Confirmed Meet-up In the Middle - New Poll

[Sir Roofy]

176 under 25 on top
would think kat and steve the same

[snicko]

X2 above....

X3 above....

[Stropp]

i will be ok 215 ltrs under, altho mine is thirsty with the bigger turbo etc.

[MudRunnerTD]

i will be ok 215 ltrs under, altho mine is thirsty with the bigger turbo etc.

Guts!!!!!!!

[the evil twin]

237 litres down the back... but I'm not crossing the Simmo with you guys (at this stage anyway)

[AB]

237 litres down the back... but I'm not crossing the Simmo with you guys (at this stage anyway)

We will hopefully convince you otherwise ET!!!

Once you see me in my jocks sitting on my blow up crocodile in Dalhousie Springs scratching myself you'll be hooked!!!!

[Winnie]

We will hopefully convince you otherwise ET!!!

Once you see me in my jocks sitting on my blow up crocodile in Dalhousie Springs scratching myself you'll be hooked!!!!

Oh yeah! Hahaha God no! This is getting real real close now!

[the evil twin]

We will hopefully convince you otherwise ET!!!

Once you see me in my jocks sitting on my blow up crocodile in Dalhousie Springs scratching myself you'll be hooked!!!!

Hmmm... sounds like I need to bring my darts and a magnifying glass.

I'll have my Camper so will probably tag along for the first day maybe two and then about face back to Dalhousie.
Then I have a decision to make;
Rig Road and meet you guys at B'ville, or
Oodnadatta/Birdsville tracks and meet you guys at B'ville, or
Bail out and do Chambers Pillar, Alice, West Mac's, Alice, south to the Painted Desert and home.

[Winnie]

Why not just go through the desert?

[MudRunnerTD]

Hmmm... sounds like I need to bring my darts and a magnifying glass.

I'll have my Camper so will probably tag along for the first day maybe two and then about face back to Dalhousie.
Then I have a decision to make;
Rig Road and meet you guys at B'ville, or
Oodnadatta/Birdsville tracks and meet you guys at B'ville, or
Bail out and do Chambers Pillar, Alice, West Mac's, Alice, south to the Painted Desert and home.

I am pretty confident we can make it interesting enough for you ET. I am looking at th Southern tracks to head across for a bit more of a challenge and less traffic hopefully. Still pretty straight forward but just a nicer trip.. Maybe 2 days to Poppels Corner then into Birdsdville.

I will post up a timing itinary in the next few days but I think everyone will have a blast.

I am also really excited about the trip home via the Corner Country, Innaminka and Broken hill. Hopefully it does not rain and the tracks are open.

This will be a great trip mate. Given you want to do Chambers Pillar after I would maybe do the crossing with us to Birdsville then have a dinner at the pub to celebrate then I'd head south on the Birdsville tk and pig up the rig rd and head across again.

Chambers Pillar is certainly worth the detour and then Painted desert.

[Stropp]

MR when do you think you will make broken hill? I may join you if I can get back here by the 10th.

[MudRunnerTD]

MR when do you think you will make broken hill? I may join you if I can get back here by the 10th.

Probably about the 7th I think? Assuming 3 days to cross, half a day in Birdsville so people can be tourists then head east across the the Coner then down to the Old Stretlecki track across to Innaminka and a broken hill maybe 2.5 to 3 days for that.

[Stropp]

Will see what the timing is like when we get to birdsville.

[the evil twin]

Winnie, TD...
Won't bother using quotes as it will clog up the thread but essentially I'll make up my mind at the council of war at Dalhousie.
My prime objective was always to "meet up in the middle" as part of a 4 to 6 week trip either side of that date which is why I'll have my camper in tow.
Heaps of options which is why I haven't made my mind up yet... just looking forward to meeting up at the moment

[Winnie]

Yeah no worries ET. Will be good to meet you regardless.

1 and a half more days of work to go!

[Stropp]

1 and a half more days of work to go!

yep me too but i will leave either saturday arvo or sunday morning depends on what i can get done between now and saturday arvo.

[AB]

Did I mention I cannot bloody wait to go on this trip!!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

3 more sleeps and we,l be on our way
to the simmo

[krbrooking]

All you lucky beggers have a great time and stay safe out on the tracks and the black top.

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[Winnie]

Roofy I'd be jealous if I wasn't heading up there during the week! Had my car at the mechanic today and he did brake and clutch fluid, new Superior engine mounts and new door hinges.
The engine mounts really vibrate while you are stationary and idling but no difference when driving... Better than breaking mounts every 6 months.

[the evil twin]

How come all you buggers are leaving before me and I have the furthest to travel (about 2 K's more than Stropp)

[Sir Roofy]

how come all you buggers are leaving before me and i have the furthest to travel (about 2 k's more than stropp)

because we want to have a looksy at things along the track
slip up to old ando for a look and back to dalhousie homestead
before you and the others arrive by the 1st





@winnie sounds good mate never be jealous id ask you along
on trips any time


now the good news is ive been given a repreave from the consulting
surgeon might be another 6months before they operate ,yay
the aorta didnt grow much this time

[MudRunnerTD]

Old andando is great Roofy. If you have time mate you can head out towards Camp 1 of the Madigan line and there is a stand of trees that are some of the oldest in the country. The only place they grow is there and the other end of the simmo I think. Only 30 minutes from Old Andando to from memory. Worth the drive to have a look. Likely marked on the map as a place of interest.

[Sir Roofy]

old andando is great roofy. If you have time mate you can head out towards camp 1 of the madigan line and there is a stand of trees that are some of the oldest in the country. The only place they grow is there and the other end of the simmo i think. Only 30 minutes from old andando to from memory. Worth the drive to have a look. Likely marked on the map as a place of interest.

thanks mate yes was planning on seeing them somuch to see in this
great country of ours

[MudRunnerTD]

2xl hi viz vest with 3m reflective tape. $9.

Enough to make 2 hi viz reflective sand flags. The mother in law will sew them up over the weekend. Cheap fix! AB we are sorted!


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[MudRunnerTD]

Forgot the pics

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[Stropp]

Well I'm all packed up and ready to hit the frog and toad :icon_victory::smiley_thumbs_up:

[the evil twin]

Well I'm all packed up and ready to hit the frog and toad :icon_victory::smiley_thumbs_up:

Have a safe trip over mate and I'll see ya there. Wish I was going tomorrow instead of Monday as well.

You'll miss the storms here and the min of 3 degrees and max of 14 forecast for the top of the Great Victoria Desert for Tuesday.

It's forecast for 1 degree overnight around Yulara when I get there as well :shivering:

[Winnie]

Woohoo I am on 4 weeks leave!

[Sir Roofy]

Three cars leaving trafalgar 6am sunday today is going to be a long day

[Winnie]

Three cars leaving trafalgar 6am sunday today is going to be a long day

I might give Jane a call next week to see how you guys are travelling if that's okay.

[Stropp]

46034

All ready to go

[Sir Roofy]

i might give jane a call next week to see how you guys are travelling if that's okay.

silly question winnie welcome any time

[Cuppa]

Have a truly fantastic trip everyone! I look forward to reading about all of your adventures & seeing your pics. Don’t be shy, the rest of us are interested in knowing everything from who got stuck, & what broke, to cooking arrangements & even who farted the biggest bubbles at Dalhousie Springs. In short don’t leave anything out!

Safe travels

Cuppa

[threedogs]

Stay safe, really cant beat any place Oz has to offer, with luck you might be able
to nearly read a book it'll get that bright with the stars and a full moon.
Looking forward to the pics

[snicko]

46034

All ready to go

Hi Stropp

Your car looks just like one to follow................ah........thats right will be soon!! lol

Have a safe trip and see you in the desert

[snicko]

Hey Rossco (DX) That was fun!! lol

Hope I can work out the radio in the desert like we did today so we can talk to you again!

[jack]

All the best guys & gals, enjoy the trip - stay safe and most of all have fun.
Like Cuppa said lots of pics and updates.

[PMC]

46034

All ready to go

G'day Stropp,

Nice set-up there mate! Have a fantastic and safe journey.

PS, plenty of pics

Regards,

Paul

[snicko]

All packed ready to go.

Needed to pack a week early as next week I need to concentrate on end of financial year stuff, stocktake and training a friend to help look after our shop.

Feeling real as now all we have to do is get in and go!!..............



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[macca]

Have a great time, if you haven't been before you will thoroughly enjoy it for sure. Roofy said this morning that Katwoman & Snicko were going. That's great to hear. Have fun and for those leaving in the morning try and get some sleep!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Fair dinkum this is going to be Farking amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[PMC]

Fair dinkum this is going to be Farking amazing!!!!!!!!!!

G'evening Darren,

I am very envious of you lucky buggers. Hopefully the following year I hope to be in a position to turn up to another forum event.

PS, plenty of pics.

Regards,

Paul

[MudRunnerTD]

Just got home from the Expo! Huge weekend guys! Knackered!

AB!!! Check this out bud

From this!

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To this!!

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Thank to Naomi's mum jenny!

2 sand flags with reflective tape on both sides! Total cost $9


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[Winnie]

Thanks for nothing Daz!

[mudnut]

Hey, since you lot are away, does that mean we can act up here? Have a safe and happy trip.

[Winnie]

Hey, since you lot are away, does that mean we can act up here? Have a safe and happy trip.

Todd will be around to slap you!

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks for nothing Daz!

Sorry Winnie, I could get 2 flags out of a single vest but did not want to push my luck with the MIL. I thought you got one?

[Winnie]

Sorry Winnie, I could get 2 flags out of a single vest but did not want to push my luck with the MIL. I thought you got one?

All good mate, I was gonna get one from the safety shop but forgot. I am going into town tomorrow anyway so no stress!

I have got to do my beer shopping!

[AB]

Righto...this is now on my mind and I am absolutely pumped!!!!

3 days...need to sort out work and my gq but it will all come together I hope and be an epic trip!!!

Cannot wait gents...and snicko, kat, Jane...lol

[Winnie]

Andy did you sort out your beer?

[cgm]

Countdown to meet up in the middle
Adelaide
8 : 17 : 02 : 00
Day Hr Min Sec

Man, I remember that used to have huge numbers and amused me how far out you guys had set the goal. Nearly happening now!

Enjoy the trip guys and remember to put all the pics and info up. I'm sure there will be others that couldn't make but will enjoy watching and maybe plan some stuff off the info for future trips (hopefully me one day).

[AB]

Andy did you sort out your beer?

No I have not...

[Winnie]

Countdown to meet up in the middle
Adelaide
8 : 17 : 02 : 00
Day Hr Min Sec

Man, I remember that used to have huge numbers and amused me how far out you guys had set the goal. Nearly happening now!

Enjoy the trip guys and remember to put all the pics and info up. I'm sure there will be others that couldn't make but will enjoy watching and maybe plan some stuff off the info for future trips (hopefully me one day).

If only some of us realised how quickly that time would go... Andy and I only put our long range tanks in a couple of weeks ago, I am only servicing my car this week... So unorganised!

[AB]

If only some of us realised how quickly that time would go... Andy and I only put our long range tanks in a couple of weeks ago, I am only servicing my car this week... So unorganised!

The timer was like 323 days...yeah plenty of time...next minute...10 days 4 hours...oh crap better start doing something!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Make sure you buy warm beer guys. Nothing worse than beer that has been chilled and then allowed to go warm again.

[Winnie]

Make sure you buy warm beer guys. Nothing worse than beer that has been chilled and then allowed to go warm again.

Of course!
I reckon I'll get 2 boxes of 4X and 2 slabs of Vic. Maybe some sneaky whiskey too.

[Drewboyaus]

Of course! I reckon I'll get 2 slabs of Vic.

SICKO!
LOL

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[the evil twin]

Took me over two hours and broke a strap wrench getting the bastard oil filter off today.

Last time I ever leave it till the day before departure to do maintenance I can tell ya.

Still on track to leave tormorrow but will probably have a teensie sleep in instead of leaving at 5 AM.

[AB]

Took me over two hours and broke a strap wrench getting the bastard oil filter off today.

Last time I ever leave it till the day before departure to do maintenance I can tell ya.

Still on track to leave tormorrow but will probably have a teensie sleep in instead of leaving at 5 AM.

If i was leaving tomorrow I would be awake at 3am and broken sleep until 4:30am and just give up, get up and jump in the car...lol

Look forward to meeting you ET!!!

[Winnie]

I think I will end up like that Andy. We're supposed to meet in Bendigo at 9, I reckon you and me will be there by 7 haha.

[Woof]

Didn't I read somewhere that this trip was alcohol free.....................have a great time and a very safe trip everyone and think of us who would love to be there as well.

[AB]

Didn't I read somewhere that this trip was alcohol free.....................have a great time and a very safe trip everyone and think of us who would love to be there as well.

That's it I'm out...lol

[MEGOMONSTER]

That's it I'm out...lol
Smoking has been banned aswell. Lol

[liftlid]

Smoking has been banned aswell. Lol

That'll stop all the diesel's from going then!!!!

[Winnie]

Just got a message from Jane and Roofy.
They stayed in Mildura last night and copped a bit of rain and a lot of wind.

[Winnie]

So today I got my sub tank gauge wired in, filled gas bottle for cooking, bought beer and whiskey and a little bit of food, snacks, rice etc... I will do my main food shop on Wednesday.
Service the car tomorrow.

[AB]

So today I got my sub tank gauge wired in, filled gas bottle for cooking, bought beer and whiskey and a little bit of food, snacks, rice etc... I will do my main food shop on Wednesday.
Service the car tomorrow.

Sub tank work good?

[Winnie]

Sub tank work good?
Yeah mate, perfect

[MudRunnerTD]

Got nothing done today!! Sat at the hospital all bloody day. Got some Meds and good to go guys.

I have got so much work to do tomorrow

[snicko]

Got nothing done today!! Sat at the hospital all bloody day. Got some Meds and good to go guys.

I have got so much work to do tomorrow

So glad you are still coming. Would have been so unfair after all the work you had done if you could'nt go.

Very much look forward to meeting you.

[Stropp]

Good to hear you can make it Darren, as snicko said it would be a damn shame if you didn't as if not for you we wouldn't be going.

I'm in Ayers Rock, got in late as I was going to camp at lasseters cave but no camping so I came in late, have a lay day tomorrow I think and do the washing and have a look around if the rock climb is open as it was closed today due to bad weather

[MudRunnerTD]

Good to hear you can make it Darren, as snicko said it would be a damn shame if you didn't as if not for you we wouldn't be going.

I'm in Ayers Rock, got in late as I was going to camp at lasseters cave but no camping so I came in late, have a lay day tomorrow I think and do the washing and have a look around if the rock climb is open as it was closed today due to bad weather

Cheers mate,

Did you get to Uluru today? Or did you stay away as the climb was shut? I can highly recommend going there if its raining! Simply stunning! Most memorable part of that trip for me was seeing it raining on the Rock! That is a sight to see!

[Stropp]

Went out early this morning but the rock was closed but when I got back from the walk around it was opened so up I went, all I can say is faaarrrrrk I had to stop and sit on the bum a few times but I got there in the end, it just goes and goes and goes, I was absolutely knackered but the so were a lot of others, if PMC were here I'm sure he could have told a great tale about it, tonight I will do the afternoon look at the Olga's but for now I'm doing the chores like washing and ogling backpackers !

Ps no pics as I don't have my laptop and didn't take the phone up

[Clunk]

Any chance of starting up a new trip thread?

[Winnie]

Any chance of starting up a new trip thread?

Probably a good idea!

[MudRunnerTD]

Any chance of starting up a new trip thread?

Meetup-in-the-Middle-Trip-thread (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?28595-Meetup-in-the-Middle-Trip-thread&p=518101#post518101)

Good call Clunk, there is your years worth of good advice right there mate!! Win / Win ;)

[Clunk]

Meetup-in-the-Middle-Trip-thread (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?28595-Meetup-in-the-Middle-Trip-thread&p=518101#post518101)

Good call Clunk, there is your years worth of good advice right there mate!! Win / Win ;)

Thanks mate, that's me done for another year lol. On a side note and I know it's going to be difficult but can we try keep it for trip info / pics and videos.?

[Stropp]

I haven't got my laptop so it's only iPhone pics but it takes forever to load em

[AB]

I am finally packed!!!


Took the gq to work all loaded and it drives perfect. Having the stiffer ome rides nice when loaded!

Ill be seeing you all at Dalhousie!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Serviced the. GUIV today. Oil and filters, fuel filter, air filter. Fitted the 35" coopers and noted that my brake pads are to close to gamble so picked up a new set this Arvo so will fit them tonight or tomorrow.

Got a spare fuel filter and air filter to take.

Need to refit my winch tonight the. The brake pads if I get there. Just got home from a mate house who has a press. Swapped out all 4 lower trailing arm bushes which were Knackered.

Ghee the car feels different on the 35s!!

[Winnie]

I serviced my car today, all fluids and filters. Final shop tomorrow morning and a pack and I am ready to roll

[MEGOMONSTER]

Serviced the. GUIV today. Oil and filters, fuel filter, air filter. Fitted the 35" coopers and noted that my brake pads are to close to gamble so picked up a new set this Arvo so will fit them tonight or tomorrow. Got a spare fuel filter and air filter to take. Need to refit my winch tonight the. The brake pads if I get there. Just got home from a mate house who has a press. Swapped out all 4 lower trailing arm bushes which were Knackered. Ghee the car feels different on the 35s!! Anything else you wanna leave for the last minute. Lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Anything else you wanna leave for the last minute. Lol

I have this week off so was always doing this stuff this week but the hospital yesterday has smashed me! Damn it.

[Stropp]

Yeh I took the 35's off for this trip as fuel is a big consideration for me.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeh I took the 35's off for this trip as fuel is a big consideration for me.

Yeah its not by choice to be honest. My daily tyres are at the wrong end of their life and i have a very good set of 35 Cooper ST on rims in the shed that i use for the high country. I could not afford to fit new tyres for the trip so 35s it is.

I will be travelling up with AB and Winnie both on 285s s it will be very interesting to compare economy although i will be a bigger and heavier car but we will see.

[Avo]

Thanks mate, that's me done for another year lol. On a side note and I know it's going to be difficult but can we try keep it for trip info / pics and videos.?

says the biggest spammer here....a thread is not a threads till it's hijacked clunk..i learnt that when I got here...but it is a good idea if we tried..

[Clunk]

says the biggest spammer here....a thread is not a threads till it's hijacked clunk..i learnt that when I got here...but it is a good idea if we tried..

Yeah I know, its very difficult to resist the urge but I'm trying at least lol

[Winnie]

Guys, I just rang the SA DPI to ask about quarantine on firewood. They said there is no quarantine for wood, however if there is any soil on the wood it will be confiscated. So the wood from home is no good as it's covered in dirt.
A bag of servo wood will be fine!

[Stropp]

Guys, I just rang the SA DPI to ask about quarantine on firewood. They said there is no quarantine for wood, however if there is any soil on the wood it will be confiscated. So the wood from home is no good as it's covered in dirt.
A bag of servo wood will be fine!

There is no servo wood here so if anyone has room throw a bag in for me and I will pay when we meetup.

[MudRunnerTD]

There is no servo wood here so if anyone has room throw a bag in for me and I will pay when we meetup.

Yeah didn't think there would be. I wi bring mine from Vic. If I have space (still packing) I will grab one for you Stropp. We will sort something out mate.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Guys, I just rang the SA DPI to ask about quarantine on firewood. They said there is no quarantine for wood, however if there is any soil on the wood it will be confiscated. So the wood from home is no good as it's covered in dirt.
A bag of servo wood will be fine!

Wash it then *L*

[Winnies-missus]

Can't believe the day is finally here guys have lots of fun and please make sure he comes back to me in one piece. Have a safe and fun journey guys. And remember lots of pics

[AB]

I can't bloody sleep...lol


Winnie, wake up!!!

We're doing maccas early...lol

[Winnie]

I work up bout 15mins ago lol. Just gonna jump in the shower and I'm good to go

[Winnie]

So much for a 5.30 leave. My car is warming up now!

[AB]

So much for a 5.30 leave. My car is warming up now!

Bring it on Winnie!!!!

[MEGOMONSTER]

Bring it on Winnie!!!!
Are you excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!