquaintance.

I haven't pressed the wood nymphs for more information out of respect for their privacy. But the nymphs have confided in me that, since they like me so much, they would like for other bands of wood nymphs to have a similar, what they regard as a treasure.

As near as I can tell there are several high quality men in Oz who are a bit like me. And if the nymphs should see such a similarity they just might approach you like they did me. It will do you no good to look though. But if you strike them as I have inadvertently struck the wood nymphs here, by this message you will know it when you are chosen.

I do have a bit of a warning for you, however. In the remote chance that you are chosen to inspire them for reproduction, you usual productivity will fall to nerly zero. However there is some satisfaction in spending your time and effort stimulating the nymphs to reproduce.

Ken
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Can you "down under" folks compete with Ken for "stories" so to speak PC? Few can.

I have no scientific evidence to refute Ken's story. So, I remain agnostic.
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Duane Ausherman wrote:Can you "down under" folks compete with Ken for "stories" so to speak PC? Few can.

I have no scientific evidence to refute Ken's story. So, I remain agnostic.
Ken is clearly a gifted 'yarn spinner' (note how PC I am trying to be here). The competitive spinning of yarns is a fine Australian tradition. I do not have the gift but love a good yarn and cherish those who keep the art alive.

Since reading here about Ken's wood nymphs I have been seeing them frequently while camping in the mountains. They call themselves 'bush nymphs' here, of course. Their skin is tanned and they speak with an Australian accent. They are wonderful swimmers. They like to tempt the fortunate motorcycle tourer with chilled slices of mango and sweet liqueurs. I could go on with all the details of what happens next but, sadly, the story always ends with, "... and then the drugs wore off".
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Bushy nymphs, eh? 8-)
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Airbear wrote:. . . Since reading here about Ken's wood nymphs I have been seeing them frequently while camping in the mountains. They call themselves 'bush nymphs' here, of course. Their skin is tanned and they speak with an Australian accent. They are wonderful swimmers. They like to tempt the fortunate motorcycle tourer with chilled slices of mango and sweet liqueurs. I could go on with all the details of what happens next but, sadly, the story always ends with, "... and then the drugs wore off".
Charlie, it's interesting to me that you have evidently been spotted by one of the nymph tribes. As I wrote about my experiences with the wood nymphs I actually had you in mind as the kind of person the nymphs would most likely show themselves to. As they get to know you better they will no longer need to 'suggest' that your mind and memory have been altered by drugs. There will come a time when you awake with a clear head and the sure knowledge that you have been accepted by the nymphs as a true friend. I'm happy for you for that magical moment when you are in the bush and a nymph needing stimulation will surely invite you to share her world.

One word of caution however. You must be ever alert lest you be fooled by a Sireene. They are not unlike the sireens seen in the documentary, Oh Brother, Wherefore Art Thou.

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Ken in Oklahoma wrote:
Charlie, it's interesting to me that you have evidently been spotted by one of the nymph tribes. As I wrote about my experiences with the wood nymphs I actually had you in mind as the kind of person the nymphs would most likely show themselves to. As they get to know you better they will no longer need to 'suggest' that your mind and memory have been altered by drugs. There will come a time when you awake with a clear head and the sure knowledge that you have been accepted by the nymphs as a true friend. I'm happy for you for that magical moment when you are in the bush and a nymph needing stimulation will surely invite you to share her world.

One word of caution however. You must be ever alert lest you be fooled by a Sireene. They are not unlike the sireens seen in the documentary, Oh Brother, Wherefore Art Thou.

Ken
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The cool clear rivers in our mountains are infested with them. I don't even glance in their direction any more because I know their tricks so well. Many an afternoon has been lost in their company with frustrating consequences. By which I mean that it's hard to find a suitable camping spot in the dark, what with the bull-ants and spiders and snakes and so on.

I do look forward to those bush nymphs (yes Rob, they are indeed bushy) trusting me to the extent that they clearly trust you, Ken. I do wonder what Mistress of Airbear will think about all this, though open-mindedness is one of her many endearing features.
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