Friday 14th October day 1 of Rotovegas visit

Up early to load the van.  met the guys as they arrived for a 6.30am departure.  Drove out to the airport where we met up with the others.  Finally we were all assembled.  Phatboy, Macgyver, Mellonfarmer, Bugs, Dozer, Tinkerbell, The Cook, Silverfox and I (rubberjaws).  Checked in bags and bikes then waited for the plane.  Cruisey flight to Auckland where we got our van and trailer for the journey south.  Good drive down stopping at the Queen Vic chippy in Cambridge for lunch.  Headed south again with the weather gradually closing in.  Arrived at the house in Rotovegas.  Good spot with plenty of space.  The weather was now shitting itself as we went off to do groceries and beer run.  Found a good supply of beer at the first spot so we were all happy.  back to the house, assembled the steads and then BBQ and a couple of beers before bed.