Monthly
Ulyssian Good
or Monthly
Ulyssian
Goof
Honour
Roll
|
Date |
Award |
Could
it be YOU?
Were
You "Good" or "Goof"? |
2022 |
May |
|
Tony
Collins (Good) |
....for
his effort in organizing the corner markers for The Walk for Women’s
Cancer this year.His task was made more difficult this time with
most of the HOG’S pulling out at the last minute.Tony did
some juggling and also roped in his son and grandson and managed
to cover all of the required corners.
Once again the
walkers raised over one million dollars. |
|
March |
|
Steve
Zaretski (Good) |
Steve
was awarded this mug due to his efforts in saving a lady in distress.
Steve and Kalene became Guardian
Angels for Julie on South West Highway when Julie came to a stop
and discovered her near new rear tyre had gone very flat. Julie
was in the process of removing her jacket when Steve and Kaylene
pulled up.
In Steve's own words “Yes
–Unfortunately she was unable to be moved after getting screwed.
However with the application of a bit of lube and some rubber she
was Hot to Ride again. “
|
|
January |
|
Jeff
Bloomfield
"Bloomers" (Goof) |
The
ride Jeff was intending to join was clearly recorded on the online
Calendar and clarly stated the start point as Midland.
Geoff
patiently waited at Gateways all on his lonesome.
This
had 2 effects
Jeff
missed out on a ride he was looking forward to and, more importaantly,
Leonita
missed out on her day of peace & quiet when Geoff unexpectedly
arrived home!
Moral
of the story - "ALWAYS check the Calendar last thing before
you leave on the morning of the ride in case there are last minute
changes" - or you've made a mistake! |
2021 |
October |
|
Andy
Gibb (Goof) |
Was
awarded the Mug of the Month for lapse of memory.
On
last Sunday’s ride Andy when on his way to mark a corner and
traveling at 100 'something' his pillion passenger raised her arms
with glee and the put them out as wings and began to lift off!!!!
She
quickly realised that this would not be a good idea and stuck her
hands under Andy’s armpits and made a safe landing.
The
moral of the story is “When travelling at 100 'something'
always remember your pillion “ |
|
September
|
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Jeff
Bloomfield
"Bloomers" (Goof) |
The
story is that Bloomers traced his steps back to the Dome after he
discovered he had lost the wallet but all to no avail.
It
turns out The Manager found the wallet when cleaning and found his
Uylesess card inside and being keen to join thought she would ask
the question on Facebook, "Does anybody know Jeff Bloomfield?
A
Perth Member contacted Jeff and said have you lost your wallet?
Yep said Jeff and the guy from Perth said may I give your number
to this lady? Yep said Jeff and he and his wallet were soon back
together. |
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Tony
Collins (Good) |
His
story is that Allison was in Perth and at the Mosman Park Vet due
the imminent arrival of a litter of Puppies.
Things
went ok for a while with 2 pups delivered but 1 still to come .
With
time ticking Allison phoned Tony and asked if she could bring Mum
and the kids to his place and if he could help deliver the last
pup which was in the breach position.
No
probs said Tony and so the vigil began with Allison as the senior
Mid Wife and Tony as the Learner.The outcome was the successful
delivery of said pup. |
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Paul
Turner (Goof) |
His
story took place on the just completed Wongan Hills Weekend away.
The
ride to Wongan had gone well and on reaching Wongan we pulled into
the servo for a refuel, as this is a card set up there was a wait
wiih TEC sitting last behind Paul Turner and his Can Am when for
no reason Paul reversed into TEC. What the? And then Mr and Mrs
TEC hit the deck.!!!!!
Once
we sorted ourselves out and found that we were shaken but not stirred
we checked on our wine bottles that we had packed for later and
found them to be intact. |
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|
Eileen
Garside |
For
hitherto unsuspected darts prowess. After dinner at Wongan Hills Cafe
of Note, had been in the scorer role but took Rod’s shot as
he was at the bar. A one and a double one was required for a team
win. Two throws – job done! Unbelievable!! A reflection of a
misspent youth perhaps? |
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Simon
Beattie |
For
deciding that the forecourt at the Meckering petrol station needed
redecorating with his face. Nice splatter design done with his blood.
Always good to look when stepping between bowsers as often they are
on a raised concrete dais… |
|
May |
|
Simon
Beattie (Goof) |
This
is the sorry tale of Simon and his “ Wheely” silly wheel
mix up.
Simon
took his bike to Tony Collins for a service & at that time it
was agreed that Simon needed a new front tyre.
So
off with the wheel & he and Tony took it to Tyres for Bikes.
“Leave
it with me" was the instruction - so they did.
Back
at Tony’s they enjoyed lunch & then the phone rang with
the happy news - “Your wheel is ready“.
So
off they went. Tony parked outside. Simon went in – picked
up the wheel – put it into the back of the car - and the lads
headed back to Tony’s.
Now
back at the workshop Tony said “Right Simon lets have the
wheel & and we will fit it back on "Right oh“, said
Simon who then gathered the wheel from the car and gave it to Tony.
”Yikes“
said Tony. “How do think we will go putting this on, this
is a Rear wheel for a Sports Bike “.
“Oh
Sugar” said Simon (or similar!) “I did not notice the
difference when we picked it up“.
So
another trip to Vic Park to put right Simon's "Wheely"
silly mistake. |
|
January |
|
Mick
Katarski (Goof) |
On
the annual "Mike Smith 5 Towns Ride" held for 2020 on
November 15th at
Bindoon, Mick earned his “Goof Mug of the Month” - not
for filling his Motor Bike with
diesel - in itself “Worthy enough” but for his extensive
research of all bowsers whilst
loudly proclaiming “I don’t want to get this wrong and
fill my bike with diesel”, and
then promptly............................... did!
His Gold Wing had gallantly taken him on as far as the bakery, however
after the
consumption of many Sticky Buns by all – it was uttered –
mount up, start your bikes
– we are heading home.
"NO"
exclaimed Mick’s Gold Wing, I... do.... not.... like.... Diesel!!
The
rest they say is History
|
2020 |
October |
|
Simon
Beattie (Good) |
Simon
is awarded the "Good" Mug of The Month - for October 2020!
The
reason for this surprise turn of events is as follows:
Simon
volunteered to lead a recent ride listed as “Free Ride”
in the Calendar. He had to overcame numerous problems on the route
he chose due to road closures for a cycling event through the hills.
Throughout
this ride Simon was let down by lack of corner markers but he constantly
kept an eye out for TEC and we manged to keep all toghether without
losses.
As
Simon had his speed limiter as pillion the entire ride was at or
slightly below the speed limit.
It
was most unusual to see Simon ride around corners in such an upright
postion - no knee draggin' on that day!
Simon
is to be congratulated for finally making it over to the “Good
Side" of the mugs.
|
|
February |
|
Julie
Daly (Good) |
Julie
was out walking her dog one sunny afternoon when she came upon a
gentleman who was calling out for help as he slowly fell to his
knees, and then on to the ground.
So,
Julie being a nurse, immediately thought I have to help this fellow
but -dilemma - I also have my hands full with my dog – what
to do?
As
luck would have it, her friend and neighbour Jo (also a nurse) was
driving by and could see that Julie had a problem so she pulled
up, rushed over and together they began administering CPR.
They
took it in turns at providing the life-saving CPR and to hold the
dog until the Paramedics arrived. A third passer by happened by
and when he asked if he could help, Julie - well used to taking
command - promtly gave him instructions: "On the count of 5
take over with these compressions"!
The
Paramedics said due to Julie and her “Troops” they had
saved this man's life.
At the
February meeting Julie pointed out that every member should learn
the skill of CPR - it is better to be in a position to do something
rather than just stand and look on helplessly. So
this is the second time Julie has been awarded "Good
Mug of The Month" (see 10/19) for her “Angelic
Behaviour”! |
2019 |
October |
|
Julie
Daly (Good) |
At
the start of Andy Gibbs ride on August 25th (2019), he made it clear
that this would be a long ride and that we should take on fuel at
Morning Tea – Bindoon, as there would be limited opportunities
from there on.
This
information was not heeded by all!
Also,
at the start of the ride, Julie took on the role of escort for Steven
(L Plates) on his Triumph.
This
was to prove "challenging" as it turned out Steven was
one of those who did not heed Andy’s
explicit fuel instructions and so found himself out of fuel 5 KM
short of the first Servo on Wanneroo Road!
Julie
headed off to the Servo, purchased a fuel can and fuel, returned
to the "hapless" Steven and then continued her escort
duties, returning him home safely to his "digs" in South
Fremantle.
As
yet the Pope has not bestowed her with a Sainthood so the least
we could do was to award her the "Good
Mug of The Month"! |
|
June |
|
Reg
Williamson (Good) |
For
showing excellent Community spirit and for creating a pleasant ambience
for fellow riders by cleaning up the carpark adjacent to our start
point each week.
Further
excelling by graduating up to a shopping trolley - thus increasing
his carrying capacity!
Was
awarded a pair of “ near new “ disposable gloves for
his Health and Safety and the Good Mug of The Month. |
|
February |
|
Geoff
Ball (Goof) |
Colin's
Ride
Our
briefing was that we were going to Pinjarra Bakery for Morning Tea
via Jarrahdale, then on to Logue Brook Dam for lunch.
Now – TEC – Has been riding without his Speed Limiter
for 3 weeks due to her having had a day procedure on her foot, and
via the Grapevine she had heard he has had a ‘BALL’
mis-behaving ---- Cream Cakes for Morning Tea, Exotic Lunches -----He
thinks he had tricked her -----but of course she had seen the Visa
Card !!!!
Passing
through Jarrahdale --- Jill was sure she had seen Geoff Bloomfield
alighting from his motor bike (in a hurry – mind you as it
turned out he was experiencing a Serious Call of Nature). Jill gave
TEC the obligatory tap on the side of the head and quickly passed
on what she had seen ---- With fragrant dis-regard to her observation
– his curt reply was ‘No that was not Bloomers”.
Jill then worried all the way to the BAKERY, that we had lost “one
of our Chickens”
Once
the error of his ways were admitted TEC said to Geoff, "Sorry–
but you should have indicated “All OK or I Need Help”".
A PoorTradesman always blames his Tools - Jill says!
THE
MORAL OF THE STORY – ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR WIFE – AND
TEC WON’T BE LET OUT ALONE ON A RIDE AGAIN !!!!! |
2018 |
March
|
|
Colin
Booth (Goof) |
Same
ride and another “ Deserter “ Colin Booth was also “Snapped“
on Toodyay Road but wait..... there's more!!!
Still
on the way home he was “Snapped“ again on Leach Highway!!!
Colin
was awarded his “Goof“
MOM for getting caught
TWICE!! |
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|
Michael
Bligh (Goof) |
Michael
was awarded the “Goof‘
MOM for leaving Simon’s ride early, which we may add had been
led to Toodyay at the speed limit!!!
Michael
then proceeded to chase down a “Deserter“ and was “snapped“--------
6 Points and $800.00!!
He
was awarded the MOM for the size of the fine! |
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|
Mark
Thomas (Good) |
Mark
was awarded the “Good“
MOM for returning from the corner he was marking at the junction of
Berry Road and Toodyay Road, as TEC had not arrived and then helping
out with our patient Graeme who had had an "off" |
|
January |
|
Tony
Collins (Goof) |
Mug
of the Month and "inaugural"small
Trowel with Ribbon for “Bogging” the Gold Wing. Tony having
been second in line became the Corner Marker. The road was narrow,
however the apron appeared to be constructed of solid blue metal.
So in to this he rode, and immediately experienced a “sinking
feeling” So imagine the surprised looks on the faces of those
who came upon the corner to see a Gold Wing standing perfectly upright
with no side stand and the Rider standing erect but some feet away!
A group of us were able to assist Tony remove the Gold Wing from the
blue metal trap by lifting hard at the rear while Tony skilfully guided
the Bike on to solid ground |
2017 |
October |
|
Pat
Tinnelly ( Rare Double Award - Goof
& Good) |
Good
for
stepping in at the last moment on the day to lead a ride.
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|
Goof
for
misleading us at the pre-ride announcements as to where we were
going to end up. So finally when we arrived at the Morning Tea
destination which was completely different to where he had said
we were going, we asked the Question! What happened to your original
plan, he answered
“I
was just feeling mischievous!”
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|
August |
|
Paul
Turner (Goof) |
for
being an “Impatient” Corner Marker having cleared off
before Tail End Charlie had arrived.
Luckily
TEC knew where to go, so all was not lost.
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May
|
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Gary
Phillips (Goof) |
for
coming home from Kalbarri early so he could attend the Branch AGM,
but had the wrong week.
The
Meeting was the Week after!! |
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John
Peffer (Goof) |
for
an Emergency Fuel Stop at Regans Ford for Mr Paul Turner. Imagine
TEC’s surprise as the group headed off making our way to Lancelin
turned right on to Brand Highway, and watched John turn LEFT! TEC
waited for his return however in the end decided he best push on.
Meanwhile John hurtling towards Geraldton realised he was “ALL
ALONE” stopped turned around and travelling at what must have
been at the “speed of light” caught up with all of us
at Lancelin where we enjoyed Lunch. |
|
April |
|
Simon
Beattie (Goof) |
when
at morning tea at Mundaring he dropped his Pie,
then
at Lunch at Two Rocks he dropped his Keys (unknowingly) in the Car
Park.
Luckily
a couple realized them to be for a Motor Bike (must have been on
a Gold Wing Key Ring!!) sought out the Motor Bike Rider who had
lost keys. None of us owned up but eventually Simon said
“Oh
My Gawd – they are my Keys!" |
|
March |
|
President
Colin Booth (Goof) |
for
throwing away a pair of worn out Bike Jeans which contained his
very active Wallet.
Not
only did he throw the lot in the bin, but he purposely rushed the
Bin out to the Truck, thus ensuring that his Wallet is now confined
to Land Fill. |
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January
|
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Pat
Tinnelly (Goof) |
for
having us retrace our steps back to Toodyay where we had enjoyed
our Lunch as he was convinced he had left his Mobile Phone on a
Table.
SHOCK,
HORROR. There is no Phone on the Table or handed in to the good
folk behind the counter –
SURPRISE
– Oh Here it is – in the Back Pocket of my Jeans. |
|
|
Michael
Bligh (Goof) |
for
admitting that whilst taking a corner in Kalamunda he allowed the
Kerb to “Attack”.
Thankfully although inwardly terrified he managed to stave off this
“Savage” Kerb and continue the ride.
The
moral of this story is if no one saw it, then it did not happen,
and if you are going to “spill the beans” don’t
do so in TEC’s earshot (and remember he now has a Hearing
Aid!) |
2016 |
August |
|
Rob
Chapman (TBA) |
OOOPPPPPSSSS!!!!
No
MOM for August however we did have a“dis-honourable”
mention. This was for Rob Chapman for his antics with a brand new
BMW loan bike. He had put his BMW in for a service and was about
to leave a wet car park when he stalled said bike while attempting
a turn! Over he went. Out of the show room came many, not to help
Rob from his puddle but to save the BIKE! "Look what you have
done", they said. "That will cost you $150.00 - however,
because you are our customer $100.00 will do!"
Nice
- to be appreciated! |
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July |
|
Julie
Stephens
(Goof) |
sadly
was on her first ride with us and finding herself in second place
simply followed the leader - not realising we had a corner-marker
system! Luckily the ride was compact and no “ chickens”
were lost.
We
have not seen Julie since! |
|
June |
|
Simon
Beattie
(Goof) |
At
the start of Will’s ride Simon announced this was his ride!
"No
it is not we all cried, it is Will’s ride”.
Will
then went on to explain how we would be going to Bindoon for morning
tea, which did include O’Briens Road however to get to O’Briens
road we would be going up Reen Road, this Simon did not hear as
he was not listening! So on arrival at O’Briens Road and finding
no corner marker he decided he would become one , and so the ride
went from 10 to 5 until we were all reunited at Bindoon! |
|
June |
|
Jeff
Bloomfield
"Bloomers" (Good
x 2) |
This
was on our ride to the Moondyne Festival in Toodyay when Bruce lost
/ found / hid his top box. It was decided at lunch that some of us
would return the way we had come and Bloomers would transport the
Top Box home to the house of Bruce – a very kind offer. |
|
In June
Bloomers also received the Good MOM. This was again on a ride led
by us to Tammin.On West Dale road Bruce (again!) was found to have
a flat rear tyre. TEC, Patrick and Bloomers stopped to assist and
after many attempts at repairs gave up and found a kind farmer up
the road who agreed to let them store the bike in his shed, Bloomers
then transported Bruce to the home of Bruce! |
|
January |
|
Andy
Gibb (Goof) |
On
the Saturday Andy went to Simon’s house with “New Side
Car Aquisition” where they Ooohed and Ahhhed, however Simon
did notice that there was no split-pin holding the wheel nut in place
on the side-car and it was decided that they should “fix that!”
ASAP. As it was late they finished up for the day, went inside and
proceeded to demolish a number of bottles of Scotch Whisky.
Next morning i.e. Sunday they had planned to join the ride, however
in their “whisky fog” they set their alarm for PM rather
than AM and consequently slept in.
Undaunted they charged up through Beverley, trying to catch the ride
(but never did) and one can only imagine the speeds the pair of them
attained in the “Great Chase”
Upon returning to Perth, it was decided they would visit the chap
who had fitted the side-car to say how well it had gone. He casually
remarked THERE APPEARS TO BE NO NUT HOLDING THAT WHEEL ON –
and with 2 wiggles removed it!!!!
A new castle nut and split pin was then fitted to the side-car of
one very embarrassed One Legged Motor Cycle Rider. |