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Day 4
             Our ride home. As the weather forecast was shit, we decided to
             take an almost direct route home. Straight up Highway 3, stopping
             fi rst at Mokau as that is about an hour’s ride, so time to stretch
             the legs but importantly so Chris could have his whitebait fritter.
             So far we had dodged the rain, only our next leg we were not as
             lucky as the heavens opened up. We are all seasoned riders, so
                                                                               Say hello to Dallas & Joanne.
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             to Arapuni and one of our favourites the Rhubarb Cafe for lunch.
             Although we had some clear spells then around a corner and back
             into the rain. I guess the weather forecast man got it right for a
             change. Stopped at Putaruru to fi ll up and say our goodbyes. I   The motorcycle
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             Rd heading for home. I kept looking in the mirror and saw bike
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             Philip had a puncture on that leg, and I had not realised. However,
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             fi x the tyre and see him safely home.
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             Trevor Birchall                                                before you need it.
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             PS: Bonnie is now clean and looking forward to the next trip.  document for details.

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