wa members attending the meetup in the middle

[Stropp]

hey guys i thought i would throw this up to see who is interested in going and when you are leaving etc so we can organise ourselves , i was thinking of doing the nullabour straight over but then i thought i might go via the great central road and back through the flinders ranges and back across the nullabour, i am taking three weeks so one week prior one to do the simpson and one to travel back home, anyone interested??:feedback:

[oncedisturbed]

Are there dates confirmed yet? We are keen but will need to know dates and won't be able to allocate any leave until end of the year

[rottodiver]

We are going but out times are slightly different due to school holidays, we are leaving the Friday afternoon and taking the central " short cut" stopping at Ayers Rock and then coming back down birdsville track and across the nullabor also taking 3 weeks but taking our time coming back...... Also 99 per cent taking camper trailer
Scotty

[Stropp]

tuesday 1st july at dalhousie springs is the meetup with all the others, i am thinking of leaving thurday 26th june 2014or friday and travelling via the great central rd and ayers rock then meet the others in dalhousie, i also beleive there is a road from ayers rock to finke without going via the bitumen.

[DX grunt]

I'm on the fence, still. lol.

Looking at options on which route to take. Will get back to you all shortly.

Depends on my holiday dates, too.

Rossco

[Woof]

Hell I'm easy, will be taking 4 weeks off work anyway

[MudRunnerTD]

tuesday 1st july at dalhousie springs is the meetup with all the others, i am thinking of leaving thurday 26th june 2014or friday and travelling via the great central rd and ayers rock then meet the others in dalhousie, i also beleive there is a road from ayers rock to finke without going via the bitumen.

Your looking for the Ghan Heritage trail. If you have time then a night at Chambers Piller is recommended before heading into Mt Dare for fuel and down to Dalhousie.

[MudRunnerTD]

He Great Central Rd is a Permit road and comes out at the Olgas which are special too.

[Stropp]

thank MR, i have most info on the great central and the other road as a mate did it last year and a motorbike so will be getting all his info, he is also doing it in his 4b early next year with the family.

[russ81]

I'm in guys, have subscribed to this to keep updated info.

Can't wait


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[rottodiver]

You ain't alone Russ... I think we are all pretty excited.... Shame it is so far away but I guess that adds to the excitement.

Scotty

[Stropp]

Ok guys any updates for this, I am taking 3 weeks as I said, I am looking at heading back through the flinders ranges ie wilpena pound and quorn for at least a couple of days to check out my old haunts.

[russ81]

I'm planning the use great central for one way as I haven't been to ularu yet

[Stropp]

Yeh I'm goin over that way as its more direct!

[rottodiver]

I'm planning the use great central for one way as I haven't been to ularu yet

Same here........ Will save about a 1000 Kms going that way as well

Scotty

[Stropp]

I think we should get together to organise things for the trip, an ideal time would be the wa forum get together at dwellingup for a starter, any takers??

[rottodiver]

I am 99 per cent there for dwellingup!!

[Woof]

I think we should get together to organise things for the trip, an ideal time would be the wa forum get together at dwellingup for a starter, any takers??

Great idea there mate, looking forward to it

[DX grunt]

Whom is one to see about permits for the Great Central Road and any other road we need a permit for?

Rossco

[russ81]

I believe central land council handles the permits


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[DX grunt]

http://forms.clc.org.au/OnlinePermits/selfissue/applicantdetails.aspx?0=Transit

http://forms.clc.org.au/OnlinePermits/ApplicantDetails.aspx?0=Entry

Is this the only form we need? Not sure exactly which roads you (and probably me too) will be using

[rottodiver]

The way I read that is "if continuing on this road in wa you need to contact Ngaanyatjarra Council" so I am guessing there is more..
Scotty

[rottodiver]

Great website and also permit request and info here
http://www.outbackway.org.au/get-permits.html

Scotty

[DX grunt]

Great website and also permit request and info here
http://www.outbackway.org.au/get-permits.html

Scotty

Thanks,Scotty. You're the man. lol

[Avo]

Guys i'm so keen for this as we try and do one good trip a year.Just got back from karratha and millstrean np.So i reckon we are more than a maybe and more like a yeah baby..Will be keen to catch up with a few of you people at dwellingup.I will bring my family along aswell and will try and find out more info whether i will bring camper trasiler or just a couple of good tents.Do have cheapies for the coast but i reckon it'll get cold out there.Keen to do it the great central road aswell

[Stropp]

Look forward to catching up mate.

[rottodiver]

Look forward to catching up mate.

X2
Scotty

P.s I am more than likely looking at taking the camper trailer

[Woof]

It looks like I will not be able to attend due to the Kids Convoy on the 29th...........disappointed but also proud to be involved in the fundraising for SIDS, so all is good

[Stropp]

Yeh I thought about that too but had already committed to the Simpson but will help out the convoy where I can.

[MudRunnerTD]

It looks like I will not be able to attend due to the Kids Convoy on the 29th...........disappointed but also proud to be involved in the fundraising for SIDS, so all is good

Bugger Doggy!!!!

Man! really! Damn!

Mate can you do that then scoot straight over. Be a couple of big days the kick back with the crew.

This is going to be an extraordinary event mate., would be disappointing if you don't make it mate.

[Woof]

Bugger Doggy!!!!

Man! really! Damn!

Mate can you do that then scoot straight over. Be a couple of big days the kick back with the crew.

This is going to be an extraordinary event mate., would be disappointing if you don't make it mate.
Going to try but it only gives me one day to get to Dalhousie Springs

[TheFlyingBadger]

Going to try but it only gives me one day to get to Dalhousie Springs

it's only 2800km mate....

[TheFlyingBadger]

Going to try but it only gives me one day to get to Dalhousie Springs

Wayne

I'm probably going to be in the same boat - i fancy some long trips.... would be coming back the sloooooow way though

Monsieur le Badger

[MudRunnerTD]

Bugger! i know its a big call but can you entertain moving the Drive for a Cure to the weekend before? or even the Saturday? i have no doubt that many of the WA contingent would be keen to attend both events. I know that the rest of us would be happy to sit at Dalhousie for an extra day enjoying each others company while you guys take the fast road over and maybe do the backway on the way home?

[TheFlyingBadger]

Bugger! i know its a big call but can you entertain moving the Drive for a Cure to the weekend before? or even the Saturday? i have no doubt that many of the WA contingent would be keen to attend both events. I know that the rest of us would be happy to sit at Dalhousie for an extra day enjoying each others company while you guys take the fast road over and maybe do the backway on the way home?

it's scheduled for that weekend because of the fact that it's red nose day then. maximum publicity for the charity. it's a bitch, but can't be helped... :(

2800km is the google maps estimate, its going to be pushing shit uphill......

[TheFlyingBadger]

anyhow, my current plans have me going over to the high country for the national meetup for "the other place" ;) in November too.....

[MudRunnerTD]

anyhow, my current plans have me going over to the high country for the national meetup for "the other place" ;) in November too.....

Is " the other place" patrol4x4? I did not know they were having a national Meetup, let alone on in Vic in November lol.

Oh well.

[TheFlyingBadger]

Is " the other place" patrol4x4? I did not know they were having a national Meetup, let alone on in Vic in November lol.

Oh well.

see you there then ;)

[Stropp]

It looks like I will not be able to attend due to the Kids Convoy on the 29th...........disappointed but also proud to be involved in the fundraising for SIDS, so all is good

Mate I assume you will still be leading the dwelly trip as I cannot get away until later on Saturday?

[Woof]

Mate I assume you will still be leading the dwelly trip as I cannot get away until later on Saturday?

What Dwelly trip???????????????

[oncedisturbed]

From memory WPC have a dwelly trip this weekend and NP have a trip on tje 27th


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[TheFlyingBadger]

Mate I assume you will still be leading the dwelly trip as I cannot get away until later on Saturday?

stropp, you're a year out..... :P

[Stropp]

stropp, you're a year out..... :P

I don't think so as we are having a forum meet this July to organise the Simmo trip next year ;)

[TheFlyingBadger]

I don't think so as we are having a forum meet this July to organise the Simmo trip next year ;)

now *I'M* confused....

:D

[Stropp]

What Dwelly trip???????????????

The 27 th July forum meet up and discuss the Simmo trip, forgotten that you were leading this?

[Clunk]

now *I'M* confused....

:D

Now why doesn't surprise me :D

Tapped on crappola MC

[Stropp]

This one badger http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?18172-WA-forum-meet-Dwellingup-27th-july

[Clunk]

The 27 th July forum meet up and discuss the Simmo trip, forgotten that you were leading this?

Didn't you know Stropp, he's selling his Q to buy a scooter ;)

Tapped on crappola MC

[Stropp]

Joining the devils undies scooter cub?

[Clunk]

Joining the devils undies scooter cub?

More like the Blue Oyster club :D

Tapping on the Tab via MC

[Woof]

Now I am confused...LOL

[howezit]

now *I'M* confused....

:D
That was easy ;)

[howezit]

Add me to this list of WA guys.
It's pretty damn close to definite that I'll be joining you :)
Stropp.. your plans for the trip there and back seem good.. I'll more than likely join you.

[Avo]

here ya go http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?18172-WA-forum-meet-Dwellingup-27th-july hope that helps ya frail minds,don't worry i'm not having a shot at ya i'm about the same most days

[Stropp]

For those that don't know we are having a forum get together in dwellingup 27 th July and we will be having a quick show of hands and discussion about this trip so please come down and get to meet the others who may be going and we can get some preps underway for this momentous trip.

[Stropp]

So Please add your name to the below list for WA members

definate
Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90

maybe

[howezit]

So Please add your name to the below list for WA members

definate
Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90 (off WPC forum)

maybe

I'll get Matt to formally put up his own post as well.

[Stropp]

too early in the morning graham

[Stropp]

getting numbers organised So Please add your name to the below list for WA members,

definate
Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90

maybe[/QUOTE]

[Avo]

wa 489 is a definite. cheers.

[Stropp]

another one for WA members,

definate
Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90
wa 489

maybe

[DX grunt]

another one for WA members,

definate
Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90
wa 489

maybe

Add DX grunt to the definites, as long as it's on the bitumen. lol

[Stropp]

another one for WA members,

Definate

Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90
wa 489
DX Grunt


maybe

[UKKiwi]

another one for WA members,

Definate

Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90
wa 489
DX Grunt


maybe



Very Tentative
UKKiwi. We'll see what happens!

[oncedisturbed]

add me as a maybe but it's looking good so far

[MudRunnerTD]

Awesome guys! Can't wait to meet you all!

[oncedisturbed]

just allocated dates for leave so awaiting confirmation but have allocated 37 days for prep, packing, travel, return etc so here's hoping

[Stropp]

just allocated dates for leave so awaiting confirmation but have allocated 37 days for prep, packing, travel, return etc so here's hoping

good news mate, i have booked 3 weeks but getting my daughter over a few days either side just in case.

[howezit]

another one for WA members,

Definate

Stropp
Howezit
MyTroll90
wa 489
DX Grunt


maybe
MyTroll90 won't be making it :(
And I'm a maybe now...

[DX grunt]

I'm putting in for leave from 23 Jun - 21 July. That will give me some leeway either side.

Not sure if I'll get it, but I'll be fighting for it.

Rossco

[Stropp]

good one rossco fingers crossed

[Stropp]

updated list some of the guys have to go earlier due to business and family commitments

Definate
Stropp
wa 489
DX Grunt


maybe
Howezit
UKKIWI
Once disturbed

[oncedisturbed]

My leave dates are nearly the same as Rosco's and can't confirm for another weeks until mngmnt approve it but looking good so far


Never underestimate the power of the darkside, let the tap flow through you.

[Stropp]

ok guys just a reminder on this one, still looking forward to it and to the meetup on the 5th october at dwellingup so we can hash over details.

[oncedisturbed]

My leave dates have been set and confirmed for this on the roster, just waiting on the minister's leave confirmation


Never underestimate the power of the darkside, let the tap flow through you.

[TheFlyingBadger]

I might be a tentative. I'd be blasting across straight after the kids convoy, and spending time meandering home

[Stropp]

dont forget folks meetup in dwelly to discuss the meetup in the middle is this weekend, meet at dwelly pub 10am sharp.

[oncedisturbed]

Just been told our leave dates are up in the air again due to recent changes and more to follow over the next few month's, gonna be 1 unhappy lil black duck if I lose my leave dates and will have a dummy spit

[Stropp]

Bugger Jason, hope things get sorted.

[Stropp]

just a note to say that i will be leaving on saturday 27th june and meeting neil and his family in either kalgoorlie or somewhere north of there that afternoon planning is still subject to fine tuning, at this stage i will be heading straight back across the great central rd as my daughter has followed her heart and returned to nsw so unless things change i will not be able to take 3 weeks.

[Malgreen]

at this stage, i am putting up my hand for coming along.. would be nice to travel with others for a change.

[Stropp]

no worries Mal, as above thats when i will be leaving, we will be having another wa get together prior to xmas to discuss a little more the plan.

[Avo]

Don't forget to try and get some stubby holders as they are gathering numbers for the trip http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?23952-Meet-In-The-Middle-2014-Fundraising.

[Stropp]

Don't forget to try and get some stubby holders as they are gathering numbers for the trip http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?23952-Meet-In-The-Middle-2014-Fundraising.

they are only available if you go on the trip too so they will be sort after items :)

[oncedisturbed]

Due to personal factors at the moment, I may have to put my attendance on hold until such time as it clears up and sorted

[Stropp]

Due to personal factors at the moment, I may have to put my attendance on hold until such time as it clears up and sorted


Bugga jas hope things get sorted mate and you can still make it!

[oncedisturbed]

same here, funds may be a little shy if family court rears it's head again, only time will tell on that

[oncedisturbed]

Anyone have departure dates / routes etc available? trying to work my way through planning for this as I think i have missed bits of info along the way

[rottodiver]

Well for Ruth and I , we will be leaving on the Friday after work and see how far we get on the Friday night( Kalgoorlie would be good but no worries if we don't). Then over the next couple days we be going through the centre and will fly past ayers rock( or what ever it is called by then) just for a phot opportunity and hopefully be at the meeting point on Monday ( again if we don't get there until Tuesday that is ok). We are towing the camper trailer so may be going too slow for others.

Scotty

[Avo]

just a note to say that i will be leaving on saturday 27th june and meeting neil and his family in either kalgoorlie or somewhere north of there that afternoon planning is still subject to fine tuning, at this stage i will be heading straight back across the great central rd as my daughter has followed her heart and returned to nsw so unless things change i will not be able to take 3 weeks.

this is my plan so far rottodiver.Sorry Scotty just seen your name at the bottom mate..these details are rough so we can tweak to meet up hopefully

[rottodiver]

this is my plan so far rottodiver.Sorry Scotty just seen your name at the bottom mate..these details are rough so we can tweak to meet up hopefully

Yeah I had a rough idea as I spoke to strop at the 4wd show.....
We are doing 3 weeks so after the crossing we are doing birdsville and then back across the nullabor slowly. Like most my plans are rough as well.... Wouldn't mind a quick stop at my brothers house in laverton but we will see( might just steal all his beer)

Scotty

[Stropp]

Yep will more than likely tag along Friday after work with Scotty and meet Neil along the way north of kal on Saturday, looking at heading south from Ayers Rock and across to kulgera then to mt dare.

[rottodiver]

Sounds good to me!!!

[oncedisturbed]

No probs, happy to tag along as we have never this size distance nor any of those areas but if anyone could pm some ideas of dates etc, will give me a better idea on times etc to get sorted


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[Stropp]

just a reminder guys we will need these permits http://www.outbackway.org.au/get-permits.html plus a SA parks permit will see if i can find a link to that one

[Stropp]

$150 for a desert parks pass can only apply 15 to 60 days prior to travell.
www.environment.sa.gov.au

[Clunk]

$150 for a desert parks pass can only apply 15 to 60 days prior to travell.
www.environment.sa.gov.au

Ouch!!!!!!!

[Stropp]

Ouch!!!!!!!

Yeh cost nothin to get the permits to do the great central as I thought for sure the land councils would want something but no it's the bloody govt that want to rape you!

[rottodiver]

I am reading and reading about the pros and cons of taking the camper trailer across the simpson.... It is not looking likely so we are thinking now that we will take the camper trailer, leave it at mt dare do the crossing and the. Do another quick crossing g from east to west so we can can get back to the trailer and then Ruth and I will take a week and a half to get home, maybe after some more tracks and then the nullabor.....
Is anyone else doing a double crossing are is everyone going the long way round to get home?

Scotty

[Stropp]

i will be heading down to quorn ( my home town) and then back across the nully at this stage.

[oncedisturbed]

at this stage looking at what's gonna be quickest either way, may be able to do some side visits along the track

[Avo]

guys I'm out......,i have some bad news ,with my truck having transmission trouble I am pulling out of this trip.I also have electrical issue but I think that's my indicator stick...Not many times I say something and do not go through with it,but I do not want to be a burden on anyone and if I think for one minute I can get away with rushing a trip like this I'm fooling myself and could end up ruining everyone's trip who follows me...So with no further to do I am withdrawing my participation....with regrets of course,this decision I have mulled over for a few weeks and it's not a rash choice but something that I think is for the better..I knew I needed a new long range tank and a few other bits I thought to be around 3-4 grand max,so in reality this transmission has tipped the scales against.......trust me,the people that know me will also know that I will do this trip even by myself and family as it's a bucket list thing we all want to do...we will do it but I cannot rush such a trip and go half baked,with an unprepared car...Hard call but It has to be made now....

[Stropp]

Bummer mate but completely understand.

[oncedisturbed]

Bugger not good to hear

[Stropp]

Definate
Stropp
Rotto Diver



maybe
UKKIWI
Once disturbed
the flying badger
dx grunt

any advance on this list gentlemen???

[Stropp]

I also have a mate from Adelaide that will be joining the forum and may attend this trip also.

[Stropp]

Well looks like I will be heading off on my lonesome on the Thursday night heading toward kalgoorlie and the rock via the great central rd and maybe mt dare Saturday or Sunday night, I will travel until I get tired or decide its a good spot to stop but I can do big k's as I don't stop but for fuel or a quick pit stop.

[DX grunt]

Definate
Stropp
Rotto Diver



maybe
UKKIWI
Once disturbed
the flying badger
dx grunt

any advance on this list gentlemen???

Sorry Stropp. I'm a no show. I have to organize my hols 12 months in advance and it didn't work out like I'd hoped.

Enjoy and take care out there.

Rossco.

[the evil twin]

Well looks like I will be heading off on my lonesome on the Thursday night heading toward kalgoorlie and the rock via the great central rd and maybe mt dare Saturday or Sunday night, I will travel until I get tired or decide its a good spot to stop but I can do big k's as I don't stop but for fuel or a quick pit stop.

You'll probably catch up to me at Yulara or between Yulara and Mt Dare I reckon.
I'll either go shortest from Yulara or via Lambert Centre and Finke depending on, well, depending on not much at all really.

[Stropp]

You'll probably catch up to me at Yulara or between Yulara and Mt Dare I reckon.
I'll either go shortest from Yulara or via Lambert Centre and Finke depending on, well, depending on not much at all really.

Ok graham, I'll get your mob number at the meeting and will call you when I get near the rock.

[the evil twin]

Ok graham, I'll get your mob number at the meeting and will call you when I get near the rock.

No worries... we'll figure something out as it will depend when I leave as well.

I'll have HF, UHF, Telstra Mobile and Satellite... but you can't have the Sat number 'cause I can't afford the bill :animierte-smilies-f
If I'm having a poppy nap you will have to resort to throwing rocks at the windows tho

[Stropp]

Fark!! wheel bearing again on the drivers side, swivel hubs look like a mud bog, snapped 3 of the 4 bolts one one side of the tranny crossmember while changing the gearbox mount, what else can go wrong??