VIC meet up - Friday 16th November to Sunday 18th - Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve

[AB]

EDIT: Please vote above if you are joining us. We are having a communal roast cook up Saturday Night. Please vote above if you wish to join in the cook up as well. Normally costs between $5-$20 depending on numbers for the person who organises the food, etc.


Ok, the poll is done and the majority wanted to meet up around Toolangi area.

A lot of people are keen to camp so we have decided to have the meet up at the Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve from Friday 16th November to Sunday 18th.

It's only 10 minutes off the main Melba Hwy in the heart of the Toolangi State Forest. It consists of a stretch of camp sites along the creek on Murrindindi Road, Murrindindi.

We will be trying our best to get the Water Gauge camp site. I'll leave a bit earlier on Friday and try to snag that spot for us....Maybe around 5pm....I'll advise exact time later on.....It's an easy place to find. Just drive along Murrindindi Road you will eventually get to the Suspension Bridge which is an open area with the permit box to pay a small fee....You then just drive along the road and big signs point down to the names of the camp sites....You cannot miss it.

You can see each camp site as you drive along so just look out for Nissan Patrols.

All the information you need can be found on the link below...
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/131652/FS0010-Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve-Camping.pdf

Everyone is welcome to attend so don't be shy!!!

Standard procedure will be meet up Friday afternoon set up and talk nonsense, meet and greet.

Saturday will be mostly spent 4wding, etc followed by late afternoon drinks and BBQ's, camp cook ups.

Sunday can be another little out and about if anyone is keen also.

Day trippers on Saturday are more than welcome but try and be at the camp spot before 9am as we will be heading out around 9:30am latest.

The camp site is very well laid out with pit toilets and sheltered picnic tables so not too roughen it up really!!

We had one of our first meet ups here and we all had a ball!!!

Any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to ask and look forward to meeting some new faces!


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/16.jpg

Suspension Bridge (Start of the Reserve) PERMIT BOX....STOP HERE TO PAY FIRST
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Flashy toilets too...
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Well signed....Can't miss it!!!
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Every individual camp spot has their own fire pit and plate....Nice!
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AB Copy post from in thread below about the trip...


My videos sucked ladies and gents....LMAO

Not even worth putting up here.

OK....It is exactly 35.7km's from Yarra Glen pub to the turn off to the camping area.

Then just follow the main road the whole way. Do not turn off just keep on the main road. It will eventually turn to dirt road and just keep following the main road which will lead you to the Scenic Reserve.

@ 44.7km's on your trip meter from Yarra Glen pub you will hit the entrance to the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. There is a little shelter there where you get a permit and pay. It's $7 a night so make sure you bring $14 exact cash and put it in the envelope and place in the box.

You will see on the shelter it says 3km to the Water Gauge camping spot...Very well signed so you can't miss it.

There were a few people camped there and only another 1km past Water Gauge was another spot called The Ferns....Great spot too, heaps of room and no one there.....Also, only another 300m past The Ferns was another great spot called Bull Creek.

Basically all the spots before Water Gauge would not suit us so whoever turns up first try Water Gauge...If some one is there then go to The Ferns....If your not happy there then go to Bull Creek.

Once you found the spot just put a post up here so we know. Otherwise It's easy to find out where we are camped as you can just drive down these spots and find the Patrols.....Easy done!


Hi All,

Weather forecast is looking good for the weekend except we are going to get some rain this week and the tracks will be muddy and slippery by the looks of it.

We will have to split the Saturday driving into two teams by the looks of it.

1 team will be venturing out into the more steeper climbing and more rutted out tracks/holes where a minimum of 2" lift and 33" mud tyres are essential for those tracks.

The second team with the all terrain tyres and stock vehicles will not be able to get through some of those tracks so it has been suggested for two convoys needed.

Just chatted to some of the guys and we have plenty of room in our vehicles for people to jump in so if you have stock patrols and road tyres I suggest doing this or if you are keen for some driving in the area we will have to split the group in two.

On the Friday night we can all look at the maps and work out some routes for both groups anyway.

[Winnie]

Woohoo, can't wait. Thanks for taking over the organisation for me Ab ;)

DIAL-A-TAP

[AB]

Forgot to mention...lol

I have a friend coming with his misses who ummmm owns a different model car T....umm....T....Vehicle...LMAO

Great bloke and knows the area well which is good as I dont go up that far normally...He undestands the risk of coming to Patrol meet up so....lol

This should spice things up anyway!!!

[chester]

Damn man why so far away LOL

Ok since im bring the family which means towing the camper,means i cant tow my fuel trailer hahahaha

So where's the nearest fuel??????

Roofy r u going up might follow you up if i go.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Damn Toymota drivers, always wanting to play with the big boys.


Publicly speaking to a private audience.

[Maxhead]

I can possibly get there early Friday to grab a spot.....see how we go




..........on the move.

[Winnie]

Damn man why so far away LOL

Ok since im bring the family which means towing the camper,means i cant tow my fuel trailer hahahaha

So where's the nearest fuel??????

Roofy r u going up might follow you up if i go.

Me you and Roofy could possibly mini convoy it.

DIAL-A-TAP

[Maxhead]

So who's actually going??? hands up who is....hahah

I'm not sure if its just me or the missus and kids yet but I have to be at Mt Evelyn early so I might even make it to the camp spot early Friday arvo.

[healy]

I'm up for it

[Bloodyaussie]

OK I have the green light for Friday night and all day Saturday and may bring my daughter along...

Might try get up there as early as possible Friday to help secure the right spot????

[krbrooking]

Ok I will try my hardest to make it for fri, if I can I finish work at 1 on Fridays so will also be able to get there early. Will also try convince the misses to come with the kids if see if I can bring the kids how old is everyone else's kids.

[krbrooking]

Ok, the poll is done and the majority wanted to meet up around Toolangi area.

A lot of people are keen to camp so we have decided to have the meet up at the Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve from Friday 16th November to Sunday 18th.

It's only 10 minutes off the main Melba Hwy in the heart of the Toolangi State Forest. It consists of a stretch of camp sites along the creek on Murrindindi Road, Murrindindi.

We will be trying our best to get the Water Gauge camp site. I'll leave a bit earlier on Friday and try to snag that spot for us....Maybe around 5pm....I'll advise exact time later on.....It's an easy place to find. Just drive along Murrindindi Road you will eventually get to the Suspension Bridge which is an open area with the permit box to pay a small fee....You then just drive along the road and big signs point down to the names of the camp sites....You cannot miss it.

You can see each camp site as you drive along so just look out for Nissan Patrols.

All the information you need can be found on the link below...
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/131652/FS0010-Murrindindi-Scenic-Reserve-Camping.pdf

Everyone is welcome to attend so don't be shy!!!

Standard procedure will be meet up Friday afternoon set up and talk nonsense, meet and greet.

Saturday will be mostly spent 4wding, etc followed by late afternoon drinks and BBQ's, camp cook ups.

Sunday can be another little out and about if anyone is keen also.

Day trippers on Saturday are more than welcome but try and be at the camp spot before 9am as we will be heading out around 9:30am latest.

The camp site is very well laid out with pit toilets and sheltered picnic tables so not too roughen it up really!!

We had one of our first meet ups here and we all had a ball!!!

Any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to ask and look forward to meeting some new faces!


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/16.jpg

Suspension Bridge (Start of the Reserve) PERMIT BOX....STOP HERE TO PAY FIRST
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/80.jpg

Flashy toilets too...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/81.jpg

Well signed....Can't miss it!!!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/82.jpg

Every individual camp spot has their own fire pit and plate....Nice!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/83.jpg
I notice there is rivers nearby is there fishing aloud and will anyone else be bringing the fish feeders.

[Sir Roofy]

if your lucky mate you might get a trout or two

[Bloodyaussie]

My daughter is nearly 9 and very mature for her age.

[Sir Roofy]

Ok I will try my hardest to make it for fri, if I can I finish work at 1 on Fridays so will also be able to get there early. Will also try convince the misses to come with the kids if see if I can bring the kids how old is everyone else's kids.

bring them along mate not aware of any age limits lol more the merryer
just bring extra bedding or clothes as it can be quite cold at nite in that reserve
best have extra than none

[AB]

Damn man why so far away LOL

Ok since im bring the family which means towing the camper,means i cant tow my fuel trailer hahahaha

So where's the nearest fuel??????

Roofy r u going up might follow you up if i go.


Fuel station is at Glenburn....Only 15-20 minutes to the site mate.

[Maxhead]

Ok I will try my hardest to make it for fri, if I can I finish work at 1 on Fridays so will also be able to get there early. Will also try convince the misses to come with the kids if see if I can bring the kids how old is everyone else's kids.

I have 2 boys. 6 and 7.5yrs old

[Irish]

This sounds cool, will see how I'm fixed but it sounds like a bag of fun!

[Sir Roofy]

Damn man why so far away LOL

Ok since im bring the family which means towing the camper,means i cant tow my fuel trailer hahahaha

So where's the nearest fuel??????

Roofy r u going up might follow you up if i go.

im going where do you want to meet up ?time and place your call

you to winnie if your stll comming

[AB]

For those who havent been here before Its a great place to camp.

The area got destroyed on Black Saturday and all these facilities have been rebuilt and brand new!

[Bloodyaussie]

This sounds cool, will see how I'm fixed but it sounds like a bag of fun!

You bloody better or I will punch you in the neck and tell everyone how it is with you!!?????

Please dont hurt me Pete........

Thinking of leaving here about 1.30pm?????

[krbrooking]

Ok have been granted a free pass from fri to sun lunchtimeish. Will be getting there as soon as car is packed, so I can get set up, unfortunately the misses and kids don't want to come. Will be bringing the fish feeders so if all goes well could be having fish for dinner.

[Winnie]

im going where do you want to meet up ?time and place your call

you to winnie if your stll comming

Not sure if I'll be working then or not. If I am you will probably leave before me as I would have to leave Warragul at 5 on the Friday. If not then I could leave whenever so would be more than happy to cruise up with you gents.

[boots]

COUNT ME IN . Sounds like fun .looking foward to it.

[Bloodyaussie]

COUNT ME IN . Sounds like fun .looking foward to it.

What time you thinking of heading up mate???

[big_fletch]

I should be making this trip as well, Also maybe TUR7LE bringing his rig.. Wont be there till between 7-8pm Fri as heading down straight after work.. Should be a good weekend to test the new 35's haha

[boots]

Friday arvo after work . just unsure what time knock off will be , roughly 2pm - 6pm leave my place at this stage . Will keep you informed when it gets closer mate .

[chester]

If i do come which im trying my best to,ill be bringing my wife and 4 boys aged 2,7,8 and 11.

[AB]

Sounds good gents, should be a ripper meet up and good numbers!!!

Timbo, Rossco and another mate will be coming too so looks like 10 + cars so far...

[Sir Roofy]

if i do come which im trying my best to,ill be bringing my wife and 4 boys aged 2,7,8 and 11.

let me if your going mate if you want to follow me up

[big_fletch]

Sounds good gents, should be a ripper meet up and good numbers!!!

Timbo, Rossco and another mate will be coming too so looks like 10 + cars so far...

The more the merrier haha

[krbrooking]

Wonder if this one will make 4wdtv. Lol..

[AB]

Wonder if this one will make 4wdtv. Lol..

Don't think this one will mate...lol

[Ben-e-boy]

dont forget pics and vids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanna see panel damage lmfao

[Winnie]

dont forget pics and vids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanna see panel damage lmfao

I dont! Lmao but of course there will be pics

DIAL-A-TAP

[AB]

dont forget pics and vids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanna see panel damage lmfao

What time will you be there Benny!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Wonder if this one will make 4wdtv. Lol..

Not in it for the fame just the good times.... he he!!!!

[Timbo]

Sounds like a good excuse to buy the Mud Map app for the iPad!

[chester]

let me if your going mate if you want to follow me upI will for sure mate,trying my best depends on finance's.

[Sir Roofy]

I will for sure mate,trying my best depends on finance's.

can understand that lets hope it goes your way

[DSPIES]

Mind if I throw my hat in the ring for this trip?

Haven't been out for about 5 years (that's not a typo) so very rusty. Also no sliders yet but just looking to get back into the scene.

Anyone leaving from around the city after work on the Friday want to convoy? I'm in Richmond.

Cheers. David

[Winnie]

Would be more than happy for you to come along also.

[AB]

Go for it mate, from city I would be going east link to Ringwood on maroondah hwy to Lilydale to Yarra glen to the camp site.

[healy]

5 years is a long time more than welcome to come along

[krbrooking]

Mind if I throw my hat in the ring for this trip?

Haven't been out for about 5 years (that's not a typo) so very rusty. Also no sliders yet but just looking to get back into the scene.

Anyone leaving from around the city after work on the Friday want to convoy? I'm in Richmond.

Cheers. David

Mate you should not only be coming you should lead the convoy for the trip. Jump straight into the deep end.

Only jolking. More the merrier.

[Ben-e-boy]

What time will you be there Benny!!!
sorry mate i have to give it a miss cant get the time off work

[Bloodyaussie]

Mind if I throw my hat in the ring for this trip?

Haven't been out for about 5 years (that's not a typo) so very rusty. Also no sliders yet but just looking to get back into the scene.

Anyone leaving from around the city after work on the Friday want to convoy? I'm in Richmond.

Cheers. David
Good on ya mate.... I am sure someone will be heading up around the same time.

My mate Peter (Irish) will be leaving from Ringwood and if he has to work all day he might not mind the company in convoy form.... you would have to ask.

How do you hold a whole camp ground???

When I was a roadie we would all pile up outside the hotel room and fight our way in and claim the best bed by dropping our pants and marking the sheets!!! Yeah I know....

[Sir Roofy]

How do you hold a camp ground
get there early and rope of the area that you need
looks like we may need the whole section this time
if you havent been there before its all in small fenced
blocks

[Bloodyaussie]

Well being it is a scenic reserve I cant bring my shot gun!!!!!!

[AB]

You technically can't block off the entry to each camp site but whoever turns up first just make it very uninviting for anyone else wishing to camp at the spot...

Things like this always scare people away...

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[Sir Roofy]

dont you remember the rope strung up last time
the ranger had know problem with it

[AB]

dont you remember the rope strung up last time
the ranger had know problem with it

No probs Roofy, I might go up today and have a look as there were some other spots that might be bigger for us.

[Sir Roofy]

No probs Roofy, I might go up today and have a look as there were some other spots that might be bigger for us.

the next one up could be a goer a bit more sheltered ,they all should be open now as for last time they where still fixing them up

[AB]

Ill do a vid, trip meter from Yarra Glen to turn off and down to camp spots....Give me a few hours...I'll be back!!!

[Sir Roofy]

enjoy mate now that its growing back should make for its name sake

[Winnie]

Getting excited for this. One of my muddies has a slow leak so gonna take it in tomorrow.

DIAL-A-TAP

[growler2058]

Shocked to see you up so early poo after that snot you were drinking last night:)

[Winnie]

Mate I could not feel any better!

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate I could not feel any better!

Faaaarrk that gets up my nose you types that can drink bleach all night and wake up the next day fine and dandy!!!!!!

Yeah I am keen for this one, trying to sort all my work out so I can have the whole weekend off.

Wonder how Andy is going driving around in this lovely weather looking for camping spots??

[threedogs]

Hey Aussie thought you'd be down the island??

[mudski]

I might try to get time off to go to this. Only if you don't mind a novice 4wheeler tagging along.

[Winnie]

Faaaarrk that gets up my nose you types that can drink bleach all night and wake up the next day fine and dandy!!!!!!

Gotta love it =]

DIAL-A-TAP

[krbrooking]

More than welcome mate. No better way to learn.

[Bloodyaussie]

Hey Aussie thought you'd be down the island??

No I have stayed away from bikes for a while now, It was I did for 15 years and it seems I did not have any mates really when I stopped working on peoples bikes for them.....

Have owned over 40 and will get another but not now!!!!!

Is it the 16th yet????????????

[Irish]

You bloody better or I will punch you in the neck and tell everyone how it is with you!!?????

Please dont hurt me Pete........

Thinking of leaving here about 1.30pm?????

Just read this... you goan die!!!

:clownredpuff:

[mudski]

Feck it!!! I have a dinner to go to on that Saturday night. I might try to get up there on Friday and leave lunchtime or something like that on Saturday...Lets see how that passes with the boss.
I'll be there this weekend though!!! Weather pending of course...

[Sir Roofy]

feck it!!! I have a dinner to go to on that saturday night. I might try to get up there on friday and leave lunchtime or something like that on saturday...lets see how that passes with the boss.
I'll be there this weekend though!!! Weather pending of course...

i would think your boss would give you a leave pass if you compromise
on something else thats more important than a dinner, unless its a birthday or annerversery

[mudski]

Unfortunately this dinner is a every quarter type thing with old friends from way back. Its already been pushed back two months, I'd better turn up. Lets hope one of their kids gets sick and it gets cancelled again :O

[threedogs]

Love your work Mudski, poison the kids so you can go to meet up. noice one got to be up there with the best

[mudski]

Yeah I'm really hanging to get out there. Considering I've had my troll for what, 5 months now and she hasn't been on here maiden voyage yet. Mind you it was modding the bejesus out of here since I bought it. Now its all done, well for now, I'm keen as mustard and my mate, who owns a twin locked Suzuki:animierte-smilies-f , is too god damn pussy whipped to commit for a day.
I wanna get out there with my mate's old man actually, he lives in Yarra Glen and picks up his, wait for it, Hummer! Bought it from ARB. They have fitted every ARB accessory to it apparently. Lockers, winch everything. 72 years old and go buys a decked out Hummer. What a legend....

[growler2058]

Now if it was a H1 with .50cal hanging outa the roof I would get reeeeel excited :)


Sent via my tapping thumbs

[threedogs]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but they aren't that good, even the H1 was way too wide over 2.5mtr .wouldn't fit down any tracks , top speed 90kph.
and we wont talk fuel consumption.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah but .50 cal John... .50cal hanging off it mate!!!!!!

[mudski]

But he did say he bought it just to collect his firewood. But he's 72, he can buy what he likes. His four son's all tried to talk him out of it. They all own Playdo's so they can't talk...and one Suzuki too. Tee-hee-hee! I don't know anything about Hummers but he did say it was the smaller model of them...


Hate to be the bearer of bad news but they aren't that good, even the H1 was way too wide over 2.5mtr .wouldn't fit down any tracks , top speed 90kph.
and we wont talk fuel consumption.

Hey atleast you would look cool trying...

Sorry! me going OT again. I pissed off now, I can't go. Tears for me. Someone throw a Kleenex my way!!!

[threedogs]

,50 cal not too big for bunnies ???

[AB]

My videos sucked ladies and gents....LMAO

Not even worth putting up here.

OK....It is exactly 35.7km's from Yarra Glen pub to the turn off to the camping area.

Then just follow the main road the whole way. Do not turn off just keep on the main road. It will eventually turn to dirt road and just keep following the main road which will lead you to the Scenic Reserve.

@ 44.7km's on your trip meter from Yarra Glen pub you will hit the entrance to the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. There is a little shelter there where you get a permit and pay. It's $7 a night so make sure you bring $14 exact cash and put it in the envelope and place in the box.

You will see on the shelter it says 3km to the Water Gauge camping spot...Very well signed so you can't miss it.

There were a few people camped there and only another 1km past Water Gauge was another spot called The Ferns....Great spot too, heaps of room and no one there.....Also, only another 300m past The Ferns was another great spot called Bull Creek.

Basically all the spots before Water Gauge would not suit us so whoever turns up first try Water Gauge...If some one is there then go to The Ferns....If your not happy there then go to Bull Creek.

Once you found the spot just put a post up here so we know. Otherwise It's easy to find out where we are camped as you can just drive down these spots and find the Patrols.....Easy done!

[Bloodyaussie]

But he did say he bought it just to collect his firewood. But he's 72, he can buy what he likes. His four son's all tried to talk him out of it. They all own Playdo's so they can't talk...and one Suzuki too. Tee-hee-hee! I don't know anything about Hummers but he did say it was the smaller model of them...



Hey atleast you would look cool trying...

Sorry! me going OT again. I pissed off now, I can't go. Tears for me. Someone throw a Kleenex my way!!!

Might belt you in the head with the box of tissues????? Bugger mate... still a lot could happen between now and then??

Hey Andy ya sexy man, how was your drive????

[AB]

Might belt you in the head with the box of tissues????? Bugger mate... still a lot could happen between now and then??

Hey Andy ya sexy man, how was your drive????

It was an awesome day out muffin tops. Sunny Melbourne day, loved it!!!!

[mudski]

My videos sucked ladies and gents....LMAO

Not even worth putting up here.

OK....It is exactly 35.7km's from Yarra Glen pub to the turn off to the camping area.

Then just follow the main road the whole way. Do not turn off just keep on the main road. It will eventually turn to dirt road and just keep following the main road which will lead you to the Scenic Reserve.

@ 44.7km's on your trip meter from Yarra Glen pub you will hit the entrance to the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. There is a little shelter there where you get a permit and pay. It's $7 a night so make sure you bring $14 exact cash and put it in the envelope and place in the box.

You will see on the shelter it says 3km to the Water Gauge camping spot...Very well signed so you can't miss it.

There were a few people camped there and only another 1km past Water Gauge was another spot called The Ferns....Great spot too, heaps of room and no one there.....Also, only another 300m past The Ferns was another great spot called Bull Creek.

Basically all the spots before Water Gauge would not suit us so whoever turns up first try Water Gauge...If some one is there then go to The Ferns....If your not happy there then go to Bull Creek.

Once you found the spot just put a post up here so we know. Otherwise It's easy to find out where we are camped as you can just drive down these spots and find the Patrols.....Easy done!

Just to add not long after it turns to dirt you pass under the big electricity pylons and you will come to a T intersection, you need to veer right, you'll go past the old saw mill, if its still there or not, then you will see the new thunder box they've built after the fires went through. Thought to add that just incase someone doesn't veer right at that T....
I'm gonna try my hardest to even just get up there for Friday night atleast and have a bevo or ten with anyone who's there...

[healy]

I'll be done there by 10 on the Friday hopefully hopefully the directions get me to the rite spot

[AB]

Just to add not long after it turns to dirt you pass under the big electricity pylons and you will come to a T intersection, you need to veer right, you'll go past the old saw mill, if its still there or not, then you will see the new thunder box they've built after the fires went through. Thought to add that just incase someone doesn't veer right at that T....
I'm gonna try my hardest to even just get up there for Friday night atleast and have a bevo or ten with anyone who's there...

I was going to mention that but Its still the main road which veers around to the right....Thought it may confuse people if I mentioned it...LMAO

[Bob]

I was going to mention that but Its still the main road which veers around to the right....Thought it may confuse people if I mentioned it...LMAO

Could be coming. Do you have the GPS Co-ordinates (Might be a bit too technical for you RAFLMAO) ????

[Bob]

Just found the Co-ordinates and they are

GPS Position: 145°33'14"E, 37°23'26"S

[belzi82]

Hi guys, i won't be coming, i have two passengers who have never been camping or 4wding that weekend so will head out somewhere else, I have been told - must have phone reception and toilet!!! . Sounds,like it will be lots of fun tho.

[Sir Roofy]

hi guys, i won't be coming, i have two passengers who have never been camping or 4wding that weekend so will head out somewhere else, i have been told - must have phone reception and toilet!!! . Sounds,like it will be lots of fun tho.

youve got long drops ,but very little phone reception where your going

[Bloodyaussie]

Maybe some velvet toilet paper...

[Bloodyaussie]

Whats the go with a mate or two coming along that are not Patrol drivers...... please dont hurt me!!!!!!

[mudski]

wOOt! I reckon I'll be coming for Friday night atleast now. I just have to confirm that I can swap Saturday morning work roster. I may not get any 4b'ing in but having a bevo or ten with you guys will be fun. The amount of sh!t that will be spun has to be filmed.
Taliking with BA this morning got me all revved up...

[Bob]

Whats the go with a mate or two coming along that are not Patrol drivers...... please dont hurt me!!!!!!

They would be more than welcome

[threedogs]

X 2 with Bob someone has to collect firewood etc , etc lol

[Bloodyaussie]

X 2 with Bob someone has to collect firewood etc , etc lol

Funny you should say that..... was thinking about bringing my trailer up for wood collection?????

[AB]

Funny you should say that..... was thinking about bringing my trailer up for wood collection?????

That'll be handy mate unless there's a few roof racks coming.

Nah the toyo bloke is a good chap, just caught up in the wrong crowd unfortunately...lol

[Winnie]

Was just gonna come here and mention firewood, can you collect it there? I can bring a chainsaw.

[Maxhead]

Looks like its gonna be a good turn out. I'll be there with the missus and kids on Friday arvo early sometime... can't wait

[krbrooking]

I will be bringing some fire wood from the father in laws, he goes out every weekend collecting so I don't think he will mind. I personally think collecting is an excuse just to go 4wding and to get out if the house.

[Sir Roofy]

was just gonna come here and mention firewood, can you collect it there? I can bring a chainsaw.

winnie bring your saw can cut to your hearts content

[krbrooking]

Looks like its gonna be a good turn out. I'll be there with the missus and kids on Friday arvo early sometime... can't wait

Is it the 16th yet. I couldn't help myself I already have all the gear sorted and in its own little pile in the garage.

[Maxhead]

Is it the 16th yet. I couldn't help myself I already have all the gear sorted and in its own little pile in the garage.


Hahaha, We've been away this weekend and I haven't unpacked yet so might just leave all the gear in the truck...lol

[Sir Roofy]

hahaha, we've been away this weekend and i haven't unpacked yet so might just leave all the gear in the truck...lol

thats what we did when we got home last time cause we was only here 2days before we left again for another 4days of camping

[Maxhead]

thats what we did when we got home last time cause we was only here 2days before we left again for another 4days of camping

What time r you guys getting there Roofy??

[Winnie]

I still haven't unpacked mine from last weekend lol dirty clothes and all. PEWWWWW

[AB]

Was just gonna come here and mention firewood, can you collect it there? I can bring a chainsaw.

Pretty sure you can mate, thats a good excuse for us to go for an extra drive at the end of the day too...LMAO

[Winnie]

I probably won't be there until after 7pm on the Friday though. But hooray for daylight savings could even collect wood after then!
Seen the forecast for this weekend? Not gonna say anything more on that because you know what happens when you praise good weather.

[AB]

Melbourne = Bring shorts, singlet and snow jacket....Who frigging knows!!!!

[Maxhead]

Last meet up I was at in Vic it poured for 4 days straight....Bring on the good weather Vic!!!

[AB]

Last meet up I was at in Vic it poured for 4 days straight....Bring on the good weather Vic!!!

Yeah that sucked badly....Up there with one of the worst camping trips of all time...lol

[mudski]

Well if its raining, I'm staying in bed :)

[Sir Roofy]

What time r you guys getting there Roofy??

itll just be me, winnie looks like hes traveling on his own so wait and see what chester is doing
other wise ill be there early with ya

[Bloodyaussie]

Ok I will bring the trailer purely for firewood collection.... much easier that farting around with roof racks.

I am chainsaw ready but use one for work so am over it if there are others that want to go mad!!!!

I am hanging... almost want to push my luck and try for the second night??????? that could be dangerous???

[growler2058]

Go on do it man how angry can she get


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[Winnie]

itll just be me, winnie looks like hes traveling on his own so wait and see what chester is doing
other wise ill be there early with ya

Dunno what is happening there hopefully find out tomorrow.

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[Maxhead]

Is it more of a boys weekend? If so the missus is staying at home:)

[Sir Roofy]

Go on do it man how angry can she get


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yer go on do it might get back late so you have to stay over to tired to drive

[Bloodyaussie]

I am just thinking of that bloody stupid add.... Mother.. where the guys keep goofing off and blame the can!!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

I am just thinking of that bloody stupid add.... Mother.. where the guys keep goofing off and blame the can!!!!!

that,l work lol

[mudski]

Yep I think so. I'll be swagging it. So no spooning for me.

[belzi82]

Whats the go with a mate or two coming along that are not Patrol drivers...... please dont hurt me!!!!!!

Mate, its called trying to convert

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate, its called trying to convert
Oh a recruitment drive you mean....

[krbrooking]

Mate, its called trying to convert

How else are we going to test out recovery gear. Besides there also has to be a ginny pigs to check for spiders and snakes in the thunder box.

[Winnie]

Hey Roofy looks like I won't be working so will be able to leave earlier

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[Sir Roofy]

hey roofy looks like i won't be working so will be able to leave earlier

dial-a-tap

ok winnie,would like to leave by 9.30 from traf on friday now we have to wait for chester
if he,s still coming

[chester]

Sorry guys at this stage im out,youngest son is crook in hospitial and not sure for how long,looks like a week at least. I might try and sneak up saturday night. Sorry guys was looking forward to it.

[krbrooking]

Sorry to hear bout your son mate. Hope he is ok and pulls through.

[Winnie]

ok winnie,would like to leave by 9.30 from traf on friday now we have to wait for chester
if he,s still coming

No probs with me.
Sorry to hear about the young bloke Chester, family comes first hope all turns out well.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Hey Roofy looks like I won't be working so will be able to leave earlier

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Good work mate!!!!!!

What time you predict being there??

[Maxhead]

Sorry guys at this stage im out,youngest son is crook in hospitial and not sure for how long,looks like a week at least. I might try and sneak up saturday night. Sorry guys was looking forward to it.

Hope all works out fine with your young fellow mate and you get to make it .

[Winnie]

Good work mate!!!!!!

What time you predict being there??

Well if Roofy and I leave Traf at 9.30 we should be there before 12. I could get a start on cutting some firewood then.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Great so it looks like you guys will get there first or close to!!!

I will leave here after lunch so should get up there about 2.30-3pm... what channel do you guys use??

[Sir Roofy]

Sorry guys at this stage im out,youngest son is crook in hospitial and not sure for how long,looks like a week at least. I might try and sneak up saturday night. Sorry guys was looking forward to it.

no probs mate always nextime

[Sir Roofy]

Great so it looks like you guys will get there first or close to!!!

I will leave here after lunch so should get up there about 2.30-3pm... what channel do you guys use??

ch 17 at this stage depends on the b/s on the w/end

[Maxhead]

If you guys are bringing chainisys then I'll mine at home.

I'm more happy to help cart the lumber around. My rear bar will only take 1.5-2 hrs to put on so we should be done at Mt Evelayn at around 12-1pm. Looks like we wont be the first ones

[Sir Roofy]

Is it more of a boys weekend? If so the missus is staying at home:)

janes not coming on this one has to work,dont know about anyone else,im guessing timbo will
have his lady with him rossco,s better half said one time she would be on the next one ??

shoot them a pm mate more the merrier

[Sir Roofy]

Belzi where are you

easy driving mate good place for newbies and not far from
home got the the toots with water if they are fussy
if your lucky might even have fancy paper lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah same here.. we usually go between 12 and 17 but if there is too much crap then it's find a free space!!

Just spoke to my other non Patrol mate and he has to check his diary but is keen.

[Winnie]

I am keen as for this!

[AB]

Looks like some good numbers people...awesome!!!

Sorry about the news Chester.ets organize the next one your way as I was really keen for your spot!

[krbrooking]

Yeah same here.. we usually go between 12 and 17 but if there is too much crap then it's find a free space!!

Just spoke to my other non Patrol mate and he has to check his diary but is keen.

Has he chickened out. Couldn't handle the pressure.

[big_fletch]

Well I already have work off so I'm pretty much definitely coming on this trip.. Can't wait to get out there and catch up with everyone

[Maxhead]

Well I already have work off so I'm pretty much definitely coming on this trip.. Can't wait to get out there and catch up with everyone

good shit mf!!!! hahahhaha

[TUR7LE]

I'm in to .... I haven't been on in a bit but fletch has been keeping me uptodate

[AB]

I'm in to .... I haven't been on in a bit but fletch has been keeping me uptodate

Good stuff Turtle, look forward to it mate!!!

[Irish]

Okay, I should be good for the Friday, might try to take the day off so I can punch Bloodyaussie in the neck early in the afternoon. It's a great way to start the weekend:-)

Also, just bought a 50l waeco, so I'll have loads of ice cold frothies.... for me!
Gonna be cool to meet you lot!

[mudski]

Shite! We're gonna all have to wear name tags. Looks like a lot going...

[AB]

Its about time too, the banana benders were holding strong up there....lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

Shite! We're gonna all have to wear name tags. Looks like a lot going...

Perhaps it time for personalise shirts.


Publicly speaking to a private audience.

[Irish]

I'll be easy to spot, the accent is a bit of a giveaway, hahaha.

[AB]

Perhaps it time for personalise shirts.


Publicly speaking to a private audience.

Yeah knowing my luck they will all turn up with one persons name on the entire batch....LMAO

[belzi82]

Okay, i will talk it over with my mates and let Kat know what I decide.

[threedogs]

Worth towing up the camper ?? Can't stay to long, but hanging to put faces to names

[Bloodyaussie]

Me and Irish will be easy to spot as I will be on the ground getting beaten up by a mad 6,4 irishman drinking nice cold beer!!!

[Sir Roofy]

worth towing up the camper ?? Can't stay to long, but hanging to put faces to names

cant see why not i had ours up there last time
but not this time the boss is staying home

[krbrooking]

Okay, I should be good for the Friday, might try to take the day off so I can punch Bloodyaussie in the neck early in the afternoon. It's a great way to start the weekend:-)

Also, just bought a 50l waeco, so I'll have loads of ice cold frothies.... for me!
Gonna be cool to meet you lot!
So does that mean its your shout in fri. Lol.

[Irish]

Cheeky bugger, haha.

If I get a chance, I might try and knock together some home brew and bung it in a keg. Nothing better than fresh ice cold beer that you've made yourself! Mmmm, beer...

[Sir Roofy]

cheeky bugger, haha.

If i get a chance, i might try and knock together some home brew and bung it in a keg. Nothing better than fresh ice cold beer that you've made yourself! Mmmm, beer...

mmmmm would like to try a drop of that

[Sir Roofy]

Okay, i will talk it over with my mates and let Kat know what I decide.

good stuff bel would luv for you tobe on this one as well

[big_fletch]

Im excited for this trip, will def be bringing plenty of coldies with me.. Just finishing wiring in a few extra acc for the Troll and ill be set to go haha

[Winnie]

Is it the 16th yet!??

[Bloodyaussie]

Are we there yet???????

[Maxhead]

I'll bring a mild chilli sauce..... ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

I'll bring a mild chilli sauce..... ;)
Oh Faarrkkk now I know we are in trouble.... home made beer chili sauce... what next!!!!

I had some of Irish's home made stout and I needed a little nap after it!!!

[AB]

Don't trust kris in his bloody chilli woffle. Blow your pants apart that stuff!!!

[Winnie]

Don't let him near me after I've had a few beers.

[AB]

I tried some of his mild stuff and it felt like I was eating a jiffy firelighter.

Don't know how you blokes do that!!!

[Winnie]

Funny story about eating Jiffys...

[mudski]

I'll bring a mild chilli sauce..... ;)

Hehe, I'll be bringing this and swapping yours over when your not looking. Or should I bring up some of my home made chilli? It'll give you lips like Marcia Hines and you'll shoot fire out of your dot for the next two days:bananarock:
Nom, nom, nom.

[big_fletch]

Ill eat the chilli sauce, looove hot food.. Ya think it burns goin in, wait till it comes back out hahahaha

[Maxhead]

Hehe, I'll be bringing this and swapping yours over when your not looking. Or should I bring up some of my home made chilli? It'll give you lips like Marcia Hines and you'll shoot fire out of your dot for the next two days:bananarock:
Nom, nom, nom.


I have that stuff on my breakfast cereal...lololol

This is what you want - http://thechillifactory.com/chilli-chili-chile-product-sauces-Scorpion%20Strike,%20The%20world's%20Hottest%20CHI LLI!!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

[AB]

Awesome stuff gents, looks like we have another chilli comp!!!

Bring your hottest ring burners and I'll bring the video camera...lol

[Winnie]

I am thinking twice about coming now lmao

[Maxhead]

I am thinking twice about coming now lmao


You'll be right mate, just have a little teaspoon as a taster.....

[mudski]

I have that stuff on my breakfast cereal...lololol

This is what you want - http://thechillifactory.com/chilli-chili-chile-product-sauces-Scorpion%20Strike,%20The%20world's%20Hottest%20CHI LLI!!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
That's it. I'm going to buy some tomorrow. I gotta try this.

[Maxhead]

Awesome stuff gents, looks like we have another chilli comp!!!

Bring your hottest ring burners and I'll bring the video camera...lol

Maybe Growler can send over one of his chillis.....cmon Gman

[Winnie]

I don't trust you Kris! My dad loves chilli so I know what I'm in for...... I think

[AB]

I don't trust you Kris! My dad loves chilli so I know what I'm in for...... I think

Yeah I was only joking mate, it's not that hot tablespoon can be eaten easypeezy...lol

[Bloodyaussie]

How many drop dunnies are there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont think there will be enough??

[mudski]

Getting way off topic again, read this snippet about the above chilli sauce, and what they wear when they cook it. OMFG!!!
"The fiery Trinidad Scorpion Butch T registers 1,463,700 Scoville heat units, placing it ahead of the previous world'recod-holder recognised by Guinness World Records, the Naga Viper, which comes in at 1,382,118. Jalapenos measure about 2500-5000 and the hottest Tabasco is 30,000.

"They're just severe, absolutely severe," says Marcel de Wit, The Chilli Factory co-owner. "No wonder they start making crowd-control grenades now with chillies. It's just wicked."

The chilli is so scorching, that Marcel and his team have to wear protective gear when handling the new variety. "If you don't wear gloves your hands will be pumping heat for two days later," he says.

The chillies primarily end up as a basis for a hot sauce, where the chillies still pack a punch. "We went to Melbourne to cook our first batch of the sauce, the Scorpion Strike, we all had to wear full chemical masks and suit-up with full protection suits and gloves to cook these up." Marcel says. "Imagine, when you start cooking with it - those fumes that come out of the pot."

Marcel began cultivating the Trinidad Scorpion Butch T two years ago after Neil Smith, who runs The Hippy Seed Company, gave him one of the new chillies to try."

I gotta get some of this before the meet up...

[mudski]

How many drop dunnies are there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont think there will be enough??

Just bring one of your rifles mate...

[Bloodyaussie]

Love is a burning thing but it dont compare to my burning ring, I eat chili and curry too, felt the fire of the devils poo!!!!

[Winnie]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you don't.



Andy, what kind of a fool do you think I am?

[AB]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you don't.



Andy, what kind of a fool do you think I am?

Not as foolish as I hoped...lmao

Stay away mate, trust me...I got done...lol

[Irish]

You chilli boys should cop some of this:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/102.jpg

It's like tear gas in sauce form.

Is it the 16th yet?

[Bloodyaussie]

Never minded hot food but now I find my chest hurts?????? is it serious doc???

Pete I would pay big money to see you drink a bottle of that shtuff....

[mudski]

Yeah I have had that one. While its hot, I didn't actually like the taste of it. Taste it just as important than the measure of how many flames come out of your shooter.
This is gonna be like old times for me. My dad used to take me to Murrindindi when I was a kid. Him and his mate would sit around the fire, drinking Grappa and eating pickled chilli's.
Speaking on Grappa, I have a bottle of grappa and a bottle of slivovitz. Home made all the way from Croatia. Should I bring them to compliment the chilli tasting?

[Bloodyaussie]

You are all a bunch of silly friggin bananas and I will enjoy sitting back watching you lot flop out your chili's to see whose is bigger and hotter!!!

[Irish]

BA, not happening mate. I can barely cook with that stuff, the fumes are like bleedin zyklon B!

Mudski, yeah it's pretty full on for heat over flavour. I prefer this over it:

http://www.onlyhotsauce.com/img/p/1931-2825.jpg



Good news, my fridge actually holds 68 cans :-D

[mudski]

Ew nah I irish. I would be the other way around on that. My nephew drink thats stuff like its Coke.

[AB]

Last time I had grappa at a mates wedding I ended up in Ringwood clubs by myself and got home at 10am Sunday with a hangover that lasted till Tuesday.

Evil stuff...lol

[Winnie]

So you're in for a fun weekend?

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[AB]

I promised myself I wouldn't touch that stuff ever again...lmao. I went on a solo mission and caught cabs everywhere. I didn't want the party to end...haha

[Winnie]

So why don't you want to go near it any more? Sounds like you had an awesome night.

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[AB]

What goes up must come down...lol

[Irish]

Mudski,

Thats f**ked, lol. I doff my cap to you :-)

AB,

I can't stand grappa, but last time I was home my ould man shoved a glass under my nose from a bottle he got in italy, then stood back to watch the grimace, choke, chunder. I put it down in one like a boss(couldn't let him get the upper hand) and it took all my willpower to keep it down, haha. Never again!!!

[Winnie]

I liked Andy's story better lmao

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[Irish]

I've been bugging my da to send over some Poitin, not sure it'd get through customs though :-(

[krbrooking]

Awesome stuff gents, looks like we have another chilli comp!!!

Bring your hottest ring burners and I'll bring the video camera...lol

I'll bring the picture camera, I am not a big fan of lighting my mouth on fire.

[krbrooking]

Far out here I was thing a bottle of port would go down nice, sounds like we should bring the funnel and yard glass and just fill Irish's fridge up with everything and each take turns on lying under it while two of us hold it up.

[Irish]

Far out here I was thing a bottle of port would go down nice, sounds like we should bring the funnel and yard glass and just fill Irish's fridge up with everything and each take turns on lying under it while two of us hold it up.

Some call that a good meetup, I like to call it..... Saturday:-p

[Irish]

Actually, better not write cheques my arse can't cash, I can't drink the way I used to, LOL. Keep forgetting I'm not 21 any more..

[krbrooking]

Yeh I am in the same boat man I am also on the top half of the hill, so I can't drink as much as I used to.

[mudski]

Same here Irish, but I like to try sometimes. I tell ya though. I can only go for friday night and I ain't trying to hard that night as saturday night I will be giving the vino a good serving. I'm too old for two night benders now. I remember going to Sheepyards on Cup weekends when they had the bush cup held down at the flats. We used to drink non stop for five days. Well four, as the last day we had to find the will to pack up and go home.

[Sir Roofy]

This could be better than loveday with all this chilli
winnie the one to watch is kris ,him and growlers looked
like death warmed up

[Winnie]

I'm gonna be afraid to sleep now.

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[Maxhead]

Don't listen to them mate, they're making it all up.......

[growler2058]

Anyone who doesn't do a chilli is a nancy hahahahahahahahahaha all my nasties are frozen I've got a couple of dried ones
Anyone wanna give me their postal address
BWAAHAHAHA


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[AB]

Po box 356 Yarra Glen 3775....Ill pass it on...LMAO

[Maxhead]

Anyone who doesn't do a chilli is a nancy hahahahahahahahahaha all my nasties are frozen I've got a couple of dried ones
Anyone wanna give me their postal address
BWAAHAHAHA


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This is what I bought yesterday for those VICs...lolol
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330820095343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1414

[Sir Roofy]

anyone who doesn't do a chilli is a nancy hahahahahahahahahaha all my nasties are frozen i've got a couple of dried ones
anyone wanna give me their postal address
bwaa
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i tried kris,s scorpion in qld ,was very very little and burnt like the devil
him self had used his poker on my lips and tounge:devilred:

[AB]

This is what I bought yesterday for those VICs...lolol
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330820095343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1414

Check out the name of the seller....LMAO!!!

[Maxhead]

Check out the name of the seller....LMAO!!!

Yeah, funny as. http://redring.com.au/

[taslucas]

Last time I had grappa at a mates wedding I ended up in Ringwood clubs by myself and got home at 10am Sunday with a hangover that lasted till Tuesday.

Evil stuff...lol

Yep my grandpa makes it... Stole some when I was a kid....... VERY steep learning curve!!

Tap, crackle, pop

[Sir Roofy]

My god you wont get near the longdrops and smokers beware
it could be an explosive visit

[Timbo]

Looking forward to this. Bringing the missus so hopefully she can drive me around while I drink. Haha!

[growler2058]

Check this bad boy out then
http://chilemojo.com.au/products/1_Million_Scoville_Pepper_Extract_148ml-37-2.html


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[mudski]

The one posted a few pages back is something like 1.4 million scoville's.

[Bloodyaussie]

C'mon you lot my daughter is use to silly boys (here dad is one) but I dont want her to come back from this trip scared for life!!!!!!

Is it the 16th yet??

[Maxhead]

The one posted a few pages back is something like 1.4 million scoville's.

I think this stuff is concentrate with a heat level of 40 where the chilli factory scorpion strike is only 15.

[Maxhead]

Check this bad boy out then
http://chilemojo.com.au/products/1_Million_Scoville_Pepper_Extract_148ml-37-2.html


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The're bloody out of stock :(

I 'm gonna get me some of that...hahahahahahah

[mudski]

None the less. It's fecken hot!!!

[krbrooking]

Is it the sixteenth yet.
Was on the way home and so wanted to pack the car on head out for the long weekend.

[belzi82]

Hi i will be heading up saturday morning at this stage

[threedogs]

Got some red chilli powder I think from my asian neighbour, thats hot as all get out
not sure what it is but great when we did the steamed mussels and pipis one camp,
keeps you regular that for sure

[big_fletch]

Hi i will be heading up saturday morning at this stage

Good to hear belzi, sounds like there is quite a few members heading up now.. Looking forward to a awesome weekend

[Winnie]

Woohoo, it's getting closer!

[big_fletch]

Woohoo, it's getting closer!

You sound like your ready to hit the Tracks haha

[Winnie]

I haven't been fourbyin for a couple months now, getting withdrawals lol

[big_fletch]

I haven't been fourbyin for a couple months now, getting withdrawals lol

Oh ok hahaha.. I know the feeling, the most mine has done in last couple was driving in the snow up at Hotham and Falls.. And that was only 10-15 meters from the main road.. I cant wait to get out again

[threedogs]

Did someone post GPS co-ords incase I can't come up with Mudski and Co. or leave earlier???

[Winnie]

Yes mate Bob posted them


Just found the Co-ordinates and they are

GPS Position: 145°33'14"E, 37°23'26"S

[Sir Roofy]

hi i will be heading up saturday morning at this stage

good on ya bel looking forward to this

[Sir Roofy]

good to hear belzi, sounds like there is quite a few members heading up now.. Looking forward to a awesome weekend

be good to catch up with you also chris missed you last time in shep

[krbrooking]

I can't wait only 9 more days ppl. Going to be an awesome weekend, wish I could have fri off so I could get there early.

[Winnie]

I'm counting 14 more days? But I'm happy to only wait 9 lol
Better take my muddy in to get looked at as it has a slow leak

[krbrooking]

I'm counting 14 more days? But I'm happy to only wait 9 lol
Better take my muddy in to get looked at as it has a slow leak

Sorry you are right Winnie. Spying that's even longer.

[Bloodyaussie]

14, 14 , 14, 14, 14, 14, 14 !!!!!!!!!

[Irish]

13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[threedogs]

Mate and I are leaving Friday morning , not bringing everything but some gizmos, Got super strong meds now so anything could happen
Pretty sure mate will drive, wont be able to 4x4 as asked DOC today, Have to take his advice.,Any thing that allows you to meet new people
has to be a good thing , well done Winnie and Ab

[Bloodyaussie]

So will you be watching the camp on Saturday or will you be heading back????

[healy]

I might be pulling out of this now. Just got home after the clutch gave out in gembrook

[Winnie]

Niooooooooooo!

DIAL-A-TAP

[threedogs]

That clutch can't be good, hopefully you'll have it fixed in time.
Your only on the other side of town, Aussie did his in the DIY section.
I'm stuffed and can;t help only good at pointing ATM lol
Hope you get it sorted

[Bloodyaussie]

12 days........... whats the go with the clutch Healy?? a little vague as to whats happened mate???

[healy]

Well I can press the clutch and select any gear and it won't drive if that explains it any better damn thing is in pakenham still gotta get it home looks like a tow truck might be needed as I don't anyone with a vehicle that could tow it on a tandem it's all just fun and games at the moment

[AB]

Did you go through deep water???

Check the little drain hole in your bellhousing. Is your bung in there? Take it out mate and leave it out.

I had exact same problem and it was just water stuck in there.

[big_fletch]

Not long now AB lol

[Sir Roofy]

hope you get it sorted healy

[healy]

Nah no water unfortunately I might be able to get it done in time ill be absolutely f'd if I don't get done to meet you guys and I just purchased a long range tank how much should a heavy duty clutch cost?

[Maxhead]

Nah no water unfortunately I might be able to get it done in time ill be absolutely f'd if I don't get done to meet you guys and I just purchased a long range tank how much should a heavy duty clutch cost?

I think yours is a qg??? so I assume its single flywheel. you're only looking at about 600-700 bucks if you can put it in yourself. Don't forget the thrust bearing

EDIT: just had a look , your is an rb30 and exedy hd cluch kit is around $450.. cheap as

[healy]

Is that just for the clutch? Do I still need a thrust bearing?

[mudski]

There will be a spigot bearing in the flywheel, the tip of the input shaft sits in that bearing. Strongly advised to change that while its all out. Some other nong, not mentioning any names forgot to do his... Anyhow, the thrust bearing should come in the kit, spigot bearing wont.
Also I just got back from Murrindindi. They have done a good job of repairing the place after the fires. Its almost bitumen all the way until just after the final (veer right) turn off toward the camp grounds.
AB I will have the friday off. I can go up earlier to somehow reserve places up there. Just really need numbers I suppose of just how many are going...

[Maxhead]

WOW, check this out.... cluch , pressure plate and bearing. 345 with postage

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXEDY-H-DUTY-CLUTCH-KIT-PATROL-3-0L-Y60-GQ-PETROL-89-97-/160590966529?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2563f7af01&_uhb=1#ht_1554wt_1139