wombattri 164 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) Who’s in for this (besides me)? I have Noosa Tri first, then Busso. My first time in WA. Any advice welcome - humorous or otherwise... Edited September 25, 2019 by wombattri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,484 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, wombattri said: Who’s in for this (besides me)? I have Noosa Tri first, then Busso. My first time in WA. Any advice welcome - humorous or otherwise... Yeah I'm down for the full. You doing the full too? Have you got your accommodation organised? Bring an outfit for the beer mile. If you forget I can lend you something... Edited September 25, 2019 by zed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombattri 164 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, zed said: Yeah I'm down for the full. You doing the full too? Have you got your accommodation organised? Bring an outfit for the beer mile. If you forget I can lend you something... Yep doing the full. Staying at Abbey Beach resort. Thanks for the lend of the outfit, depends I guess where it’s been... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, wombattri said: Yep doing the full. Staying at Abbey Beach resort. Thanks for the lend of the outfit, depends I guess where it’s been... I was about to say, you don't want to borrow any outfits from Zed on account of the places those poor things have been. Stikman and I are in for the full. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stikman 1,795 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 30 minutes ago, Katz said: Stikman and I are in for the full. Theoretically. No registrations have been made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stikman said: Theoretically. No registrations have been made. Ignore him. We're in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,484 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 57 minutes ago, wombattri said: Yep doing the full. Staying at Abbey Beach resort. Thanks for the lend of the outfit, depends I guess where it’s been... dark places... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath. 411 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 Yep I’m in for the full. started the training block and forgot how tiring it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyno 2,286 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 3 hours ago, wombattri said: Yep doing the full. Staying at Abbey Beach resort. There was a greasy spoon takeaway place at the little shops up the road that was open pretty early on Monday morning for your post race pre-breakfast breakfast requirements. The Maccas drive thru in town was open til midnight on Sunday (I think it was midnight anyway) You can borrow Stikman's pump, even if you've never met him before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy2 134 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 We are in - think it’s my 4th at Busso Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombattri 164 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Tyno said: There was a greasy spoon takeaway place at the little shops up the road that was open pretty early on Monday morning for your post race pre-breakfast breakfast requirements. The Maccas drive thru in town was open til midnight on Sunday (I think it was midnight anyway) You can borrow Stikman's pump, even if you've never met him before This is critical information. I like cheeseburgers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombattri 164 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 16 hours ago, Katz said: Ignore him. We're in. That’s great. I’m really looking forward to it as I’ve always wanted to go over there. Hope the sharks find somewhere else to play that day. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 There's another long term Trannie who I have been advised will be racing. He's been out of action for a while and is making his comeback at Busso. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 3,742 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Katz said: There's another long term Trannie who I have been advised will be racing. He's been out of action for a while and is making his comeback at Busso. Ass Puppet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, Bored@work said: Ass Puppet? lol. Who is Ass Puppet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 3,048 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Katz said: lol. Who is Ass Puppet? AP I think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pieman 1,327 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Just now, Turts said: AP I think has anyone heard from him? Last post on here he said he was getting a prostate biopsy and then he's disappeared? Hope the old boy is okay.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Ah, gotcha. No, that's not who I am referring to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iFoz 396 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 59 minutes ago, Katz said: Ah, gotcha. No, that's not who I am referring to. Ratdog?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 3,742 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Yep Strava tells me Ratdog is making a come back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,484 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Ask Pistol Pete, he has his number on speed-dial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 I guess he might be there, assuming his roster lines up with Busso. Who knows? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,484 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) There's an after-party at my place on the Sunday, I'll let youse know the address closer to the time, all trannies welcome! Anyone wearing Ironman apparel will be refused entry. Pete bring your carton! Edited September 26, 2019 by zed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 22 minutes ago, zed said: There's an after-party at my place on the Sunday, I'll let youse know the address closer to the time, all trannies welcome! Anyone wearing Ironman apparel will be refused entry. Pete bring your carton! I'll wear my medal then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwinoz 108 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 I'm back for redemption 🕺or a repeat of last year 🤢. Have a room in a home nearby, via Air Bnb, what could go wrong... Surely it will be stupid hot and windy this year! Bring it on! 💪 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath. 411 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 On 26/09/2019 at 3:23 PM, zed said: There's an after-party at my place on the Sunday, I'll let youse know the address closer to the time, all trannies welcome! Anyone wearing Ironman apparel will be refused entry. Pete bring your carton! I like your dress code!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 7,561 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 On 26/09/2019 at 3:23 PM, zed said: Anyone wearing Ironman apparel will be refused entry. Would this be allowed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zed 1,484 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Ex-Hasbeen said: Would this be allowed? Look I did say no Ironman apparel, but I think on this occasion I could make an exception. note: I do not want overweight middle-aged blokes turning up in this outfit, you will be turned away. Sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunkz 3 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 Yep OK lets do it. Any accom left? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 3,742 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 I was thinking about heading across & volunteering. Never volunteered at a duathalon before. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,801 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 In & have beer mile outfit sorted 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willie 1,546 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, KieranR said: In & have beer mile outfit sorted ****, wicked mate!! I thought you'd given all this stupid stuff up like bored@ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 7,561 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 55 minutes ago, willie said: I thought you'd given all this stupid stuff up like bored@ Seems he's given it up exactly like bored@ Edited September 28, 2019 by Ex-Hasbeen 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,801 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, willie said: ****, wicked mate!! I thought you'd given all this stupid stuff up like bored@ It’s not my idea, blame my wife and social worker, they think it’ll be good for me 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willie 1,546 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ex-Hasbeen said: Seems he's given it up exactly like bored@ I think that was my point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 3,742 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Ex-Hasbeen said: Seems he's given it up exactly like bored@ I race bikes now. Sold all my tri gear. I'm retired. Facebook memories have me racing Ironman this weekend for the last 6 years. Today I watched tv, did a couple of rides and enjoyed the day. I don't miss Ironman at all. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 462 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 4 hours ago, KieranR said: In & have beer mile outfit sorted Does this mean training pics of you in budgies 🤔🙄😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,801 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Surfer said: Does this mean training pics of you in budgies 🤔🙄😁 Do I need to train? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratdog 626 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 I signed up yesterday. It's going to be a very long day. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath. 411 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, ratdog said: I signed up yesterday. It's going to be a very long day. You get a free 10 week training plan.....oh wait 2 of those weeks already gone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katz 1,452 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, ratdog said: I signed up yesterday. It's going to be a very long day. Yay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ratdog 626 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 Training is overrated Ill be racing on muscle memory with alzheimer's 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 3,551 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, ratdog said: Training is overrated Ill be racing on muscle memory with alzheimer's If you missed just 3 swim squads you have saved about 5 hours. But you won't go 5 hours faster in the race by going to swim squad. So I'm with you. Go a few hours slower on race day, but think of all those mornings you can sleep in whilst others a staring at a black line in a pool. Training is so overrated and a bad use of your time. Edited September 30, 2019 by Peter 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willie 1,546 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 On 30/09/2019 at 2:04 PM, ratdog said: I signed up yesterday. It's going to be a very long day. Getting your monies worth Go fatdog! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willie 1,546 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 On 28/09/2019 at 8:33 PM, Surfer said: Does this mean training pics of you in budgies 🤔🙄😁 Thinking of, I found a box with two pairs for the Big K I forgot to send. Hat is in there as well. On 28/09/2019 at 11:07 PM, KieranR said: Do I need to train? Nah, just wing it. Although throw a leg over to make sure the gears work 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pieman 1,327 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 40 minutes ago, willie said: Thinking of, I found a box with two pairs for the Big K I forgot to send. Hat is in there as well. Nah, just wing it. Although throw a leg over to make sure the gears work Any spare.. my current pair are almost transparent.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 462 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 13 hours ago, pieman said: Any spare.. my current pair are almost transparent.. Mardi Gras outfit? Beer mile outfit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,801 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Trainings going well, couple hours thrashing the MTB this morning, over the bars once when ambition outweighed ability, forgets the flats were on and not the clip in pedals 😂😂😂😂 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironnerd 662 Report post Posted October 4, 2019 I am in. My inconsiderate niece is getting married the night before in Perth. So it will be an early morning drive down to Busso for me. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath. 411 Report post Posted October 4, 2019 This might help folks thinking about next year! https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/jetstar-launches-flights-to-margaret-river-from-melbourne/news-story/3302deedc51b90bf3b41b9242d76e71a Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
