Cup weekend forum meet up DARGO Oct30th - 3rd Nov

[Winnie]

I think if we didn't have the dog I might be able to convince her

We used to bring Diesel's crate with us camping but it was huge and a pain in the ass, last trip we just let him sleep in the back seat of the Patrol with the windows cracked open and he seemed to love it.

[lucus30]

We used to bring Diesel's crate with us camping but it was huge and a pain in the ass, last trip we just let him sleep in the back seat of the Patrol with the windows cracked open and he seemed to love it.

Mine normally sleeps in the tent with us. But in the swag id either just put him under the awning in a bed next to the swag or in the back of the car ( The ms worries he will sook without us being near him)

[Winnie]

Mine normally sleeps in the tent with us. But in the swag id either just put him under the awning in a bed next to the swag or in the back of the car ( The ms worries he will sook without us being near him)

Maybe try it out one time when you are able to put him next to you if he does sook... I thought Diesel might sook a bit too but he was fine

[lucus30]

Maybe try it out one time when you are able to put him next to you if he does sook... I thought Diesel might sook a bit too but he was fine

Yeah I think my walhalla trip on the 28th camping at otooles I might give it a shot

[taslucas]

We just bought a new double swag so will be trying it out, Amz loves it
I bet she does Winnie you dawgg....

tappin from tassie

[lucus30]

I bet she does Winnie you dawgg....

tappin from tassie

If the swags a-rockin don't come a knocking....

[mudski]

If the swags a-rockin don't come a knocking....

I thought it would be....
If the swags a-flappin' don't come a tappin'....
:tongue:

[lucus30]

I thought it would be....
If the swags a-flappin' don't come a tappin'....
:tongue:

ah thats better. But i'm not that creative so you win!!

[threedogs]

Seeing that a few kids are going can I suggest you buy them a ref's whistle when youre camping.
Just in case they wander away or get disoriented.

[mudski]

Mine use uhf hand helds...lol

[Bacho86]

Whilst I'm still shattered I won't be taking the GU away this weekend, Dad is leading a trip up Dargo way so I'll be riding shotgun to give him a hand - sounds like we'll be doing some similar tracks, so may see you all out there!


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[katwoman]

Don't know what is going on but if you can get over to Grant cemetery its over grown some graves still in there
Grant its self is just a paddock but the streets are sort of there
Down bulltown spur heaps of crossings down there old shafts long walk up to old mine site there cemetery at Talbotville also
just to name a few but Winnie will have it under control have a great w/end guys

I agree... But I wouldnt go anywhere Talbotville on Melb cup w/end... Lucky I'm working and not camping( doh)
Have fun and lots of pics.

[rusty_nail]

I agree... But I wouldnt go anywhere Talbotville on Melb cup w/end... Lucky I'm working and not camping( doh)
Have fun and lots of pics.
Bugger kat! Ashame you n Steve are not coming but! See you at the next one hey?

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[AB]

Don't forget lollies for the kiddies

Don't forget the flange Winnie

I've never been to this camp spot, is there a contingency plan in case the main spot is taken or do we just camp off to the side and suck it up?

[Rossco]

Yeah good point thinking about a contingency. . .Was thinking the same. There are other spots along that road i guess, wouldn't be too hard to find most are pretty visible along the road. . .

[Winnie]

Don't forget lollies for the kiddies

Don't forget the flange Winnie

I've never been to this camp spot, is there a contingency plan in case the main spot is taken or do we just camp off to the side and suck it up?
Lollies packed and your flange is packed

Yeah good point thinking about a contingency. . .Was thinking the same. There are other spots along that road i guess, wouldn't be too hard to find most are pretty visible along the road. . .
Yeah I would be very surprised if collins flat is taken but if it is like Rossco said, there are plenty of other big campsite on that road

[rusty_nail]

Lollies packed and your flange is packed

Yeah I would be very surprised if collins flat is taken but if it is like Rossco said, there are plenty of other big campsite on that road
Lollies packed to. I got a big pack of marshmallows too yummy!

Can't wait for this fellas!!!

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[Winnies-missus]

Lollies packed to. I got a big pack of marshmallows too yummy!

Can't wait for this fellas!!!

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Smores are packed to :)

[rusty_nail]

Smores are packed to :)

haha did you go shopping at aldi also? i saw the smores there lol

[mudski]

Yeah good point thinking about a contingency. . .Was thinking the same. There are other spots along that road i guess, wouldn't be too hard to find most are pretty visible along the road. . .

Can you guys put out a sign or something and have ch17 on? As we will be arriving in the dark most likely and I have NFI on where this place is.

[lucus30]

So is this the confirmed list then?

Ab and family
Mark and family (abs brother)
Winnie and Amy
Nic and some mates
Mudski and family
Rossco and Nicole
Jaysee and family
Sprock and family
Lucus30 and wife

Jaysee and myself will be arriving at approx 9am saturday morning

[rusty_nail]

Ab and family
Mark and family (abs brother)
Winnie and Amy
Nic and some mates
Mudski and family
Rossco and Nicole
Jaysee and family
Sprock and family
Lucus30 and wife

Jaysee and Lucas

krisso still a hopeful maybe

[mudski]

Jaysee and myself will be arriving at approx 9am saturday morning

what time and where are you guys meeting? I have one crook kid and wife at the moment and we are thinking of maybe leaving early Saturday. Just waiting on what the wife says....

[lucus30]

what time and where are you guys meeting? I have one crook kid and wife at the moment and we are thinking of maybe leaving early Saturday. Just waiting on what the wife says....

I'll be leaving my house around 5am. Jaysee was going to meet me but as yet we haven't worked out where. I was thinking perhaps the BP on the pakenham bypass which would make it about 5:30am?

[Sprock]

We're heading up early Satdy mornin aswell , what's access like to where you plan on camping ? We're bringing our Jayco camper - standard not off rd version , will that get in there , I'll drag it anywhere but I'll get the strap if I damage it 😁

[Winnie]

We're heading up early Satdy mornin aswell , what's access like to where you plan on camping ? We're bringing our Jayco camper - standard not off rd version , will that get in there , I'll drag it anywhere but I'll get the strap if I damage it 😁

Should not be a problem at all mate.

[Sprock]

Shit hot mate thanks . I havnt been up there for years , are the camp grounds named like at Licola? How do i find ya ?

[Winnie]

By memory there are sign posts.
We will be the group with a dozen Patrols =]
I'll jump on my iPad tonight and give you guys some GPS co-ordinates and a pinned map.

[jay see]

what time and where are you guys meeting? I have one crook kid and wife at the moment and we are thinking of maybe leaving early Saturday. Just waiting on what the wife says....

If you decide on leaving Saturday morning, we can meet at the mccas on the ring road about 4.30.


I'll be leaving my house around 5am. Jaysee was going to meet me but as yet we haven't worked out where. I was thinking perhaps the BP on the pakenham bypass which would make it about 5:30am?

Is that the one before the golf club?

It's going to be a bit hectic on the lead up to this.
I finish work at 7am on Friday morning. On the way home I'll do my food/drink shopping and get some sleep. Load up in the afternoon and be ready to leave as I'm out Friday night for dinner for the old man's birthday. Hopefully get home about midnight top up on sleep and be on the road by 4.

Looking forward to this trip.....

[lucus30]

If you decide on leaving Saturday morning, we can meet at the mccas on the ring road about 4.30.



Is that the one before the golf club?

It's going to be a bit hectic on the lead up to this.
I finish work at 7am on Friday morning. On the way home I'll do my food/drink shopping and get some sleep. Load up in the afternoon and be ready to leave as I'm out Friday night for dinner for the old man's birthday. Hopefully get home about midnight top up on sleep and be on the road by 4.

Looking forward to this trip.....

No its this one just off the monash
https://goo.gl/maps/bRAdhmjrxgH2

But up to you I don't really care where we meet

[jay see]

No its this one just off the monash
https://goo.gl/maps/bRAdhmjrxgH2

But up to you I don't really care where we meet

Ok. That one is fine with me.

[Sprock]

No dramas Winnie 👍🏼

[MudRunnerTD]

Don't forget lollies for the kiddies

Don't forget the flange Winnie

I've never been to this camp spot, is there a contingency plan in case the main spot is taken or do we just camp off to the side and suck it up?

The camp will take 100 cars mate. It's huge and flat as a tack. It's far enough the other side not to get much traffic so I doubt you will have any problems. We camped there on a long weekend last time and had a group of hunters across the way and no other campers the entire time.

There is a drop toilet and the river is close.

[Winnies-missus]

From memory it's like the last camp sites along the road

[mudski]

If you decide on leaving Saturday morning, we can meet at the mccas on the ring road about 4.30.



Is that the one before the golf club?

It's going to be a bit hectic on the lead up to this.
I finish work at 7am on Friday morning. On the way home I'll do my food/drink shopping and get some sleep. Load up in the afternoon and be ready to leave as I'm out Friday night for dinner for the old man's birthday. Hopefully get home about midnight top up on sleep and be on the road by 4.

Looking forward to this trip.....
That maccas is totally the wrong way for us mate. We will be heading on Eastlink mate. Might be best if we meet at the servo where Lucas suggested. We'll hop on ch17 ay!

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[AB]

Sometimes packing just sucks!!!

[rusty_nail]

Sometimes packing just sucks!!!
I'm all packed! Super excited see you all tomorrow!

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[Maxhead]

I'm all packed! Super excited see you all tomorrow!

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I'm not ganna make it now mate...have a good trip boys and girls

[lucus30]

That maccas is totally the wrong way for us mate. We will be heading on Eastlink mate. Might be best if we meet at the servo where Lucas suggested. We'll hop on ch17 ay!

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Sounds good to me. I'll be there probably just a tad before 5:30 to get some tucker and maybe some fuel

[Winnie]

I'm not ganna make it now mate...have a good trip boys and girls
See you tomorrow arvo =)

Sometimes packing just sucks!!!
I haven't really started... Lol I packed the fridge at least?

[lucus30]

See you tomorrow arvo =)

I haven't really started... Lol I packed the fridge at least?
Packing tomorrow night for me. Just wish I had somewhere safe to leave the patrol packed otherwise I would have started tonight

[Maxhead]

See you tomorrow arvo =)

peer pressure !!

[lucus30]

peer pressure !!
So you coming now ?

[Maxhead]

So you coming now ?

Nah mate but maybe....just to keep you on your toes:)

[lucus30]

Nah mate but maybe....just to keep you on your toes:)
Do it........

[jay see]

That maccas is totally the wrong way for us mate. We will be heading on Eastlink mate. Might be best if we meet at the servo where Lucas suggested. We'll hop on ch17 ay!

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I thought that you would go up the ring road onto the westgate. Never mind I'll meet you and Lucus at pakenham.


I'm all packed! Super excited see you all tomorrow!

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Still got another 10.5 hours of work to get through. :banghead:

I've got my stuff sitting the garage floor ready to load up tomorrow afternoon. Just need to get food & drink on the way home tomorrow morning.

[MudRunnerTD]

This thread is starting the SH1T Me!!!!! :(

[rusty_nail]

This thread is starting the SH1T Me!!!!! :(
So pack your bags to and come!!!

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[AB]

This thread is starting the SH1T Me!!!!! :( Just wait until the trip report!

Don't forget mums and dads, Halloween dress up and trick or treat night.

Just found out that Mark has bought 5kg of chicken for some crazy skewer charcoal roast cook up for us too...lol

[Winnie]

Bloody ipad isn't working at the moment... Can't find gps coordinate for the camp site.

Finished plumbing up the air compressor with the outlet on the face of the drawers, works a treat

[lucus30]

Bloody ipad isn't working at the moment... Can't find gps coordinate for the camp site.

Finished plumbing up the air compressor with the outlet on the face of the drawers, works a treat
This good enough????
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/436.jpg

[Winnie]

This good enough????
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/10/436.jpg
Yep =) cheers mate

[mudski]

Nah mate but maybe....just to keep you on your toes:)
Come on Krisso! Bring some moonshine too mate....

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[rusty_nail]

Come on Krisso! Bring some moonshine too mate....

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I'm going past his house and will be coming with either Kris and moonshine or just moonshine lol

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[mudski]

Just wait until the trip report!

Don't forget mums and dads, Halloween dress up and trick or treat night.

Just found out that Mark has bought 5kg of chicken for some crazy skewer charcoal roast cook up for us too...lol
You aren't serious are you? Dont fall for this American chit!

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[Winnie]

You aren't serious are you? Dont fall for this American chit!

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If the kids enjoy it mate who really cares?

[AB]

You aren't serious are you? Dont fall for this American chit! Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk I agree mate but it's just some fun for the kids, unless you don't have a tv the kids all know about it and it's a fun thing to do for them.

Don't give a ship about the meaning.

Kinda like Christmas, I'm sure Santa squeezes his fat ass down all our chimneys on the 25th.

[taslucas]

You aren't serious are you? Dont fall for this American chit!

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American? Dig deeper!

tappin from tassie

[AB]

American? Dig deeper! tappin from tassie Tasmania?...

[taslucas]

I'd prefer getting Xmas break of in the name of Halloween instead if celebrating jesus lol

tappin from tassie

[mudski]

If the kids enjoy it mate who really cares?
I dont really care. I grew up without celebrating it and my kids have grown up the same. We never even had kids door knocking in our neighborhood, back in my day. Lol.
What ever floats ya boat i suppose...


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[MudRunnerTD]

You aren't serious are you? Dont fall for this American chit!

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No it's actually an Irish Celtic festival.



Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced “sah-win”).
The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. Samhain was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and prepare for winter. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops.

The festival would frequently involve bonfires. It is believed that the fires attracted insects to the area which attracted bats to the area. These are additional attributes of the history of Halloween.

Masks and costumes were worn in an attempt to mimic the evil spirits or appease them.

Trick-or-treating, is an activity for children on or around Halloween in which they proceed from house to house in costumes, asking for treats such as confectionery with the question, “Trick or treat?” The “trick” part of “trick or treat” is a threat to play a trick on the homeowner or his property if no treat is given. Trick-or-treating is one of the main traditions of Halloween. It has become socially expected that if one lives in a neighborhood with children one should purchase treats in preparation for trick-or-treaters.

[Winnie]

I dont really care. I grew up without celebrating it and my kids have grown up the same. We never even had kids door knocking in our neighborhood, back in my day. Lol.
What ever floats ya boat i suppose...


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You're gonna be the worst dad ever when everybody else's kids are pigging out on lollies and chocolate and your kids aren't allowed... Hahaha

[AB]

I dont really care. I grew up without celebrating it and my kids have grown up the same. We never even had kids door knocking in our neighborhood, back in my day. Lol. What ever floats ya boat i suppose... Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk Nah good on you though mate, my dads the same.

I remember rocking up to towns when touring and mum would get dad to take the kids to maccas and the old man would walk 2km down the road until he found a fish and chip shop...lol

Dad was anti anything not Australian!

[mudski]

No it's actually an Irish Celtic festival.

Yes I know. My sister inlaw is Irish, grew up and lives in Dublin and even she calls it Americanized rubbish.
Anyhow.
What do you call a woman who marries your step brother? A step sister inlaw? Lol.

Soooooooooooo, the boss has changed her mind and we are coming up Saturday morning. Lucas and Jaysee. We plan on leaving home around 4am, if we are passing through the servo earlier we'll keep going. You guys will catch up anyway as we are towing the camper. If we are coming through at 5:30 ish I will call out for ya's. I keep on CH17 too...

[mudski]

You're gonna be the worst dad ever when everybody else's kids are pigging out on lollies and chocolate and your kids aren't allowed... Hahaha

Hahaha! Nah We are on holidays mate. I take the noose off... then they can go gang busters on that stuff.

[Winnie]

Ahhhhhhhhh fark I am keen for this trip guys!

[rusty_nail]

I agree mate but it's just some fun for the kids, unless you don't have a tv the kids all know about it and it's a fun thing to do for them.

Don't give a ship about the meaning.

Kinda like Christmas, I'm sure Santa squeezes his fat ass down all our chimneys on the 25th.
I don't need to dress up in scary enough already

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[MudRunnerTD]

Upside for me is Zach is Type1 Diabetic and the whole Halloween Lolly thing would have been a real bummer in my camp guys. Have a great trip.

[Sprock]

Ah yes so it's midnight & ive just put my Patrol back together - after asking Mudski how to check if my snorkel ( genuine Nissan ) is sealed properly ( & it wasn't ) I've had the wheel , inner guard , electric aerial etc off to get to the bolts inside to pull it off & (hopefully ) seal it properly , getting excited about this trip 👍🏼

[AB]

Ready to hit the road in 2 hours. See you all down there!!!

[jay see]

Safe travels AB. See you Saturday morning.

[katwoman]

OMG !! 33 pages.................. just get there already..( I'm not jealous)

[rusty_nail]

I'm up! Last sleep before departure done! Now just gotta make it through 7 hours of work!!! Wooo

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[threedogs]

Take your time as you know there are a lot of "part time" drivers going away as well.
Stay safe and have a ball.

[Winnie]

Ready to hit the road in 2 hours. See you all down there!!!
Have a good trip mate, don't go to bed too early, I wanna have a beer tonight =)

[lucus30]

Have a good trip mate, don't go to bed too early, I wanna have a beer tonight =)
What time is that ha ha like 2am?

[Winnie]

What time is that ha ha like 2am?
Don't be silly, we should be there at 1am

[lucus30]

Don't forget your forum hoodies everyone

[Winnie]

Work is going to be shit today... feels like I've been here for days and it's only 9am lol

[jay see]

Work is going to be shit today... feels like I've been here for days and it's only 9am lol

Ha-ha. I finished 2 hours ago, did my food shopping and now I'll load up.
Still need to get drinks, dam bottle shop opens to late.

[lucus30]

Still need to pack. Like 7 hours of work to go...

[threedogs]

Ha-ha. I finished 2 hours ago, did my food shopping and now I'll load up.
Still need to get drinks, dam bottle shop opens to late.

Use a bottle shop down the HWY.

[jay see]

Use a bottle shop down the HWY.

Nah, I'll finish doing this and go have a sleep, then go later this afternoon.

[rusty_nail]

Work is going to be shit today... feels like I've been here for days and it's only 9am lol

yo chris, where will the last diesel stop likely be for me/us? ill need to fill up before we go in as ill probably be running on the reserve tank by the time we meetup?

[lucus30]

Dargo has diesel or do you mean earlier ?

[rusty_nail]

Dargo has diesel or do you mean earlier ?

yeah but its likely to be closed at the time im arriving right?

[rusty_nail]

not to worry, bairnsdale united servo is 24 hours =D im going past it and its just before i see meet chris

[lucus30]

Ah true. So I'm not sure where you are coming from but the closest 24/7 servo is sale I believe

[Winnie]

yo chris, where will the last diesel stop likely be for me/us? ill need to fill up before we go in as ill probably be running on the reserve tank by the time we meetup?

24hr servos in Bairnsdale mate, that's not far from where we are meeting and if you need to during the weekend you can top up in Dargo but you won't need to.

[rusty_nail]

Ah true. So I'm not sure where you are coming from but the closest 24/7 servo is sale I believe

im coming from sydney mate, so wont be going anywhere near sale. united bairnsdale (https://www.google.com/maps/place/United+Petroleum+-+Bairnsdale/@-37.8267154,147.6209689,14z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1spetrol!3m1!1s0x000000000000000 0:0x3be4b92bceb1b480?hl=en-GB) is the closes for me =D

[Winnie]

Ah true. So I'm not sure where you are coming from but the closest 24/7 servo is sale I believe

Yeah if coming from Melbourne, Nic is coming from the East

[rusty_nail]

24hr servos in Bairnsdale mate, that's not far from where we are meeting and if you need to during the weekend you can top up in Dargo but you won't need to.

yeah im sure ill be right once i fill up, i carry 120L and average 13L/100k sure it will go up but i not petty any more so ill be fine! woooo

[rusty_nail]

Yeah if coming from Melbourne, Nic is coming from the East

east meets west

62385

[Winnies-missus]

Yep and I'm just starting work. Gonna be a long day

[threedogs]

yeah im sure ill be right once i fill up, i carry 120L and average 13L/100k sure it will go up but i not petty any more so ill be fine! woooo

Next on the list either a long range or bigger Aux, but 900 K range is not bad

[Sprock]

Rusty nail you're coming down 'the proper rd ' that sorts the men from the boys , I've driven it for years in trucks & love it , when the Hume was closed a few years ago all the 'big timers' were comin down there to get to Melbourne, whinging about how windy it is , how narrow it is etc , us regulars were passing them & disappearing into the night - get them off the dual lane concrete & theyre stuffed 😝🚚💨💨💨

[rusty_nail]

Next on the list either a long range or bigger Aux, but 900 K range is not bad

haha yep mate its on the wanted/to do list


Rusty nail you're coming down 'the proper rd ' that sorts the men from the boys , I've driven it for years in trucks & love it , when the Hume was closed a few years ago all the 'big timers' were comin down there to get to Melbourne, whinging about how windy it is , how narrow it is etc , us regulars were passing them & disappearing into the night - get them off the dual lane concrete & theyre stuffed 😝🚚💨💨💨

looking forward to it haha, should make for some interesting towing with my little trailer attached! lucky winnie drives like a grandma cos i wont be breaking any land speed records haha

[Sprock]

Sorry I got a bit off topic there for a min - reminiscing 😂

[Sprock]

Hey is this trip just for Forum members ? A good mate of mine has a mad Patrol ute & is keen to come if it doesnt ruffle any feathers , don't want to get ahead of myself bringing people as its my 1st forum trip so thought I'd ask .

[threedogs]

anyone can go onus is on yourself if any damage occurs , its just a bunch of ppl going 4x4ing

[rusty_nail]

Hey is this trip just for Forum members ? A good mate of mine has a mad Patrol ute & is keen to come if it doesnt ruffle any feathers , don't want to get ahead of myself bringing people as its my 1st forum trip so thought I'd ask .

bring them along mate the more the merrier!

[rusty_nail]

has anyone put up the usual disclaimer about his meetup btw?

[Winnie]

Hey is this trip just for Forum members ? A good mate of mine has a mad Patrol ute & is keen to come if it doesnt ruffle any feathers , don't want to get ahead of myself bringing people as its my 1st forum trip so thought I'd ask .

No problem mate, hopefully he joins up afterwards.

[lucus30]

has anyone put up the usual disclaimer about his meetup btw?
In the first post BA is all over it

[Sprock]

rito thanx , yeah ill get him onboard on the forum , been meaning to , its just been chaotic of late - like the last 20yrs haha

[rusty_nail]

Almost about to leave!!

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[mudski]

Work is going to be shit today... feels like I've been here for days and it's only 9am lol
Hows it feel now the day is over? Nearly packed myself. Just gotta throw the sleeping gear and cloths in the car, hook the camper up and im done.
The wife has taken my kids to the shops so my youngest can get her first halloween costume. Lol. She really wantes to get into it this year so why not!
Lucas and Jaysee. Ill have ch17 onand will call out when im close to the servo to meet up at 5.30am

[Sprock]

Halloween costume ?! Really ? Well I never 😝 Yeah we're getting sorted here , Christ you'd think we're going for a month ! If I go away : box of stubbies , bag of meat , load of bread & swag ,
Whole family goes away : WOW ! I didn't know we owned so much stuff 😳

[lucus30]

Hows it feel now the day is over? Nearly packed myself. Just gotta throw the sleeping gear and cloths in the car, hook the camper up and im done.
The wife has taken my kids to the shops so my youngest can get her first halloween costume. Lol. She really wantes to get into it this year so why not!
Lucas and Jaysee. Ill have ch17 onand will call out when im close to the servo to meet up at 5.30am

Sounds good mate. Ch17 it is

I guess I better pull the finger out and start packing

[threedogs]

Halloween costume ?! Really ? Well I never 😝 Yeah we're getting sorted here , Christ you'd think we're going for a month ! If I go away : box of stubbies , bag of meat , load of bread & swag ,
Whole family goes away : WOW ! I didn't know we owned so much stuff 😳

Very similar here thongs,, beer and a tray of chops
dont drink anymore so its just thongs ang chops lol
And thats thongs not thong,,,,lol

[Winnie]

Hows it feel now the day is over?
Meh... Gotta meet Nic at midnight so I might cook some dinner, finish packing and then have a snooze before I leave home lol

[Maxhead]

Meh... Gotta meet Nic at midnight so I might cook some dinner, finish packing and then have a snooze before I leave home lol

The way he's going you might get there by breakfast...LOL He's coming through here to pickup a gift:)

[Maxhead]

Ok, he's been and now on the way

[taslucas]

HAVE A GREAT TRIP GUYS! Take plenty of photos and don't be scared to send a few through to me so George and I can have a laugh...we'll do the same!

tappin from tassie

[Clunk]

Stay safe peeps and have a good weekend

[Winnie]

FARK!! I think I am out for this one and this is not a joke. I was putting one last thing in the car and sprained my ankle and I cannot walk or put any weight on it

[Maxhead]

FARK!! I think I am out for this one and this is not a joke. I was putting one last thing in the car and sprained my ankle and I cannot walk or put any weight on it

Shit mate, sounds like a trip to hospital instead. Hope its nothing serious mate

[Winnie]

Shit mate, sounds like a trip to hospital instead. Hope its nothing serious mate
I think it is just a bad sprain. I have sprained my right ankle loads of times and now I can just walk it off, but this is the first time on the left ankle.
I think it is still going to see me on crutches for a few days... Sitting back with ice on it at the moment when I should just about be on the road...

[taslucas]

I bet you wish you had an auto!

No good though mate

tappin from tassie

[katwoman]

I think it is just a bad sprain. I have sprained my right ankle loads of times and now I can just walk it off, but this is the first time on the left ankle.
I think it is still going to see me on crutches for a few days... Sitting back with ice on it at the moment when I should just about be on the road...

Get Amy to drive...................

[BigRAWesty]

Get Amy to drive...................
That's what I was thinking

[Winnie]

I could drive guys but I can not walk

[Maxhead]

I could drive guys but I can not walk


Good excuse to sit in a chair and drink beer all day . Amy can get them for you :)

[Winnie]

Good excuse to sit in a chair and drink beer all day . Amy can get them for you :)
You and I know that is not going to happen lol.
I am spewing, I was so looking forward to this trip =(

[mudski]

Check out the BOM website. A severe weather warning has been issued with thunderstorms and flash flooding. This will be interesting.

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[lucus30]

Bugger Winnie and bugger Mudski

[BigRAWesty]

Check out the BOM website. A severe weather warning has been issued with thunderstorms and flash flooding. This will be interesting.

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Just adds to the fun.

[katwoman]

That sucks arse, Winnie... You'll have to come with us in a coupla weeks instead.............

[Sprock]

Oh no Winnie that sucks big hairy balls ! Not cool 😩
& Mudski that's full on haha game on 👍🏼

[Sprock]

What ever gets ya going threedogs - nothing wrong with a thong 😏

[lucus30]

Bah can't sleep. No sleep for me tonight it looks like, yup I'll be buggered tomorrow

[lucus30]

Met Mudski and Jaysee at the servo and we are on our way. See you in about 4 hours

[threedogs]

plenty of thunder activity around Melb this morning, no rain yet

EDIT just started to pour down 8.10 am

[Hodge]

Have fun you lot. Stay safe. Serious rain just coming through here.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Damn Winnie!!!! That sux!!!

I remember the first national meetup of the forum at Lovedat in SA. Drove for 10 hours towing the camper. Arrived at 9pm in the dark. (Not like me at all). Setting up the camper, not even cracked my first beer yet. I jumped off the front box of the camper and heavily sprained my ankle and I was done! The boys finished setting up the camper for me and Danny took me to emergency for X-rays. I spent a week on Crutches and never drove a single track at Loveday!!! I still blame AB to this day.

[taslucas]

Damn Winnie!!!! That sux!!!

I remember the first national meetup of the forum at Lovedat in SA. Drove for 10 hours towing the camper. Arrived at 9pm in the dark. (Not like me at all). Setting up the camper, not even cracked my first beer yet. I jumped off the front box of the camper and heavily sprained my ankle and I was done! The boys finished setting up the camper for me and Danny took me to emergency for X-rays. I spent a week on Crutches and never drove a single track at Loveday!!! I still blame AB to this day.
Wouldn't have happened with a swag!

tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

I think it is just a bad sprain. I have sprained my right ankle loads of times and now I can just walk it off, but this is the first time on the left ankle.
I think it is still going to see me on crutches for a few days... Sitting back with ice on it at the moment when I should just about be on the road...

Grab some grey duct tape, now tape under your heel and up the ankle past the pivot, then tape around the ankle
as close to the pivot as possible, that should relieve and pain but not sure how you'd go with the clutch.
Weather update just steady rain here ATM

[Winnie]

Grab some grey duct tape, now tape under your heel and up the ankle past the pivot, then tape around the ankle
as close to the pivot as possible, that should relieve and pain but not sure how you'd go with the clutch.
Weather update just steady rain here ATM
I've got an elastic wrap that does that, supposed to stop swelling which it is doing but Fark it is painful.

[Bob]

I've got an elastic wrap that does that, supposed to stop swelling which it is doing but Fark it is painful.

Its a pity that I am not closer as I could have lent you a Moonboot that would have more than adequately supported your Ankle

[threedogs]

I've got an elastic wrap that does that, supposed to stop swelling which it is doing but Fark it is painful.

you have an esky for the pain but that doesnt get you to Dargo eh lol
Has the rain reached you yet??

[Winnie]

Its a pity that I am not closer as I could have lent you a Moonboot that would have more than adequately supported your Ankle
Do you know what the silly thing is Bob? I was wearing my work boots which are a high boot and very supportive. But I had the bloody things unzipped because I was just quickly throwing one thing in the car. Probably wouldn't have happened if I took 15 seconds to zip them up

[threedogs]

Theres a lesson there somewhere

[Winnie]

you have an esky for the pain but that doesnt get you to Dargo eh lol
Has the rain reached you yet??
Yep been raining all morning. I still know where I'd rather be...

[Winnie]

Should have heard the crunch from my bones when the ankle rolled over... Gives me goosebumps just thinking lol
If it gets any worse I will get some X-rays done, feels worse today than yesterday

[Hodge]

What a shame Winnie. Fingers crossed there is no fracture or anything. The swelling would probably make today more painful.

[threedogs]

When Bob did his ankle we could tell it was worse than what Bob was telling us ,
but not much we could do at the time. Must have been a very painfull drive home.
Go get some xrays then you know where you are, you could be doing more damage,
Side of your foot blue ??

[Winnie]

When Bob did his ankle we could tell it was worse than what ob was telling us ,
but not much we could do at the time. Must have been a xery painfull drive home.
Go get some xrays then you know where you are, you could be doing more damage,
Side of your foot blue ??
Not yet it isn't but it will be nice and black sooner or later. I've had it elevated the whole time and iced it up last night, haven't been trying to walk or anything so won't be doing any damage

[threedogs]

Sounds like you're doing the right thing as frustrating as that is.
Hang in there bud. Hell of a lot of bones in a foot

[threedogs]

Did BA end up going seems a shame seeing he organized it ?
Well got the ball rolling

[Winnie]

Did BA end up going seems a shame seeing he organized it ?
Well got the ball rolling
No he didn't go

[BigRAWesty]

I've got an elastic wrap that does that, supposed to stop swelling which it is doing but Fark it is painful.
I didn't realize a sprained ankle also affected your vagina??? ;)

But I bet your shattered hey..

[Winnie]

Well we were bored and wanted to take the new car for a spin, so we drove to Dargo and had lunch at the River Inn with Rossco and Mark (AB's brother)
=)

[Maxhead]

Well we were bored and wanted to take the new car for a spin, so we drove to Dargo and had lunch at the River Inn with Rossco and Mark (AB's brother)
=)

Are Rosscos brakes going??

[Winnie]

They will be now that he has the parts =)
Rossco blew a flexible brake hose, I had a spare packed to take to him but obviously could not get them to him on Friday. So we went for a drive today instead =)

[threedogs]

Get much rain out your way Winnie??
Overcast and spitting on and off here temp dropped a bit too

[Winnie]

Get much rain out your way Winnie??
Overcast and spitting on and off here temp dropped a bit too
We drove through a huge thunderstorm on the way home headed straight for these guys, hope they have hunkered down =)

[lucus30]

Well I'm home. I'll post some pictures later. Off to eildon tomorrow

[lucus30]

Got pulled over on the way out. Tyres checked by 3 cops on dirt bikes. Just reading on Facebook that heaps are getting done for their 35s I hope every one is all good

[threedogs]

Got pulled over on the way out. Tyres checked by 3 cops on dirt bikes. Just reading on Facebook that heaps are getting done for their 35s I hope every one is all good

Its not a huge tyre when fitted to a GU with a 50mm lift.
but rules are rules,
TBH I like it as I can go 4x4ing and [285s] and not have to worry
about some clown cutting up tracks with 35s or 37s.
Ron Moon wrote an article about this years ago

[jay see]

Need to go through my dash cam and see what I can get out of it, but here is our set up when the rain came in

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Unfortunately I couldn't hang around to say goodbye to everyone, but it was great to meet the ones that I haven't met before, forum members, friends and partners and to catch up with the others.
An absolutely beautiful part of the world and I will be going back.
Massive thanks to everyone for the nighty entertainment (sprock), the chicken cook up and a very enjoyable weekend.

[rusty_nail]

home hosed and well rested. what a great weekend with a great bunch of blokes. well done to all who made it. ill do a trip report later when i have my pictures on hand =D

[lucus30]

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Ill post a few campfire videos when I'm on the computer

[rusty_nail]

nice pics bud!

[threedogs]

Dog takes a great selfie Lucas LOL

[lucus30]

Dog takes a great selfie Lucas LOL
Ha ha yeah first ever selfie right there. Normally my wife is in charge of the selfie department

[AB]

Just got home, wish we could've stayed longer!

Another successful meet up with some new faces too which was great to see.

Weather broke up a bit near the end of the trip but still humid so swimming and undies all round!

What was a bit disappointing was the rude police targeting 4wders. Pretty much every single person in the entire region was pulled over and roadworthy check.

Apart from that the camp spot was great Winnie, shame you couldn't be there!

We made a big cook up with 250 chicken skewers with all types of spice concoctions!

Photos to follow!

[AB]

And special thanks to Jeremy for guitar playing skills. We rocked that camp site every night!

[Winnie]

Bloody hell guys, I'm glad you had loads of fun. Spewing more of you couldn't get into Dargo for a sneaky secret pub lunch ;)
I tried to get you on the sat phone a couple of times and sent an sms too

[mudski]

Got home about an hour ago. Absolutely fly blown right now.
We had so much fun the kids are already asking when the next one is.
Myself and Rossco are the two lucky ones on 35s who didnt get nabbed. Few!
The rain tried to dampen our spirits but failed.
Nisshead, that devils water needs to stay away. That is truly evil stuff. But we gave it a nudge.

And a big thanks to Jeremy with his guiter hero work. Made an awesome night even better.
Great to see you again to Nic. Im impressed on the effort you make to get to these meet ups.
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[lucus30]

Just got home, wish we could've stayed longer!

Another successful meet up with some new faces too which was great to see.

Weather broke up a bit near the end of the trip but still humid so swimming and undies all round!

What was a bit disappointing was the rude police targeting 4wders. Pretty much every single person in the entire region was pulled over and roadworthy check.

Apart from that the camp spot was great Winnie, shame you couldn't be there!

We made a big cook up with 250 chicken skewers with all types of spice concoctions!

Photos to follow!
They were rude they just said give us your license and that was it. Wouldn't hurt to say something like hi mate. Just checking a few things due to blah blah. Can we please see your license

[mudski]

Oh and i forgot Sprocks drunken effort to get a dog enema had us in tears....

[katwoman]

Good to see the grass was down compared to two weeks ago. Glad everyone had a ball.

[Rossco]

Just got back- great trip all in all with a few mishaps and dramas, but that all adds to the adventure really!!

Firstly I am happy to take full responsibility for completely stuffing up and navigating successfully to Collins Hut as opposed to Collins Flat- Whoops!! After heading down a reasonable 4WD track with campers in tow (AB and Marks) we reached the camping area which was pretty small, covered with thistles and no toilet. We were pretty much about to set up when it didn't quite feel right so AB and I checked the map and yep . . . O Dear. Ha Ha, it was at this point that I noticed the brake pedal slowly sink and a split had developed in the hose so we slowly headed off to Colins Flat via Dargo.

After calling Winnie he had his old brake lines which he was going to pack and bring up- sweet!Nicko told us about his ankle in the mornig. (Bugger) Anyway many many thanks Winnie and Amy for coming up to Dargo to drop them off- pretty quick fix after that, and spewing you guys missed out.

Didn't get much driving in but headed down to Crooked river which was great I'll put some photos up later. Bit of a downer with the cops but Mudski and I dodged a bullet, they went past but must of been going on home shift.

Thanks too all, special thanks to Jeremy for the tunes Mark and Lou for the Chinese style chicken skewers and nibbles and Sprock and Daniel for heading out for the first time, definatly hope to see you again.

[AB]

Bloody hell guys, I'm glad you had loads of fun. Spewing more of you couldn't get into Dargo for a sneaky secret pub lunch ;) I tried to get you on the sat phone a couple of times and sent an sms too I nearly threw it in the fire as it was playing up with some error then starts working as we left...grrrr

[the evil twin]

I nearly threw it in the fire as it was playing up with some error then starts working as we left...grrrr

I know it beltted a couple of times but was there very heavy cloud cover at the time?

[AB]

I know it beltted a couple of times but was there very heavy cloud cover at the time? Yep and fog.

I thought that may of been the case but it kept saying initialising handset, please wait, then it reset. Repeatedly did that the whole trip.

But now that you mentioned it I only checked the phone when it was heavy cloud and fog and now that I am home it works fine?

[Winnie]

Yep and fog.

I thought that may of been the case but it kept saying initialising handset, please wait, then it reset. Repeatedly did that the whole trip.

But now that you mentioned it I only checked the phone when it was heavy cloud and fog and now that I am home it works fine?
When I called, I got a recorded message that said please wait while we try to connect you... Then blank for 15 seconds then your msg bank (very enthusiastic by the way)
I don't know if that's normal but I was expecting some dial tone

[AB]

When I called, I got a recorded message that said please wait while we try to connect you... Then blank for 15 seconds then your msg bank (very enthusiastic by the way) I don't know if that's normal but I was expecting some dial tone Nah that's correct, my monotone sexy voice didn't impress you?

[AB]

When I called, I got a recorded message that said please wait while we try to connect you... Then blank for 15 seconds then your msg bank (very enthusiastic by the way) I don't know if that's normal but I was expecting some dial tone I just rung it....Andy, leave a message...lol...wow!

[Winnie]

Guys I'm glad yous had a blast. Did anybody do either billy goats or blue rag?
Sounds like you had a ball, sorry I missed you sprock but sounds like you were the life of the party =)
Nothing like a bit of music around the campfire, well done Jeremy!
Nic is an absolute legend! What an effort to get to a casual weekend. Sorry I missed you mate, was looking forward to a night drive in with you.

[AB]

Guys I'm glad yous had a blast. Did anybody do either billy goats or blue rag? Sounds like you had a ball, sorry I missed you sprock but sounds like you were the life of the party =) Nothing like a bit of music around the campfire, well done Jeremy! Nic is an absolute legend! What an effort to get to a casual weekend. Sorry I missed you mate, was looking forward to a night drive in with you. We didn't get a chance mate. When Rossco was meeting you I took everyone out to the east side over the river at camp which was pretty good, then the next day was through crooked river, etc.

The police also made it a bit worrying for some as well.

Crooked river was a great spot, one of my favourite scenic tracks I've done.

[Winnie]

Yeah bloody cops... In a way I was glad I wasn't there. Apparently they were targeting big tyres and lights on rooves.

[Sprock]

Thanks all for a great weekend & making us feel welcome , fun times , haha Mudski dog enemas are all the rage 😝 , good to put a few names to faces . I'll put some pics up when I figure out how to do it - you now my issues with computers Nic 😏

[Maxhead]

You cruts didn't drink enough of the moonshine by the sound of it

[rusty_nail]

Oh and i forgot Sprocks drunken effort to get a dog enema had us in tears....
Ha-ha yes!! That was gold

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[Winnie]

You cruts didn't drink enough of the moonshine by the sound of it
Amateurs... Imagine if you and I were there Krisso!

[Maxhead]

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Ill post a few campfire videos when I'm on the computer
The party looks a bit boring??

[AB]

The party looks a bit boring?? This when I told everyone I wore the same jocks the entire trip.

[rusty_nail]

The party looks a bit boring??
We were all just pineing for you

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[Winnie]

This where I told everyone I wore the same jocks the entire trip.
Mood crusher... Lol

[Rossco]

The party looks a bit boring??
Does a bit from that photo. . . Reminds me of when Russel Coight was trying to entertain everyone with his guitar skills "can you believe i am totally self taught" Hahaha!!

[Maxhead]

Just kidding guys, wish I was there. So spewing

BTW I want to hear more of Mudski's story....lol

[mudski]

Spewing we didnt to Blue rag or Billy Goats but the the clouds were down as low as 600 metres so we wouldn't have seen much. So it just means i have to return. I wouldn't mind camping down at Talbotville too. Was a nice place...

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[jay see]

Spewing we didnt to Blue rag or Billy Goats but the the clouds were down as low as 600 metres so we wouldn't have seen much. So it just means i have to return. I wouldn't mind camping down at Talbotville too. Was a nice place...

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Sounds like another trip in the making.

[mudski]

Sounds like another trip in the making.
Yep...
I would hafe loved to have been in Sprocks car going up Randals track. Just to see the look on his missus' face.
Even my wife was quietly shitting herself.

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[lucus30]

Sounds like another trip in the making.
I'm keen ha ha

Also this Randal's track I want to know more about

[Rossco]

Was a good track that one, nice little suprise. Great views. . .

[rusty_nail]

Was a good track that one, nice little suprise. Great views. . .
Pics or it didn't happen!

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[mudski]

I'm keen ha ha

Also this Randal's track I want to know more about
Pretty much we stopped at the bottom and you coukd see the how steep it was from the bottom. Then about half way up it turned to a few rocky steps which needed your attention to navigate. At the top though, the view was bloody awesome.

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[jay see]

Pics or it didn't happen!

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Oh, it happen alright.
I think Adam and Daniel both have bruises on their shoulders.

[mudski]

Pics or it didn't happen!

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I somehow miss placed my phone the night before in one of my drunken staggers to bed. Lol. I only found it today when packing up the camper. Rossco took pics...

[jay see]

A few screen shots from the dash cam.

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Because of this Toyota driver we got busted.

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Still got a heap of video to go through and some need to be resized

[mudski]

I just checked my dash cam and nothing recorded. Bloody devastated...
The kids loved the Crooked river track. All those river crossings.

[Sprock]

Hahaha yeah that Randal's track caused a bit of a kerfuffle in the car at 1st but we got through it , mummy was a 'BIT' anxious but 3yo Indy just said 'it's ok mummy - it's just the bush' haha .

[Sprock]

Was it 38 river crossings Mudski ? Pretty good effort .

[TPC]

This when I told everyone I wore the same jocks the entire trip.

No big deal, you could have turned them inside out and back to front and got 4 days out of them easy.

[jay see]

I'm keen ha ha

Also this Randal's track I want to know more about

If it's the one that we went down to the river for lunch, then here is the drive down.

https://youtu.be/woHYUy4Uv8k

[Chubba]

Just a fantastic part of the world. I love going up that way.

[Sprock]

I feel a bit privileged to have shared a moment with AB - sitting in the river in our jocks discussing the worlds problems

[Winnie]

I feel a bit privileged to have shared a moment with AB - sitting in the river in our jocks discussing the worlds problems
I felt privileged the first time too but then realised he will do it with anyone

[rusty_nail]

I'll put some pics up when I figure out how to do it - you now my issues with computers Nic 😏

haha yes mate, and appreciate your troubles. just ask the question and there will be many here who will let you know how to do it including me. do you not know how to upload pictures?

[jay see]

I been going through the dash cam videos and it all pretty much the same thing.
If there is a particular area that someone wants to see, tell me which day it was and give me a approximate time and I'll post it up.

[threedogs]

I feel a bit privileged to have shared a moment with AB - sitting in the river in our jocks discussing the worlds problems

Was the water warm???? lol

[Winnie]

Was the water warm???? lol

Always sit upstream from AB... lots of Mustard Eels swimming around when he is nearby

[threedogs]

Hows the ankle much better or still hobbling???

[Winnie]

Hows the ankle much better or still hobbling???

Pretty good now, walking without crutches at least

[Throbbinhood]

Sorry to hear about the plods fellas, hope not too many of you got done. Real shame that they target the bigger wheels. I know I can crawl places on 35's that mates on 33's are having to hammer through.
Would love to get 35's engineered haha

[Sprock]

Hahaha Winnie so he does it with everyone ? 😩 Shame not to meet you but I rekn from the stories floating around you'll have a fair idea what I'm about 😜

[Sprock]

Rusty Nic I access the forum on my phone 99% of the time & I can't see how to upload photos on the phone version - it looked very different on the Laptop the other night .

[threedogs]

@ Winnie better eels then polly waffles eh

[happygu]

Winnie,
Billy Goats was pretty tame ... we did this on Tuesday afternoon on our way out. The lower half below the helipad was just a track ... obviously the grader work is holding together well cause it was easy as. It was a little more interesting at the top, but still fairly easy.

Most of the tracks were in great condition, of which although we don't like the road closures, they obviously have great affect.


Lots of nuffty's out there too though, with tyres at road pressures and no idea what they were doing - with slick tracks in spots due to the rain. We saved one crew from recovering a stuck vehicle ( which probably wouldn't have been stuck at all if they had decreased their tyre pressures a little ) off a trailer chain shackle ...... no wonder people get killed ....

[mudski]

If it's the one that we went down to the river for lunch, then here is the drive down.

https://youtu.be/woHYUy4Uv8k

Nah thats not it John. Randalls is pretty steep and very rocky in sections... And the hill has pretty much zero tree's, or very little of them. So you can see where your gonna land... Lol


Sorry to hear about the plods fellas, hope not too many of you got done. Real shame that they target the bigger wheels. I know I can crawl places on 35's that mates on 33's are having to hammer through.
Would love to get 35's engineered haha

We were discussing this over a few brews at camp. My impression was that you can't get 35's engied... But AB was sure he saw a 4wd TV episode that Simon Christie had his 35's on his Tojo engied. So AB. Can you email ya mate and ask him please. Pretty please. Nothing better than to shove one in the nose of the plods for something thats really uncalled for in my opinion. Unlike that shorty we seen on the way out nearly on two wheels taking a corner. Lol.

[Winnie]

Winnie,
Billy Goats was pretty tame ... we did this on Tuesday afternoon on our way out. The lower half below the helipad was just a track ... obviously the grader work is holding together well cause it was easy as. It was a little more interesting at the top, but still fairly easy.

Most of the tracks were in great condition, of which although we don't like the road closures, they obviously have great affect.


Lots of nuffty's out there too though, with tyres at road pressures and no idea what they were doing - with slick tracks in spots due to the rain. We saved one crew from recovering a stuck vehicle ( which probably wouldn't have been stuck at all if they had decreased their tyre pressures a little ) off a trailer chain shackle ...... no wonder people get killed ....

Yeah I did Billy Goats about a month ago, a bit disappointing because it used to be a great track

[Throbbinhood]

We were discussing this over a few brews at camp. My impression was that you can't get 35's engied... But AB was sure he saw a 4wd TV episode that Simon Christie had his 35's on his Tojo engied. So AB. Can you email ya mate and ask him please. Pretty please. Nothing better than to shove one in the nose of the plods for something thats really uncalled for in my opinion. Unlike that shorty we seen on the way out nearly on two wheels taking a corner. Lol.

Pretty sure Double Black Off Road engineered a Jeep on 37's a month or two ago. Not the same vehicle, but I'd have thought a Patrol on 35's would be a hell of a lot more stable than a Jeep on 37's.

[happygu]

Yeah I did Billy Goats about a month ago, a bit disappointing because it used to be a great track

It will return, especially with all the vehicle traffic .....

I ran a trip for my club and took my daughter with me, and she was a little disappointed, especially after the last time we did it where she was begging me to go back down and do it again :bigthumbup:

Still a great climb though ... no views from the top though .. we waited optimistically whilst having lunch for 40 minutes

[threedogs]

@ Mudski I'll email Simon and see what he has to say

[Hodge]

I'm sure you can engineer anything, providing you have a thick enough wallet to back you up. Simon and D Black offroad would have that capability, as well as mates in the industry.
For an average Joe , I'm sure it would be A lot of $$$$.

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[Bacho86]

Yeah I did Billy Goats about a month ago, a bit disappointing because it used to be a great track

Yeh we did billy goats and blue rag on the weekend - the tracks are fairly straight forward for both, but unfortunately because of the weather and fog - the views were non existent which was dissapointing!

Collingwood and bulltown spur tracks were a bit of fun! As were randalls and Conway Tk


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[threedogs]

Question is will you go further on the tracks "available" with 35"s
compared to doing the same tracks on 33"s.
Who on the weekend did the same with 265's?
if any

[Winnie]

Question is will you go further on the tracks "available" with 35"s
compared to doing the same tracks on 33"s.
Who on the weekend did the same with 265's?
if any

Absolutely. Been a few times I have not been able to get up some steps or through ruts with my 33s when I have just watched someone on 35s go through before and after me with no worries.

[threedogs]

Absolutely. Been a few times I have not been able to get up some steps or through ruts with my 33s when I have just watched someone on 35s go through before and after me with no worries.

Wait till you fit the locker, that changes the whole ball game completely

[Winnie]

Wait till you fit the locker, that changes the whole ball game completely

The locker won't stop me from getting hung by the diffs

[rusty_nail]

Rusty Nic I access the forum on my phone 99% of the time & I can't see how to upload photos on the phone version - it looked very different on the Laptop the other night .

are you using an app to to access the forum? or straight from chrome/safari?

[AB]

The locker won't stop me from getting hung by the diffs I'm doing far less damage to both vehicle and tracks with 35" tyres.

[Winnie]

I'm doing far less damage to both vehicle and tracks with 35" tyres.

Yes I would absolutely agree with that.

[Throbbinhood]

Yes I would absolutely agree with that.

Me too.. I did western tk in Bunyip earlier this year, for those of you that know it it can be difficult at times. I crawled up at 13psi in my 35's, didn't spin the wheels once.
Mate on 33's had to hit it with a lot of speed, foot to the floor on his 33's, and didn't even make it halfway. More damage to truck and track.

[mudski]

Yeah 35s give that slightly larger foot print which makes a massive difference on rocky sections.

[rusty_nail]

OK finally got some time. Here's some of my pics

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/74.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/75.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/76.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/77.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/78.jpg

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[rusty_nail]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/79.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/80.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2015/11/81.jpg

All in all a great spot and some great times

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[Sprock]

Hahaha Rusty Nic you're asking questions I don't know the answers to 😝 I assume safari as I just press the safari button & it comes up in history - if that helps - remember who you're talking to so dumb down your answer 😏

[rusty_nail]

Hahaha Rusty Nic you're asking questions I don't know the answers to 😝 I assume safari as I just press the safari button & it comes up in history - if that helps - remember who you're talking to so dumb down your answer 😏
Safari is for iPhone users, chrome is for Android users

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[rusty_nail]

Hahaha Rusty Nic you're asking questions I don't know the answers to 😝 I assume safari as I just press the safari button & it comes up in history - if that helps - remember who you're talking to so dumb down your answer 😏
Sounds like you need an app. Who has an apple phone? What app works on ios?

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[Sprock]

Rusty Nic I notice you don't have a pic of Grimme launching up out of the river like a leopard on crack? Probly a bit hard to take a pic As you dive into the bush I spose 😝

[rusty_nail]

Rusty Nic I notice you don't have a pic of Grimme launching up out of the river like a leopard on crack? Probly a bit hard to take a pic As you dive into the bush I spose 😝
Ha-ha I was actually running back to snap him and was worried he was gonna get run over hahaha

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[Clunk]

Sounds like you need an app. Who has an apple phone? What app works on ios?

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that would probably be tapatalk Nic

[Clunk]

A few screen shots from the dash cam.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6NCewtU9Ws

Still got a heap of video to go through and some need to be resized

Great pics mate but this vid is private apparently

[jay see]

Great pics mate but this vid is private apparently

Thanks Clunk.

Video is now fixed.

[threedogs]

Just received an email back from Simon about 35s being engineered.
He basically said its a big no no especially in the High country,
and if you want to run engineered 35s on your patrol to do plenty of research.
Simon never had engineered 35s on any of his Patrols

[mudski]

Just received an email back from Simon about 35s being engineered.
He basically said its a big no no especially in the High country,
and if you want to run engineered 35s on your patrol to do plenty of research.
Simon never had engineered 35s on any of his Patrols

Thanks John. But I'd love to know what plenty of research is needed to be done though. I found a list of all the VASS approved engineers. I might have to do the ring around....
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/~/media/files/formsandpublications/registration/vass_signatories_by_location.ashx?la=en