Newsletter - Ulysses Club Inc.

Gympie Branch
Newsletter
Your contributions are invited!
January 2014
http://branches.ulyssesclub.org/Default.aspx?alias=branches.ulyssesclub.org/gympie
President: Ron Parker
Mobile: 0408 791 860
Email:rmparker@bigpond.net.au
Secretary: Helen
Mobile: 0417 719 504
Email:
Treasurer: Richard Fyson
Mobile: 0418 713 856
Email:rishjab@bigpond.com
Our Dinner Meeting venue is
in the Zesty Edibles Restaurant
at the
9 Power Rd. Southside
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Be there at 6pm to order your meal.
Editor Wayne Wessling
Mobile 0418 838 820
Email: wayne.wes@bigpond.com
10 Cliff Jones Road
Curra Qld 4570
Please send me your photos stories or letters.
Hello Members,
We are very pleased to see that
Wayne has volunteered to take over
as Editor of the Newsletter and
wish him all the best.
After quite some time we will again
know what has been happening in
the Branch and as our health
improves we will be looking forward
to participating in coming events.
The future of the publication
depends very much on you, the
readers, so please get involved and
send in your stories, pictures and
plans to Wayne so that we can all
share your activities.
Regards to all
John & Judy 
Hello fellow Ulyssians,
I am sorry that it has taken so long
to get this Issue of the newsletter
out. Unfortunately I have had a lot
to deal with and unfortunately that
has slowed things down. 
Christine and Brian stepped up and
got the August edition published so
a big thank you for doing that.
I also have to acknowledge the
efforts that Judy & John put into
getting the newsletter out for your
enjoyment and reading pleasure.
I believe they published it for about
4 years, it maybe more, I wasn’t
here so I don’t know. I think it’s
going to be hard to beat that. 
If you have anything that you wish
to sell, please email the details to
me at the email address at the top
of this page and I will place it in the
For Sale section of the next edition
of the newsletter.
Any stories of interest or
newsworthy articles, including any
ride reports that you might think
are worthy of being published
should also be emailed to me.
If you are sending me photos I
would appreciate it if you could
please attach them to an email,
preferably in .JPG format.
All photos should be in their original
size. This will allow me to publish
them at the best possible
resolution.
Marco has contributed a few ride
reports along with photos taken on
the day. So look out for them later
in this issue.
Peter Palis has also forwarded the
latest Ride Calendar to me via Helen
so I will be fitting that in towards
the back of this issue so that you
can plan which rides you might like
to be a part of.
I have attached a photo of myself
so that those of our members that
don’t know me personally will at
least be able to put a name to the
face. 
Contact Motorcycle Country
Address: 6 Hall Rd,
Just off the Bruce Hwy south of Gympie.
Phone: 07 5482 6911
Opening Hours:
8-5 weekdays, 8.30-12.30 Saturday
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most bike riders the first thing that
came into my mind, was I think I'll
take the car this morning... just
joking with you guys.
Both the Harley's roared to life and
with Natalie having done both of
them up in the traditional
Christmas gear (see picture) we
headed out to the local servo. With
many of the locals giving us a wave
and big smiles as we passed, we
finally got to the mining museum
where we were greeted by lots of
people who had already arrived and
parked their bikes. More bikes
were arriving, and it’s no wonder
with it being such a beautiful
morning.
up with the Cooloola Coast branch
for morning tea. What a great
morning tea it was. There were
fresh cakes and fruit loafs, hot
coffee/tea just waiting for us.
Thank you guys I
will not mention
names because
there are just too
many to name.
After a great
morning tea we
took some group
photo's then
headed off back
to Gympie‘s
Victory hotel to
meet up with more
bikes and Santa in
his big red truck
and a Police escort.
At 10:15 we headed off to Nelsen
Park via Mary street, where the
Gympie branch committee were
busy manning the B.B.Q. serving us
hot food and cold drinks. Well done
guys you know who you are, a very
big thank you goes to you all for a
job well done.
It was great to catch up with older
Ulysses members who can no longer
ride due to personal reasons.
A Merry Christmas to all and Happy
new year
We Thank our sponsor for your
Support without you guys this event
would not be possible. 
At 8 o'clock we left the mining
museum and headed to Tin Can Bay
with about 45 bikes in tow, to meet
To experience that
good old fashioned
driveway service,
call in to the Gympie
West Store & Service
Station
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Ride Report by: Marco
Photos supplied by: Marco
Ride Date: 27th Oct
Des na on: Kawana Bowls Club
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h e n b u r l y b i ke r s d e c k
themselves and their bikes in
bright fluorescent pink, you know it
must be for a good cause.
More than 350 motorcycle riders
threw their weight behind the 12th
annual “B
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yesterday, making it the largest
con ngent in the event's history.
Funds from the ride will go to
Sunshine Coast-based Bloomhill
Cancer Help charity, which provides
support to those affected by cancer.
Ride Leader Pam Cleary,
whose mother has ba led
breast cancer, said the sea of
bikes was a welcome sight.
"This is massive, it's the
biggest one we've had," she
said.
" We ' ve h a d a fa n ta s c
turnout today. I just can't
express how great it is.”
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Ulysses Brisbane branch
member Leslie Sorensen
travelled to the Sunshine Coast
for the charity ride, pink bra and
all, and said the cause had a
special significance for him.
"I've had a few friends that have
had breast cancer," he said.
"A friend of mine, his grandson
came down with leukemia. He's
in remission now.”
Three local police
officers on motorbikes
helped escort the group.
Mr Sorensen said it had
been great for the group to
have a posi ve associa on
with police, following the
introduc on of tough an bikie laws by the Newman
Government.
"There's a lot of good
motorbike riders out there that
do good work," he said.
"Campbell Newman said we're
all criminals... I'd like to sit down
and have a talk with him.”
Riders started off at the
E amogah Pub, then travelled
to Kilcoy, finishing at the Kawana
Bowls Club.
The ride was organised by “G
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Bloomhill Cancer Help General
Manager Mervat Quirke said the
funds raised would allow Bloomhill
to con nue to deliver vital services
to more than 900 clients on the
Sunshine Coast.
From the Sunshine Coast Daily 
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Ride Report by: Marco
Photos supplied by: Marco
Ride Date: Sunday 15/12/2013
Des na on: Coolum Beach
J
ust one more story about the ride
to Coolum beach, Six bikes
headed out on this beau ful Sunday
morning. It was one of those
mornings that makes you think,
Gee... I'm so glad that I woke up this
morning LOL
The day started to heat up to around
35 degrees as we headed
down to Coolum beach.
Most of us started to think
that we need to find
somewhere that has aircondi oning, so we
ended up at
Coolum Bowls Club
It was so nice to get
out of the heat. A
nice me was had
by everyone I hope.
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Our first stop was at Maleny organic
cafe where Peter and Graeme had a
great me looking at all the wood
work arts in the cafe. The rest of us
just enjoyed si ng down having a
nice coffee and yes some even had a
tea and cake.
Be watching this space
in future editions
when Widebay Motorcycles
bring you their monthly
special only available
to Ulysses Members
Call in and see us today or phone Mike on
(07) 5483 8063 or 0450 289 333
Email: mike@widebaymotorcycles.com.au
Wide Bay Motorcycles
59 Mellor Street
Gympie Qld 4570
Ph: (07) 5483 8063 Fax: (07) 5483 8218
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Gympie Branch Ride Calendar
Jan/Feb/March 2014.
All rides depart from Nelson Reserve on River Road, Gympie.
(Behind the public swimming pool)
If you have a ride which you would like to go on and think we would like to join you, please feel
free to organise it. Or if anyone wants to be the Sunday ride leader for the day. Please contact
Marco 54826284.
Sunday Rides depart at 8:30am.
January
6th January: Men’s Shed day 9am with ??? Please nominate
8th January: Tin Can Bay, Rainbow beach (smoko). Return via Cedar Pocket, Kin Kin,
Cooran. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
Sunday 12th January.
The first Sunday ride for 2014: I have talked to Sunshine Coast Ulysses Branch and they are
very happy for us to join them on their Sunday ride. I'll be ride leader down to Aussie world and
then on the way back home.
Please join us on the day (weather permitting): This ride should be a very good ride to start the
new year. Please come a long and meet new people or meet with old friends. Departure time
is 7.30am from Nelsen Reserve to meet up with Sunshine Coast at 8.30am at Aussie world.
Please contact Marco 54826284 or text 0439799292
Please support this ride.
So bring your Picnic lunch and come have a great day out on your bike!
From Sunshine Coast Ride Calender: Sun 12th January: Baroon Pocket Dam - Picnic
Lunch. Depart Ettamogah Pub at 8.30am. Morning Tea – Pomona. Ride Ends – Maleny
Distance - 190km. Ride Leader: Mike Thomsen. The Gympie Branch has indicated that they
will be participating. Come along and enjoy the chance to mingle and socialise.
15th January: Tansey, Cloyna, Murgon (smoko), Kingaroy, Nanango (l unch). Return via
Goomeri, Kilkivan, Widgee. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
15th January:: Gympie Branch Meeting:; submissions for committee position to be in the hands
of the secretary at the close of this meeting. Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road, Southside.
Social meal from 6pm and meeting to commence at 7:30pm. Ron Parker 0408791860
18th January: 9am Coffee morning at Country Bounty Café in Graham St, Gympie. Ron
Parker 0408791860
19th January: Dayboro pub for lunch, Smoko at Maleny. Ride depart s Gympie 8.30am from
Nelsen Reserve. Please ring if you are coming Marco 54826284
22nd January: Mary Valley, Carters Ridge, Kenilworth, Kandanga coffee shop (smoko). 7am
departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
29th January: Kilkivan, Tansey, Ban -Ban(smoko), Biggenden, Brooweena,
Maryborough (lunch). Return via coast road to Tin Can Bay Rd. 7am departure. Grahame
Evans 54823433
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February
1st February: 9am Coffee morning at Country Bounty Café in Graham St, Gympie. Ron
Parker 0408791860
5th February: Cedar Pocket Kin Kin, Boreen Point (smoko). Return via Tewantin, Eumundi,
Carters Ridge, Mary Valley. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
12th February: Elginvale(smoko), Lake Barambah, Murgon, Kingaroy(lunch), Goomeri,
Kilkivan, Gympie. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
15th February; 9am Coffee morning at Country Bounty Café in Graham St, Gympie. Ron
Parker 0408791860
16th February: My Last Sunday ride will held on 16th February Nanango loop , Smoko at the
Goomeri cafe, lunch at Kilcoy, then home. Due to the weather at this time of year; if the 16th is
rained out this will be held on Sunday 23rd. After our branch AGM I will no longer be doing
Sunday ride I will be happy to support the new guy or girl, I thank you for your support. Ride
departs Gympie 8.30am from Nelsen Reserve. Marco 54826284
17th February: Men’s Shed day 9am with Jeff Witts. 144 Butler Rd. Lagoon Pocket.
Ph: 0427 626 699
19th February; Mary Valley, Carters Ridge, Cooroy, Eumundi, Yandina(smoko), Eudlo,
Landsborough, Woofrod(lunch). Return via Maleny, Mary Valley. 7am departure. Grahame
Evans 54823433
19th February; AGM Gympie Branch Meeting at Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road,
Southside. Social meal from 6pm and meeting to commence at 7:30pm. Ron Parker
0408791860
26th February; Tin Can Bay road, Poona(smoko), Maryborough, Hervey Bay(lunch, fish &
chips). Return via Maryborough, Mungar, T iaro, Gundiah, Gunalda. 7am departure. Grahame
Evans 54823433
March
1st March; 9am Coffee morning at Country Bounty Café in Graham St, Gympie.
5th March; Mary Valley, Carter Ridge, Yandina, Bli Bli, Coolum, Noosaville (smoko). Return via
Borren Pt, Corran, Mary Valley. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
12th March; Tansey, Ban Ban Springs(smoko), Paradise dam (lunch), Return via Biggenden,
Broweena, Mungar, Tairo, Gundiah. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
15th March; 9am Coffee morning at Country Bounty Café in Graham St, Gympie.
19th March; Mary Valley, Carter Ridge, Kenilworth(smoko), Return via Eumundi, Pomona,
Cooran. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433
19th March; Gympie Branch Meeting at Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road, Southside.
Social meal from 6pm and meeting to commence at 7:30pm.
26th March; Tansey, Cloyna, Hivesville(smko), Boondooma dam. Return via Proston, Wondai,
Murgon(lunch), Boat mountain, Goomeri, Widgee. 7am departure. Grahame Evans 54823433 
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Suzuki GSX650f (not LAMS) first registered Nov 2010
Current rego until May 2014. The bike has done only 5000k so is as new
and it is fitted with heated handgrips, Ventura rack and sheepskin seat.
Asking Price is $6900
Peter Dann 0409778500
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