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Xtreme 4x4 Sport
10th May 2012, 05:20 PM
Just a quick one, rally is at Smithton on Sunday 20th May. To rally against closures in the Arthur Pieman area.

Please attend and show your support, after all this is our country.

So if you want parts of the West Coast area to stay open come and have your say.

More info can be found at http://www.4wdaction.com.au/articles/2012/urgent-track-closure-update

I have my flights booked, I do not want to see this great part of Australia closed to all of us.

See you there on Sunday.

Cheers
David

Trolatron
10th May 2012, 07:21 PM
If you have ever seen our west coast you will know why we want to keep it open and if you haven't seen it then that's also a dam good reason to keep it open too as hopefully one day you will be able to wonder down for a look its well worth it.

I'll be there and hoping we get a good turn out. I know not everyone can just drop everything and jump on a plain, lifes not that simple but thanks to all that can and I know the rest of you will be there in spirit.

Xtreme 4x4 Sport
10th May 2012, 07:47 PM
If you have ever seen our west coast you will know why we want to keep it open and if you haven't seen it then that's also a dam good reason to keep it open too as hopefully one day you will be able to wonder down for a look its well worth it.

I'll be there and hoping we get a good turn out. I know not everyone can just drop everything and jump on a plain, lifes not that simple but thanks to all that can and I know the rest of you will be there in spirit.


Have seen it several times, that is why I booked my flight and posted the comment.

Get behind this everyone and stop the tide from changing.

Cheers
David

Trolatron
10th May 2012, 08:22 PM
Have seen it several times, that is why I booked my flight and posted the comment.

Get behind this everyone and stop the tide from changing.

Cheers
David

Sorry David, when I wrote YOU I ment the other forum members, hope to see you there I'll be the one with the red face..

Xtreme 4x4 Sport
10th May 2012, 10:27 PM
Sorry David, when I wrote YOU I ment the other forum members, hope to see you there I'll be the one with the red face..


Look for the old bald fellow with the red nose hehehehe.

Cheers
David

PS please find me and make yourself known.

Xtreme 4x4 Sport
16th May 2012, 03:44 PM
Hey not long now before the rally at Smithton.

Just remember that this Rally requires just not 4wd people but people from all walks of life who are concerned about what is being done.

It is your (Australians) land so help keep it open to all that want to use this area.

Better management is what is needed, not lock the gate attitude.

Cheers

David

taslucas
16th May 2012, 03:56 PM
There are fifteen tracks being closed. Fifty remain open.
The area past the Interview river has always been out of bounds for vehicles but has never been inforced.

Trolatron
16th May 2012, 04:22 PM
There are fifteen tracks being closed. Fifty remain open.
The area past the Interview river has always been out of bounds for vehicles but has never been inforced.

From what I have been told we won't be allowed past sandy cape so we can't even get to the Interview River.

Tweakedoffroad
16th May 2012, 05:00 PM
Have not been there yet but seems like more and more tracks and areas are being closed to us australians who pay our taxes, rego's etc. get behind the cause even if you wont ever go down there just think if this was your back yard were you drive around.
Just my 1 cents worth

taslucas
16th May 2012, 06:31 PM
From what I have been told we won't be allowed past sandy cape so we can't even get to the Interview River.

Not %100 sure of that but I don't think that's the case. Most people don't know that vehicles have never been allowed past the Interview river, its Been the case for a long time just wasn't inforced.

Tap, crackle, pop

gu4500
22nd May 2012, 11:30 PM
It is also interesting to note that "Aboriginal heritage" is quoted as a reason, yet the Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation have also spoken against these measures. - My personal view is that management and engagement is the real issue and hopefully keeping access everywhere needed (if one of true multiple tracks are closed that is not a major issue IMO). And also - is a track for access or to create "muddy swampy driving"? Maybe I'm too old and kind on the equipment, but driving in swamp doesn't appeal to me, I'd much prefer a rocky technical track thanks for my challenge.

Trolatron
24th May 2012, 09:17 PM
Here is a clip someone made on the day. There are plans being made to hold another protest at Hobart in a few more weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYt2iaTNDy8