Expression of interest... Victorian Easter long weekend meetup

[Winnie]

Well well not even a week after our last meetup and I'm already so keen for the next one that I think it's time to start planning? Would many people be free for this long weekend?

Public holidays are Friday 29th March, Saturday 30th March and Monday 1st April.

I'll have to check with the boss but should be able to get Thursday off and head up early Thursday or even late Wednesday?

Location? I don't know. I suggest Talbotville but I've never been there so dunno what it's like, I know tracks like Billy Goats Bluff and Blue Rag etc... are all very close by. More than happy for others to suggest places too, could pick the most popular and have a poll or something.

Looks like we might even have a celebrity guest... Growler!!!!

[growler2058]

99.9% ill be in. May see if Geeza the croozer dude wants a road trip


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[Sir Roofy]

Talbotville mate that will packed but with the banner and lots of patrols
would be good,theres a cuople of tracks worth doing from there
also would need johnathans trailer as wood is scarece around there

[Maxhead]

99.9% ill be in. May see if Geeza the croozer dude wants a road trip


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Be good to see both of you priks






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[growler2058]

What's talbotville near I can't find it on me iPhone maps


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[Winnie]

It's just a suggestion, as said I've never been there so just putting something out there... Roofy you've seen it all done it all, anywhere you can suggest?

[growler2058]

Be good to see both of you priks






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No worries cackle ill work on him ;)


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[Winnie]

What's talbotville near I can't find it on me iPhone maps


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Not too far from Dargo.

[MudRunnerTD]

Not if Growler is gunna be there!!!!


Lmao




50/50
For me guys.

[healy]

Spewing ill be a little further down the road

[growler2058]

Not if Growler is gunna be there!!!!


Lmao




50/50
For me guys.

Scared mate!? Bwahahahaha


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[growler2058]

Spewing ill be a little further down the road

Scared mate!? Bwahahahaha


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[MudRunnerTD]

Scared mate!? Bwahahahaha


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Lol


Nah mate it would be a bloody pleasure! Infact the trip is sounding like a winner already.

I put up a trip to Loveday with my fob for Easter but not much interest so might cancel it. If I do then this trip is seriously looking good!

I have been invited to a broken Hill but not decided yet

[growler2058]

Wife's given me a leave pass so its lookin real positive from my end


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[taslucas]

What's talbotville near I can't find it on me iPhone maps


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Apple was too arrogant to stick with Google maps and so went out and made their own mapping system that is flawed. They were talking on the radio about a particular national park near mildura and how people had to be rescued on 6 occasions because of apple maps.

Aaaanywayyy...... Sounds like another meetup that I'll have to live vicariously through you guys:-P

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[Alitis007]

Theres Moomba long weekend aswell ?? I'll try and make an appearance

[Alitis007]

Apple was too arrogant to stick with Google maps and so went out and made their own mapping system that is flawed. They were talking on the radio about a particular national park near mildura and how people had to be rescued on 6 occasions because of apple maps.

Aaaanywayyy...... Sounds like another meetup that I'll have to live vicariously through you guys:-P

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Yeh thats right, it was showing the town was in the middle of a lake or something but it also had a Telstra shops phone number for a Vodafone store somewhere aswell lol

[healy]

Scared mate!? Bwahahahaha


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Nah mate ill be camping and 4wd in Timbarra and it should be good out there in the winter

[Bloodyaussie]

I never go away for Easter as I cant stand the traffic and crowds... I always go away the weekend after Easter as it is dead quiet.

[AB]

Arrrr....I'll be up the Murray for Easter unfortunately.

[Winnie]

What about Labour Day weekend guys, 11th March is a public holiday. Woud you still be allowed up for this one growler?

[threedogs]

Way too many people who don't drive take to the roads for Easter.
I'm the same as BA the weekend before or after and I'll have the
Murray to myself.

[growler2058]

What about Labour Day weekend guys, 11th March is a public holiday. Woud you still be allowed up for this one growler?

Only problem is its 2 days driving so a three day weekend is a bit hard. (12hrs-13 each way to Dargo)


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[Bloodyaussie]

I had planned to do the Victorian desert this year around April but with all that has gone on I dont think it is on the cards.

I thought it would be good to get a bit of sand driving in plus something different and as a meet goes it is close for the S.A guys......

[Winnie]

Like I said mate as usual I'm up for anything!

[Sir Roofy]

i had planned to do the victorian desert this year around april but with all that has gone on i dont think it is on the cards.

I thought it would be good to get a bit of sand driving in plus something different and as a meet goes it is close for the s.a guys......

thats a good idea mate thats about equal for everybody

[taslucas]

I thought it would be good to get a bit of sand driving in plus something different and as a meet goes it is close for the S.A guys......


thats a good idea mate thats about equal for everybody

Why do you always pamper to the damn SA boys!?

I'm thinking group by on spirit of Tasmania tickets lol

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[Timbo]

I doubt I'll be able to do Easter as I'm scant for money now. However I'll keep an eye on this thread and monitor any dates that are made.

[Sir Roofy]

why do you always pamper to the damn sa boys!?

I'm thinking group by on spirit of tasmania tickets lol

fantapstic!

you could jump on the ferry mate ,ut yeah should look into a trip over there

[nissannewby]

Depending on the roster I could fly down for the weekend. If someone is keen to drive me around and accommodate me.

[growler2058]

There is the Border Track (Vic SA)??


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[taslucas]

you could jump on the ferry mate ,ut yeah should look into a trip over there

Yeah I'll make it one day Roofy!
But in the close future id be more likely to do as newby:


Depending on the roster I could fly down for the weekend. If someone is keen to drive me around and accommodate me.



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[Bloodyaussie]

There is the Border Track (Vic SA)??


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Yeah thats the one.... you know Nissannewby there would be a heap of places you could stay down here... JUST NOT AT MY BLOODY HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Stupid double post.... bla bla bla!!!!

[healy]

Why do you always pamper to the damn SA boys!?

I'm thinking group by on spirit of Tasmania tickets lol

FanTapstic!
Mate I'd be up for that for sure but Easter is abit to close give me 6 months and I'd be there for sure

[nissannewby]

Yeah thats the one.... you know Nissannewby there would be a heap of places you could stay down here... JUST NOT AT MY BLOODY HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dammit there goes my first preference haha

[PMC]

Yeah thats the one.... you know Nissannewby there would be a heap of places you could stay down here... JUST NOT AT MY BLOODY HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G'day Bloodyaussie,

Mate, RECONSIDER! He is a fantastic mechanic, he cook's,cleans and does the gardens while he stays!

Regards,

RLI

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I am just worried he will be too good and my wife replaces me!!!!!

[PMC]

Yeah I am just worried he will be too good and my wife replaces me!!!!!

Lol, i did not think of that one mate!

Regards,

RLI

[nissannewby]

Somehow I think my other half might have something to say about that.

[Winnie]

So how many would be able to make it this weekend? Gonna be one of the only times we get to see the g man in action!

[Maxhead]

So how many would be able to make it this weekend? Gonna be one of the only times we get to see the g man in action!

What weekend:D






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[Sir Roofy]

So how many would be able to make it this weekend? Gonna be one of the only times we get to see the g man in action!

which w/end you talki,n bout winnie

[Maxhead]

which w/end you talki,n bout winnie

It's the weekend before but after the easter break....I could make that one...lol






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[Winnie]

which w/end you talki,n bout winnie

Easter weekend mate

[Sir Roofy]

If im a good boy might be be able to do it have
got a place in mind

[Winnie]

What place is that mate?

[Sir Roofy]

what place is that mate?

wrote that up wrong aye ,what place have you in mind

[Winnie]

None at the moment! Gotta think of one

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I would be out for sure, I still am working towards the desert trip around that time but I want the whole family to come and with what's going on with mags's work I am unsure.

[Sir Roofy]

The border track ?ba and growlers ,nisshead winnie ,roofy maybe
starters

[growler2058]

The border track has sand hills and bits of dessert it's one way track
I believe you can go into the desert as well


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[Winnie]

Where is that?

[Drewboyaus]

Border between SA and VIC. Starts up around Mildura.


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[Drewboyaus]

I have been thinking about doing that for quite a while....
I have a feeling though, that they close it over the summer months. Fire risk is too high with the heat and saltbush.


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[Winnie]

Yeah we'll I'm up for that trip then. Might get some more SA members there too?

[healy]

No head up towards Timbarra that's we're ill be you can't have another trip with out me and I know some good tracks out there even with a locker will make it fun come on boys and ill be another 4 patrols and some other simple vechiles (landcrabs & rangers etc ill make it a trip you will never forget waterfalls etc

[Sir Roofy]

border between sa and vic. Starts up around mildura.


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pinaroo area lameroo area

[Sir Roofy]

i'd be keen keen keen for a desert/border track trip at easter. Some really great stuff out there.

plassy mate be good if we could see how im going

[Sir Roofy]

Ok winnie better make a phone call or 2 and look up border track

[growler2058]

It is closed during fire season just gotta work out when that ends

[growler2058]

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/Home/Full_newsevents_listing/News_Events_Listing/110401-Ngarkattrackreopens

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/WestVic/Border_Track.aspx

[growler2058]

I think its just the Ngarat national park thats closed in the Summer months. But if it opens on the 1st of April we would probably be ok. If we were to start north and head south that is
You can only go nth-sth from pinaroo to Mt Gambier. Ive only ever done from Pinaroo to the Mount. so unsure what nth of there is like. I'll research what i can if you guys are keen. We could meet in Mildura??

[growler2058]

http://www.4wdaction.com.au/articles/2012/ngarkat-border-track-re-opens

There we go its only a small section thats closed. there is a desert5 in vic off the track to explore also

[Winnie]

I'll check all that out when I get to a computer.

[growler2058]

The Big desert national park is what its called

[Bloodyaussie]

I make good suggestions dont I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

Yes BA you do!
The section of the track thats closed opens on the 31st March

[Sir Roofy]

http://www.hr4wdclubsa.org.au/Images_etc/Trip%20Report%20-%20Border%20Track%202010.pdf

dont know if this will work but good reading if it does

[Maxhead]

Yeah we'll I'm up for that trip then. Might get some more SA members there too?

Don't be suprised if you don't tho, they're a bit slow in the south oz....lol






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[TPC]

Here are a few pics from Njarkat border track about 10 years ago, have been there several times but they have blocked off and bypassed some of the interesting bits but still good fun.
Some good sand hills with dogs legs in them that cause you to loose a bit of momentum and can be a challange when dry.

[Bloodyaussie]

Great pics thanks for sharing!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

great pics thanks for sharing!!!!

x2 thanks for sharing

[threedogs]

X 3 thanks for sharing, looks like a great spot.

[Winnie]

Bloody hell..... my dog got into some snail bait yesterday, and now an $800 vet bill later he is fine. Don't know if I will be able to afford this trip now? Especially buying the new truck

[Alitis007]

Bloody hell..... my dog got into some snail bait yesterday, and now an $800 vet bill later he is fine. Don't know if I will be able to afford this trip now? Especially buying the new truck
Thats not good at all mate, you still have plenty of time tho

[Drewboyaus]

Bloody hell..... my dog got into some snail bait yesterday, and now an $800 vet bill later he is fine. Don't know if I will be able to afford this trip now? Especially buying the new truck

Bloody hell Chris. A lucky boy. Worst stuff ever for dogs. My last one, a heeler ate half a box of that stuff when he was seven. He was lucky too.... About 2500 bucks later and he lived another 7 years till he was 14.
Horrific stuff though mate. Sorry to hear you had to go through that.


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[Bloodyaussie]

$800 you got stitched up!!!

Georgie ate Rat poison and it cost me $80...... why was your dog eating snail bait... that stuff should be banned!!!!

[Winnie]

why was your dog eating snail bait... that stuff should be banned!!!!

Because it looked delicious? I don't know maybe I should ask him? Don't know where he got it from either, we certainly don't have it, must have been a neighbour. He had to have surgery today. All good though as he is now fit as a fiddle.
The bloody vet though....... he's due for his desexing in two weeks, I asked if they could do it now while he's already in surgery..... no he's too young they say. Bastards......

[Drewboyaus]

Ka-Ching!


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[Sir Roofy]

Thems the breaks mate but you got time to
save more coin heck only need fuel money
and beer and dont forget your diesel now

[Winnie]

Yeah we will see but at the moment looks like I am out. I'll see what I can pull together.

[Sir Roofy]

yeah we will see but at the moment looks like i am out. I'll see what i can pull together.

nah mate think positive ,yes i can yes i can

[growler2058]

Sounds like someone is coming up with any excuse not to chow down a chilli????????

[Bloodyaussie]

Sounds like someone is coming up with any excuse not to chow down a chilli????????

Ba ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[threedogs]

You'll find talbotville a few underpant changes from Dargo' Nothing worse than pulling up at
the Dargo pub jumping out with your seat covers still attached to your butt, LOL

[Drewboyaus]

I won't be along to this one, heading to Pambula beach with the family for a surf, a fish (if I can be bothered) and not much else after a shitty 6 months that for the most part I'd rather move on from.....
Time to relax and reset.


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[Bloodyaussie]

Sounds like we all need a cuddle!!!!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

A cuddle out bush would be just the tonic right now!

Oh, and a beer.

And a steak!!!!!!!

Sorry mate I cannot, I am going away for the long weekend on the 11th and just cant handle Easter...

[Alitis007]

Maybe a day trip on the saturday!! If anyone is keen??