Well guys, it's official Stacka's not attending.
Why you ask?
Well I do feel I owe an explanation's considering I was one of the "Bribie Bunch" (not Brady) who came up with the idea in the first place.
In November my Daughter is getting married on Bribie Island at the Gold Club. Now being the father of the Bride I've been meaning to fix a tooth that has been missing and which according to my missus makes me look like a bogun. Apologies to anyone with missing teeth but this is my missus talking right.
Regardless, I do want to look as good as I can for my daughter as it's her big day and like most dad's, they would do anything for them.
Well, in Australia the Dentists imho have this unfortunate propensity to charge the sort of money which I believe is helping pay off their Sydney Harbour Mansions.
Now I reckon I work just as hard as this lot and whilst I didn't go to Uni for whatever years etc, I'm not going to let them "steal" my cash just because they think they can.
So I'm off OS to have my entire mouth done for a fraction of the cost of the equivalent dental work in Aus and, I get a two week Asian experience thrown in.
Now the "Bribie Boys (and girl)" know as a firie I get told when I have leave so I can't change times frames but you'll never guess what day I fly out. Yes folks, Saturday the 6th August or about the same time as you guys are riding to Nabiac
Anyway, I'm sure you all will understand the situation I've been in ie between a rock and a hard place, but I'm also sure you guys will be able to survive without me
To be honest I've got mixed emotions on it cos I am excited about my trip OS but it's just such a shame the moons aligned to keep me away from Ozbam.
Btw, I'm still riding up to see my daughter a week before I go so I'll be flying out from Brisbane. Maybe I can still catch up for a beer with the "Bribie Bunch"
So that's the story gentlemen. What I'm hoping is, Ozbam turns out great and there are others in the future so I can go to the next one, fingers crossed.
Again, apologies for my non attendance but I'm certain most Dad's out their would understand.
stacka
PS: From me, thanks to Richard for taking up the reins so Ozbam didn't fizzle. Nice one Richard. I owe ya mate.
Also, you're right Richard. Nabiac is at least a 3 hour tour and don't forget to take your camera. One thing I enjoyed was being able to take photos of bikes that looked identical to ones I'd owned in the past.
It's a truely memorable experience and one I plan to do again in the future.
Take care and ride safe guys
