Aberfeldy Weekend Trip 27/03/15 - 29/03/15 - Vic

[Rossco]

It seems to be a busy time for all but looks like this weekend is a bit of a window for most, and it's about time for another get away, with a chance for some pretty awesome wheeling, scenery and camping.

Will be camping at O'Tools camping area which is off Donnellys ck road, Aberfeldy. There are couple of river crossings to get there, but levels should be low, and will ensure we get away from the boagans with commodores at some of the easier to get to spots. The easiest way to get there is turn off the highway at Moe, take the Moe-Rawson road all the way to the Thomson Res, keep going across the dam wall for a few K's then turn left onto the Walhalla-Aberfeldy road then right onto Merrigtons Track which will join Donnelys ck road after the crossings, then turn right to O'Tools flat camping area.

As this is only a short weekend if possible should aim to get up there Friday night or earlier, I will probably make it by around 8-9pm Friday, hopefully earlier. As we will plan to get in some decent wheeling we will aim for a 9am head off. If heading up Saturday will have to leave early if planning on coming out for the drive.

Aberfeldy has some great tracks to offer ranging from easy to pretty hard. Depending on the level of experience and set up of vehicles in the group. we will make a decision on a planned route, and if necessary may run a separate group.

Lastly this trip and 4wding does have inherent risks, while every effort will be made to minimise these risks, all that participate do so at their own risk with no onus being on nissanpatrol.com.au

[lucus30]

:-(

If everything falls in place I might be extremely lucky if I can come down for the Friday night only but doubt it at this stage

[Rossco]

:-(

If everything falls in place I might be extremely lucky if I can come down for the Friday night only but doubt it at this stage

Yeah, see how you go that would be good. Should be able to get off work a bit early and get up there at a reasonable time.

Just realised I put the wrong date. Still living in 2014!!! Ha Ha. If any one feels like changing it that has the power go ahead. . . .

[Winnie]

Good work Rossco. I will be leaving Moe at roughly 5.30pm and will be towing the camper trailer, I will have my dog with me also. Amy will come too.
You will have no trouble at all finding the campsite, no suspension lift is needed and you could get there on standard highway tyres.

[katwoman]

Maybe. We are doing Mckillops bridge and deddick trail the following weekend. Good chance to check out the new huts.

[jay see]

That's makes me out as well. Work that weekend.
Will see if everything lines up for the next one.
Enjoy.

[cgm]

I'm really keen, so mark me down. The directions to camp sound pretty straight forward, but I've never been in that area before, so would prefer to meet someone on the way in. Can sort that out closer to the date. It's a big drive from Ballarat, so I will definitely take Friday off. What time are we likely to head out on Sunday? Maybe I'll take Monday off too. I'm forced to take 6 days off this quarter, so days off is not an issue at this stage.

Thanks for organising Rossco, looking forward to it.

[Winnie]

I will be leaving camp early on Sunday...

[AB]

Should be ok for these dates I hope!!!

[Winnie]

Hey Ross, Amy just pointed out that O'Tooles is on the left not right. Hahaha =)

[Rossco]

I'm really keen, so mark me down. The directions to camp sound pretty straight forward, but I've never been in that area before, so would prefer to meet someone on the way in. Can sort that out closer to the date. It's a big drive from Ballarat, so I will definitely take Friday off. What time are we likely to head out on Sunday? Maybe I'll take Monday off too. I'm forced to take 6 days off this quarter, so days off is not an issue at this stage.

Thanks for organising Rossco, looking forward to it.

I'll be heading back Sunday, but we can certainly get in a decent drive on Sunday too, it's not too far home to Melb area. See how it works out but happy to hook up on Friday to convoy in.


Should be ok for these dates I hope!!!

Yeah sweet, better be . . . .


Hey Ross, Amy just pointed out that O'Tooles is on the left not right. Hahaha =)

Yeah I meant turn right off Merringtons ck track (after river crossings), onto Donnelys ck tr. Then O'Tools will be on the left. - That sound bout right - correct I mean ??? Should be well sign posted if you make it that far.

[cgm]

I will be leaving camp early on Sunday...

Yeah, so maybe I'll just head out and back to Ballarat in the one day. For now I'll plan to be in Moe in time to meet when you would be heading in Winnie on Friday. When we get close we'll see if that still makes sense, but at least that gives me heaps of time to finish any packing Friday morning and head off around lunchtime.

[Winnie]

Yeah that's right Rossco. Err... Correct I mean.
Yep heaps of sign posts out there now. Hopefully everybody will have a map though

[Rossco]

Maybe. We are doing Mckillops bridge and deddick trail the following weekend. Good chance to check out the new huts.

Be good to see you guys, not too far from your place.

Jeolous of the Deddick, had that trip planned last year with the olds, but then the fires were up there. Should be a very nice drive, speaking to the guy up the fire tower at Delegate, he said that it's recovered pretty well already. Have to get up there one day soon. . .

[AB]

So your leaving from Xmas hills at 5 yeah?

[Rossco]

Yeah should be around then, if not earlier of i can wrangle it. Should be bout 3.5 hours ish to camp from YG.

[boots]

The date right as in the year? Me confused

[Rossco]

The date right as in the year? Me confused

Yeah right date as in year. I put 2014 in the title, woops. It's the correct weekend tho. :)

[Winnie]

The date right as in the year? Me confused

Rossco has not accepted 2015 yet

[Rossco]

Rossco has not accepted 2015 yet

Yeah they go past too quick and I'm getting old too fast. . . . I'm still 25 you know. . .

[katwoman]

Rossco has not accepted 2015 yet

They are a bit slow up in dem dere hills.

[katwoman]

Ok. Pencil us in. Hopefully in the fire truck.

[Winnie]

Ok. Pencil us in. Hopefully in the fire truck.

Good stuff Kat!

[Bloodyaussie]

I cannot confirm at this stage, with everything going on its not so easy to commit lately.

[Winnie]

I cannot confirm at this stage, with everything going on its not so easy to commit lately.

Make it happen johnny boy!!!!

[katwoman]

I cannot confirm at this stage, with everything going on its not so easy to commit lately.

I thought this was your idea ?

[Rossco]

I cannot confirm at this stage, with everything going on its not so easy to commit lately.

What's with men and commitment? ?!! Uugh cumon jono you got this ball rolling. . .

[cgm]

Make it happen johnny boy!!!!

Yeah, wanna see your truck in good shape. Last time I came to your trip, someone didn't make it!

Seriously, would be good to try and make it since your thoughts got this all rolling.

[Bloodyaussie]

Trying guys.... spoke to Mags about it last night and told her I would like to go, just see how the funds are going closer to the date.

[MudRunnerTD]

Date fixed Rossco. Sounds like fun but I doubt I will make this one guys. Have fun.

[SG1]

Would like to try and make this, will be either there or up around Tathra at that time, will know closer to dates.

[Bacho86]

Sounds like a good trip, unfortunately I'll be away for a few days over Easter the following weekend so won't be able to get away for two weekends in a row

[Winnie]

Gonna be a small group!

[AB]

Gonna be a small group!

Well cover some ground then, all good mate!!!

[Winnie]

Well cover some ground then, all good mate!!!

Are you coming?

[AB]

Are you coming?

I think so, it's the weekend before Easter and ill be packing for a 2 week journey up at the Murray in strathmerton then heading over to a friends station in south oz so I normally get everything ready that weekend.

I gotta see how I am situated at the time but extremely keen bloke!!!!

[Winnie]

I think so, it's the weekend before Easter and ill be packing for a 2 week journey up at the Murray in strathmerton then heading over to a friends station in south oz so I normally get everything ready that weekend.

I gotta see how I am situated at the time but extremely keen bloke!!!!

It will be good!!

[Rossco]

Better be coming. You were just complaing about all work on the 4by and not using it!! I'm going away easter too. This is the last weekend at home, then away every weekend till easter. . . Is a Tuff life. . .

Small group is good when hitting the trails. . . Should cover some ground.

[AB]

Better be coming. You were just complaing about all work on the 4by and not using it!! I'm going away easter too. This is the last weekend at home, then away every weekend till easter. . . Is a Tuff life. . .

Small group is good when hitting the trails. . . Should cover some ground.

1st world problems hey ;)

[Winnie]

Better be coming. You were just complaing about all work on the 4by and not using it!! I'm going away easter too. This is the last weekend at home, then away every weekend till easter. . . Is a Tuff life. . .

Small group is good when hitting the trails. . . Should cover some ground.

I will be in your area this weekend and if you're around we can go through some maps. Are you going to the winch challenge in Noojee?

[Rossco]

1st world problems hey ;)

Yeah tell me about it. . . !!

Your trip does sound good, especially the station. . . Sounds relaxing.

[Rossco]

I will be in your area this weekend and if you're around we can go through some maps. Are you going to the winch challenge in Noojee?

Yeah I'm around (maybe not sat), finishing off the body work (quarter chop) and getting this rear bar on! !) So not heading to noojee, but would be good. Hopefully there will be more to come, was a great shame Victoria lost it's competition events. They're petty impressive to spectate, amazing what they can drive. Even more crazy what they can which.

[AB]

Yeah I'm around (maybe not sat), finishing off the body work (quarter chop) and getting this rear bar on! !) So not heading to noojee, but would be good. Hopefully there will be more to come, was a great shame Victoria lost it's competition events. They're petty impressive to spectate, amazing what they can drive. Even more crazy what they can which.

Hey mate it's on Sunday and possible pizzas Sunday night at my place if your home?

[sooty_10]

I'm planning on coming to this weekend, keen to get out and about again and explore some new areas. Haven't been that side yet.

[Rossco]

Ohh pizza sounds good. . .

[Rossco]

I'm planning on coming to this weekend, keen to get out and about again and explore some new areas. Haven't been that side yet.


Yeah cool. I think you'll like it, it's a pretty cool area + lots of good tracks.

[Winnie]

Have you done much exploring out there Rossco?

[Rossco]

Yeah a bit. Got a fair idea of the area, with a few grey patches in between. Will be good too fill these in tho. Keen to check out deep ck area - haven't been in there.

[Winnie]

Yeah I have not been around Deep Creek either. So yeah we can check out some maps at Andy's this weekend and make a vague plan I guess.

[lucus30]

mmmm pizza..

[Rossco]

Yeah I have not been around Deep Creek either. So yeah we can check out some maps at Andy's this weekend and make a vague plan I guess.

Sounds like a plan! ! I've got some paper rooftop maps of the area. Looking forward to having a look at deep ck. . . It's been on the list for a while. . .

[AB]

Oh crap just chatting to the minister...

I'm a bad bad bad father!!!

It's lachys 1st birthday on the Saturday night at our rsl... :(

Sorry gents I'm definitely out!!!

[Winnie]

Oh crap just chatting to the minister...

I'm a bad bad bad father!!!

It's lachys 1st birthday on the Saturday night at our rsl... :(

Sorry gents I'm definitely out!!!

All good... We will be back there in May. Looks like this will just be a reccy trip for the bigger one. That's a good thing!

[AB]

All good... We will be back there in May. Looks like this will just be a reccy trip for the bigger one. That's a good thing!

I'm guttered but yeah my boys 1st birthday... Can't believe he's 1...31/03/2014

[Rossco]

I'm guttered but yeah my boys 1st birthday... Can't believe he's 1...31/03/2014

Yeah bugger, can't miss that one, think you would be in the bad books for a while. Yeah we'll do some reccy for next time. . . Should be good. . .

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm guttered but yeah my boys 1st birthday... Can't believe he's 1...31/03/2014

You weak c%$t....... just say to your 1950's house wife this is the way it is...... bwa ha ha ha ha!!!!!!

[Winnie]

You weak c%$t....... just say to your 1950's house wife this is the way it is...... bwa ha ha ha ha!!!!!!

Oi you! And why aren't you coming? Has your 20th century wife put her foot down?

[Bloodyaussie]

Oi you! And why aren't you coming? Has your 20th century wife put her foot down?

It will be one year since I was in the high country.... pretty close to my 20 year anniversary with Mags too.

[Bloodyaussie]

I must have offended somebody............ anyway pretty sure now AB has pulled out I will be there.

[Winnie]

I must have offended somebody............ anyway pretty sure now AB has pulled out I will be there.

You are always offensive. You need to come on this trip

[Bloodyaussie]

In

Rossco
Winnie
Katwoman
Bloodyaussie
Cgm
Sooty


Maybe
SG1

[Winnie]

Where is roofy?? Surely he wants to test the new birthday present!!?

[AB]

I must have offended somebody............ anyway pretty sure now AB has pulled out I will be there.

Who have you offended captain paranoia?

Me?? Bahahahha how in hell have you done that muffins?

[Bloodyaussie]

Can anyone find the date from last years dargo trip... I want to work out when I burried mum?

[BigRAWesty]

Can anyone find the date from last years dargo trip... I want to work out when I burried mum? Was anzac day long weekend bud

[Winnie]

Was australia day long weekend bud

No it wasn't.

[Winnie]

Can anyone find the date from last years dargo trip... I want to work out when I burried mum?

She was buried on the 25th of April.

[lucus30]

Here is the thread
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=26897

[BigRAWesty]

No it wasn't.
My apologies. Anzac Day.

[AB]

Can anyone find the date from last years dargo trip... I want to work out when I burried mum?

You should do that trip every year then yeah???

Make it a tradition for you and your family etc

[Rossco]

I must have offended somebody............ anyway pretty sure now AB has pulled out I will be there.

Ah, so your coming now Jono . . Yeah actually, think I'm busy this weekend. . . .

[Bloodyaussie]

Ah, so your coming now Jono . . Yeah actually, think I'm busy this weekend. . . .

You wanker.... think I just going to devote all my time to following you around.

[Rossco]

Glad you've locked it in jono.


Where is roofy?? Surely he wants to test the new birthday present!!?

Where is Roofy,? perfect chance to test out that pressie. . .

[Sir Roofy]

[QUOTE=Rossco;585506]Glad you've locked it in jono.



Where is Roofy,? perfect chance to test out that pressie. . .[/QUOTE

IM HERE -DOING WONNANGATTA THIS W/END

[Rossco]

Hmm, that sux. Wonnongatta will be good tho. . .

[MEGOMONSTER]

I will try to make this one.
I have put the feelers out already, and seems promising.
Another place I have never been, and would really like to see the place.

[katwoman]

Check the dates, Roofy. You'll be home for this. Bring Jane-O up sat arvo after work. ( please).

[Winnie]

Check the dates, Roofy. You'll be home for this. Bring Jane-O up sat arvo after work. ( please).

Close to home too. Would be good to see you there Roofy.

[Sir Roofy]

hmm, that sux. Wonnongatta will be good tho. . .

that didnt come out right,going in to wonnangatta today till monday
will be at aberfeldy for your w/end
@kat see what i can do about jane think she has something on

[Winnie]

that didnt come out right,going in to wonnangatta today till monday
will be at aberfeldy for your w/end
@kat see what i can do about jane think she has something on

Good work!!

[Rossco]

Good work roofy. Have fun at Wonnongatta. . .

[cgm]

Is it 27th yet? I'm itching to go. I ordered a rooftop (and hema) map last week. They arrived today. Opened it and laughed at one spot somewhere near where you said the camp is there were 3 small arrows to different parts all leading back to the word "steep". Noticed quite a few of these with a bit more of a look.

I am so keen. :)

[Winnie]

Is it 27th yet? I'm itching to go. I ordered a rooftop (and hema) map last week. They arrived today. Opened it and laughed at one spot somewhere near where you said the camp is there were 3 small arrows to different parts all leading back to the word "steep". Noticed quite a few of these with a bit more of a look.

I am so keen. :)

Yep me too! Can't wait

[Bloodyaussie]

So we are base camping are we??? Would have liked to have done a traveling trip for a change but happy either way.

In

Rossco
Winnie
Katwoman
Bloodyaussie
Cgm
Sooty


Maybe
SG1

[Winnie]

So we are base camping are we??? Would have liked to have done a traveling trip for a change but happy either way.

In

Rossco
Winnie
Katwoman
Bloodyaussie
Cgm
Sooty


Maybe
SG1

Yes we are base camping at O'Tooles. Plan a travelling trip if you want to do one.

[Rossco]

So we are base camping are we??? Would have liked to have done a traveling trip for a change but happy either way.



I agree with you Jono, i like traveling trips, think might have to do one next trip. Aberfeldys not bad as a base camp tho, everythings pretty central. . .

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes we are base camping at O'Tooles. Plan a travelling trip if you want to do one.

And I will princess but it will be an 8 car max trip...

[Winnie]

Sounds like fun, count me in. Not like you have 7 other mates better than me! bwahaha

[Sir Roofy]

ill be in this as well depending on dates OF BA,S trip

[Sir Roofy]

yep me too! Can't wait

ill be there as well sat arvo after jane knocks off

[Winnie]

ill be there as well sat arvo after jane knocks off

Awesome Roofy. I'm not sure exactly what time I'll be in Moe now, things have changed at work so I might be a bit later. If anybody was planning on meeting me there Friday night I'll work a time for sure.

[Bloodyaussie]

Bit surprised by the small numbers coming... I have no idea yet as to what time I will leave home as yet.

I think if you are planning a bigger trip for May you should post it up?

[Winnie]

Bit surprised by the small numbers coming... I have no idea yet as to what time I will leave home as yet.

I think if you are planning a bigger trip for May you should post it up?

Can't be certain yet and want to wait til this trip is done so we have an idea of the tracks conditions.

[AB]

I can't believe you are all ditching my sons 1st birthday to go "off" "roading".

[Bloodyaussie]

I can't believe you are all ditching my sons 1st birthday to go "off" "roading".

You would not have invited me anyway!!!!!

[Rossco]

I can't believe you are all ditching my sons 1st birthday to go "off" "roading".

Just jelous that you can't too! !

[AB]

You would not have invited me anyway!!!!!

I sent you an invite in the mail bro!?!?!?

With a cute little pic of my little man

I bet it was just tossed in the bin treated like junk mail :(

[Bloodyaussie]

I sent you an invite in the mail bro!?!?!?

With a cute little pic of my little man

I bet it was just tossed in the bin treated like junk mail :(

Pigs ass !!!!!!!!!

If I got mail from you I would have come skipping into the house like a little girl !!!

[Winnie]

I can't believe you are all ditching my sons 1st birthday to go "off" "roading".

We will have a beer for him =)

[katwoman]

ill be there as well sat arvo after jane knocks off

Woohoo, Jane-O !!! Bring a you know what ???

[AB]

Pigs ass !!!!!!!!!

If I got mail from you I would have come skipping into the house like a little girl !!!

Pm me your address... This I gotta see ;)

[lucus30]

Bit surprised by the small numbers coming... I have no idea yet as to what time I will leave home as yet.

I think if you are planning a bigger trip for May you should post it up?

I agree and pick a bloody weekend I can come too

[Bloodyaussie]

Pm me your address... This I gotta see ;)

You know where I live. ...

Lucus shoose up you aee like 3dogs you will never turn up to a meet!!!!!

[AB]

Yeah Rossco I'm very jealous to be honest!!!!

Have a ball gents!

[Rossco]

Don't worry we will be doing quite a bit serious research and reconnaissance work. Will probably be quite taxing and tedious . . . . You won't be missing out on much.

[Winnie]

Don't worry we will be doing quite a bit serious research and reconnaissance work. Will probably be quite taxing and tedious . . . . You won't be missing out on much.

Yes hard work indeed... Someone's gotta do it!

[Bloodyaussie]

Don't worry we will be doing quite a bit serious research and reconnaissance work. Will probably be quite taxing and tedious . . . . You won't be missing out on much.

I wont be working hard at all.....

[Winnie]

I wont be working hard at all.....

You were gonna be in charge of fire wood?

Lmao. I will bring enough wood for Friday night, we will need to get some for Saturday night

[cgm]

I'm nearly out of wood, but have a small bit left, I'll bring that. A couple of good pieces of redgum I think that should burn for a little while.

How much driving in terms of kms are we likely to do from the base camp over the two days? The Jack is really thirsty, so I'm wondering if I will need a jerry or two of petrol or not? Crawling around some tough steep stuff I might end up using 25+ l/100km.

[Bloodyaussie]

You were gonna be in charge of fire wood?

Lmao. I will bring enough wood for Friday night, we will need to get some for Saturday night

Funny I have been doing these renovations and work killed me today and my back is stuffed.. I did sn hour of ice and heat and it seems to have done the trick but my bloody sciatic nerve still killing me. .. so the thought of chainsawing just does not appeal to me at all.
Knowing me though I will still do it then mags will get the shits when I get home as I cant stand straight. ..lol

Starting to get excited as it has been a whole year since being in the high country. ..... woot woot

[jay see]

I agree and pick a bloody weekend I can come too

And me....

[lucus30]

You know where I live. ...

Lucus shoose up you aee like 3dogs you will never turn up to a meet!!!!!

Oi i've come to a few things

Toolangi trip for the day with dad
Pizza Night at AB's
Mattys place
and met up with Jaysee and GQjett and did kinglake

So you Shooosh. Maybe you just pick weekends when i can't come

[Winnie]

When a date is posted just make it happen!

[lucus30]

Bit hard it always seems to be weddings weddings and the occasional engagement party. Its all we seem to do these days

[Bloodyaussie]

Bit hard it always seems to be weddings weddings and the occasional engagement party. Its all we seem to do these days

Yeah sucks to be you ...lol

Unfortunately it is hard to please everyone and we learnt some time ago to just set a date and location and those that can make it will.... as soon as you put it open to discussion it turns into a shumozzle.

[jay see]

Bit hard it always seems to be weddings weddings and the occasional engagement party. Its all we seem to do these days

All part of the cycle. Next there will be babies and milestone birthdays.

[jay see]

Yeah sucks to be you ...lol

Unfortunately it is hard to please everyone and we learnt some time ago to just set a date and location and those that can make it will.... as soon as you put it open to discussion it turns into a shumozzle.

True true.

[lucus30]

Yeah sucks to be you ...lol

Unfortunately it is hard to please everyone and we learnt some time ago to just set a date and location and those that can make it will.... as soon as you put it open to discussion it turns into a shumozzle.

Yeah I know the reasons mate. You can't please everyone and that's just the way it is though I do come when I can
I honestly wasn't complaining I was just replying to your post

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I know the reasons mate. You can't please everyone and that's just the way it is though I do come when I can
I honestly wasn't complaining I was just replying to your post

Did not think you were.... just stating the obvious for some out there...lol

My wife and I have been talking about trips to do and I am just stinging to get back up there plus have even talked about the Top end and W.A....

I miss this so much... been shooting a lot lately and it has been a great distraction but I truly love 4wding in the high country so much more.

[Rossco]

How much driving in terms of kms are we likely to do from the base camp over the two days? The Jack is really thirsty, so I'm wondering if I will need a jerry or two of petrol or not? Crawling around some tough steep stuff I might end up using 25+ l/100km.

Probly do round 100 + K in a day ish. Doesn't sound like much but pretty much every track up there is steep. Low range will certainly get a work out that's for sure. Good idea to grab a jerry even if you just leave it at camp.

[Winnie]

I'm nearly out of wood, but have a small bit left, I'll bring that. A couple of good pieces of redgum I think that should burn for a little while.

How much driving in terms of kms are we likely to do from the base camp over the two days? The Jack is really thirsty, so I'm wondering if I will need a jerry or two of petrol or not? Crawling around some tough steep stuff I might end up using 25+ l/100km.

Yeah like Rossco said, I would grab a jerry can just in case. Moe is your last stop for fuel too, no more fuel at Rawson.

[Sir Roofy]

funny i have been doing these renovations and work killed me today and my back is stuffed.. I did sn hour of ice and heat and it seems to have done the trick but my bloody sciatic nerve still killing me. .. So the thought of chainsawing just does not appeal to me at all.
Knowing me though i will still do it then mags will get the shits when i get home as i cant stand straight. ..lol

starting to get excited as it has been a whole year since being in the high country. ..... Woot woot

for heavens sake stay home

[Sir Roofy]

bit hard it always seems to be weddings weddings and the occasional engagement party. Its all we seem to do these days

time you stood up for ya self and said ill give this one a miss

[Winnie]

Roofy laying down the LAW

[Bloodyaussie]

for heavens sake stay home

No you...... lol.

As for petrol I chewed through it on these trips and on one trip had 3 jerry cans and used them.

This will be the first test with diesel for me.

[Winnie]

How big is the fuel tank on the Jackeroo?
Is anybody planning on meeting me in Moe on the Friday night?

[Rossco]

No you...... lol.

As for petrol I chewed through it on these trips and on one trip had 3 jerry cans and used them.

This will be the first test with diesel for me.

You can throw your jerry cans in the bin now you are officially a diesel man :)

[Rossco]

Is anybody planning on meeting me in Moe on the Friday night?

Not sure yet I'll see if anyone wants to convoy in, if not i might head across through South Face road.

[faw33]

enjoy guys sounds like a great day

[katwoman]

We're hoping to sneak the girl out of school early, even if its only 45 minutes for us, thru Heyfield. Just got to work out how many k's the new ute gets on straight gas.

[cgm]

Probly do round 100 + K in a day ish. Doesn't sound like much but pretty much every track up there is steep. Low range will certainly get a work out that's for sure. Good idea to grab a jerry even if you just leave it at camp.

Thx Rossco. That makes sense. I will put a couple in. Matches in the rough range I was thinking. That's the down side of running petrol. You need more and it's more flammable to carry. I got used to it in Saudi, took out the back seat and had 16 in there on my last big trip.

@Winnie, the Jack only takes 85 litres. So doesn't give too much to play with. Putting one or two in will make me comfortable not to stress about running out.

[cgm]

Is anybody planning on meeting me in Moe on the Friday night?

I've got the day off on Friday so I'm a little flexible. Will take me about 4 hours to get across to Moe. I'd like to go in with someone. I'd be able to go in a little earlier otherwise I'll just leave a little later and go in with you after work Winnie.

What are others up to with timing?

[Winnie]

We're hoping to sneak the girl out of school early, even if its only 45 minutes for us, thru Heyfield. Just got to work out how many k's the new ute gets on straight gas.

Will the ute be ready?

[lucus30]

I've got the day off on Friday so I'm a little flexible. Will take me about 4 hours to get across to Moe. I'd like to go in with someone. I'd be able to go in a little earlier otherwise I'll just leave a little later and go in with you after work Winnie.

What are others up to with timing?

Hey mate I was thinking about taking the Friday off and heading in early. I just have to leave on Saturday morning, I've been to O'Toole's once but it was only a few months ago so sort of remember

[Rossco]

Yeah its pretty easy, if you've got a rooftops map you'll have no worries at all.

[Winnie]

Hey mate I was thinking about taking the Friday off and heading in early. I just have to leave on Saturday morning, I've been to O'Toole's once but it was only a few months ago so sort of remember
Oh mate I missed that you were coming? Good stuff!!

Yeah its pretty easy, if you've got a rooftops map you'll have no worries at all.
Yep it's really easy to find, there are plenty of sign posts up now to make sure you are on the right track. The campground is sign posted too. Whoever gets there first should grab us a nice big spot close to the big swimming hole.

[Sir Roofy]

hey mate i was thinking about taking the friday off and heading in early. I just have to leave on saturday morning, i've been to o'toole's once but it was only a few months ago so sort of remember

glad to see your coming mate

[lucus30]

Oh mate I missed that you were coming? Good stuff!!

Yep it's really easy to find, there are plenty of sign posts up now to make sure you are on the right track. The campground is sign posted too. Whoever gets there first should grab us a nice big spot close to the big swimming hole.

Its not locked in yet. But thinking about it as I want to get out and even if I can only do an overnighter and leave about 8 in the morning

[Rossco]

Yeah it'd be good if you can make it up. I'll try and get up at a reasonable time., should be right. ..

[Bloodyaussie]

I am going to do some sucking up and see if I can leave early friday morning. .

Alexander finishes kinder at 1.45pm then Erica at 3.15pm and would need them picked up for me??? See what I can manage.

[lucus30]

I am going to do some sucking up and see if I can leave early friday morning. .

Alexander finishes kinder at 1.45pm then Erica at 3.15pm and would need them picked up for me??? See what I can manage.

Oh sweet would be awesome better chuck my leave in for the friday then

[Winnie]

Oh sweet would be awesome better chuck my leave in for the friday then

Will you be bringing your pup along?
Would be good to have somebody for Diesel to play with.

[lucus30]

Will you be bringing your pup along?
Would be good to have somebody for Diesel to play with.

Nah the ms is staying home so she can look after him

[katwoman]

Will the ute be ready?


Im hoping so.. He's putting in sh!t load of hours this week.

[Winnie]

Im hoping so.. He's putting in sh!t load of hours this week.

Bloody hope it is ready! Will be awesome! And a good surprise for those who don't know about it =)

[Sir Roofy]

bloody hope it is ready! Will be awesome! And a good surprise for those who don't know about it =)

thats if it makes it mate

[lucus30]

Bloody hope it is ready! Will be awesome! And a good surprise for those who don't know about it =)

Assuming we are talking about the Ftruck ??

[Winnie]

Assuming we are talking about the Ftruck ??

Nope something better!

[katwoman]

thats if it makes it mate

Fingers crossed.


Bloody hope it is ready! Will be awesome! And a good surprise for those who don't know about it =)

Wont have time to put a fuel tank in it, so hopefully 90L of gas will be enough just to see how it goes...
There wont be much sleep in our house in the next two weeks.

[Winnie]

Fingers crossed.

Wont have time to put a fuel tank in it, so hopefully 90L of gas will be enough just to see how it goes...
There wont be much sleep in our house in the next two weeks.

Surely? Will you be bringing two cars again? Even if you just drove it to otooles and park it there and drive around in your Patrol?

[katwoman]

Surely? Will you be bringing two cars again? Even if you just drove it to otooles and park it there and drive around in your Patrol?

Yeah. I think so. I'll tow the camper. And we'll just syphon everyones gas bottles !! Would be weird taking one car..............

[Drewboyaus]

I can't make this one but did I read somewhere this might be a reccie for a later trip?
I farking love that Wahalla/Aberfeldie area.
Haven't been there since early last year.....

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[katwoman]

Oh mate I missed that you were coming? Good stuff!!

Yep it's really easy to find, there are plenty of sign posts up now to make sure you are on the right track. The campground is sign posted too. Whoever gets there first should grab us a nice big spot close to the big swimming hole.

Where's the swimming hole ? We've never actually stayed at O'Tooles. We stay at little O'Tooles or one of the huts. I would think the water would be getting a bit cool by now ?

[Winnie]

I can't make this one but did I read somewhere this might be a reccie for a later trip?
I farking love that Wahalla/Aberfeldie area.
Haven't been there since early last year.....

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Yep! Spot on drew.



Where's the swimming hole ? We've never actually stayed at O'Tooles. We stay at little O'Tooles or one of the huts. I would think the water would be getting a bit cool by now ?
As you enter otooles, it's the far right Corner.

[Drewboyaus]

Yep! Spot on drew.

When are you thinking of the other trip?

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[Winnie]

When are you thinking of the other trip?

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Probably May?

[DSPIES]

I'm out for this one as well.
These trips always seem to fall on the one weekend of the month when i'm unavailable. it's uncanny.

Can we lock in May early and avoid the weekend of 16/17....?

[lucus30]

Any one want to meet up at Rawson and head in together on Friday. I was thinking about meeting at Rawson between 10am to 12?
I've been there recently and shouldn't have a problem navigating in. The junction is the only confusing part

[Bloodyaussie]

Any one want to meet up at Rawson and head in together on Friday. I was thinking about meeting at Rawson between 10am to 12?
I've been there recently and shouldn't have a problem navigating in. The junction is the only confusing part

I will let you know... I am closer to Rossco and was going to see what time and way he would travel..

[Winnie]

You'd probably be better to meet in Moe mate, Rawson is a little bit out of the way.

Or even at Trafalgar at the train station, it's right on the highway.

[lucus30]

True, I guess we would have phone signal there. I'm easy just wondering if anybody is coming in Friday morningish ?

[Rossco]

Yeah that's a bit early for me i think, have allready done 2 4 day weeks, can't push my luck to much!! Can probably get off work 2.30 3 ish i reckon. Might head up through noojee & sth face rd. There's no fuel after Yarra junction but should be all good with old diesel :)

[lucus30]

From your place I think that would be a good way to go. Bit out of the way for me though

[cgm]

I'm coming across and would be able to meet about 2pm in Moe. Maybe a little earlier if I have to. :). Or happy to meet in Melbourne on the way through.

What about Sooty? You still coming? You must also be crossing
Town?

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[lucus30]

No 2PM is fine. Was just keen to get in early as I have to leave about 8am on saturday probably

[cgm]

No 2PM is fine. Was just keen to get in early as I have to leave about 8am on saturday probably

Ok, so tie this down. :) Lucas and I will be at Moe at 2 pm for those who want to join us.

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[lucus30]

Anybody that is meeting us on Friday I'll exchange phone numbers with closer to the date

[sooty_10]

I'm coming across and would be able to meet about 2pm in Moe. Maybe a little earlier if I have to. :). Or happy to meet in Melbourne on the way through.

What about Sooty? You still coming? You must also be crossing
Town?

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Unfortunately things are now up in the air for me. I'm applying for interstate jobs and am currently hopping around the country for pointless (unless I get the job) assessments. Just been to Adelaide for a few days and now trying to organise Brisbane. It's looking like I will be going up the weekend off this trip. So I'm back to a very unlikely maybe..... :(

[lucus30]

Unfortunately things are now up in the air for me. I'm applying for interstate jobs and am currently hopping around the country for pointless (unless I get the job) assessments. Just been to Adelaide for a few days and now trying to organise Brisbane. It's looking like I will be going up the weekend off this trip. So I'm back to a very unlikely maybe..... :(

Bummer mate would have been good to see you and the ms again and the td42 of course

[cgm]

Unfortunately things are now up in the air for me. I'm applying for interstate jobs and am currently hopping around the country for pointless (unless I get the job) assessments. Just been to Adelaide for a few days and now trying to organise Brisbane. It's looking like I will be going up the weekend off this trip. So I'm back to a very unlikely maybe..... :(

Pity for us, but i hope all the tripping around pays off for you. All the best with the job hunting.

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[Winnie]

Just heard that DSE are doing planned burns in the Erica area, I need to find out more info guys but this might be a deal breaker?

[Winnie]

We should be fine.
There are burns planned "within 10 days" close by but we will have to monitor for sure.
Keep up to date with this map though.
http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/fire-and-emergencies/planned-burns/planned-burns-now-and-next-10-days

[Rossco]

Should be fine, there burning everywhere ATM, we'll just manage it if we have to. Most of the areas we will be in got burnt in the Aberfelfy fires a few years ago so there won't be any fuel reduction burns going on in there yet. Might just be smokey in the area tho.

[katwoman]

I am officially excited. Doesn't look like the new toy will make it and I have a bit of work to do to Katrol, but we'll hopefully be getting away by lunch time. Looks like the fire truck might get a run.

[Winnie]

Should be fine, there burning everywhere ATM, we'll just manage it if we have to. Most of the areas we will be in got burnt in the Aberfelfy fires a few years ago so there won't be any fuel reduction burns going on in there yet. Might just be smokey in the area tho.

Yeah their burns are planned for Mt Useful. As long as we keep it in mind we should be fine.

[Bloodyaussie]

I will be leaving later than I would have liked... I have to pick up the kids at 1pm and drop them off at Mag's work and from there I am off.... so I should be leaving the Northern suburbs by 1.30pm.

[lucus30]

I will be leaving later than I would have liked... I have to pick up the kids at 1pm and drop them off at Mag's work and from there I am off.... so I should be leaving the Northern suburbs by 1.30pm.

Friday or Saturday ?

[Rossco]

As it happens i need to have a look at a few sites on the Aberfelfy River for a quote for some work, so will be able to justify this and had up a little early! ! Probably head up and allow bout half a day to look around at a few sites, so should be able to get up there mid day ish hopefully.

[Winnie]

As it happens i need to have a look at a few sites on the Aberfelfy River for a quote for some work, so will be able to justify this and had up a little early! ! Probably head up and allow bout half a day to look around at a few sites, so should be able to get up there mid day ish hopefully.

And fuel paid for by the company, nice!

[Rossco]

And fuel paid for by the company, nice!

Yeah tried that one but no luck. . .

Looking forward to it now, thinking we should check out deep ck tracks earlyish in the day, maybe a few warm up tracks first. Can't wait!! . . The weather is looking pretty reasonable at this stage. . .

[Winnie]

Yeah tried that one but no luck. . .

Looking forward to it now, thinking we should check out deep ck tracks earlyish in the day, maybe a few warm up tracks first. Can't wait!! . . The weather is looking pretty reasonable at this stage. . .

Yeah I was thinking head straight there and have some fun on the way. Can't wait!

[cgm]

I will be leaving later than I would have liked... I have to pick up the kids at 1pm and drop them off at Mag's work and from there I am off.... so I should be leaving the Northern suburbs by 1.30pm.

Do you want us to make our time just a little later and meet you at Moe? I don't think it will make too much difference? Well not to me at least, will let me either sleep in or madly dash around doing everything last minute ...

Still happy to go with the 2pm time Lucus and I have set, but if you want, we can all head in together? Just sing out Lucus if you still want to go in on the earlier time, since you have to leave early on Saturday.

[lucus30]

Do you want us to make our time just a little later and meet you at Moe? I don't think it will make too much difference? Well not to me at least, will let me either sleep in or madly dash around doing everything last minute ...

Still happy to go with the 2pm time Lucus and I have set, but if you want, we can all head in together? Just sing out Lucus if you still want to go in on the earlier time, since you have to leave early on Saturday.

Yeah mate I'm happy either way. Remember I'm driving a gutless 4.5 on gas so its not the fastest thing up hills

[cgm]

Yeah mate I'm happy either way. Remember I'm driving a gutless 4.5 on gas so its not the fastest thing up hills

I was feeling like that, but it has improved a little since I put the lower diff ratios in. Still, it's not like the 4.8 I used to have! There's no race, so no issues there. I think it is still at least social to meet and go in together, so would like to wait for BA if that suits him. Will send a PM shortly with my mobile number.

BA, just let us know a time then.

[Bloodyaussie]

I am easy and if you guys want to start your day early that's fine there is no need to wait.... but I do prefer to travel in groups so let me know what you decide before the end of the week.

I am swapping work days today as the weather is crap and will use it to take out the radiator and clean it as it is still filthy from the Oz day trip.

I should probably start packing also as time is tight this week.... what to bring, its been so long?

[lucus30]

I am easy and if you guys want to start your day early that's fine there is no need to wait.... but I do prefer to travel in groups so let me know what you decide before the end of the week.

I am swapping work days today as the weather is crap and will use it to take out the radiator and clean it as it is still filthy from the Oz day trip.

I should probably start packing also as time is tight this week.... what to bring, its been so long?

Baked beans and a swag ha ha

[Maxhead]

Baked beans and a swag ha ha

....and the beer is where!???

.....on the move

[Bloodyaussie]

baked beans and a swag ha ha

fail !!!!!!!!!! No beer ???

[cgm]

So what time in Moe BA? Can anyone suggest a meeting place? Fuel station I assume?

[Rossco]

So what time in Moe BA? Can anyone suggest a meeting place? Fuel station I assume?

BP in Moe is the one, just of the second exit off the freeway, pretty easy to find :)

[lucus30]

fail !!!!!!!!!! No beer ???

I assumed that was a given. what else would you put in the fridge?

[Sir Roofy]

I assumed that was a given. what else would you put in the fridge?

hahahahah I like the boy good reply lucas

[Bloodyaussie]

I assumed that was a given. what else would you put in the fridge?

Chicken balls..

[Bloodyaussie]

Sorry guys I have to pull out of this trip..

It hurts but just going to be too much of a stretch for me.

[AB]

Sorry guys I have to pull out of this trip..

It hurts but just going to be too much of a stretch for me.

Well organise a run a few weeks after Easter mate.

[Rossco]

Sorry guys I have to pull out of this trip..

It hurts but just going to be too much of a stretch for me.

What! ! No good jono, no chance you can make it happen. . . It should be a pretty good weekend. . . Come on. . .

[Bloodyaussie]

What! ! No good jono, no chance you can make it happen. . . It should be a pretty good weekend. . . Come on. . .

Sorry am flat broke and mags is not well so it would be a huge strain and I could not enjoy myself knowing all this was going on.

[Winnie]

Well organise a run a few weeks after Easter mate.

Yeah for sure... No stress as there is a low turn out anyway

[Winnie]

We've decided to leave the camper at home and use the tent for this one, gonna be no rain, but we will be leaving very early on Sunday and I don't want to have to pack the camper up damp because it's an absolute pain to get it into our front yard to setup...

[cgm]

Sorry guys I have to pull out of this trip..

It hurts but just going to be too much of a stretch for me.

Bummer :(

Would love to try to help you make it happen somehow, but I understand that in these situations often you know it's best not to. Pity though. Hopefully you'll be good to go for the next one.

[cgm]

Lucus, so you good to go for 2:00pm then at the BP that Rossco mentioned? That is pretty comfortable time for me not to be rushing in the morning, but we'll also get in to camp in good daylight. Should be pretty relaxed.

[lucus30]

Sorry am flat broke and mags is not well so it would be a huge strain and I could not enjoy myself knowing all this was going on.

Oh mate that sucks but understand will hopefully see you after Easter


Lucus, so you good to go for 2:00pm then at the BP that Rossco mentioned? That is pretty comfortable time for me not to be rushing in the morning, but we'll also get in to camp in good daylight. Should be pretty relaxed.

Yeah mate sounds good. Will put a map up of meet location tomorrow night

[Rossco]

Sorry am flat broke and mags is not well so it would be a huge strain and I could not enjoy myself knowing all this was going on.

Yeah bummer. . . Don't worry we'll sus out some good tracks for next time. . . Should b good: )

[cgm]

Yeah mate sounds good. Will put a map up of meet location tomorrow night

Cool, will see you there then.

Last night I cut a small hole in the top of my drawers and mounted some rubber on the back of the cargo barrier. I can get a strap around my Jerry cans and they'll be tight and not rub. Bit of a pain being petrol, but no big drama. I got some pretty ordinary fuel figures offroad last weekend (around 30 l/100km), but hoping the sample wasn't big enough to be accurate or I stuffed something up. I'm gonna bring 3 cans just in case it was...

Got a couple of things to patch up tonight. Need to try and get a big lever onto one of the stock bash plates near the exhaust. It's only fixed on 3 sides and pushed up a bit. Out in the pyrenees a couple of weekends back and on a couple of really steep climbs it must sit back on the engine mounts just enough for the exhaust to knock that plate and got a regular knocking noise. Hope that's all it is. Also got to put a screw back in a mudflat and pack a few standard items back in the drawers. Will do my final pack tomorrow night. I noticed when I was under the truck the other day that the petrol tank gaurd has had a decent whack and the drain plug is slightly exposed. Probably should look at that, but might run out of time.

Only two more sleeps to go :)

[Rossco]

Yep getting close now :) Weather is looking pretty good, snow to 1300m tomorrow & Friday but nice on the weekend, will be pretty cold nights tho. I will bring a saw and get some wood in the arvo. Should get up there round 1 ish hopefully.

Still need to get the GQ back together. Been a bit busy lately and all haven't got this rear bay on yet. . . Long story short got a bad paint match for the rear quarters and haven't had time to get it matched correctly till this week, anyway should be back together tomorrow (has to be!!). Hopefully the paint is good if not it will be in primer. . . Bout time i got this bloody bar on!!

[Winnie]

Yep getting close now :) Weather is looking pretty good, snow to 1300m tomorrow & Friday but nice on the weekend, will be pretty cold nights tho. I will bring a saw and get some wood in the arvo. Should get up there round 1 ish hopefully.

Still need to get the GQ back together. Been a bit busy lately and all haven't got this rear bay on yet. . . Long story short got a bad paint match for the rear quarters and haven't had time to get it matched correctly till this week, anyway should be back together tomorrow (has to be!!). Hopefully the paint is good if not it will be in primer. . . Bout time i got this bloody bar on!!

Bloody hell mate, thought you would have been right on that!! Saw Andy's bar and it looks great!
If the snow is that low it won't take us long to find some.

[Rossco]

Bloody hell mate, thought you would have been right on that!! Saw Andy's bar and it looks great!
If the snow is that low it won't take us long to find some.

Yeah it's taken a while!! There's been a bit going on and the bad paint match stuffed me round a bit - Grrrrrrrr. Can't wait to get it on, Andy's does look good very happy with them.

Yeah there's a chance of a bit of snow, probably won't hang around long but you never know :)

[AB]

Yeah it's taken a while!! There's been a bit going on and the bad paint match stuffed me round a bit - Grrrrrrrr. Can't wait to get it on, Andy's does look good very happy with them.

Yeah there's a chance of a bit of snow, probably won't hang around long but you never know :)

Where did you get the paint?

Shame mate, all that work and a shitty paint match would send me mad!

[Rossco]

Diamond Creek (paint & auto place). Yeah pretty annoying, it was done to code, looked alright in the can but was a bit dark. All good, it'll get there just bad timing with being a bit busy, worth the wait to get it right tho. . .

[Winnie]

Diamond Creek (paint & auto place). Yeah pretty annoying, it was done to code, looked alright in the can but was a bit dark. All good, it'll get there just bad timing with being a bit busy, worth the wait to get it right tho. . .

Maybe your paint has faded over the years. Can you take the car in and get them to match it?

[AB]

Maybe your paint has faded over the years. Can you take the car in and get them to match it?

Or just take the petrol cap plate off and take that in.

[Rossco]

Yeah they did match it when i took it back. Took in a bit of the cut quarter, hopefully it's all good now, find out tomorrow when i paint it. . .

[MEGOMONSTER]

Unfortunately I must miss this trip, was looking good until today.

[lucus30]

So who is still in for this ?

[cgm]

Unfortunately I must miss this trip, was looking good until today.

Pity mate.

Numbers are dropping!

Should still be a few of us there.

[Winnie]

So who is still in for this ?

Looks like it's yourself, me, Rossco, cgm and Kat and Steve. Am I missing anyone?

[lucus30]

Looks like it's yourself, me, Rossco, cgm and Kat and Steve. Am I missing anyone?

And I'm only popping in really. Have to leave at 8am Saturday

[Winnie]

And I'm only popping in really. Have to leave at 8am Saturday

Enough time for a beer on Friday night then!

[Rossco]

Unfortunately I must miss this trip, was looking good until today.


Looks like it's yourself, me, Rossco, cgm and Kat and Steve. Am I missing anyone?

Yeah that's a bugger mego :(

Numbers are dropping, what about roofy + Jane? ?

All good tho we'll be able to cover a bit of ground, sus or a good route for a future trip.

[Sir Roofy]

yeah that's a bugger mego :(

numbers are dropping, what about roofy + jane? ?

All good tho we'll be able to cover a bit of ground, sus or a good route for a future trip.

where coming saturday lunch time after jane finishes work

[Rossco]

where coming saturday lunch time after jane finishes work

Sounds good Roofy, we can meet up at camp if you like then hit some tracks in the arvo of your keen. We can save deep ck if you like. . . Probably a good one to test out that pressie. What time do you envisage getting into camp??

[MEGOMONSTER]

Pity mate. Numbers are dropping! Should still be a few of us there.

Might still drive up sat night. Not sure yet.

[Sir Roofy]

sounds good roofy, we can meet up at camp if you like then hit some tracks in the arvo of your keen. We can save deep ck if you like. . . Probably a good one to test out that pressie. What time do you envisage getting into camp??

bout 1,is or there abouts hoping it will be earlyer
see what its like and hit a track or two

[Rossco]

Might still drive up sat night. Not sure yet.

Yeah comeon Mego just do it. Can still do a drive on Sunday.

[Sir Roofy]

might still drive up sat night. Not sure yet.

come on mego you know you want to bout time we caught up

[Rossco]

bout 1,is or there abouts hoping it will be earlyer
see what its like and hit a track or two

Ok. We will head out in the morning for a loop then head back to camp for lunch around 1ish.

[Winnie]

Sounds good Ross. There is a north loop I wanna look at doing then a south-west loop anyway, we can sort out through maps on Friday night Rossco.

[cgm]

So, what's the latest on wood. Do I need to bring some or we can find some there? What about the chainsaw?

Small group should mean we have good track progress at least.

I've got Monday off, so not in any hurry to rush off on Sunday, so if Mego can make it up on Saturday I'll still be up for some driving on Sunday.

[Rossco]

I'll bring a saw and get some wood in the arvo, will be able to find plenty.

I'm up for a drive Sunday. . .

[lucus30]

Well buller had some snow this morning. Hope we see some around

https://facebook.com/MtBuller

[katwoman]

I'll bring a saw and get some wood in the arvo, will be able to find plenty. I'm up for a drive Sunday. . .

Yep. Same. As we are coming in from the other way, we'll stop and get wood on the way in.

[lucus30]

Ok for anybody that is meeting us at Moe at 2pm tomorrow. Here is where we are meeting
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/BP/@-38.186838,146.283563,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b2909505d7263f5:0xdf8369e5bce09 d81


I gather channel 17 as per usual ?

[cgm]

Ok for anybody that is meeting us at Moe at 2pm tomorrow. Here is where we are meeting
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/BP/@-38.186838,146.283563,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b2909505d7263f5:0xdf8369e5bce09 d81


I gather channel 17 as per usual ?

Think it's just you and me for 2pm now? I'll see you there.

Just went and did some food shopping. It's really cold here tonight, so got nervous about up there and went past Ray's Outdoors on the way home and bought some Long Johns. :D Even better, they were on special. Top and bottom sold separately and they were marked down from $30 to $10. Might not need them, but just in case ... (thanks to Apollofish for the heads up on where to get them)

I'm hopeless with packing, always seem to forget something. But I should have enough different things to survive. Will pack the car shortly and have an easy departure late morning.

One sleep to go. :)

[Winnie]

I'm gonna do a quick pack tomorrow night before Amy gets home from work and we should be right to leave straight away

[lucus30]

Yeah I'm doing a quick pack tomorrow. I'm thinking about buying the darche cold mountain -12 1400 wide sleeping bag tomorrow morning if I can find it around. My old bag is looking a bit thin these days

[Rossco]

GQ is finally back together, and starting to pack a few things. Still haven't sorted the bloody paint (grrr - don't want to talk about it! !!) but the rear bar looks nice :)

Has been very wintery the snow would have been falling in the hills 4 sure today:) Not long now can't wait to hit the trails :)

[cgm]

Yeah I'm doing a quick pack tomorrow. I'm thinking about buying the darche cold mountain -12 1400 wide sleeping bag tomorrow morning if I can find it around. My old bag is looking a bit thin these days

Looks nice. Massive though! ha ha But it does look like it will be pretty warm.

I bought a Caribee one from catch of the day, that Clunk mentioned in a recent sleeping bag thread. Used it the last couple of weekends, seems pretty nice. Very happy with it for $50 delivered. It did drop the stitching where the zip is attached, but decided it was much simpler to get the Mrs to sew it up than muck around with swapping it. Think it will be ok now. Reckons it is -10 c. I guess that means it would keep you alive at that temp, I reckon on it's own it would not be very comfortable at that temp.

I'm packed now. Just throw the pillows and last things in tomorrow. Need to do a little bit of work that I did not get done before leaving today. Might squeeze that in before I leave in the morning.

Want to have a quick play with Hema Explorer before I go to bed.

[cgm]

GQ is finally back together, and starting to pack a few things. Still haven't sorted the bloody paint (grrr - don't want to talk about it! !!) but the rear bar looks nice :)

Has been very wintery the snow would have been falling in the hills 4 sure today:) Not long now can't wait to hit the trails :)

Really interested to check out what you did with the bar. From the pics of Andy's (I assume it is the same) it looks pretty fancy. I'm trying to work out what to do with the back of the Jack, so will be looking very closely. :)

[jay see]

Have fun peoples.
As always take care and travel safe.

See ya on the next one. Hopefully.

[Winnie]

Been lots of rain here so the rivers should be up a bit.

[lucus30]

Been lots of rain here so the rivers should be up a bit.

I've only seen them low so hope I don't have any trouble without a snorkle. From memory its two river crossings? One at the junction and one on Donnelly creek road ?


I've got the snowdrift one also and its been great but I've had it for a fair while and its copped a fair bit of use and probably due for a newy

Can't wait to meet the pup winnie

[Winnie]

You will have 3 or 4 crossings (2 of them hardly count though). Stick to the left and you'll be fine.

I'm not 100% sure if I'll make it tonight but if I don't then I will be there early tomorrow morning

[Sir Roofy]

You will have 3 or 4 crossings (2 of them hardly count though). Stick to the left and you'll be fine.

I'm not 100% sure if I'll make it tonight but if I don't then I will be there early tomorrow morning

don't trust the tent mate ?put a tarp over it that will keep the rain out

[Winnie]

Nah we should be sweet Roofy, just got heaps to do and don't want to get there too late and then have to set up in the wet and dark.

Like I said we should be right but just letting the guys know so they don't think something has happened.

[Sir Roofy]

nah we should be sweet roofy, just got heaps to do and don't want to get there too late and then have to set up in the wet and dark.

Like i said we should be right but just letting the guys know so they don't think something has happened.

good thinking 99 hope they dont get lost in moe

[Winnie]

good thinking 99 hope they dont get lost in moe

It's getting to be a pretty big place now. They just put up another Shell servo at Coles

[Sir Roofy]

It's getting to be a pretty big place now. They just put up another Shell servo at Coles

wonder if the carwash shell will operate it as well
bp is the dearest for fuel john next to aldi is not bad
will be interesting what they will offer

[cgm]

Been lots of rain here so the rivers should be up a bit.

Ha ha, making me nervous :)

Just leaving Ballarat now. See most of you this evening.

[jack]

Travel safe guys, and enjoy.

[Winnie]

wonder if the carwash shell will operate it as well

Nope, being run by the supermarket so I will say that the carwash will suffer big time, the new location is a lot more convenient.