Sound Rides feb 2013 - Warnbro Sound Wanderers - Ulysses Club

Page 1 Sound Rides Volume 13 Issue 2 

VOLUME 13 ISSUE 2 

Susan 

Allen-Szabo 

SOUND RIDES 

P.O. Box 8156 Warnbro 6169 

b d d l l b 

Next committee meeting 20th February 2013 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDERERS 

Cyzanne ( 

Suzie ) Elliott 

Wayne 

Omah De 

Carter Chapman Brian Cola Hymers Ian 

Beverly 

Draper 

Karl 

Huszti 

Chris 

Reinke 

Would you like to have the Sound Rides emailed to you? Then please send me an email so you can be added to the 

list. Thanks Carli Rooney 

Alex 

Lambert 

Keith 

Silvester.


Hi All 

Well the National AGM is fast approaching and for those heading East, 

travel plans are most likely well underway. If you are still pondering about 

whether to attend, there isn’t much time left (as we know, time just zips 

past the older we get and before you know it, the AGM will have been and 

gone). 

And whilst the National AGM is just around the corner, so too, is the AGM for WSW. 

Nomination forms will be available from the MARCH social meeting with voting taking place at 

the MAY social meeting.To ensure that everyone who is entitled to vote is afforded the 

courtesy, can you all PLEASE ensure your records are up to date at a local level (your details 

as provided at a national level are available locally for privacy reasons). Our “little red book” is 

where you, the member, update the records for WSW. Please see either Secretary Sandra or 

myself at social meetings to check your records. 

This past weekend we had our Masked Ball and it was great to see many of the guests get into 

the spirit of the event – ladies in evening dresses and gents in formal wear – a sight to behold. 

Alan and Annie were our judges for the evening and the winners of best costume went to 

Janette (Pride) for the ladies and to Joe (Casserly) for the gents. Well done! Carli is sure to 

have photos in either this or the next edition of the Sound Rides so keep your eyes peeled. 

I take this opportunity to wish Keith Wellfare (Committee Member and MC with the ability to 

shock us and make us laugh all at the same time!) - safe travels as he ventures off for a 3- 

month sojourn around this vast country, taking in the AGM on his journey. Keith’s preparations 

have been over 12 months in the making and his trailer has now been finished (a labour of 

love!) and is complete with Ulysses number plate. Whilst he will be away for three of our social 

meetings, no doubt he will keep us entertained with snippets in the Sound Rides over the next 

few months. 

Keith, ride safe and more importantly, remember the journey! 

Now as we know, sometimes the best things are said / written in total innocence (“out of the 

mouth of babes” is a saying that comes time mind). And below says it all! Just how true is 

this?! 

Until next month 

Ride safe, stay upright 

Cheers 

Lee


Evening All. 

Another month of varying rides & raising funds, for 

various events & charity donations. A big thank you to 

everyone that helped out at The Mandurah Triathlon, 

good team effort & to Chris for the organising. Couldn’t 

make it this time but I believe the Fireworks in Bunbury, 

led there by Derek & Jules was a great night, although 

Sed had a fright on the way home? 

And what a busy weekend they had, a very interesting & scenic ride to 

Mandurah for Fish & Chips the next day, cheers Derek & Jules. 

Thanks to Chris & Dianna for the Australia Day Brekky on the beach. And 

Peter & Allan are back on the Bitumen after two outings on Dirt roads. 

Hope that everyone who supported the Valentines Dance had a great time. 

Ian Dix. v/p. 

RIDING ON JOURNAL. 

The ‘Riding On’ journal is an official publication of the Club, and is published four 

times per year, in February, May, August and November. The name ‘Riding On’ is a 

registered trademark of the Club.25 Every member of the Club receives a copy of the 

journal. The journal is produced by a publishing company which recovers much of 

the costs of production from advertising in the journal, subsidised by payment from 

the Club from membership funds. 

Journal content is controlled by the Editor, who maintains all editorial control 

subject to National Committee scrutiny. Generally, much of the content is sourced 

by the editor, and anything deemed to be contentious is submitted to the National 

Committee for approval to publish. 

Because of the costs involved in conducting a mail out of notices to all members, the 

Riding On journal is also used for official notices, as cost of sending the journal to 

all members is already budgeted for. Some members from time to time question the 

need for each member in a household to receive a journal, but as it contains official 

notices, this procedure is a considerable cost saving over mailing out such notices to 

all members.


Hi everyone, 

Hope everyone who went to the masked ball enjoyed 

themselves. What a great night it was, and plenty of supportive 

feedback, so thank’s for that, it makes it all worthwhile. 

Looking on the ride calender there are plenty of great rides and activities in 

store for the next month. 

If anyone would like to view the December Natcom minutes, see me after the 

meeting and I will give you connection. 

Can everyone who have raffle book’s please return them back to me, with 

money A.S.A.P. Thankyou to all who made the effort for such an important 

cause. 

Stay Safe, Sandra. 

Hi all by the time you read this I will have perfected my suxes 

again and hopefully not having as hot a days as over here. The 

masked ball will be over and so will some of the triathlons. The 

triathlons are really fun ways to raise money and a good chance 

to be seen in public. The public need to see us in a good light. I was told the 

other day that we were the group that like to speed everywhere. Some enjoy a 

blat at an appropriate time but as a group I let them know we have orderly rides. 

Rockingham Hospital have had photos showing what they purchased with our 

donation and expecting to hear from Salvation Army and Shenton Park soon. 

Ride safe everyone and I will see you next month. 

Pam


Sarah (P.R) and Lee


Can you guess which fellow wanderer this is? 

Someone will be around shortly to collect your answers. 

CAN YOU HELP? 

Mish is trying to organise a busy bee on the 16/2 to clean up her daughters 

garden. There are a large number of trees to be removed, some rubbish to 

be taken to the tip, a fence to be wired back together, paving to be removed, 

so the little ones can have somewhere to play. There will be morning tea, 

sausage sizzle, avo tea, drinks supplied and beer at the end of the day. If 

you have any opened tins of house paint that your not using, could I please 

have them? I'm not worried about the colours as they will possibly be mixed 

with white anyway to make sure I get enough to paint my daughters place. 

On the 17/2 I need a few people to help lift a spa over a fence (it's at a 

friends place in Guildford) It's only the shell, no surround as it's come out 

of the ground, so shouldn't be to heavy. 

If your able to help with any/all of the above please contact Mish on 

0420264440 or justmishhere@gmail.com


Do you have something to Buy, sell, swap, maybe something you want or maybe you know of an 

event coming up that your fellow wanderers could be interested in? then let me know and I will put it 

in here for you. 

Honda ST1300 ABS 2005, Maroon, ABS, Lockable Top Box, Lockable Panniers, Adjustable 

Seat, Cruise Control, Service History, Registered to July, Electrically Adjustable Windscreen, 

Garaged, 55,500 kms, Excellent Condition, $12,200 ($28,000 new) John Phone: 0407280749 

Bike camper trailer. Sleeps two, compliance 1998 good condition , licensed. Ready to be 

used. $1500. contact Shane 0459138806 

250cc Hyosung Aquilla 2011 Black & Silver, 2730k’s $4,800 All enquiries: Nika 0411 471 477 

Ladies Dririder Jacket 48/38S, jacket is in very good condition Gloves are Dririder, Small and 

the boots are Rossi size 6 both only used twice Will sell as a package $280 ONO or 

Phone: 0409 992 598 Debbie for single price and any enquiries. 

Tall Bike screen off an FJR1300 like new only used a few times. off a newer model $275. 

Brand New still in the unopened box Strike Genius BT Motorcycle GPS. 3.5 inch make an 

offer. Contact Ian and Sandra Dix 08 95942239 

Two helmets both size large never dropped 1 x Matt Black RXT Fullface $50 and 1 x Shark 

Fullface Red, white and black pattern also $50 will bring both to next meeting at the Rocky 

Hotel. Contact Paul 08 95930942 

Kim Britton. Kawasaki. 91 Dixon Rd. Rockingham. (08)95921113. 

Mandurah City Yamaha & KTM motor cycles. 54 Pinjarra Rd. Mandurah 

(08)95347944 

South City Honda. 114 Pinjarra Rd. Mandurah. (08)95347666. 

Estuary Motorcycle Accessories. 5/35 Reserve Dr. Mandurah. (08)95813860. 

Five Star Yamaha. 54-58 Rockingham Rd. Hamilton Hill. (08)94304090. 

Fifth Element. Kawasaki. 1/65 Reserve Dr. Mandurah. (08)95816000. 

Witch Motorcycles. Suzuki. Day Rd Rockingham. (08)95272398. 

All of these offer 10% discount on selected items. Just show your Ulysses 

card. 

Lulus Café in Rockingham offer a 10% discount on food and only $3 for a mug 

of coffee. 

Pengos offers a 25% discount on hot drinks but this only applies on Wednesday 

at Coffee morning.


Thank-You 

A big thank you to Chris 

and Dianna for the 

Australia day BBQ. We all 

know how much work and 

money goes in to planning 

this and really appreciate it. 

This is the second Aussie 

day BBQ the Wanderers 

have had thanks to Chris 

and Dianna. 

Do you know 

someone who 

deserves Mug 

of the Month? 

Let Janette 

know. 

If members know of, or hear of, 

any member who is ill or had an 

accident, can they please let 

welfare officer Annie know. Her 

contact details are 0411 491 097 

anniealan@westnet.com.au 

AGM. 

To anyone worried that the recent floods in Queensland 

will prevent the Fraser Coast from conducting the 2013 

AGM Event; You can rest easy. Everything is under 

control! 

While there was some flooding within the Maryborough 

CBD, the water has now gone and local shops are 

already back to business as usual. Some mud still 

remains, but within days there will be no sign that the 

flood ever occurred. Such is the resilience of 

Queenslanders. 

The Showgrounds, which will be the venue for the 

Ulysses Club 2013 AGM Event, was unaffected and plans 

are well and truly on track. 

So, put your minds at ease and look forward to a 

spectacular Event. The Fraser Coast is waiting to 

welcome you. 

Raffle. 

Janette is always looking 

for donations for the 

monthly raffle, if you have 

something you would like 

to donate just bring it 

along to the next meeting. 

Well its now 2013 and that means the 

opportunity for the next 10 months to vote 

for the ride, casserole night or event that 

stands out as the Best Social Adventure for 

you. Remember to vote through out the 

year. Final nominations need to be in by 

the close of the November social meeting.


Susans Moto GP story. 

Fri 19 th Oct - After much stuffing around at Dr Mario's 

with a bit of a hic up or two on the little boy. Finally packed 

and ready to go. 

All night I could hear the little Italian boy singing…The bags 

are packed I’m ready to go I’m standing here outside Your 

door. 

Saturday 20 th Oct, I rode to Christine’s after work. We 

headed to Merredin to stay the night with another Guzzi 

owner. 

It was A basic trip from north of the city to Merredin, 

having to contend with cage drivers, trucks and lots of those 

Holdens with the pretty blue & red lights. Luckily we weren't 

trying to make the miles. Stinga turned on his culinary 

expertise with an Italian dinner to honour Italian bikes. 

Relaxing in Merredin with a few 

lemonades, cheese & biscuits. 

Sun 21 st Oct - Damn! I knew I needed to listen to the little voices in my head, when 

they said top up in Southern Cross. It's amazing how much fuel one uses going 1 or 2 ks 

over the limit with strong head on winds. So, 24ks out of Coolgardie, Christine went 

off for fuel for the little boy and 40 mins later comes over the rise then pulls in 

alongside. My first thought is she has one of those Mary Poppins Panniers. Nope the 

gerry can had fallen off somewhere. 

So off Christine goes again to look for the misplaced can, while I am bent double over 

in laughter. No wonder no cars stopped - a lunatic on the loose. Occy straps vs Andy 

straps. give me occy straps any day. So much for an early start. Another 45mins and 

we hit the road again. 

Then there was a moment with the boys in blue with an unmarked car, near Norseman. 

After seeing them braking and giving us daggers, we constantly checked the rear view. 

Lucky outcome! 

We had heard there were bikes a day in front heading to Moto GP though didn’t see 

any other bikers that day. After dodging lots of road kill and riding though a river of 

blood between Caiguna and Cocklebiddy, Our day ended at 5pm. I might also mention , 

there is a thousand and one uses for a Guzzi. Managed to 

decapitate a brown. Christine was a little worried that it 

would flick up and in its last dying gasp latch on to her 

throat. 

Monday 22nd Oct - when we pulled in at Mundrabilla we 

found this....


Yes ! A bubbled wrapped motor bike and yes! Wondered if it was a precious Harley 

underneath. Being us we couldn't help ourselves and just had to ask. It wasn't a Harley. We 

were reassured it was a 'Vincent' that had been on mission to a rally in NSW 

That night we rested at the Iron Knob Hotel. After realising it was much later than we 

thought due to that strange invisible time line. Alan the publican was surprised and happy 

to see us. I hadn’t told him we were coming. Yeah some hard core riding and on the lookout 

for Roos on the last stretch Caught up to a few bikers who raised eyebrows when we 

mentioned where we had left from that day and where we hoped to end up. (wooses). Every 

other fuel up, we kept coming across a fella that Christine had chatted up in Cocklebiddy 

and wondered if he and his prize alpacas were stalking us all the way to Poochera. 

Tues 23 rd Oct – We stopped in Narracoorte to feast on 

Australia’s largest donut that overlaps a dinner plate – we went 

halves for brunch. 

Pulled in at Keith for the night and who did we see??? 5 

members of the Great Southern branch. A friendly lot who Let us use their kitchen to 

make a cuppa and cook our dinner while they were at the pub. 

Weds 24 th Oct - Anyhow a big time out 

there with lots of people marvelling at two girls on 

WA plates heading to the Moto GP. We managed to 

catch up with a few more bikes on the Great Ocean 

Road with WA plates. It was a cruisey enjoyable 

ride through the elbow bends and speccy scenery. A 

much nicer ride than last time. This time being 

midweek and the road has been repaired. 

Finally relaxing at a friends place in Melbourne, 

before heading off to the island tomorrow. 

Thurs 25 th – Sun 28th Oct - Had a lovely day 

browsing the accessory sections of the 

motorcycle shops in Elizabeth street. Christine 

fell in lurve with a greeny coloured Guzzi Griso 

in the Aprilla shop. Colour is a big factor for us 

girls. We ended up at Peter Stevens far too 

long, Christine stocked up on Jackets. Then 

bought chaps at Mars Leathers. One must keep 

her away from shops when there is a time limit 

to hit the road. They all loved her credit card. 

We finally got back to Lou's house, packed the 

bikes. It started to rain as we pulled the bikes 

out of the shed. Typical Phillip Island weekend. Then being so late the 145ks to the Island


took us 2 and a half hours through stop and start peak hour traffic on the freeway, 

not pleasant along with the rain. Then there were the gale force winds on the last 40k 

stretch that had the bikes on a 45 degree angle. Felt like we were back on the 

Nullabor. 

Amazing to come onto the Island to see bike after bike roll in. A wonderful 

atmosphere and sight. The whole weekend was a big party, full of thousands upon 

thousands of enthusiasts. 

We Shared a house with 8 other friends - 9 bikes in the yard and one car. Lots of 

Lemonade passed our lips, however that didn’t deter any of us from enjoying the 

spirited atmosphere on the island. 

Friday I came across friends at the Siberia stand. It was Very fitting that they had 

chosen there right next to the Bass Straight, so they could look longingly at their 

homeland. 

Qualifying round was excellent. We were in the pits 

when I was almost run down by Stoner and his marshal, 

as they came into the pits after his little topple. (Lucky, 

yes ! I have some influential acquaintances.) Bugger, 

where is the camera when you need it.... Not turned on 

ready. I know now to have camera in hand turned on 

when you are in the pits. 

Yes…It was a truly wonderful day and a fantastic 

atmosphere. Great to see Stoner win, though I do so wish Pedrosa had 

tried a little harder to stay upright and the fact 

that Lorenzo didn't need to win to get his world 

title. Made it look too easy for Stoner. Don't get 

me wrong, Stoner is an excellent rider and knows 

that track well. I totally admire his skill. 

One of the most amusing sights is the Bronx camp 

site. They could just about charge admission. Very 

apt the inhabitants were enclosed by a cyclone 

fence. Some had come 

with trailers loaded with 

household furniture. One 

camp site had a sign 

saying “Do not feed the 

Bears” and they were 

dressed as Bears. 

Read the rest next month.


23rd February 2013 

At 9:30am 

Reminder. 

0422122434 

Joe Casserly


Volunteers are needed as Marshalls and Tech Official 

transportation for Triathlons. Its great fun and you will 

earn money for the Branch. 

Rockingham: Sun 17th Feb, 4 bikes & 30 Marshalls 

(manning drink stations and road closures). 

By volunteering you will contribute to keeping the cost of 

functions down and also help the Branch to make much 

needed donations. Its great to give something back to the 

community and the competitors really appreciate our 

help. 

Please contact 

Chris or Dianna on 0419 919 275 

TO MAKE IT HAPPEN


Bunbury Australia Day fireworks. 

Ready For Mandurah Triathlon. 

Fongs Friday night ride. 

Shell Waikiki 

Shell Waikik Friday night ride.. 

Tune up day


Our quartermaster & mistress have lots of goodies for sale. Have a look at 

the display they put up at each meeting. Remember that when you buy 

through the branch you are helping the branch. 

Ulysses Denim Shirt 

Available in short sleeve 

$39.00 or long sleeve 

$41.00 

(very limited sizes) 

Reversible Vest $40.50 is 

just perfect for those 

spring rides. 

Do you see something here you like the look of? Or maybe 

something you have seen on the National site, then talk to 

Sandra and Ian they will be able to help you out. 

Ugly Fish Sunnies. 

Regular and slim 

size available. 

$55.00


DEREK & JULIE’S BUSY WEEKEND: 

AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE !oi, oi, oi!! 

CASSEROLE (Hamburger) NIGHT: 25th January, 2013: 

This night was huge success, it was a great start to the GREAT OZ WEEKEND. Approx 

43 people came around to our place to eat, drink and merriment. Derek and Grant were 

our BBQ chefs, and they did a “fair dinkum” awesome job. There were bowls of onions, 

lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, beetroot, pineapple which could all be slapped onto a bun. 

Thank you to all the ladies who brought a dessert for “afters” (if you could find the room 

to fit it in). The weather was perfect and it was sad when everyone went home. 

FIREWORKS BUNBURY: 26TH January, 2013: 

30 of us met at Shell Waikiki and at 4.30pm we “hit the frog and toad”, and headed 

straight down to the Freeway via Paganoni Rd. While it was warm in the sun we had a 

strong sea-breeze all the way. Settlers Roadhouse was our pit stop where we had 

arranged to meet 4 extras. Arrived in the car park approx 6.45pm and walked over the 

bridge to meet more members who were lucky enough to be staying at the “Lighthouse” 

Resort for the night. 

Everyone was free to walk around the carnival and enjoy all the fun of the fair. 8.30pm 

lights out and eyes skywards, “BOMBS AWAY’!!!! The sky burst into beautiful coloured 

explosions. Afterwards, we met back at the bikes for the ride home. The traffic was kind 

to us, well, we were a bit sneaky, but while others blasted home, the rest of us stayed 

pretty much together. Between Pinjarra and Mandurah we saw our first and only 

kangaroo. Derek spotted him to the left, I spotted him, don’t know how he missed me, but 

it copped a hit from Sed. Luckily Sed didn’t come off, he’s ok just a bit of a sore leg, bike’s 

ok, Brian swerved and did some tricky maneuvers!! Well done to us all!!!! Arrived safe 

and sound ready for tomorrow’s ride. 

SUNDAY 27TH January, 2013: 

This ride had a good turn-out too. We all set off behind Derek and headed for 

the hills. At Dwellingup a few riders stayed, the rest of us went on turned off 

the main road and headed on the “Coolup” Rd. It was a lovely ride to the South West 

Hwy, Old Bunbury Rd, over the Forrest Hwy, and along the first Estuary Rd to the 

Mandurah Coast Rd. Then into Mandurah to Ciccerello’s for a “feed”. A few riders went 

their own way but as always, we had a great ride, great food and great company. Derek 

and I would love to thank everyone who helped us and supported us throughout the 

weekend, without you it would not have been as much fun. 

Cheers, 

Derek & Julie


On PAR with Rheumatoid Arthritis 

Dr Kelly McKelvey 

Ulysses Club Arthritis Research Fellow 2011-2012 

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in Australia. More than 31% of Australians 

have a 

musculoskeletal disorder affecting bone and joints, including 400,000 people 

with 

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 

The production of auto-antibodies and chemical messages from a 

circulating blood cell, called the B-cell, drive the joint destructive 

process contributing to RA. 

A novel family of molecules called protease- 

activated receptors (PAR) are involved in the 

development of arthritis in mouse models. The aim of this project was to investigate t 

he 

function of PAR1 and PAR2 on B-cells during their development. 

Laboratory experiments were performed on B-cells to gain 

insight into how PARs control B-cell function The results 

clearly show that PARs play a vital role in relaying information 

on the inflammatory process. Interestingly, of the two PARs, 

the results show that only PAR1 can drive inflammation. 

This study concludes that PAR1 may be exploited as potential 

therapeutic target for RA and possibly other autoimmune 

diseases. 

This work was presented at the 29th RNSH/UTS/USyd/ 

Kolling Scientific Research Meeting 

2012 and the Australasian Society for Immunology Conference 2012 in Melbou 

rne. In 

addition, a scientific manuscript has been prepared for submission next year. 

Yours sincerely, 

Dr Kelly McKelvey 

Sutton Arthritis Research Laboratory 

Institute of Bone and Joint Research

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Dianna Glover. 

When Carli first asked me to write a bit about myself, I thought 

who would be interested in me??? I haven’t done great things, 

lived an exciting life, just been plain old me! Anyway, here 

goes..... 

Born into a typical “nuclear family” (2 adults, 2 kids), I was the 

first Aussie in our family. My parents and brother were 

Austrian and immigrated to Australia in 1959. As with most 

Europeans, my parents tended to stick with other immigrants 

for the first few years, so I was able to speak fluent German up 

until I went to school. Unfortunately, I refused to speak it when 

I went to school because all I wanted to do was “fit in” so I 

shunned my heritage. 

I grew up in Victoria with a lot of adopted aunts and uncles as we had no relatives in 

Australia and in my pre school years spent a lot of time in St Kilda in the “cappuccino 

strip”. 

My dad worked at VW as a die setter, then International Harvester as a foreman and 

mum had her own hairdressing salon. My mum says that dad tends to have a 7 year itch 

with his careers so it was after being a foreman he decided to become a fisherman (could 

never see the connection between the two!!), and we moved to Bermagui in NSW. I was 

12 at the time and we spent one year there. It was the best year of my childhood, a 

wonderful place to live. Our caravan was only 50 metres away from the beach and it was 

heaven to a 12/13 year old. I was devastated when we left and I had to go back to Victoria 

to live with my “Aunty” Hilda for a year while mum and dad were fishing and prawning 

in WA. 

I left high school just before the end of year 12 and worked for the Commonwealth Bank 

for a few years, got married, had kids etc etc. My inlaws at the time had moved to WA, 

and 2 weeks after my ex visited them we followed. 

I worked for Rockingham Hospital on a casual basis for a while doing a variety of jobs, 

usually filling in where ever they needed me. This was anything from cleaning to working 

in the pharmacy store room. 

In 1991 Chris & I started seeing each other and I married the love of my life and soul 

mate in 1998. Only took us 7 years to get around to it! In 1993 we did a big trip to Cairns 

and back with the kids in our HJ Holden towing our little 

caravan. We were gone for 10 weeks and had an absolute 

ball. We went to Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane 

played in the snow, went snorkelling off Green Island, 

hunted for Thunder Eggs just out of Rockhampton, went to 

Movie World twice and much, much more. The kids still 

talk about that trip 20 years later. We have had many 

holidays both local and overseas since, but that one is still 

one of our favourites. 

Cont next page…..


Dianna Glover. Continued. 

Chris and I were involved with fund raising for Variety Club and did 4 fantastic bike 

runs with them before we were unable to continue because of commitments to the AGM 

Events. I still try to raise money via the raffles held on Sunday runs when we can make 

it. Variety is such a great help to so many kids in WA. 

I figure that you should try to do at least one major new thing each year so I decided to 

get my bike licence when I turned 40. I had my restricted licence for about 6 weeks before 

buying a bigger bike and getting “L”’s for the unrestricted licence. Through the years I 

have tackled things like going on the Treetop Walk in Walpole (I hate heights with a 

passion), playing a major part in the organisation of the 2010 AGM Event in Albany (I’m 

usually not one for publicity, preferring to stay in the background), kayaking in water 

deeper than my height (there are sharks in those waters!), went in a teeny tiny 8 seater 

plane over the Horizontal Waterfall out of Broome (every plane should have at least 2 

engines), went up in a helicopter ride over the gorges at Launceston (refer back to 

heights) and hope to do a lot more in the years to come. 

One of the great joys in my life are my children and grandchildren. Growing up without 

grandparents, I now realise what I missed out on, when I look after the grandchildren. 

With 10 to keep me busy there is never a dull moment, and I love to get down and play 

with them at their level. 

I was asked recently why I do so much for the Ulysses Club and Warnbro Sound 

Wanderers. I love to organize things and get motivated when I hear people say that the 

Branch or Ulysses saved their life, or that the Branch is one of the best around, or the 

Branch is the only thing that keeps us staying here. Having helped someone, or touched 

their life in a positive way can only be a good thing. I really believe that karma does 

happen and if I can be a good person, then good things will happen to me. Besides, it is 

nice to see people smiling and happy. 

What will happen after Ulysses.....who knows!! Is there anything as great as this Club??? 

Well, that is a snapshot of my life hope it wasn’t too boring. 

Dianna


Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70 or beyond! 

.02. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first.


TAIL-END CHARLIE (TEC) 

Tail-end Charlie - arguably equally as important as the Ride Leader. 

Tail-end Charlie (TEC) rides behind the slowest rider in the group and is there to help any 

rider who has mechanical or medical problems (quite often a flat tyre or no fuel). 

Ideally TEC has basic first aid knowledge, a first aid kit, basic tool kit, a mobile phone and the 

numbers of bike recovery, police and ambulance. 

If a rider is in trouble, sometimes the ride leader is oblivious to this and it’s left to TEC to deal 

with the problems. 

If a bike breaks down, TEC should try to help the owner repair the fault or phone for someone 

to collect the bike and rider. 

If no phone service, send a rider or flag down a car to ring from the next town. Likewise, if a 

person is injured or unwell, ask them, if conscious, if they would like you to seek medical help 

or an ambulance. 

When approaching a corner marker TEC can assist the corner marker by flashing his lights or 

waving his arm to let him know you have seen him. This allows the corner marker to rejoin 

the ride and for TEC to negotiate the corner without the need to slow or stop. 

Hello wanderers, 

So we are now half way through February and that means not 

long till those of us who are going head across to the Queensland AGM, those 

who are travelling across either by car or bike are invited to our home on the 16th 

of February to discuss the logistics of the trip. We will fry up some sausages and 

you can bring a drink if you so wish this will commence at 4pm. As this is my 

fourth edition of Sound Rides I would love to hear some feedback from you all as 

to how you think its going. Would you like to see any changes , more 

information, or maybe less of something please feel free to let me 

know. A big thank‐you to all the people who continue to send me 

stuff through this makes things easier and I am really grateful for it. 

Cheers Carli Rooney 

mnsrooney@hotmail.com


WSW Committee: 

lee.adlee@iinet.net.au 

President 

Lee Mannering 

(c) 

0411 097 128 

Vice President 

Ian Dix (c) 

(08) 9594 2239 

Committee 

Keith Wellfare 

0411 489 061 

farewell@gmx.com 

Dave Pride 

0428 945 501 

Ride Co‐Coordinator 

Phil Hoddy (c) 

(08) 9527 6056 

orac57@bigpond.com 

Welfare Officer 

Annie Collins 

0411 491 097 

anniealan@westnet.com.au 

dolphindave2u@gmail.com 

sculptor@westnet.com 

Shane Rooney Web Site Manager. 

Secretary 0459 138 806 Diana Glover 

Sandra Dix (c) 

all.points@live.com.au 0419 919 275 

(08) 9594 2239 

compland@dodo.com.au 

Phil Hoddy (c) Committee Liaison for Website 

sculptor@westnet.com (08) 9527 6056 Dave Pride 

Treasurer & Memberships 

orac57@bigpond.com 0428 945 501 

Pam Mackel (c) 

0431 020 481 

dolphindave2u@gmail.com 

Quarter Master/Mistress 

Editor– Sound Rides. 

Ian (c) & Sandra Dix (c) 

Carli Rooney 

(08) 9594 2239 

0410 264 686 

sculptor@westnet.com.au 

mnsrooney@hotmail.com 

pmackel@y7mail.com 

Other Branch Details: 

Armadale Heritage Branch: 

Meet first Thursday of the month. 

8pm upstairs Narrogin Inn 

Armadale Contact: Kerry Torrens 

kat584@hotmail.com 

Bunbury Branch: 

Meet first Wed of the month. 

7pm Highway Hotel Bunbury 

Contact: Trevor Rose 0407 998 872 

trevorrose@westnet.com.au 

Esperance Group: 

Dee Lawrence 0427 782 060 

evertndee@bigbond.com 

Fremantle Branch: 

Meet 2nd Thursday of the month 

8pm Swan Yacht Club Fremantle 

contact: Ron 

president@ulyssesfremantle.com 

Geraldton Branch: 

First Wed of the month. 

7.30pm The Camel Bar, Chapman RD. 

Contact. Bruce Ralph 

(08) 9964 2392 or 0427642392 

ralphy@wn.com.au 

Great Southern Branch: 

Contact: Ray Prior 

guzzirider@aapt.net.au 

Joondalup Branch: 

Meet 2nd Tues of the month. 

8pm Glengarry Tavern, Warwick 

contact: Ross Dennis 0418 929 671 

Kalgoorlie Branch: 

Meet 2nd Saturday of the month 

6pm Kalgoorlie Club (Egan St) 

contact: Geoff (08) 9022 4132 

shewfam@aapt.net.au 

Mandurah Murray Branch: 

Meet 3rd Thursday of the month. 

7.30pm Mandurah Hyundai Stadium 

Halls Head. Contact: Diana Lilly 

diana_lilly@hotmail.com 

Perth Branch: 

Meet last Wed of the month. 

8pm Victoria Park Hotel, Albany 

frandennis@gmail.com Hwy. Contact: Mark Dixon 

(08) 9313 3944 

mdixon@anysize.com


Information for the member’s page. 

Please use the back of the page if there is not enough room. 

Name: Member #: 

Member since: 

Riding since: 

Current bike/s: 

The bike I would love to own: 

Bikology (history of bikes owned): 

Worst bike and why: 

My longest trip on a bike: 

Ulysses history (positions held, previous Branches etc): 

AGM’s, Odysseys and Rallies attended: 

AGM’s: 

Odysseys:. 

Rallies: 

What I love about Ulysses: 

Dumbest/funniest thing I've ever done on a bike: 

Anything else you want to tell us??? 

Don’t forget that this information is viewable by the public. Don’t 

include anything that you don’t want others to know!!! 

Please give or email to Dianna at: 

compland@dodo.com.au

Sound Rides feb 2013 - Warnbro Sound Wanderers - Ulysses Club

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