23 - 24 - 25th August - VICTORIAN MEMBERS MEETUP at Licola/Dargo

[Drewboyaus]

I just spoke to Rossco and we are going to meet up with everyone at Traralgon at 10am but we'll go a different way rather than boring old Eastlink/Monash carpark.

Is that we're we are still meeting?

Yeah mate come with us, much more enjoyable ride then Freeway carpark!!!!!

Cool. I'll see you at your joint.


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[Bloodyaussie]

I just spoke to Rossco and we are going to meet up with everyone at Traralgon at 10am but we'll go a different way rather than boring old Eastlink/Monash carpark.

Is that we're we are still meeting?

Yeah mate come with us, much more enjoyable ride then Freeway carpark!!!!!

Oh stuff you... what time you leaving your place then meat hater .

[mudski]

I just spoke to Rossco and we are going to meet up with everyone at Traralgon at 10am but we'll go a different way rather than boring old Eastlink/Monash carpark.

Is that we're we are still meeting?

Yeah mate come with us, much more enjoyable ride then Freeway carpark!!!!!
Im confused! Which bloody way are you going? Eastlink is boring but will be quicker!

[Bloodyaussie]

Im confused! Which bloody way are you going? Eastlink is boring but will be quicker!

AB says he will leave his at 7.30am... want to meet him and travel with them or down the freeway?????

[AB]

We will go through Healesville, Yarra Junction, Powelltown along Noojee Road to Neerim South, pop out at Warragul and meet up with the rest.

Yeah the Freeway is quicker but going through Powelltown is an awesome drive. Not 4wding but just a nice romantic drive in the country side...lol

2 to 2.5 hour trip

https://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Yarra+Junction-Noojee+Rd%2FC425&daddr=Warragul,+Victoria&hl=en&sll=-37.763116,145.666351&sspn=0.44132,0.891953&geocode=FQ5iv_0d4_mtCA%3BFf20uf0dML6yCCnHc8dQir0pa zGgaqAwpHkFBA&oq=warragu&gl=au&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=11&t=m&z=11

[Winnie]

Sorry guys I never posted it here but have been talking in secret with Kris and Kev.... we are meeting in Moe at 9am. Closer for you guys! We will be meeting at the BP on Narracan Drive.
Andy when heading your way I always go through Gembrook to Healesville etc... seems to be the quickest way and is a nice drive!

[AB]

You know you want to....lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnJEeHND_lQ

[mudski]

AB says he will leave his at 7.30am... want to meet him and travel with them or down the freeway?????
What do you think mate? Or wanna do. If we go the freeway, hopefully I have time to get everything done and drop the trailer back up at Andy's tomorrow sometime. Or if we go his way I will be at your place by 6:30 then and I will take the trailer...
So much to bloody do tomorrow...

[mudski]

Thanks that's great
Here tis'.

[Winnie]

Sorry guys I never posted it here but have been talking in secret with Kris and Kev.... we are meeting in Moe at 9am. Closer for you guys! We will be meeting at the BP on Narracan Drive.

Don't miss this post guys...

[mudski]

Wheres Narracan drive?

[chester]

Don't meen to brag fellas but im packed and heading to Licola 7am in the morning!!!!!!!!!
AB if you come that way just out of Neerim sth turn left onto Bloomfields rd it will bring you out at Nilma turn left then hang a left onto the freeway on ramp

[Winnie]

Wheres Narracan drive?

In Moe. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=173+narracan+drive+moe&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6b2909505d7263f5:0xb829df90d4c526f3,173+Na rracan+Dr,+Newborough+VIC+3825,+Australia&ei=fK0UUqnBOciZiAeU34CACA&ved=0CCoQ8gEwAA

Take the 2nd exit to Moe (after the McDonalds one) and it is right there!

[Rossco]

Cheers Winnie, see you there. it's about 1 and a half from yg, so we should make 9 if we leave by 7.30 with no stops! . . . Thought billy goats would be closed, sounds like you know the area pretty well tho, I'm sure there will be plenty of snow to play in:)

[krbrooking]

Just to confirm Bryden and I will be meeting Winnie in Moe at 9. I will be picking the chains up on thurs night on my way to work so will have everything done so we can leave port melb at 7 sharp to get there in time.


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[AB]

So confirming for anyone coming with us to be at my place at 7:30 to meet at 9 at Moe

[Maxhead]

So confirming for anyone coming with us to be at my place at 7:30 to meet at 9 at Moe

I'll be there 9-9:30...Moe that is

[Winnie]

None of you can resist me!

[AB]

Yeah I dare say we would be there probably around 9:30 as well.

I'm still sick as a dog!!!

[Sir Roofy]

sorry guys i never posted it here but have been talking in secret with kris and kev.... We are meeting in moe at 9am. Closer for you guys! We will be meeting at the bp on narracan drive.
Andy when heading your way i always go through gembrook to healesville etc... Seems to be the quickest way and is a nice drive!

its way shorter than where they are going winnie is right mate
coming out of powelltown is a long haul to the top

[AB]

its way shorter than where they are going winnie is right mate
coming out of powelltown is a long haul to the top

It's not about time old Roofy and Winnie, Time is irrelevant!

Its about soaking up the goodness!!!!

[Winnie]

I want to be drinking cans around midday damn you!

[Bob]

Have a great time guys and I hope you have packed your thermals

[rusty_nail]

have fun you lucky buggers! have a safe trip and make sure everyone returns intact! you gotta be around for the october meetup! looking forward to seeing the pics

- nic

[taslucas]

I want to be drinking cans around midday damn you!

And sleeping by 4 at the latest!

[Sir Roofy]

and sleeping by 4 at the latest!

if the winds get up mate he,ll be frozen to his chair and blown into the cary basin

[Sir Roofy]

it's not about time old roofy and winnie, time is irrelevant!

Its about soaking up the goodness!!!!

if you want the goodness drive then go straight to noojee ,to hillend ,willowgrove then into moe now thats a goodness drve
blacktop all the way

[MudRunnerTD]

I am as Crook as a Dog! getting worse!

[AB]

I am as Crook as a Dog! getting worse!

Dude I got yellow candles and a deep bark. Don't you even think about it!!!!

[liftlid]

Dude I got yellow candles and a deep bark. Don't you even think about it!!!!

Not sure I want to know what that means. Slightly scared now!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

Not sure I want to know what that means. Slightly scared now!!!!!!!

Same here. Sounds erotic.

[Sir Roofy]

dude i got yellow candles and a deep bark. Don't you even think about it!!!!

you,ll be right andy where your going the cold wont be noticed all noses will be dripping
lmfao

[Bloodyaussie]

Go and get yourself the Amcol cold and flu tabs Daz and dose up!!!!!

[taslucas]

Go and get yourself the Amcol cold and flu tabs Daz and does up!!!!!

And a teaspoon of cement!

[rusty_nail]

And a teaspoon of cement!

quick set!

have you been taking those psudo effedrine tablets you have to show your license for? they always work really well...

[Winnie]

quick set!

have you been taking those psudo effedrine tablets you have to show your license for? they always work really well...

You can make meth out of those. Awesome!

[rusty_nail]

You can make meth out of those. Awesome!

haha yep! i always wonder if its the small amount of speed that making me feel better in those or just that im getting better hahaha. either way they work a treat!

[AB]

It's like teaching children here sometimes....lol

Right...

Yellow Candles is below...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/135.jpg

Deep bark...i.e cough cough...Woof woof

http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/554781-53126-37.jpg

Here you go Dazz...

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[Maxhead]

haha yep! i always wonder if its the small amount of speed that making me feel better in those or just that im getting better hahaha. either way they work a treat!

You gotta have 15 tabs at a time for them to work....lol

[rusty_nail]

It's like teaching children here sometimes....lol

Right...

Yellow Candles is below...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/135.jpg

Deep bark...i.e cough cough...Woof woof

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

Here you go Dazz...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/1.png http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/136.jpg http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/2.pnghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/137.jpg

a well put together presentation andy haha

[taslucas]

You gotta have 15 tabs at a time for them to work....lol

Rub it on your gums!

[MudRunnerTD]

It's like teaching children here sometimes....lol

Right...

Yellow Candles is below...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/135.jpg

Deep bark...i.e cough cough...Woof woof

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

Here you go Dazz...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/1.png http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/136.jpg http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/2.pnghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/137.jpg

Farker !!!

[Bloodyaussie]

It's like teaching children here sometimes....lol

Right...

Yellow Candles is below...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/135.jpg

Deep bark...i.e cough cough...Woof woof

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

Here you go Dazz...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/1.png http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/136.jpg http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/2.pnghttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/137.jpg

I cant stop laughing!!!!!!!!!

[Alitis007]

Rub it on your gums!

Stop watching scarface you!!

What you need to take is 2 chemist brand cold and flu with sudo, 2 codrals with sudo and a couple of herons. You'll be hitting limiters in no time!!! Just need to find some glow sticks and a podium ......

[Drewboyaus]

Anyone bringing maxtrax or treds?


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[MudRunnerTD]

Anyone bringing maxtrax or treds?


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

Mine are Simex Brand but they should do ok ;)

[Drewboyaus]

Mine are Simex Brand but they should do ok ;)

Goodonya!


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[Bloodyaussie]

Drew what you saying no recovery strap??? You have a brand new snatch strap!!!!!

I am packed except for clothes and the last food items but otherwise ready to go!! Nippee!!!!!!!!!

[mudski]

quick set!

have you been taking those psudo effedrine tablets you have to show your license for? they always work really well...
They are the best to get out of anything...

[MudRunnerTD]

Drew what you saying no recovery strap??? You have a brand new snatch strap!!!!!

I am packed except for clothes and the last food items but otherwise ready to go!! Nippee!!!!!!!!!

Come over here and pack mine mate!!!

[Maxhead]

OK Shopping's done!!!

6 pies
1kg bacon
1kg rib eye
2 bottles whiskey
1 case of beer

I'm set!!!

[AB]

OK Shopping's done!!!

6 pies
1kg bacon
1kg rib eye
2 bottles whiskey
1 case of beer

I'm set!!!

So you got tea organised for tonight then.

What are you taking camping?

I haven't even started anything yet!!!!

Sure to forget something...lol

[Winnie]

I just got home and have to pack and change tyres... Got a case of the CBFs.

[AB]

I just got home and have to pack and change tyres... Got a case of the CBFs.

Chronic bowel functions?

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey guys I know of at least 2 other swag trips happening this weekend up in this area. If we get a hut grab it and stake a claim. Regardless off living the dream of swagging it in the snow if we can get a hit to stand around in and drink and eat and keep warm while socializing we will all be very happy.

Grab what you can.

[Winnie]

Chronic bowel functions?

It's a nightmare. Anyway can I sleep in bluey with you?

You guys are gonna hate me and I only just thought of this... McFarlanes saddle might be too small for the amount of people coming? There are other bigger campsite on the same road so it's no drama but that's where everybody will be headed. It might be alright but I honestly don't know..... Let's wait and see!

[Bloodyaussie]

It's a nightmare. Anyway can I sleep in bluey with you?

You guys are gonna hate me and I only just thought of this... McFarlanes saddle might be too small for the amount of people coming? There are other bigger campsite on the same road so it's no drama but that's where everybody will be headed. It might be alright but I honestly don't know..... Let's wait and see!

You Knob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Winnie]

I did not expect this many people to show up as I'm sure most of you did too. We will be right!

[taslucas]

You best stay home then Winnie, just so there's room for the other guys

[AB]

That's it, cancelled...

Kris and I are in cars, everyone else in small tents or swags, she'll be right

[AB]

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Done...packed in 19 mins!

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah I called Trip Full early but she'll be right mate. 10 would have been good, 15 will be fun but slow and if we have 20 well F@ck me dead we will be full!! Lol

Do we have a list of cars?

What channel UHF are we on?

[Bloodyaussie]

17uhf you bone head!!!!!!

[AB]

I remembered firefighters...lol...thank bloody Christ!!!!

[Rossco]

Pretty much packed now. I'm assuming someone's got a wood splitter / axe, if not I'll grab one.

[taslucas]

33293

Done...packed in 19 mins!

And there, my friends, is the beauty of barn doors:-)

[AB]

Pretty much packed now. I'm assuming someone's got a wood splitter / axe, if not I'll grab one.

Got one.....

[AB]

And there, my friends, is the beauty of barn doors:-)

Full length Bunnings table....slide in...gold!

[Winnie]

Pretty much packed now. I'm assuming someone's got a wood splitter / axe, if not I'll grab one.

Got my splitter. Wonder if it's snowing up there now?? =]

[Winnie]

That's a cute blanky, AB

[AB]

That's a cute blanky, AB

It's my daughters...lol...stolen!!!

[AB]

Ok another bump for anyone meeting at my place tomoz

7:30 am sharp please gents. Meet up with the muppets at 9am in moe.

[Winnie]

Great parenting right there, let your daughter freeze while you bugger off to go camping!

[AB]

Please reply if you are meeting at my place so I know who's coming and who to wait for.

[Bloodyaussie]

Mark,Mat and myself are heading straight to Moe and will meet you all there at the BP...

I cant find my tent pegs???????????????

[Ben-e-boy]

Dont forget to charge the phone, camera, go pro etc batteries.

[Winnie]

Dont forget to charge the phone, camera, go pro etc batteries.

Just reminded me to charge the Gopro!

[AB]

Mark,Mat and myself are heading straight to Moe and will meet you all there at the BP...

I cant find my tent pegs???????????????

Just build an igloo you'll be right princess.

[matfew]

mmm some good reminders there. tent pegs, some rope for swag. and charge the go pro lol.

I am about packed. Decided to just run the claws this weekend. Least they are bead locked should help a bit.

I got 2 spares on board. Both 33's. Fridge, food, sleeping stuff.

I packed a heap of those click together foam mats. Thinking that will be some good insulation under the swag.

Any other good ideas before its to late.

I will be at Bloodaussies house to leave with them.

Cheers

[Bloodyaussie]

Just build an igloo you'll be right princess.

Ok then I will!!!

Is it time to leave yet?

Just had my gas tuned tonight at Georges workshop and hope to get some better mileage... we will see.

At the least the car is idling better now.. now to see if the chemweld stuff I put in holds out for the trip..

[Rossco]

Ok another bump for anyone meeting at my place tomoz

7:30 am sharp please gents. Meet up with the muppets at 9am in moe.

Done. I reckon we should aim to be on the road at 7.30. . .maybe grab a coffee on the way:)

[Sir Roofy]

Winnie tie your self in the chair mate theres 100k winds tonight and sure to be
the same tomorrow ,dont camp under any trees guys look up and live see wich way the trees are leaning

[Sir Roofy]

ok then i will!!!

Is it time to leave yet?

Just had my gas tuned tonight at georges workshop and hope to get some better mileage... We will see.

At the least the car is idling better now.. Now to see if the chemweld stuff i put in holds out for the trip..

jonathon you taking your boom stick

[matfew]

is it a national park? I pretty sure not allowed boom sticks in national parks but if its state forest and no one minds I might be able to pack a lil something

[mudski]

Prolly shouldn't. There will be too many drinks going around. Don't think we need to add this into the mix tbh.

[mudski]

See Ya's all up there!!!!

[matfew]

;) no prob. Can't wait. All nervous and like a lil kiddy before school camp haha

[mudski]

Don't be late to BA's. Hehe. We are leaving 7am sharp. Need to stop for Macca's, and have my morning poo so this will take time....

[krbrooking]

Ok got all packed up this morn and ready to go, at work now man is it going to be a loooooooong night. Have the chains a a ship loAd of wood, my car is car to weigh half the amount it does now when I unload all this damb fire wood, at least packing up won't be as long. See you all there Tom morn.


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[Drewboyaus]

Please reply if you are meeting at my place so I know who's coming and who to wait for.

I will be there AB


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[MudRunnerTD]

If anyone with a roof rack has a piece of Tin lying around they can put on teh roof to light the fire on it will make a massive difference tot he quality of hte fire. the wood will burn all night if we light the fire on Tin.

Lat time we happen to find half a bonnet at the camp site and worked a treat!

[Clunk]

Maybe BA can grab the bonnet off his donor....... he won't need it anymore :D

[Alitis007]

Whats the nearest servo to camp ?? Hopefully one of you ladettes will see this in the morning lol

Drive safe guys, see yas on sat!! And remember don't do anything i like doing :)

[krbrooking]

Whats the nearest servo to camp ?? Hopefully one of you ladettes will see this in the morning lol

Drive safe guys, see yas on sat!! And remember don't do anything i like doing :)

Will find out for ya man. I will make sure we don't do any tracks before you get there..........



NOT!!
See ya out there man. 2hrs left of work and we will be on our merry way.


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[AB]

I will be there AB


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No probs mate, damn it, I'm up too early!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

I'm up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wheres my coffee?

[AB]

I'm up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wheres my coffee?

I feel like texting Rossco and Drewboy, wake up....Lets roll....lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Right got my coffee and after this I will get ready and try and find those bloody tent pegs.......

Irish stew was brewing all night and I hope it came out ok as I made it in a rush.....?

Anything else?

[AB]

I got long sand pegs in the car if you can't find them but these are about a foot long.

[AB]

2 x undies
2 x socks
2 x hoody
2 x jumpers
1 x jacket
1 x trackkys
1 x gum boots
1 x fire lighters
food
Beer
jack
1 x sleeping bag
1 x blanket
2 x pillows
1 x toiletries
3 x toiler paper
Milk
Coffee
Sugar
Sauce
Axe
Shovel
lights
billy
jaffel maker
frying pan
cutlery
plates
cups
towel
wood
recovery gear
fridge is on
phone charger
foil trays
oil
cash
beany x 2
thermals
oven
bed
gas and cooker
Water

[AB]

I'm bored waiting so I'm going to tell everyone whats on AB's menu for the trip....lol

Today...

Maccas breaky
Left over lasagne for lunch
Dinner is left over pizza

Saturday
Egg and cheese jaffels on the fire brekky
Lunch is angus pie and vege pasty in the oven
Dinner is scotch fillet with eggplant, carrot and giant field mushrooms

Sunday
egg and cheese jaffels
lunch angus pie

Inbetween appetisers consist of bananas, muesli bars and an assortment of kids sized chippies.

Yep, I can feel the bum wees brewing and the cholesterol rising as I type this...lol

[Maxhead]

I'm bored waiting so I'm going to tell everyone whats on AB's menu for the trip....lol

Today...

Maccas breaky

lol

Beat you to the breaky mate....lol33331

[AB]

Beat you to the breaky mate....lol33331

Bastard!!!

The fridge now this...lol

[taslucas]

Well it's 7 by my clock so some of you guys should be leaving Andy's.
Good luck and have fun.
I WANT LOTS OF PHOTOS!!!
Take a pic before ya hit the road.
Take a pic of the car in front of you.
Take a pic of the scenery.
Take lots of pics!
Cant wait to see some action.
HAVE FUN YOU LUCKY B@STARDS!

[threedogs]

@ lucas you not going now ? bummer

[AB]

Well it's 7 by my clock so some of you guys should be leaving Andy's.
Good luck and have fun.
I WANT LOTS OF PHOTOS!!!
Take a pic before ya hit the road.
Take a pic of the car in front of you.
Take a pic of the scenery.
Take lots of pics!
Cant wait to see some action.
HAVE FUN YOU LUCKY B@STARDS!

Anxiously waiting!!!!!

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[Winnie]

I've only just woken up. Lmao!
George, fill up in Traralgon. There is fuel in Heyfield, cowwarr and Licola but all very expensive.

[Winnie]

@ lucas you not going now ? bummer

What the actual farrrk?

[AB]

Lucas going in the October meet up td.

[Winnie]

I love that it's close to me for once and I don't have to drive 3 hours to get there... I should probably get out of bed.

[taslucas]

What the actual farrrk?

Hahahaha that's just made my morning Winnie:-)

[taslucas]

I love that it's close to me for once and I don't have to drive 3 hours to get there... I should probably get out of bed.

Wakey wakey, hand off snakey!

[MEGOMONSTER]

I really hope all you have a great time out there, be safe, be careful and no cuddling, by anyone, bans have been put in place.
An amendment in the scriptures of Secret Society of PATROLogy forbidding of any cuddling has been added.
Penalties apply to all those not abiding by the new laws.

[liftlid]

If anyone with a roof rack has a piece of Tin lying around they can put on teh roof to light the fire on it will make a massive difference tot he quality of hte fire. the wood will burn all night if we light the fire on Tin.

Lat time we happen to find half a bonnet at the camp site and worked a treat!

Did any of you guys get a piece of tin?
Doesn't need to be thick side off an oven works well and stops the fire going out.

[Winnie]

Wakey wakey, hand off snakey!

You're not the boss of me.

[taslucas]

You're not the boss of me.

You'll go blind

[Sir Roofy]

winnie it must be close to snowing at your place
cant even see the hills tis morning

[liftlid]

If anyone with a roof rack has a piece of Tin lying around they can put on teh roof to light the fire on it will make a massive difference tot he quality of hte fire. the wood will burn all night if we light the fire on Tin.

Lat time we happen to find half a bonnet at the camp site and worked a treat!

Hello anybody out there?

[MEGOMONSTER]

winnie it must be close to snowing at your place
cant even see the hills tis morning

Yeah they had a light dusting of snow last night.
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[Sir Roofy]

yeah they had a light dusting of snow last night.
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it would,nt surprize me mick its almost sleet in traf at the momment

[MEGOMONSTER]

it would,nt surprize me mick its almost sleet in traf at the momment

Brrrrrrrbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

All this and I have to lie in bed with a fever of 40.

[Sir Roofy]

brrrrrrrbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

all this and i have to lie in bed with a fever of 40.

thats no good mate hope you get over it quickly

[Winnie]

I am in Moe now having a cuppa with my Nana hahaha

[Sir Roofy]

i am in moe now having a cuppa with my nana hahaha

did you pack your saw mate

[MEGOMONSTER]

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Hope the wet weather doesn't dampen any spirits.

[Winnie]

did you pack your saw mate

Yeah mate I have its ready to go. Gotta go to Aussies but they don't open till 9 so I'll meet up at about 10 past

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

[Sir Roofy]

yeah mate i have its ready to go. Gotta go to aussies but they don't open till 9 so i'll meet up at about 10 past

got sick of motorculture so gone back to tappa

with a bit of luck the waterfalls should be running ,some one might like a kodak momment then theres the look out
probably wont see much but could see the snow caps on the sawtooth and pinnicales

[Winnie]

with a bit of luck the waterfalls should be running ,some one might like a kodak momment then theres the look out
probably wont see much but could see the snow caps on the sawtooth and pinnicales

The waterfalls will all be frozen over! Haha
The helicopter pad at the top of Cobb spur is awesome!

[MEGOMONSTER]

with a bit of luck the waterfalls should be running ,some one might like a kodak momment then theres the look out
probably wont see much but could see the snow caps on the sawtooth and pinnicales

Oooooooh I wanna come.

[Sir Roofy]

the waterfalls will all be frozen over! Haha
the helicopter pad at the top of cobb spur is awesome!

we have a great country just out the back door
wouldnt be dead for quids

[MudRunnerTD]

If anyone with a roof rack has a piece of Tin lying around they can put on teh roof to light the fire on it will make a massive difference tot he quality of hte fire. the wood will burn all night if we light the fire on Tin.

Lat time we happen to find half a bonnet at the camp site and worked a treat!


Did any of you guys get a piece of tin?
Doesn't need to be thick side off an oven works well and stops the fire going out.

I think they all missed it mate. If anyone has something suitable please put it in. Does not need to be thick just a barrier from the water of the melting snow.

[Bob]

we have a great country just out the back door
wouldnt be dead for quids

Might have to sell up and come down to Gippsland Mate.

It is over 200K drive to the High Country from here

[liftlid]

I think they all missed it mate. If anyone has something suitable please put it in. Does not need to be thick just a barrier from the water of the melting snow.

Too excited I guess?

[MudRunnerTD]

If anyone with a roof rack has a piece of Tin lying around they can put on teh roof to light the fire on it will make a massive difference tot he quality of hte fire. the wood will burn all night if we light the fire on Tin.

Lat time we happen to find half a bonnet at the camp site and worked a treat!


Too excited I guess?

Have you got a rack on Garry? I probably have a smaller piece of corrugated iron that would go on the roof mate 750 x 750

[liftlid]

I've got something that will fit in the car, unfortunately by the time we get there they will possibly be in bed. So if they want a good fire tonight it would be better if somebody going today could take something.

[MudRunnerTD]

I've got something that will fit in the car, unfortunately by the time we get there they will possibly be in bed. So if they want a good fire tonight it would be better if somebody going today could take something.

They could just build it on a base of big wood and let it burn down as well as up. They will figure it out mate. Bring what you have and we will. Be warm tomorrow night ;)

[liftlid]

They could just build it on a base of big wood and let it burn down as well as up. They will figure it out mate. Bring what you have and we will. Be warm tomorrow night ;)

Yeah that's a good idea.
Bit disappointing to not get a reply though!

[Bloodyaussie]

33344
Standing in the cold waiting for drew to do a poo

[rusty_nail]

33344
Standing in the cold waiting for drew to do a poo

nice to see the pics start rolling in! looking forward to many more!!

[taslucas]

nice to see the pics start rolling in! looking forward to many more!!

X2. Take a photo every half an hour for me. I wanna see where we're going in two months:-)

[rusty_nail]

x2. Take a photo every half an hour for me. I wanna see where we're going in two months:-)

yes yes yes yes!!! but less poo photos and more 4B pics!

[Sir Roofy]

might have to sell up and come down to gippsland mate.

It is over 200k drive to the high country from here

bob ol mate its not far to the start but can travel a 200k or more for the really good stuff

[Sir Roofy]

too excited i guess?

ive got some tin here at home if that will help

[Alitis007]

I've only just woken up. Lmao!
George, fill up in Traralgon. There is fuel in Heyfield, cowwarr and Licola but all very expensive.

Traralgon was going to be 1 of my fuel stops but i wanted to top up at the very last servo possible so i can make sure that i have plenty of juice.

[Sir Roofy]

traralgon was going to be 1 of my fuel stops but i wanted to top up at the very last servo possible so i can make sure that i have plenty of juice.

the last fuel stop is licola mate no gas but very dear traralgon would be better

[Alitis007]

the last fuel stop is licola mate no gas but very dear traralgon would be better

Thanks Roofy, not worried about the price just making sure the thirsty 4.5 doesn't run out lol

[taslucas]

Stop drinking cans and POST SOME DAMN PICS!!!

[liftlid]

ive got some tin here at home if that will help

Just saw your post are you going tonight? If so take it ta

[threedogs]

Ah George that's the down side to petrol. I'm thinking[guessing] I could fill here and make it home, We'll see put your trip meter on.
Maybe these would come in handy, I have the heated seats and they work a treat

[Sir Roofy]

just saw your post are you going tonight? If so take it ta

going up in the morning

[Sir Roofy]

thanks roofy, not worried about the price just making sure the thirsty 4.5 doesn't run out lol

how big is your tank

[threedogs]

@ Roofy its a Ti STD tanks I think

[Alitis007]

Ah George that's the down side to petrol. I'm thinking[guessing] I could fill here and make it home, We'll see put your trip meter on.
Maybe these would come in handy, I have the heated seats and they work a treat

I squeeze 700 odd clicks from my tanks around here mate but off rd it drinks a bit more but thats was pre snorkel and i just adjusted my tappets last night so fingers crossed i can get a bit more out of it.


Haha i like those heated insoles John but i wont be needing them i think lol. You can buy a heated jacket aswell from tool shops that sell Milwaukee tools, my cousin got 1 and has been preaching to me about how good it is lol

[Alitis007]

how big is your tank

Like TD said mate its standard, 90 main 30 sub

[liftlid]

going up in the morning

I've loaded some tin in ta

[Sir Roofy]

like td said mate its standard, 90 main 30 sub

you.ll be ok ,top up in traralgon both tanks full you,ll enjoy the w/end
and get back to top up for your run home

[Sir Roofy]

i squeeze 700 odd clicks from my tanks around here mate but off rd it drinks a bit more but thats was pre snorkel and i just adjusted my tappets last night so fingers crossed i can get a bit more out of it.


Haha i like those heated insoles john but i wont be needing them i think lol. You can buy a heated jacket aswell from tool shops that sell milwaukee tools, my cousin got 1 and has been preaching to me about how good it is lol

geez george once you top up you wont even use that muchon the trip

[Alitis007]

geez george once you top up you wont even use that muchon the trip

I know i'll be ok but i just want to be safer rather than sorry mate, Jonathan also leant me a couple of jerry cans aswell so i'll make sure i'm full up at traralgon and go to it from there.

[Sir Roofy]

i know i'll be ok but i just want to be safer rather than sorry mate, jonathan also leant me a couple of jerry cans aswell so i'll make sure i'm full up at traralgon and go to it from there.

you dont need that much fuel i used to go from here( home)trafalgar into wonnangatta station left of arbuckle junction and back on 125l in my old 4.5 but on that note thats why i got rid of it

[MudRunnerTD]

Outta here

[NissanGQ4.2]

Have a fun weekend guys

[Clunk]

so where's the photos then?:???????

[Sir Roofy]

No phone service where they are unless they get up near the tower
at licola

[Timbo]

Have a good trip blokes. You lucky Son's of B's.

[Clunk]

No phone service where they are unless they get up near the tower
at licola

Excuses excuses!!!!! :D

[taslucas]

No phone service where they are unless they get up near the tower
at licola

Awesome, so we can hang sh1t on them and they won't know!!

[Avo]

Yep,proabaly got bogged in the gravel.....Pic's or it didn't happen and you were never there...You know the rules

[Clunk]

Probably got half a million pics of Winnie throwing up then passing out......... Or maybe they're on busy making snow angels

[AB]

Can't load pics not enough reception. 12 hours driving to camp awesome trip so far. Woke up and Dazz not here?

Plenty of action so far and today hasn't even begun!

Stay tuned.

[Drewboyaus]

Ok,
Only just got in the door as I've bailed early for a family commitment.
What a top couple of days. Good drives, a couple of recoveries, snow, some rain, wind, broken bits on cars, bush mechanics, campfire, lots of chainsawing to clear tracks, beer and great company.
Thanks to all involved for coordinating a great meet-up. Looking forward to October already.
Oh and by the way, GQ's ruled!

The crew at Merringtons:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/158.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/159.jpg

Nisshead getting stuck.....shoulda kept the Mav:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/160.jpg

My ride:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/161.jpg

Saturday sunrise at McFarlaines Saddle (camp):
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/162.jpg

Rossco on the end of "The Beast" track clearing:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/163.jpg


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Drewboyaus]

AB doing his best to get hung up:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/164.jpg

Nobody had been down here for a while:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/165.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/166.jpg

It does exist:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/167.jpg

And the spot near where I popped a KM2 (like a balloon) and AB destroyed a tie rod.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/168.jpg

I also have some vids of one of the muddy hill climbs Ill post when Ive uploaded them and my navi took a bunch of photos I'll get posted up soon-ish.
But time for bed......I'm shagged!



Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[matfew]

yup what a few days. ABSOLUTELY loved very moment even having to setup camp in the blowing rain lol.

Got home all ok Drew. Thanks again for the help on way home.

I broke a alternator belt just out of traralgon. Thankfully Drew had a belt that was perfect for a quick fix.

Gotta say a HUGE thanks to all the blokes this weekend. Everyone made me feel welcomed and part of the group from the start. Can't ask for much more than that.

Gotta love how everyone cracks in when there are problems. I will let those fill in others on fll details.

I got some great footage on the go-pro which I will try get up tomorrow. Few pics on the phone too which will be up in the morning.

[Drewboyaus]

yup what a few days. ABSOLUTELY loved very moment even having to setup camp in the blowing rain lol.

Got home all ok Drew. Thanks again for the help on way home.

I broke a alternator belt just out of traralgon. Thankfully Drew had a belt that was perfect for a quick fix.

Gotta say a HUGE thanks to all the blokes this weekend. Everyone made me feel welcomed and part of the group from the start. Can't ask for much more than that.

Gotta love how everyone cracks in when there are problems. I will let those fill in others on fll details.

I got some great footage on the go-pro which I will try get up tomorrow. Few pics on the phone too which will be up in the morning.

Glad to hear mate, it was a long drive out tonight after a big couple of days behind the wheel. Happy you made it home safe.



Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[cgm]

Looking forward to more pics and vids. Looks awsome.

[threedogs]

Looks awesome feels cold glad all made it safely

[Drewboyaus]

Here are some in cab snippets from my iPhone from Valencia Creek track yesterday.

http://youtu.be/1rVtsziM624

http://youtu.be/8CU5ksr-KPo

http://youtu.be/L_qdxcwqmMI



Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[mudski]

Yep. Was a bloody awesome trip. Unfortunately for me I had to cut the trip a night short. Yesty arvo I lost all clutch pressure, and also have this horrible grinding noise coming from somewhere under the bonnet on the turbo side. Not loosing boost, car still goes like it always had so I'm assuming its not the turbo. I'll have to clean the car today and hopefully find and fix the issue before work on Tuesday. I could have stayed last night, Roofy nearly convinced me to stay but at least I have sort of a head start in cleaning so I can get under the Troll and find this issue. One major draw back of having a Patrol that is also your work car...
Thanks to everyone who came. It was a trip that I will be looking forward too next year.

[threedogs]

This maybe your gearbox issue you wrote about not long ago.
Would be interested in what it is hopefully not too painful.
Know what you mean about a daily driver, you do limit yourself to how hard you go,
and where you take it, that's for sure

[Sir Roofy]

yep. Was a bloody awesome trip. Unfortunately for me i had to cut the trip a night short. Yesty arvo i lost all clutch pressure, and also have this horrible grinding noise coming from somewhere under the bonnet on the turbo side. Not loosing boost, car still goes like it always had so i'm assuming its not the turbo. I'll have to clean the car today and hopefully find and fix the issue before work on tuesday. I could have stayed last night, roofy nearly convinced me to stay but at least i have sort of a head start in cleaning so i can get under the troll and find this issue. One major draw back of having a patrol that is also your work car...
Thanks to everyone who came. It was a trip that i will be looking forward too next year.

was a frosty night stars everywhere and chattering teeth
in between drinks was great to catch up with the guys sitting
around the horizontal fire while the wind blew but was great
when it dropped off

[Drewboyaus]

And here is the tear in the KM2........
A big thanks to MudRunner, he had the exhaust jack under there in no time and matfew who had the wheels changed quick a you like! Like a bloody precision pitstop.....
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/08/171.jpg


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Timbo]

wow.. wouldn't expect that from the mighty KM2's!

[Winnie]

I just got home the boys are still on the road. We went for an amazing drive today and everybody who left early really missed out! Here's a teaser I'll put the rest of my photos up later.
I did not fall asleep at the camp fire but two others did... Photos to come!

[Drewboyaus]

I just got home the boys are still on the road. We went for an amazing drive today and everybody who left early really missed out! Here's a teaser I'll put the rest of my photos up later.
I did not fall asleep at the camp fire but two others did... Photos to come!

Damit!
Which tracks did you do today?

And maaannnn have I added some bush pinstripes after this weekend.


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Winnie]

B1,B2 and a few others I'm not sure of the name. Really steep, long, rocky hills and stunning scenery... Can't complain! Find Darren's GQ in this pic

[Sir Roofy]

Just of centre of the pic

[mudski]

This maybe your gearbox issue you wrote about not long ago.
Would be interested in what it is hopefully not too painful.
Know what you mean about a daily driver, you do limit yourself to how hard you go,
and where you take it, that's for sure
Nah def not anything to do with the gearbox. It kinda feels like its loosing vacuum and at low revs its almost a two foot job to depress the clutch. I'm going to try to bleed it. Try. Last time it wouldn't bleed at all. Checked all vac lines and they are all spot on. I might just order a new slave cylinder and change it over while I'm at it.
Found the horrible noise under the bonnet. The idler bearing was as dry as a witches tit. removed all and I'll lube it up tonight.

Anyone got pics of andy taking the deep option on the river crossing of Friday?

Roofy, Your a tease mate. Stopped in Licola for a dump and air up the tyres and I was soooo tempted to turn around. But I'm sorta glad I came home as I washed my car, (used 600litres to wash the car and 100'ish to clean the gutters in my street. All tank water I used so I went troppo with the hose.) and found and half fixed one of two issues.

[Winnie]

You mean this one? It was soooo funny!

[mudski]

Yes! That was gold!!!!! Looking forward to getting out that way again. Such an awesome countryside there.

[Winnie]

Checkout Andy's face when he realised he had gone a bit deep and had a tiny bit of trouble getting out.... Pure panic! And ninja hands lmao

[Drewboyaus]

Checkout Andy's face when he realised he had gone a bit deep and had a tiny bit of trouble getting out.... Pure panic! And ninja hands lmao

That was bloody funny!
You captured the moment well!


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[Winnie]

You know you've had a good weekend when your car is this many shades of mud....

[Drewboyaus]

You know you've had a good weekend when your car is this many shades of mud....

Looks like camo...


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[taslucas]

Im jealous of you guys, can't wait till October.
I got out in the weekend too. Here's a tease

[matfew]

Heres the video of Master AB and those ninjas hands.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftC_DbOAs8E

Think its Nisshead and Mudski follows him

[Sir Roofy]

nah def not anything to do with the gearbox. It kinda feels like its loosing vacuum and at low revs its almost a two foot job to depress the clutch. I'm going to try to bleed it. Try. Last time it wouldn't bleed at all. Checked all vac lines and they are all spot on. I might just order a new slave cylinder and change it over while i'm at it.
Found the horrible noise under the bonnet. The idler bearing was as dry as a witches tit. Removed all and i'll lube it up tonight.

Anyone got pics of andy taking the deep option on the river crossing of friday?

Roofy, your a tease mate. Stopped in licola for a dump and air up the tyres and i was soooo tempted to turn around. But i'm sorta glad i came home as i washed my car, (used 600litres to wash the car and 100'ish to clean the gutters in my street. All tank water i used so i went troppo with the hose.) and found and half fixed one of two issues.

sorry mate but you missed a good night

[mudski]

Great footage there Mat.

[matfew]

Before
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130825_141848.jpg

And after
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130825_153032.jpg

[Bloodyaussie]

Just got home hope everyone made it home safe!!!!

Cheers so much to all for a fantastic weekend..... epic!!!!!

Matty you are a top bloke and glad you came along... you fit right in with this bunch of bananas..

I have heaps of photos and videos and will post later but for now its time with Margherita and the kids.....

[matfew]

This was Gary and myself just filling time waiting for the others to turn around from a dead end track then found out AB destroyed his steering arm.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130824_170741.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130824_170727.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130824_160730.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130824_151756.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130824_151753.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130823_144755.jpg

This was friday on the way up just a lil stop at the phone tower and photos.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130823_131937.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130823_131929.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/matt_971/20130823_131747.jpg

[taslucas]

Who cut the nut? lol

[matfew]

none of our group lol. Someone had been there. Was a dude in a Telstra Patrol at the tower maybe he got bored lol

[AB]

Finally back home and inside, stuffed around trying to unpack!!!

What a ripper trip everyone, new faces and top blokes too, loved it!

I can't believe I bent my tie rod up to and around the diff, that was insane!!!

Huge thanks to everyone in helping me straighten it. It took a while and the bottle jack under a tree to bend it back to shape was the winner!!!

There are loads of photos and vids coming soon I'm sure. Someone's got a pic of the tie rod so I look forward to seeing that too!!!

Time for a hot shower!!!!!

[AB]

Also, just for the record over the UHF today....lol...Lignotuber (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignotuber)

[AB]

Heres the video of Master AB and those ninjas hands.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftC_DbOAs8E

Think its Nisshead and Mudski follows him

That was really fun, then it was really bad for a second, then fun again...lol

[Alitis007]

yup what a few days. ABSOLUTELY loved very moment even having to setup camp in the blowing rain lol.

Got home all ok Drew. Thanks again for the help on way home.

I broke a alternator belt just out of traralgon. Thankfully Drew had a belt that was perfect for a quick fix.

Gotta say a HUGE thanks to all the blokes this weekend. Everyone made me feel welcomed and part of the group from the start. Can't ask for much more than that.

Gotta love how everyone cracks in when there are problems. I will let those fill in others on fll details.

I got some great footage on the go-pro which I will try get up tomorrow. Few pics on the phone too which will be up in the morning.

Aha! Thats was you guys that i flew past with your two cars facing other ???

[Alitis007]

Also, just for the record over the UHF today....lol...Lignotuber (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignotuber)

There still twigs mate!! Lol

[Alitis007]

Thanks guys for a great day, i got in late last night after a nightmare of a day BUT i got there in good time for a laugh around the camp fire.

Today was amazing and the tracks where awesome!!

I got a few pics on my camera, when i get a chance i'll load them up. Thanks again fellas !!!!

[cgm]

That was really fun, then it was really bad for a second, then fun again...lol

Yeah, the bad bit was looking scary for a second, but all came good. :)

It is great to to see the "boss" of this site actually out amongst it and another added reason why the site/community works so well. Good stuff, lots of great photos and vids. Definitely makes you want to be there!

[matfew]

Aha! Thats was you guys that i flew past with your two cars facing other ???

Didnt have the cars facing each other or did you mean just facing melb way? I reckon we were only stopped for about half hour. Lucky Drew could help me out with a belt. They were on my shopping list for this weekend but didnt get around to it..... HAVE to make time for these things now lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

That was really fun, then it was really bad for a second, then fun again...lol

You definitely found the toughest way through or did the Gu's make it look easy.

[Winnie]

You definitely found the toughest way through or did the Gu's make it look easy.

Rossco and I told him to go through the middle where it's deeper, but he decided to go even deeper!

[threedogs]

Looks awesome so the Damage report , ABs steering arm, one tyre destroyed,
one fan belt and whatever is up with Mudski. not too bad

[Winnie]

Two tyres actually, Bryden lost an MTZ, stick through the sidewall.

[taslucas]

Two tyres actually, Bryden lost an MTZ, stick through the sidewall.

Damn mickey's!!

[Alitis007]

Didnt have the cars facing each other or did you mean just facing melb way? I reckon we were only stopped for about half hour. Lucky Drew could help me out with a belt. They were on my shopping list for this weekend but didnt get around to it..... HAVE to make time for these things now lol

Maybe i just thought they where facing each other coz 1 had its lights on and the other had the parkers on or they where off, not sure coz i was a bit tired.

[threedogs]

@ winnie how was the new set up, impressed or does it need a little tweek

[krbrooking]

Got home all good last night, jumped in the shower (awesome) then had some dinner. Big thanks to all that came I had an absolute ball. Thanks to all those that helped out with the winching of my car, after this weekend I have had to re-assess my mods list and a decent tune up and tyres have now moved right to the top. It's amazing how you can spend a whole weekend out in the bush with a bunch of ppl you have only just met but still feel as though you have known each other for ages. Well done to Winnie for organising the trip and especially the trip in. It was unreal to start the weekend in such a way. Have to go drop the kids off school and unpack then drop off the chains in Croydon so once I have done that I will upload the couple hundred photos I have.

[AB]

33457

My poor beast abused!!!

[Winnie]

I had to drive home with "I don't like jam donuts" and "I love bloodyaussie" written all over my car. Felt so dirty.

[chester]

How did ya's go with the exit to the river on B1?
Was a good track gunna go in the way we came out next time LOL.
We had to cut a couple of tree's of the track, thought about putting one back over knowing you guys were behind us but decided that was to much work.
Came looking for you guys on Friday arvo went all the way down to horseyards but couldn't find you so just went back to camp.

[Winnie]

We did not get to camp until Friday night. Bloody awesome track that was mate! Glad we got you on the radio. Superb track!

[liftlid]

I would like to thank everybody for making us Pete (despite his attempt at a landcruiser joke!) and myself feel welcome on the weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and felt comfortable spending time with you all. I would encourage all members to not be afraid to go on a members meet up. The way you backup and look after each other puts many 4x4 clubs to shame. They could learn a lot from you. thanks Gary.

P.S. How do I load video of the river crossing?

[AB]

I would like to thank everybody for making us Pete (despite his attempt at a landcruiser joke!) and myself feel welcome on the weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and felt comfortable spending time with you all. I would encourage all members to not be afraid to go on a members meet up. The way you backup and look after each other puts many 4x4 clubs to shame. They could learn a lot from you. thanks Gary.

P.S. How do I load video of the river crossing?

Cheers for the kind words Gary, great to meet you two as well.

The forum can't host videos only pics but you can upload them to Youtube and then paste the link here or press this button http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/editor/video.png and paste the Youtube link in there and it will embed the video into the forum.

If you don't use Youtube just email it to me mate and I will upload it for you. info@nissanpatrol.com.au

[Winnie]

Thanks Gary, was great to meet you and Pete too. And Matthew as well, all great guys and look forward to seeing you guys on the next trip too. Nothing worse than a new guy coming along and being very shy but you guys all got yourselves involved in the conversation well, was like we had all known each other a lot longer than a couple of days!

[mudski]

It was a short time meeting you Gary, thank you for offering the slave cylinder for my clutch too. Yes they're all great people, fun time we had. Just spewing about leaving early. My clutch pedal went foobar, had this terrible grinding, rotational noise coming from under the hood aswell. Thought it was the idler bearing as it was dry as when I removed it. Fixed that, still have the noise. Sounds like the bearings in the a/c pump as I spun that as it felt like that might be where its coming from, plus the pulley feels a little loose, spray some crc in it and now the sound is gone. Hopefully it will hold up until I get a new pump, or if I can fix this pump???
Now back to work. Ugh!

[liftlid]

It was a short time meeting you Gary, thank you for offering the slave cylinder for my clutch too. Yes they're all great people, fun time we had. Just spewing about leaving early. My clutch pedal went foobar, had this terrible grinding, rotational noise coming from under the hood aswell. Thought it was the idler bearing as it was dry as when I removed it. Fixed that, still have the noise. Sounds like the bearings in the a/c pump as I spun that as it felt like that might be where its coming from, plus the pulley feels a little loose, spray some crc in it and now the sound is gone. Hopefully it will hold up until I get a new pump, or if I can fix this pump???
Now back to work. Ugh!

You can replace the bearing behind the clutch on the a/c pump, you will need a puller to remove the clutch plate though

[MudRunnerTD]

Had another great weekend with you lot! I now have an Army of Vic guys that will stand proof of the GQs existence. I even got a pic of Winnie drawling over it on the Helipad ;)

Thanks for another quality meetup. No bullsh1t around the fire, no Cliquey crap in camp or on the tracks. Already better than a club I have been a member of for many years.

Zach is made to feel welcome by everyone and its just great to go driving.

Cheers guys

[Winnie]

What GQ? I don't remember you driving a GQ?

[threedogs]

@ Mudski does your gearbox noise still exist??

[MudRunnerTD]

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[MudRunnerTD]

What GQ? I don't remember you driving a GQ?

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[Winnie]

Bahahaha! That thing got pissed on just as much as Andy's Ute did when you were asleep that night..........

[Bloodyaussie]

Great pics... my computer is uploading to photobucket and I will post later but for now here is one for kris ... tried messaging him to see if he got home ok but no response. .
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[mudski]

@ Mudski does your gearbox noise still exist??
The vibration is still there. Gonna drive it til I kill it. Then worry about it. I'm itching to get back up there. Winne and Roofy are lucky to have such an amazing place so close to home.

[mudski]

Great pics... my computer is uploading to photobucket and I will post later but for now here is one for kris ... tried messaging him to see if he got home ok but no response. .
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Hahaha! Nek Minute job that one.

[rusty_nail]

Great pics... my computer is uploading to photobucket and I will post later but for now here is one for kris ... tried messaging him to see if he got home ok but no response. .
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wow! so not winnie this time! hahaha good guy chris

[Winnie]

Great pics... my computer is uploading to photobucket and I will post later but for now here is one for kris ... tried messaging him to see if he got home ok but no response. .
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I spoke to him last night and he was all good mate. And here's another! You can't tell, but it's Kev under there. Not Winnie! He fell asleep half way through his dinner!

[taslucas]

I spoke to him last night and he was all good mate. And here's another! You can't tell, but it's Kev under there. Not Winnie! He fell asleep half way through his dinner!

Bwahahaha!!! Half way through a feed!!!

[AB]

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Here's our awesome effort of straightening the tie rod. Someone's got a pic of it before somewhere and you'll be shocked by how bent it was.

[Winnie]

Rossco has got the pics mate... It's pretty straight now, just leave it! Bahahaha

[AB]

Here's a photo of Darren telling us to pull over on the way home. All buggered and falling asleep...


Nekminut Dazz pulls out hit jam donuts!

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[AB]

I'm pretty hopeless taking pics as you all know...lol

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[Bloodyaussie]

I am still so tired and need another 18 hours sleep!!!!

Friday and Sunday were the pick of days for the most epic tracks and Saturday was more about snow and rescuing Kev..... I got bombarded by snow balls helping Zack get his snow board back only to have the little bugger throw one at me as I got near the top so I threw his board back over the edge and made him go and get it himself..

Kris managed to get suckers to try his chili and everyone that tried did there best impression of someone that was not bothered at all.... yeah bull shit!!!

Sunday was EPIC with some brilliant tracks and gob smacking scenery........

I love the company and friendship on these trips and truly enjoy every minute even when its day 3 and I am getting tired and grumpy!!!

There is so much to tell but I cant think right now...

Have to thank Winnie for the trip and Rossco for hooking in with his saw to get us through.... also Roofy for cleaning up after us!!!!

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[AB]

Cool photos BA!!!!

[AB]

Here's a pretty crappy little vid but this hill was extremely slippery and with no momentum you got messed up and couldn't reverse back over the washout to start again and slipped back into the sloppy concrete washout drain and had no hope of getting back on the high side to get back up.

Credit to Kris, he did get back up on top after this vid and made it out himself.

After this hill it just kept on going up with 2 or 3 more washouts and slippery climbing.....Great fun!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAf86EHI4as

[Drewboyaus]

Cool photos BA!!!!

Word!
They are great pics


Tip tip tip......tap tap tap....

[Winnie]

Here's a pretty crappy little vid but this hill was extremely slippery and with no momentum you got messed up and couldn't reverse back over the washout to start again and slipped back into the sloppy concrete washout drain and had no hope of getting back on the high side to get back up.

Credit to Kris, he did get back up on top after this vid and made it out himself.

After this hill it just kept on going up with 2 or 3 more washouts and slippery climbing.....Great fun!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAf86EHI4as

Unless you're me and you just crawl up it. I jumped in with BA to go back up after I walked down it and was there to experience his first time in using the locker in anger. Not bad for a petrol!