Novice day Tallarook 14th December family friendly

[Bloodyaussie]

On Sunday the 14th of December I will be doing a novice day at Tallarook so I can test how my car is going.

Meet at Broadford Petrol station at the north of town(165 High St Broadford VIC 3658) at 9.30am and uhf17 will be used.

Recovery points are a must.

For those that do not know I have arranged a few of these beginner days and everyone has had an enjoyable time, there is the also a lot of medium tracks we will do also and all novices will enjoy.

This is a family friendly day and I will have my 4 year old boy with me and we will stop down at the dam for lunch.

This is not a club run and has nothing to do with Nissanpatrol.com and is merely a bunch of friends going for a drive and any damage sustained is on the owner.... 4wding can be dangerous.

Here are just a few pics from some of our trips... friendly bunch.



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[Hodge]

I'm in.

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-Bloodyaussie
-Hodge

[lucus30]

I'M IN!!!!

-Bloodyaussie
-Hodge
-Lucus30

[mudski]

Haha! Yes mate. Hence my phone call to you a few hours ago. I am in!!! Keen to see Bruce in action, and to see how many sausage rolls Mego will eat this time.

[krbrooking]

I will say I'm in for now and confirm once I have spoken to the boss

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking

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[sooty_10]

I'm in :) been meaning to find an excuse to head across to tallarook.

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10

[lucus30]

Cool mate looking forward to seeing you again

[Paule]

YES I'm in, but I'll have to bring both my kids (daughter 6 today and son is 3) I don't have a UHF though, and I'm a novice on all accounts so I'll probably ask some stupid questions. Lol. Thanks BA for organizing this,

[MEGOMONSTER]

YES I'm in, but I'll have to bring both my kids (daughter 6 today and son is 3) I don't have a UHF though, and I'm a novice on all accounts so I'll probably ask some stupid questions. Lol. Thanks BA for organizing this,
I'm sure someone will have a spare hand held UHF you may be able to use on the day.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Cool, I've already had two mentions in this thread. I must be unforgettable. Lol.
I'm in, before I ask the missus.
I'm out, probably after I ask her. PML.

[lucus30]

I'm sure someone will have a spare hand held UHF you may be able to use on the day.

Yeah ill bring 4 of mine that people are welcome to use. They are not the best but they work

[MEGOMONSTER]

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO

[jay see]

No work that weekend.:thumbup:
Looking good, will try to bring the wife, she has never been out 4 wheeling.


Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see

[lucus30]

I'm hoping my wife can come also, but she is not sure yet. If not I'll find somebody else to come, might see what my dad is doing.
Are we free to invite mates? A few of my crusier mates might want to come and to be honest id love to see them get crap from 20 patrol drivers

[threedogs]

might be able to make it if only just to say hello 60/40 ATM

[lucus30]

Would be great to meet you 3d's as I've met most of the others

[matfew]

have to keep this in mind never been out that way. tint bit more north I have but not tullarook.

put me down I'll try my hardest to grace you all with my presence lol

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking good guys... was expecting a few more new faces?


Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew

[Hodge]

might be able to make it if only just to say hello 60/40 ATM

Would definitely be nice to put a name to a face John and go for a drive. Hope you make it.

[Hodge]

Looking good guys... was expecting a few more new faces?


I think once the blokes from the other "Novice run" thread see this, they will hopefully sign up.

[Bacho86]

Was keen as for this trip, but unfortunately the dates don't line up for me. Will keep an eye out for the next trip!

[krbrooking]

have to keep this in mind never been out that way. tint bit more north I have but not tullarook. put me down I'll try my hardest to grace you all with my presence lol
If you make do you mind to bring my chair along with ya.

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[krbrooking]

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Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Sam
Bryden

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[big_fletch]

Myself and my partner should be able too make it for this. Only an hour from Shepparton so an easy day trip and get too meet a few new people :thumbup:
Good excuse too test out my flexy lift kit

[Bloodyaussie]

Here is another pic... this Is Kev on a trip too Tallarook and the 2nd time I met the bloke, now we are good mates!!

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[krbrooking]

Here is another pic... this Is Kev on a trip too Tallarook and the 2nd time I met the bloke, now we are good mates!! My ears are still ringing from that day.
It's a privilege to know you.
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[Crate]

Hmmm keen as but December is just looking stupidly hectic will make it if at all possible!

[rusty_nail]

Was keen as for this trip, but unfortunately the dates don't line up for me. Will keep an eye out for the next trip!

next one is the meetup at nissheads, are you coming to that?

[Family4x4]

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Sam
Bryden
Family4x4 (Kids)

[threedogs]

few names there I'd like to meet up with getting better at 70/30
Will have plenty of fuel its the lowest Ive seen it in a while $1.36 I paid a litre

[big_fletch]

Wish I could pay that, still $1.51 up here

[threedogs]

that was with one of those 4 cent off cards , but yeah cheapest I've seen for a while
All hail long range tanks hip hip horay

[Bloodyaussie]

John if you turn up I will give George a blow job!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha......?

[threedogs]

for that I'll bring the video Lol
Put my name down

[jack]

Well after reading the last couple of posts I think I'll skip this trip :animierte-smilies-f

[Bloodyaussie]

Well after reading the last couple of posts I think I'll skip this trip :animierte-smilies-f

Cmon mate ... john wont turn up.. thought it was a safe bet..ha ha ha!!@

[threedogs]

ch ching I can hear the tills ringing from here lol

[Sir Roofy]

cmon mate ... John wont turn up.. Thought it was a safe bet..ha ha ha!!@

dont know about that jonathon you might be sunk this time
johns getting about pretty good

[Alitis007]

John if you turn up I will give George a blow job!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha......?

No chance in hell!! You keep your dirty little mouth away from me!!!!!!

[mudski]

John if you turn up I will give George a blow job!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha......?

And ill cup his balls while your at it! :D

[mudski]

Ay Kev is Nikita coming along? Beth wants to come but she wants to know first who else is going.

[Family4x4]

John if you turn up I will give George a blow job!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha......?

Any excuse Johno.......

[Hodge]

Well after reading the last couple of posts I think I'll skip this trip :animierte-smilies-f

Hahaha. Laugh of the day.

[threedogs]

At least I edited mine,

[lucus30]

and this thread degraded very quickly. Nice work BA

[mudski]

Bro'mance at its best! Lol

[billyj]

if im not busy and theres still space when it gets closer ill come along, be good to get out again been a while since ive hit talla

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate if we get big numbers we will split the group...

[mudski]

Yep. I'll be leading the second group. Dunno where, but I can. Flowerdale pub for a parma and pot! Nom nom. I think we'll be fine though. Its a easy to medium day so not much is going to hold us up. O.h wait. Is Drew coming? Teehee!

[lucus30]

Mmmm pub for pot and parma. Lets lock it in eddy

[Bloodyaussie]

Best Parma I have ever eaten..... I am in for sure.

[mudski]

For sure!.........

[threedogs]

Where is Drew been very quiet for a few months now, also Billy good chance for you to take out the mighty 4.5

[Bloodyaussie]

He is in hospital mate..... going through chemo... another 4 days to go I think with 2 doses today.

[krbrooking]

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
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Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Sam
Family4x4 (Kids)

Bryden can't make it unfortunately.

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[threedogs]

not drewboyaus ,,, but Drew lives over my way drives a white CRD GU

[krbrooking]

Yep the parma's are dang good there.
Mark will check with Nik and see if she will be coming.

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[krbrooking]

Aundre might be joining as well, will confirm when he lets me know.

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[mudski]

Its going to be just Beth and Myself. The wife and Jade aren't real keen on the wheelin'. They prefer to sit back at camp....

[Maxhead]

So much for a "Novice" day. Looks like a hard core crew:)

[krbrooking]

But your not coming, we are only half way there.

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[threedogs]

@ BA any idea what time approx you'll be at Mt Hickey ball park ???

[Bloodyaussie]

@ BA any idea what time approx you'll be at Mt Hickey ball park ???

Mt Hickey Mt Hickey....... I have no idea...?

That is not always on our to do list and sometimes do not have time???

It depends on time and the weather if we have lunch there or at the dam.

[threedogs]

so you have lunch at the resevoir ?
better spot and if hot a bit of shade as well

[mudski]

Our lunch stop location would really depend on how we are going for time really.

[Hodge]

Where did we stop last time, the tower ??? That was a a nice stop.

[sooty_10]

So much for a "Novice" day. Looks like a hard core crew:)

So we will see you there then??

[AB]

Unfortunately I am out folks.

My car is in pieces and flying up to Sydney for an engagement party.

I need to get old mate Rossco back on board with these rear bars to get done ASAP!

[Sir Roofy]

Mt Hickey Mt Hickey....... I have no idea...?

That is not always on our to do list and sometimes do not have time???

It depends on time and the weather if we have lunch there or at the dam.

aye jono looks like 3ds is coming meet up in the ballpark with George woo hoo
you,l have to make time boyo

[Bloodyaussie]

Unfortunately I am out folks.

My car is in pieces and flying up to Sydney for an engagement party.

I need to get old mate Rossco back on board with these rear bars to get done ASAP!

Thank god for that....!!

[krbrooking]

With the numbers coming prob be good at the dam for room. The tower won't have enough room.

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[Hodge]

With the numbers coming prob be good at the dam for room. The tower won't have enough room.

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12 cars fit fine last time. Even though we had a few fat toyotas there, we still fit!
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[AB]

Thank god for that....!!

Deep down you're shattered though ;)

[krbrooking]

12 cars fit fine last time. Even though we had a few fat toyotas there, we still fit!
You have a point there.

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[threedogs]

Where did we stop last time, the tower ??? That was a a nice stop.

the tower is Mt Hickey,
can be reached via Mountain trk, Rocky Trk, Phone track if your keen or the main road up to the tower,

FYI half way down the main road from the tower if you take a certain "track' left it opens up on a granite sided slope on the mountain
great spot for plenty of 4x4s and a great view as well

[Bloodyaussie]

Deep down you're shattered though ;)

Meh...... It's a novice day cock, you would be bored !!!!!!

As for where we will be stopped for lunch I have never been fixed on that... always played it by ear as I dont want to be tied down to a strict plan other than be ready to leave Broadford at 9.30am.

[krbrooking]

And using channel 17.

[krbrooking]

Ok Mark have spoken to Nik and she said she will come along.

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[Drewboyaus]

You won't have me as tail end Charlie this time to keep moving all the slow c@nts along! LOL
Next time...

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[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I like it when you are at the back Drew.... you can even navigate from the back also which has always been handing..

I will arrange a family trip soon in the new year for a few of us with kids... High country of course or maybe Robe??

[Paule]

Well it looks like I'm gunna be the only newbie (slow c@?t) lol on this trip. I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and learning a thing or two.

[rusty_nail]

Well it looks like I'm gunna be the only newbie (slow c@?t) lol on this trip. I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and learning a thing or two.

Just because people have been on trips before mate doesn't mean they aren't newbies. Just keep that in mind

[mudski]

Just because people have been on trips before mate doesn't mean they aren't newbies. Just keep that in mind

Yes. While I was only out on cup weekend, driving Tallarook is different and will take a bit to find my driving feet.
Don't worry Paule, we will never make you drive something your not comfortable doing. We are out there to have fun, not spend the day doing recoveries. Last trip like this we did, we came to a decent rocky hill and only some of us went up, we just turned around at the top and came back down, then headed on.

[Drewboyaus]

Well it looks like I'm gunna be the only newbie (slow c@?t) lol on this trip. I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and learning a thing or two.

Hey Paule, when I say slow c@rnts, I'm actually referring to keeping the convoy moving between tracks with no stragglers. Otherwise people can get lost and potentially into trouble. More about keeping the group together for safety's sake.
Every track/obstacle is taken at your own pace and there will be people there to help you.
It was not meant to imply you or anyone will be under pressure to race through stuff on the day mate.....apart from Mudski....LOL
Unfortunately I won't be there but have fun. I will be jealously thinking about you guys out bush.

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[mudski]

Mate I will be the last to race around. I remember one snow trip we did and I thought I was playing Sega Rally just trying to keep up with everyone. I never got to look outside the window and enjoy the views, i was concentrating on drifting in corners.Lol.

[Bloodyaussie]

Mate I will be the last to race around. I remember one snow trip we did and I thought I was playing Sega Rally just trying to keep up with everyone. I never got to look outside the window and enjoy the views, i was concentrating on drifting in corners.Lol.

Hey thats how Darren rolls... Fast and Furious !!!!!! lol.

Dont worry Paule Tallarook is an easy place to get around in and you will have a very enjoyable time.

When I do a novice day it is challenging but not hard, also all tracks meet up after only a short distance so there are options to miss a track if you dont feel up to it and even on some more challenging tracks there and chicken tracks around the tougher sections.

[Paule]

It's all good I'm sure you guys will look after me. And drewboy I don't mind even if I was called a slow c@rnt, I probably am lol and that's my kinda language, I just thought it was funny.

[big_fletch]

Well will be a good trip by the sounds of it and I'm looking forward too meeting a few new faces.. Give the troll another good workout :D

[krbrooking]

Mate I will be the last to race around. I remember one snow trip we did and I thought I was playing Sega Rally just trying to keep up with everyone. I never got to look outside the window and enjoy the views, i was concentrating on drifting in corners.Lol.

Yeah I remember that trip to, you and I both got left behind a bit. That one corner I got pretty sideways and that is when you got in on the radio and said to slow down.

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[krbrooking]

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Sam
Family4x4 (Kids)
Andrea

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[mudski]

Who is Sam? Is this your mate from work Kev?

[lucus30]

Ok getting closer looking forward to seeing your car BA. I'll bring some beer for the bonnet opening inspection.
Also where is this Petrol station you talk of? I'm not familiar with Broadford at all and cannot find it on the maps, can you put a google map up of the location, I can do it if you give me the coordinates or the location

[krbrooking]

Who is Sam? Is this your mate from work Kev?

Yeah man, he has the gq.

[Bloodyaussie]

Cheers... I am hopeless at posting map links but the address is 165 High St
Broadford VIC 3658.

Mmm beer.

[krbrooking]

52343

Is this good enough???

[lucus30]

Here this is better
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zNRGLe3SW0sg.kjqhrcKOOAKM

[Bacho86]

Change of plans means that I'm able to tag along on this is trip now if there's still room?

[Bloodyaussie]

Change of plans means that I'm able to tag along on this is trip now if there's still room?

No worries. . As mentioned if it gets too big we will split the group and meet for lunch.

[Bacho86]

Fantastic, looking forwarding to it! If everything goes to plan, I should hopefully have the new winch installed by Sunday as well!

The updated list I think is :

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Sam
Family4x4 (Kids)
Andrea
Bacho86

[big_fletch]

The list is now:

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Sam
Family4x4 (Kids)
Andrea
Bacho86
Big_fletch

[mudski]

Anyone else beside BA know this area? I have been maybe four times but I don't really know the area well. If we split the group this may be an issue.

[jay see]

Anyone else beside BA know this area? I have been maybe four times but I don't really know the area well. If we split the group this may be an issue.

Nope, sorry can't help with that.

[big_fletch]

Nope first time I have been sorry

[mudski]

Won't be a big issue. We'll just wing it.

[big_fletch]

That's what I was thinking, I have my hema maps so I'm sure we can't get too lost lol

[cgm]

Guys, I'd like to join you, but I need to see how the week pans out. Do you need to know much in advance or just if I make it on time on the day it's fine?

[Hodge]

Anyone else beside BA know this area? I have been maybe four times but I don't really know the area well. If we split the group this may be an issue.

I have all tracks from last time saved on my Hema, which weren't that difficult. But without that, if I was there without this map, I'd be blind as well. We just wing it I say. lol

[krbrooking]

Anyone else beside BA know this area? I have been maybe four times but I don't really know the area well. If we split the group this may be an issue.
I have been a few times as well, so we will see what happens on the day.

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[krbrooking]

Guys, I'd like to join you, but I need to see how the week pans out. Do you need to know much in advance or just if I make it on time on the day it's fine?

Mate the notice is no problem, it is just handy to know who and how many we are waiting for if we need to wait a few minutes. Would hate to head off and leave someone behind if they are a few minutes behind. So if you are able to let us know the day before it even the morning of would be great. If not make sure you are on time.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Guys, I'd like to join you, but I need to see how the week pans out. Do you need to know much in advance or just if I make it on time on the day it's fine?

You will need to be on time if you are coming mate... when you get such a big crew its hard to know if everyone has turned up and how long we need to wait..

If you are running late post up on this thread on the day as we will have reception in town and will know for sure if someone is on there way but running late.

As for splitting up Tallarook is easy and there is a good chance we will all stay together except for a couple of sections where we will meet on the other side of an obstacle.

I still have a couple of things to do to my car before then but with Mags leaving for Italy on Wednesday and I am leaving for a mates on Friday there is so much to do....blah!!!!

Should be a fun day and I am looking forward to my first real drive in over 6 months.

[cgm]

I'll make a decision for sure by Saturday. If I'm coming I'll be there on time. No issues with that. Think I'll be there. Looking forward to it. :)

[Hodge]

A week to go. Looking forward to it.

[krbrooking]

Hey Mark, Nikita has gone away with a friend from school and they have just said that they might only be coming back on sun which means she won't be coming. I might however have Mia with me as well. It is not definite yet though, if they come back on Friday she will be there b

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[mudski]

Cheers. Ill let her know.

[krbrooking]

Ok slight change of ppl coming. Sam has pulled out but another bloke (Simon) I work with has asked if he is able to tag along.

Bloodyaussie
Hodge
Lucus30
Krbrooking
Sooty_10
Marky Mudski
Paule
MEGO
Jay see
Matfew
Family4x4 (Kids)
Andrea
Bacho86
Big_fletch
Simon

Less than a week now can't wait.

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[Bacho86]

Looking forward to it! The weather is shaping up pretty decent as well for Sunday!

52556

[Bloodyaussie]

Looking forward to it! The weather is shaping up pretty decent as well for Sunday!

52556

Well that sucks...... 32 with no aircon, blah!!!

I prefer cool weather for 4wding..I guess this will test out some temps for the cooling system.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Won't be a big issue. We'll just wing it.

If I'm there, I'm very happy to go on an adventure and wing it all the way, even try a little harder to find some good ones. Lol

[AB]

Well that sucks...... 32 with no aircon, blah!!!

I prefer cool weather for 4wding..I guess this will test out some temps for the cooling system.

Just take your pants off, it works a treat ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

Just take your pants off, it works a treat ;)

Thanks darling... I'll give that a go!!!!!

[lucus30]

Thanks Andy you're only saying that cause your not coming

[AB]

Thanks Andy you're only saying that cause your not coming

If I was going and had no aircon on 32 degree day then it's no pants day...

Proven in 3 states now :)

[Bloodyaussie]

If I was going and had no aircon on 32 degree day then it's no pants day...

Proven in 3 states now :)

I've seen you twice with no pants and my brain still hurts!!!!

[Winnie]

I've seen you twice with no pants and my brain still hurts!!!!

Consider yourself lucky you haven't seen him with no jocks on

[AB]

Consider yourself lucky you haven't seen him with no jocks on

You loved it...

[Bloodyaussie]

Consider yourself lucky you haven't seen him with no jocks on

Thats what I mean.... no pants nothing at Woods point both morning I woke and as I got out of my tent looked over to AB's camper only to see him bent over with his ass facing the door as he bent down to pick something up...... both bloody mornings... what are the odds???

[AB]

Thats what I mean.... no pants nothing at Woods point both morning I woke and as I got out of my tent looked over to AB's camper only to see him bent over with his ass facing the door as he bent down to pick something up...... both bloody mornings... what are the odds???

Sounds a little too coincidental to me. Me thinks you had the alarm set for morning joy :)

[Bloodyaussie]

The third bloody morning some prick thought it would be funny to cable tie some hung over bloke into his tent????????????????

[krbrooking]

Thats what I mean.... no pants nothing at Woods point both morning I woke and as I got out of my tent looked over to AB's camper only to see him bent over with his ass facing the door as he bent down to pick something up...... both bloody mornings... what are the odds???

I think he was picking up his pride. Lol

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[Winnie]

The third bloody morning some prick thought it would be funny to cable tie some hung over bloke into his tent????????????????

Who???? Scumbag!

[Bloodyaussie]

Who???? Scumbag!

You ya country basketball player!!!!!!

[Winnie]

You shouldn't have slept in

[Bloodyaussie]

That trip will always be up there as one of my favourites... you and me and Kris drunk as skunks hack sawing a bullbar, the Mighty Mav doing Barkely river jeep track.. first time I met Drew and Jamie and they got munted on the first night... the river crossings with water you could stay in all day and those bush fires all around us so we had the place mostly to our selves... epic !!!!

[Winnie]

That trip will always be up there as one of my favourites... you and me and Kris drunk as skunks hack sawing a bullbar, the Mighty Mav doing Barkely river jeep track.. first time I met Drew and Jamie and they got munted on the first night... the river crossings with water you could stay in all day and those bush fires all around us so we had the place mostly to our selves... epic !!!!

Yes apart from the Simpson it is my favourite forum trip so far... Let's relive it next weekend

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes apart from the Simpson it is my favourite forum trip so far... Let's relive it next weekend

Yes and Dargo was my other fav then Licola (drive in and drive out )...

[Winnie]

You weren't impressed with the first night of licola? When we all stood around the fire in the snow/rain looking miserable?

[Bloodyaussie]

I dont think anyone was but it made for a very memorable trip and I wouldn't change a thing.

[Alitis007]

Just take your pants off, it works a treat ;)
No it won't! !!!

Thanks darling... I'll give that a go!!!!!
Fark it I'm not coming and you can't scar alexander for life either.....

[Drewboyaus]

You weren't impressed with the first night of licola? When we all stood around the fire in the snow/rain looking miserable?

That was one of the most miserable fires I've ever stood around that night Winnie, rain, sleet, snow, howling gale, I reckon with windchill it would have been near enough to -5......certainly memorable though. LOL

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[mudski]

And Nissheads chilli's!!!

[krbrooking]

Was still an awesome weekend, but yeh I am still waiting for the feeling to come back to the tips of my finger's after tying those guy ropes.

[Stropp]

Thats what I mean.... no pants nothing at Woods point both morning I woke and as I got out of my tent looked over to AB's camper only to see him bent over with his ass facing the door as he bent down to pick something up...... both bloody mornings... what are the odds???

now my brain hurts too

[cgm]

Got my truck back with a working aircon today. So happy to keep my pants on thank you very much! Thought the diff swap and locker install might have been gonna start but it's not, so I should be good to go.

See you on Sunday morning.

Gonna have to put up with a Jackaroo. :)

[mudski]

Got my truck back with a working aircon today. So happy to keep my pants on thank you very much! Thought the diff swap and locker install might have been gonna start but it's not, so I should be good to go.

See you on Sunday morning.

Gonna have to put up with a Jackaroo. :)

All good mate. As long as you enjoy yourself.

[cgm]

All good mate. As long as you enjoy yourself.

No problem enjoying myself :) Will be great to meet a few more people. Also do something other than work. Work has been getting on top of me lately. Looking forward to the weekend.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Just been told the windows need to be cleaned from the outside and inside this weekend. Plus all the presents wrapped. Uuuuuuuuummmmmmmm...................didn't I say I am going 4wd'ing.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just been told the windows need to be cleaned from the outside and inside this weekend. Plus all the presents wrapped. Uuuuuuuuummmmmmmm...................didn't I say I am going 4wd'ing.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha......

[Maxhead]

Just been told the windows need to be cleaned from the outside and inside this weekend. Plus all the presents wrapped. Uuuuuuuuummmmmmmm...................didn't I say I am going 4wd'ing.

...so you told her to get stuffed, right??? bwahahah funny as!


Ohh yeah, I'd have to say Woods point was one of my favorites as well and I think it was the trip back from Licola to Canberra I didn't enjoy:(

[Hodge]

2 days to go! Shame it'll be a warm one... Can't stand hot weather. OH well.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52612&stc=1

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah Hodge... with no aircon and have Alexander with me I really dont need it being so hot.

I have to pack today and as I am going shooting tonight and staying at a mates for the weekend it hard to figure out what I need to bring... its usually the hunting pack or the 4wding pack, not both.

[Bloodyaussie]

I am on stand by from here on as Alexander has come down with a temp and unless it breaks in the next 24hours I will not be going... so much for looking forward to the start of my holidays... blah.

[threedogs]

Just been told the windows need to be cleaned from the outside and inside this weekend. Plus all the presents wrapped. Uuuuuuuuummmmmmmm...................didn't I say I am going 4wd'ing.

Liar liar pants on fire lol

[lucus30]

I am on stand by from here on as Alexander has come down with a temp and unless it breaks in the next 24hours I will not be going... so much for looking forward to the start of my holidays... blah.

Bummer mate fingers crossed for you. Really wanted to see the new donk

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah this is killing me... 38.5c before I gave him some Panadol now down to 37.5c.

Hopefully its a 24hr thing... supposed to be heading away shooting this arvo.

[lucus30]

Yeah this is killing me... 38.5c before I gave him some Panadol now down to 37.5c.

Hopefully its a 24hr thing... supposed to be heading away shooting this arvo.

37.5 now he is right as rain. Looks like you're back in

[threedogs]

Yeah this is killing me... 38.5c before I gave him some Panadol now down to 37.5c.

Hopefully its a 24hr thing... supposed to be heading away shooting this arvo.

You know the rule family first, do what you have to do.
in the meantime I'll start drinking from 2 cartons of Coopers pale ale lol

[Bloodyaussie]

You know the rule family first, do what you have to do.
in the meantime I'll start drinking from 2 cartons of Coopers pale ale lol

Youre a prick...... I've got the bike loaded on the trailer waiting to go!!!

[Hodge]

I am on stand by from here on as Alexander has come down with a temp and unless it breaks in the next 24hours I will not be going... so much for looking forward to the start of my holidays... blah.

Hope the little ones better mate. Family comes first... Tallarook isn't gonna run away any time soon.

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[Sir Roofy]

Yeah this is killing me... 38.5c before I gave him some Panadol now down to 37.5c.

Hopefully its a 24hr thing... supposed to be heading away shooting this arvo.

when they hit forty that's when you worry
give him an icey pole that will bring it down
wet face washer on his forhead throw him in the bath
if your still worried take him to out patients they,l
do the same

[Sir Roofy]

Have a good w/end jonothan were of to blue rag for the w/end

[Bloodyaussie]

Have a good w/end jonothan were of to blue rag for the w/end

Hate you both!!!!!!

[krbrooking]

Hate you both!!!!!!

Hope Alexander pulls through man, and you can make it both Mia and Nik are coming with me beside who will lead.

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[Bacho86]

Yeah this is killing me... 38.5c before I gave him some Panadol now down to 37.5c.

Hopefully its a 24hr thing... supposed to be heading away shooting this arvo.

Hope he's getting better!

Both my kids have had temp's this week - there's a bit of a bug going around atm. My 2 yo got temp up to 39.5c but alternating the panadol and neurofern over the past 24 hours has got it under control.

[Hodge]

Have a good w/end jonothan were of to blue rag for the w/end

Very very jelly ! That is like the most #1 on my to do list. I'll get there this lifetime maybe...
Like anything photos please after. Excuse the slight thread off-topic.

[Paule]

I am on stand by from here on as Alexander has come down with a temp and unless it breaks in the next 24hours I will not be going... so much for looking forward to the start of my holidays... blah.

Sorry to hear about your lil bloke hope he comes good soon.

[lucus30]

Can I bring a mate with a triton?

[krbrooking]

Can I bring a mate with a triton?

Don't see why not.

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[MEGOMONSTER]

El Presidentress, is putting the squeeze on.

[mudski]

Hope Alexander pulls through man, and you can make it both Mia and Nik are coming with me beside who will lead.

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Don't worry Kev. It will be the blind leading the blind. We'll wing it.

El Presidentress, is putting the squeeze on.
Mate. Tell her to wash the bloody windows herself. Your busy Sunday. Lol.

[Alitis007]

El Presidentress, is putting the squeeze on.

Just say yeah yeah I'm going to do it now and just drive off haha

[Hodge]

I'm putting my self on stand-by as well. Somethings come up involving wives mum in the nursing home, shes been there all day, and if it continues tonight/tomorrow I'll have to baby sit at home. Farkin' spewing. I hope it turns out fine!
Watch this space.

[threedogs]

No good mate hope it works out for the better

[Bloodyaussie]

Ok I am 98% sure I am good to go... my little huggy bear is a trooper.. if having no aircon becomes a problem I will stick him in someones car that does have working aircon.

We have just got back from the doctors and the supermarket and he is pretty upbeat.

So folks dont be late as making 12 cars wait for one is not fair on everyone else, some of whom travel far to get there.

Bring it on !!!!

Eric let me know whats the go mate as I had intended to leave my place at 8.30am so anyone meeting here needs to be ready.

[Hodge]

That's good to hear mate! Glad the little ones better most importantly.
I will know in about half an hour what the go is and I will report back, and yes as per usual I was going to ask whether we're meeting at yours like always, but you've answered that already!
Watch this space!

[mudski]

That's good to hear mate! Glad the little ones better most importantly.
I will know in about half an hour what the go is and I will report back, and yes as per usual I was going to ask whether we're meeting at yours like always, but you've answered that already!
Watch this space!

42 minutes have passed....

[Bacho86]

All set for tomorrow and looking forward to it!!

[Hodge]

OK i'm back in! Will meet up with the locals at BA's place, I'll be there before 830. If theres any change of plans or something comes up you got my # as I might not have a chance to check here often. Looking forward to it !

[lucus30]

All set for tomorrow and looking forward to it!!

Me too though I'm not ready yet. I keep all my stuff together so will take 15 mins to throw it in tomorrow morning

[cgm]

Ok, I'm in too. Will throw a few things in the car shortly. Google says it will take 2 hrs, so I'll leave at 7am just incase. I'll pm my mobile to BA as well.

Circumstances at work tried hard all week to stop me, but one of the other guys stepped up to cover tommorow. So all good to go.

[mudski]

O.k. I'm ready. I think. Got my wheels on, fridge in, reco gear in, foods prepped, and I'm quite pissed. This home brew is teh bomb. With a scotch top up of course. :D

[mudski]

9.30 am sharp at Brorford ladies! PM me for my mobile if ya want to have it with you.

[jay see]

Still at yarraville.
Leaving soon. Will load gear up once am home. Got the wife coming too, its going to be her 1st time wheeling.

[big_fletch]

Myself and partner will be there hopefully just after 9, so we can get a coffee :D fridge and food are packed, so are chairs. All ready too head off and use my fridge for the first time haha

[Hodge]

O.k. I'm ready. I think. Got my wheels on, fridge in, reco gear in, foods prepped, and I'm quite pissed. This home brew is teh bomb. With a scotch top up of course. :D

You're keen mate lol. Hot day tomorrow, rumble on the tracks with a hangover... Fark that! lol

[mudski]

You're keen mate lol. Hot day tomorrow, rumble on the tracks with a hangover... Fark that! lol

I won't have a hangover. I have a plan. Shoit! Need to pack a coupla beers and maybe the chairs too.

[lucus30]

I won't have a hangover. I have a plan.

This can only end well!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Make sure those coming past here have enough room for a alloy rim as I have to meet a bloke at Broadford and cannot be stuffed loading them on the roof racks or dragging a trailer with me...

I have turned my fridge on and will load it with food in the morning plus turn the oven on first thing and put the pies in then on low heat....

Anyone with any concerns come and see me when we are airing down and I will go over a few things with you otherwise this will be a good day with some nice driving.

[Paule]

Ok all packed and ready to go. I don't have a UHF so if I can lend a hand held of some one that would be very much appreciated. I hope I've got every thing as being a newbie I've just grabbed things I think I'll need and a few extras. I'll met ya's at the servo in the morning, I'll be the one in the maroon gu with the shinny looking recovery points lol

[krbrooking]

Ok what a week I have had. All packed and ready to go. Sooooooooooooooooooo looking forward to it.

BA: if you see this in the morn and if it is easy to grab do you mind gabbing those things I said I would grab if not I can stop in through the week and grab them.

Will hopefully be there around 9ish.
I will have both of my daughters (6 and 11).

BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[big_fletch]

I have a gme handheld uhf free if you need it Paule, I'll bring it with me just in case anyway

Fletcha

[MEGOMONSTER]

I haven't read anywhere about a chain saw,
Both my chains are blunt and haven't had them sharpened yet.

[jay see]

I haven't read anywhere about a chain saw,
Both my chains are blunt and haven't had them sharpened yet.

Funny that, I was looking at mine and thought someone will bring one.
I'll go and get it and put in the back.

[jay see]

Done.
Can someone remind me to get 2 stoke while at the servo bloody things empty.

[krbrooking]

Done. Can someone remind me to get 2 stoke while at the servo bloody things empty.

I can bring some oil and fuel if you want man.

[jay see]

I can bring some oil and fuel if you want man.

As long someone has by the time we leave the servo....

[lucus30]

I'll bring my chainsaw too and some 50:1 2 stroke

[MEGOMONSTER]

One is enough, but two would be great.
I don't remember needing one last time around but I guess you just never know.
I just don't wanna be axing through a tree by hand again. Lol

[lucus30]

One is enough, but two would be great.
I don't remember needing one last time around but I guess you just never know.
I just don't wanna be axing through a tree by hand again. Lol

I didn't bring it last time and nobody had one so it's in

[Bloodyaussie]

No chainsaw needed guys... ok I am up.. wheres my coffee??

[Hodge]

Just threw in a few things in the car, that sun's already packing a mighty punch. It'll be a toasty one folks.

[jay see]

No chainsaw needed guys... ok I am up.. wheres my coffee??

So do I bring it or not, doesn't take up to much room but if not needed I'll leave it at home.

[Bloodyaussie]

I gather you would have left by now... chainsaw does not matter here...famous last words heh!!!

This head wind is going to be killer driving up the Hume.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I gather you would have left by now... chainsaw does not matter here...famous last words heh!!! This head wind is going to be killer driving up the Hume.answer your phone ya peanut

[Bloodyaussie]

No... its in the car and im inside making coffee for stupid greek dicks

[jay see]

I gather you would have left by now... chainsaw does not matter here...famous last words heh!!!

This head wind is going to be killer driving up the Hume.

Leaving now. Without chainsaw....

[matfew]

I'm out boys. mixture of things not letting me go :( i'm not in a good mood right now :@

[Bloodyaussie]

You have no idea matty...

[Bloodyaussie]

..............52663

[Scorpiovee]

Looks like a lot of fun. When and where is the next outing?

[growler2058]

..............52663

WHAT NOW!!!!!...................................
Is this today??

[Bloodyaussie]

Yep..... looks like the head.

I have been sitting at a service center for an hour waiting for a taxi with Alexander.

I cant get a break....

[Drewboyaus]

Yep..... looks like the head. I have been sitting at a service center for an hour waiting for a taxi with Alexander. I cant get a break....

You are farking kidding me? Holy crap mate, I seriously hope it's not that bad.....I'm speechless....almost.
I can't believe it.

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[TPC]

Yep..... looks like the head.

I have been sitting at a service center for an hour waiting for a taxi with Alexander.

I cant get a break....

Shit mate you do not deserve this.

[matfew]

oh man thats not good. what happened what symptoms?

REALLY REALLY hope its not that bad for ya. Let me know if anything I can do. If ya need a lift etc still I can come get ya.

[AB]

Holy crap Jonathan!!! I hope it's not bad mate, shame!!!

[growler2058]

Ahhh FFS!!!!!!!

[Alitis007]

Carnts farkd

[Maxhead]

Fark me Jonno, 2014 hasn't been your favorite year has it!!! Hope its nothing major

[threedogs]

ANNUS HORRIBILUS not good BA,
never known anyone with the amount of bad luck you have.
you'll get over this and laugh ,then make sure 2015 is the best ever

[MEGOMONSTER]

Another end of a bloody great day. A few winchings, a few snatchings out of the bog, some great hill climbs, one climb we made everyone turn back down. For some reason I had the lead today, went the wrong way a few times, but all in all it was a great trip, what a great bunch of goats.

[Hodge]

Well just got home before. What can I say... Absolutely spewing about Johnos car. What farkin' shit luck that is... Just as well it happened there and not half way up a track or something.
Anyways great day. Nice to meet some new faces, and finished it off with mudski and lucus at the flowerdale pub for an amazing parma and few pots! I have a ton of windscreen cam and hill climb videos, I'll sort out when I get a chance...
Thanks to everyone who showed up! We'll do it again.

[krbrooking]

Well what an awesome day we all had, I think the dog had the most fun. Big thanks to Jonathan for organising it and to everyone else that came along and made it such a good day. I can't get over how much that place has changed since the last time I was there.
Mick I didn't think you got lost we were just looking for some new tracks. I have a few pics and vids that I will put up tom, it is now bed time.

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[Hodge]

Here is a teaser
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52703&stc=1

[lucus30]

Just got home. Thanks for a great day guys was awesome and to finish the day at the flowerdale pub with a pot and parma was a fantastic way to finish the day

[mudski]

Hmm yes its was a great day. Just spent $20 at the car wash just cleaning under the guards, brakes and suspension, and then the car wash bay. Still no way near clean underneath but atleast I got a good portion there instead of the road at my place.
I had a poo in the pants moment turn around on a hill. Won't be doing that again. I definitely want to go back and do this hill again. Eric, you've flourished dude. Not much stops you now hey! Big difference from when you first came out with us.
And I think paule has got the bug after his first day out. He had the biggest grin on his face all day.

[Paule]

Ok home now, all fed and kids in bed asleep. Just wanted to say a very big thank you to every one for helping me out from lending me the hand held UHF, airing down and up and advice on lines and driving tips. I had an absolute ball. I'm sorry to hear about BA's car and hope its nothing major and you get it sorted out soon, thanks for organizing the trip. Was great to meet some new people. Thank you all

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ok home now, all fed and kids in bed asleep. Just wanted to say a very big thank you to every one for helping me out from lending me the hand held UHF, airing down and up and advice on lines and driving tips. I had an absolute ball. I'm sorry to hear about BA's car and hope its nothing major and you get it sorted out soon, thanks for organizing the trip. Was great to meet some new people. Thank you all

This is only the beginning Paul, things get bigger and tougher, the confident you get, the more capable your vehicle gets, the world is not enough.

[Drewboyaus]

What's this I hear about turning around on a hill climb????

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[Bacho86]

What a great day! Thanks to everyone for organising and leading on the day - was great to meet everyone and looking forward to the next trip!

[mudski]

Hey Mick. My daughter thinks your big, scary looking and funny.

[Paule]

Hey Mick. My daughter thinks your big, scary looking and funny.

Hahaha my kids loved him. Amazing what a couple of pies and a sausage roll will do lol

[Bacho86]

I had a poo in the pants moment turn around on a hill. Won't be doing that again. I definitely want to go back and do this hill again.

Yeh turning around on that camber slope wasn't great - retrospectively think the better option wld have been for the few of us already 1/2 way up to keep on going and turn around at the top. Definately a hill to tackle again!

[mudski]

Yeh turning around on that camber slope wasn't great - retrospectively think the better option wld have been for the few of us already 1/2 way up to keep on going and turn around at the top. Definately a hill to tackle again!

Where we turned was o.k. Its just that feeling you have of the sideways tilt. when you just been sitting in the car for so long facing upwards.

What's this I hear about turning around on a hill climb????

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Alls good Drew. It wasn't a steep section, just a little lose on the foot. We got one turned around, then it was my turn and I think it was more just the odd feeling more than anything. The guys who were directing me were all great, its just one of those things where you can't see behind you and your relying on others. I wouldn't have done it if it wasn't safe to do so.

[cgm]

This is only the beginning Paul, things get bigger and tougher, the confident you get, the more capable your vehicle gets, the world is not enough.

Yep, I reckon his bank balance is gonna be under siege ... just need that one more thing to make it easier. ha ha

Gee I reckon he did well though, first day out with no real training. There was nothing drastic, but a few big climbs that he could have easily said no to. Did them all with no dramas at all. Well done mate!

[cgm]

I also had a great day guys. As with everyone, really feeling for BA. It was a definite thing on most minds throughout the day. Got to be a next time soon, but Paule won't be a Novice then, so we can tackle anything :) lol

[mudski]

Hahaha my kids loved him. Amazing what a couple of pies and a sausage roll will do lol

Lucky they were boiled lollies! Haha!

[cgm]

And I'm hoping by "next time" I'll have my front locker in, so when Mego laughs at seeing my front wheel always come off the ground, at least the one still on the ground will be doing something useful.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hey Mick. My daughter thinks your big, scary looking and funny.
Like Shrek, just not green. Lol

[growler2058]

No trip photos = didn't happen

[MEGOMONSTER]

No trip photos = didn't happen A few people got photos and vids. I know Big Fletch got some.
My phone was full and only took one photo at the end.

[jay see]

Wow, what a turnout 12 in total I think it was.
First up for me is thanks to Fletch for driving with me to fill up. Mego for taking the lead which when in doubt go left seem not to work for mudski.
BA, spewing that you didn't make it, your definitely a character and you were missed, all the best with the q.
To the rest of the guys that made the day into what it was a huge thank you, had a ball.
Don't think there was any damage reported, however I did get to close to a tree (where Lucus and mudski both needed assistance) and broke some clips off the rear door flare, no biggie.
Bring on the next one....

[Irish]

Here is a teaser
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52703&stc=1

I got stuck in almost the same spot a few years ago, made it around the corner though because Maverick

:-p

[Bloodyaussie]

Glad you had a good day lads and everyone enjoyed themselves...

Thanks to those that took over this meet and to those I wish I had met maybe next time.

Cheers.

[Hodge]

I got stuck in almost the same spot a few years ago, made it around the corner though because Maverick

:-p

Back in April, we drove through the same spot, no dramas. BA even jumped out and took photos. It's way changed now...... Although it was much drier back then. Just after Summer. Here is Drew just before that corner where Mudski got shafted.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52712&stc=1

[jay see]

Battle scars. Amazing what you don't see when its dirty.

52717
52718

[threedogs]

I'd be investing in a set of proper side steps the OE ones are not much chop IMO

[Hodge]

Battle scars. Amazing what you don't see when its dirty.


Ouch. Maybe some sliders in the near future mate ?? I think Mudski copped the same dint in that hole he fell in as his door was getting pushed in due to the angle of the first winch attempt.

Edit: TD beat me to the sliders suggestion.

[Irish]

Back in April, we drove through the same spot, no dramas. BA even jumped out and took photos. It's way changed now...... Although it was much drier back then. Just after Summer. Here is Drew just before that corner where Mudski got shafted.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52712&stc=1

Was farked when we went through:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/Irishpete/IMG_7932.jpg

[threedogs]

Trouble with bog holes is idiots fill them up with sticks and logs,
the first thing they want to do is punch a hole through your floor and other nasty stuff.
If you do a bog hole for the sake of it coop it sweet and move on.
If you continue to do bog holes it will deplete your wallet very quickly.
The smart move is if you dont need to go through the bog hole dont.
problem solved,no damage ready for the next challenge

[Hodge]

Here is a video of hill climbs, mudskis big splash and some winching . It is a shame I didn't capture Seans (Family4x4 ) , hill climb. His GQ was airborne at the rock step... By the time I got the camera going it was too late. Also keep an eye out for Cameron's ( cgm), Jackaroo hop at around 9:49. The car bounced a few metres to the right, looked mighty impressive... Other than that excuse the low quality video.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng3oekx75pQ&amp;list=UUYS4phOrGhDuhhU9w-GAbLg