WAS HELD
at
 "HEIN'S FARM RESORT"
12kms North of ERMELO -
MPUMALANGA

WAS HELD AT THE GROUNDS OF THE PANTHER RIDERS MCC

IN ERMELO.

1^st PRIZE R1000.00

2^nd PRIZE R600.00

WAS QUITE EXTENSIVE
with the following goodies included in the Entry Fees:

   * 1x T-Shirt
* 1x Cloth Badge
* 1x Metal Badge
* 1x Certificate of Participation
* 1x Yellow Safety Jacket
* 1x Cap (6 panel, Brushed) with our Club Colours embroidered on it.
* 1x R20.00 Drinks Voucher

When you take the monetary Value of this Kit in consideration.......then..... the Entry Fees are a Real bargain...! ! !

BELOW AN INTERESTING and HONEST REVIEW

of the ODYSSEY

BY WESSEL KRUGER.

Wessel was our hero of the Event. He did a Non-Stop ride  ……. except for fuel and food stops…. from Cape Town left to Ermelo (1684kms)  and arrived on 22:15hrs on Friday evening at our Venue.

At the same time he did the Iron Butt (Saddle Sore 1600 kms in 20hrs).

 Check his pix on our FaceBook page.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=624858477#!/media/set/?set=oa.10150279491759103&type=1

Hi Hans,

 I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the Vmax Gathering, this was now really like a childhood “wet dream” coming true, I mean a “rally” just for Vmax’es! You at a stage mentioned to me this is almost like a Vmax “Family”, and I couldn’t really understand what you meant till I experience it for myself.

 Since the minute I arrived I was greeted by friendly faces, I was barely of the Max when I was offered beer and food I really became apparent this was one big living and breathing family, looking out for one another! VMOG!

 O ja before I forget, the food, WOW, now that was really awesome, everything from the presentation, friendliness to the more than generous portions! I personally liked the PAP en SAUS served with most of the meals! You see I’m a born Gautenger converted to CapeTownian, and the people down here in Cape Town just don’t understand it! I’ve made some “Krimmel en stuiwe” PAP at various braais to show the people what they are missing, just to find my pup outside busy eating its tummy full.... Well initially I thought the people where just full of “cr@p”, but after this weekend eating portion of the PAP after portion I just realized, mine actually tasted like “cr@p” in comparison! All the Food was awesome, also really enjoyed the more than generous Braai pack on Saturday wich was more than enough for 2 people!! 

 Now the thing that impressed me 2nd most of the weekend (the 1st was all the friendly people), was what was included in the price, I mean for R780 we got this amazing food, T-shirt, Metal and Soft Badges, Yellow Safety Vest  and a Cap with the VMOG Colours on it… but the part that really shocked was that the accommodation was included into the price, and I mean this weren’t no dodgy rally site with overflowing toilettes, we all had warm beds with our own on suite bathrooms in our Chalets! I’m not sure how you managed to cover everything in the R780, but Hans, well done!!

 I didn’t try the Horse riding (which to my understanding was ALSO FREE of charge! Wow), as I’m not too keen on placing my safety into the hands, or in this case the hooves of another living “being”, but it seems everybody that did, really enjoyed it, including you might I add ;)

 Aww and not even to mention the mass ride into town, it was really an honour to be cruising the streets with all the Vmax'es. The rumbling roar and the shock on the faces of all the locals, I couldn't help but feel proud riding on my Vmax :)

 Also thanks for organizing the photo shoot at the Gert Sibande Municipal building, what can I say, it seems half of Ermelo now consists of this new huge..  I only had a quick look at the group photo's taken here on the South African VMax Group page on Facebook and must say it made for a brilliant photo!

 I also have to compliment you, ag no sorry, :) the World Renowned, Hansi del la Knoppio on the Vmax Orchestra! To my understanding he was not only the conductor, but also the composer! What a excellent job hearing the Vmax engines roar to life by a single sweep of his hands, revving up and down making the most beautiful compilation I've ever heard :) I've also noticed this has been upload to YouTube… well done!!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW:

 THE VMAX SONG. 6th SA VMAX ODYSSEY GATHERING 2011 199.MOV

  In short seeing all the Vmax'es made the trip from Cape Town more than worthwhile, all the friendly VMOG members and friends will be the reason why you will see me next year again!!

 Hans and rest, thank you very much it was an unforgettable weekend! 

Regards,

 Wessel

Member #131

----- Original Message -----

From: Andre Blignaut

To: VMOG

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 9:51 AM

Subject: RE: Ek hoop jy is nou lekker uitgerus en terug op jou werk.

 Hi Hans

Ek wil net weereens vir jou en Marlies baie dankie sê vir al die reelings wat julle weer

so goed gedoen het vir die 6^TH Vmax Odessey  Gathering.

Weereens was dit ‘n totale sukses.  Dit is die rede waarom ons elke jaar uitsien om

die Vmax familie te sien en kwaliteit tyd saam te geniet.  Dit was ook goed om nuwe

gesigte daar te sien.  Ons groei van sterkte tot sterkte elke jaar en sal ‘n sukses bly

met jou aan die stuur. 

Aangeheg is die beloofde foto wat ek geneem het. Daar sal so paar Emails volg met die res

want die fotos is ‘n bietjie groot om alles te stuur.

Groete

André Blignaut  
Tel (w):  +27 (0) 11 800 5349
Fax (w): +27 (0) 86 662 1288
Cell:  +27 (0) 83 753 7648
Email:  BlignaA@eskom.co.za

 ----- Original Message -----

From: Erasmus, Pieter P UTCFS

To: VMOG

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 10:44 AM

Subject: Vmax Oddessey

 Good day Hans and Marlies.

 Firstly I want to thank you all for such a great event that you arranged for all the Vmaxers. It was a perfect weather weekend (but not the Friday when the wind was blowing like nobody’s business).

Secondly the food was excellent, kyk daai boeremense kan lekker kos maak.

 Ek moet hierdie in Afrikaans noem. Die vrouens wat die kosse voorberei het is gasvrye mense en hulpvaardig.

 To all the people who attend the Gathering I can only say you are a great people and a greater family.

 I hope everyone gets home safely and no incidents happened.

 Hans one thing from you is that if it comes by organizing an event you are the MAN.

 The only concern I have and I know you have handled it on the event is that there was one specific person who was drunk from the time he arrived there until Sunday when everybody left for home, I think that was a bid embarrassing for all the other Vmaxers who attended the Gathering and we hope we will never see him again.

 I hope you and Marlies have a wonderful time.

 Thanks again.

Regards,

Pieter Erasmus

Acting Area Operation Manager - JHB North - Inland North Region

Chubb Security S.A. (Pty) Ltd (Armed Response)

A UTC Fire and Security Company

Tel: + 27 (0) 86 150 5911 Fax: + 27 (011) 763 9680

Mobile + 27 82-379-6278

Pieter.Erasmus@Chubb.co.za  www.chubb.co.za

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From: Erasmus, Pieter P UTCFS

To: Hans Knop

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:46 AM

Subject: RE: THE 7th S.A. VMAX ODYSSEY GATHERING GALLERY

 Well I think Hein’s Farm is the place not only for the beauty of it but the food was excellent, the friendship which was build up that weekend against each other as well as the staff and owners of the farm is like a dream come true and as I can said it in Afrikaans, daar is nie beter kos as regte Boere kos nie.

Regards,

Pieter Erasmus. Acting Area Manager. Chubb Fire and Security

 Hi Hans, Wil net weereens baie dankie se vir die lekker onvergeetlike naweek! As ek die foto's so kyk verlang ek lekker terug! Kan nie glo dit het so vinnig verby gegaan! Dalk moet ons 'n plan maak om een te hou elke 6maande?? ;) Een van die Members het mos 'n Guesthouse op Aliwal Noord? Dalk kan ons iets organise? hehe ;) Groete daar Marlies, Kinders en res :)

Wessel Kruger

Louw Breedt NEXT YEAR ILL BE THERE FOR THE PRICE

COMMENTS ON WESSEL’S ALBUM ON OUR VMOG FACEBOOK PAGE

 * Hans Knop JA.......NEE.....WESSEL......JY IS ALWEER VROEG OP EN WAKKER. Dankie se vir al die fotos. Dit gee ons almaal 'n goeie prentjie van jou en die ander Vmaxers se "VMAX FAMILY REUNION"

* Rene Retief fotos lyk awesome!

* Phill Roos Trots op jou jongeman!! Bly om te sien daars nog n jongman wat nie bang is om n punch te vat en dubbel terug te moer nie! Wat jy gedoen het sal min jonges vandag doen. Jys n yster en verdien n V-Max!! Altwee van julle is 'champions'

* Renier Erasmus Stem saam.. dit wil gedoen wees.. At least is jy een ou wat NOOOIT n trailer sal besit nie.. Hehe..!

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Members can invite their
”Non-Biker-Friends” and “Non-VMax-Biker-Buddies / Gals” to join us in the fun.

GUYS AND GALS - Vmaxers & Vmaxerisses
WE NEED YOUR HELP - WE NEED MORE PRIZES ...
for our Competitions and Lucky Draws !

* Should you be in a position to donate a prize - be it a product that you work with ...... a gift voucher...... Spare Vmax parts, Accessories or unused Bike Clothing……..or anything else you can think off… ! ! !

* If you have been a good customer of your local Spares, Bike Shop, or Yamaha Dealer lately......they could show you their appreciation by making a small donation towards our prize table.......

Your help will be greatly appreciated and your name
and/or company name will be announced with pride during the prize giving!!

FURTHERMORE
Business Sponsors get a FREE 12 MONTH Banner Ad on our Worldwide Popular 145+ Page ( ± 4500 hits per day) Website
PLUS a 12 MONTH Banner Ad in our eNewsletters ........!

DOK DOKTER has done it again.....  he has sponsored our Event with R6000.000.  ! ! ! !

DOK...........ON BEHALF OF ALL PARTICIPANTS A GREAT VMAXIMUS THANK YOU............

* CAREL VAN NIEKERK

has donated a

RACETECH  Progressive Springs Kit with Gold Emulators.

Carel ……this now is a great gesture from you. You really are showing us where you heart lies.

Francois Campher of Nico Paint & Plastics will donate again some interesting prizes.

* NATHALIE KNOP-HENNING and WYNAND HENNING
have donated 40 Yellow Safety Vests.
Nathalie….. on behalf of the Vmax Family….a GREAT THANK YOU …….. Your mother and dad are proud of you.
Now all participants of our Event can safely ride back home in Visible Colours.

AND.........
of course
the S.A. Yamaha  Distributors will be there to support us with their Prizes

LORAINE PAGE (Carel van Niekerk’s daughter) has donated 8 Pen & Pencil sets for our Lucky Draws.
Loraine……on behalf of all VMOG members “a Great Thank You

KOBIE BYLOO
is donating a Leather "6thVmax Odyssey Gathering" Plaque...

Kobie... if it is of the same artistic standard as the one you donated in 2006... then the Lucky Draw prize winner of your unique plaque will be extremely exited.

DARREL LLOYD
donated a lot of drinking glasses with our Colours on it.

THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 15 CHALETS
varying
from
One Room  with 1 single bed
to
Two Room Chalets with 1 double bed and 5 single beds.

*All, but two, Chalets have kitchens.
*All Chalets have facilities for Tea and Coffee.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION
* 1x  Caravan with two double bunks
* 1x 5 x 5 mtr Tent - bring your own Sleeping Bag .... can sleep app. 10 people....

LET US KNOW if you want to share a room with buddies riding with you, otherwise you will be allocated rooms to share with any of our other Members.

* PLEASE TAKE NOTE ! !  SINCE " HEIN'S FARM RESORT "  is not a Hotel you have to bring your own Towels.

* Friday Evening 18:00 hrs "Supper"
* Saturday Morning 08:00 hrs "Breakfast"
* Saturday Midday 12:00 hrs "Lunch"
* Saturday Evening 17:00 hrs "Braai" with salads etc.
* Sunday Morning 08:00 hrs "Breakfast"
 

FRIDAY
MORNING & AFTERNOON

* ARRIVAL OF ODYSSEY RALLY PARTICIPANTS.

* Bar will be open for the thirsty and not so thirsty.........

* AS FROM 17:00 hrs Issuing of badges and T-Shirts

FRIDAY EVENING

* 18:00 hrs SUPPER

* Welcoming Speech by the world renown Actor .... Womaniser and Windscreen washing person Hansi del la Knoppio.

* Relaxation Time. Meet Old Friends and New members of the Vmax Family.

* Bar will be open  - UNTIL LATE - again.... for the thirsty and not so thirsty................
 

SATURDAY MORNING
 

* 08:00 hrs BREAKFAST

* Explore the Farm. Ride horses or take a Hike.... ! ! !

* Broaden your Technical and General Vmax know-how but don’t believe everything our brothers are telling you……....

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

* 12:00 hrs LUNCH for the Hungry and not so Hungry......
 
* 13:00 hrs A 14km Ride to the "PANTHER RIDERS" Motor Cycle Club in Ermelo where we will have our Concourse d'Elegance as well as at the same time our Steeds will be on Show for the Panther Members and the General Ermelo motor cycle enthusiasts.
 

SATURDAY EVENING

* From 17:00 onwards, Braai -  Prize Giving – Lucky Draws – Fun.........

SUNDAY MORNING

REGISTRATION DEADLINE ...... 26 August 2011
ENTRY FEES INCLUDE
 

* Full Board and Lodging
* T-Shirt
* Metal & Cloth Badge
* Certificate of Participation
* 1x Yellow Safety Jacket
* 1x Cap (6 panel, Brushed) with our Club Colours embroidered on it.
* 1x R20.00 Drinks Voucher

CHALETS: per person R780.00.  Late Entries - as from 5 aug ad R60 per personaugust

CARAVANS & TENTS: for 1st person R660. 2nd-3rd etc. persons R540 each.  Late Entries - as from 5 august ad R60 per person.

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PLEASE NOTE ...... !  ! !

I can’t emphasise enough on the fact that there are a limited amount of beds available…….. so early bookings are essential as you don’t want to miss the boat….. eh…… beds……

However this year we will ….. as the venue “HEIN’S FARM RESORT” is a 3000 ha farm with great facilities for Caravans and Tents as well …….. have a record number of Entries………..! ! !

 *THEORETICALLY we…… can  accommodate approximately  60 Vmaxers/Vmaxerinnes in the  15 Chalets, 1 Caravan and 1 Tent at our disposal. IN PRACTICE, of course, unless we put Married couples and individuals without any consideration together to fill all available beds, this will be impossible.

THE CHALETS CONSIST of: * 2x 1 single bed Chalets. * 2x 2 Roomed 6 bed Chalets AND THE BALANCE is made-up of a variety of (2 bed) - (3 bed) - (4 bed) and (5 bed) Chalets.

THE CARAVAN has got 2 Double Bunksd

THE 5x5 metre TENT can sleep app. 10 people.... bring  your own Sleeping Bag
SO if you make some calculations you will come to the conclusion that it is in practice impossible to have all beds occupied with a total of  60  people.

*All but two Chalets have kitchens.
*All Chalets have facilities for Tea and Coffee.

* Check this Column for regular up-dates of your  6th S.A.VMOG ODYSSEY GATHERING