Avon Wilderness Park, Vic 20 Aug '11

[katwoman]

Roofy's 4wd Adventures

Decided on a little day trip, yesterday, and luckily Roofy, Jane and Bel decided to tag along.. what was going to be a leisurely Sat arvo cruise, almost ended up a overnight campout.
Katrol got to take the day off, as the 'other' 4x4 wanted a day out. So, the first thing we had to do was make it presentable to the other patrols.
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I found a write-up in the 4wd Action mag on this area. It is only 20 mins from my place and didnt know it was there..
So, we pack the mag, a couple of maps, bit of food and between us all, thankfully plenty of recovery gear. head off about lunchtime, thinking we would be back in town for tea at the pub..
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Oh boy, was I wrong !
Keeping in mind that two weeks ago, this river system had closed major highways, we werent sure what we would find.
After a few wrong turns ( I really suck at navigating) we made it to the first campground for BBQ by the river.
Now, off to find all those river crossings, supposedly working our way back to the bitumen.
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The problem with floods, is it moves trees and debris, and makes things impassable. Each track we got to, there was no way to pass, so backtrack to the next one.


It was getting late in the day when we turned into what we thought was the last section of track. ( It didnt look that far from town on the map) That's when things started to go a little pear shaped. We made it down to the riverback, Roofy set off across the river looking for the track on the other side. It wasn't there !! So, after Roffy had finished splashing around in the freezing mountain water, we had to turn back and backtrack all the way we come in.( about 2 hours). By then the sun was going down and getting cold. Bel was in the lead, and although this particular track in was fairly rough, no-one thought anything of it.
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We get to one particular section and proceeded to spend the next two hours or so, trying to get through it. It was slippery and deep. So, lots of shovelling and momentum finally got us all through.


There was plenty of wildlife to see. Although our car being last, we didnt see much. Needless to say, by the time we got back to town, the pub was shut and we all went to our own homes, dirty wet and cold. All cars and owners ended up with battle scars and my leg still really, really hurts...
Thank you to Bel, Roofy and Jane for coming along. It was great to meet another member and I am now REALLY looking forward to Talbotville next weekend.
And I must give mention to cruiserman and his car, even though he copped alot from the two patrol owners, his help and skill was invaluable.
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We plan to get up there again, and hopefully will be just as exciting !

[katwoman]

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[NissanGQ4.2]

see if you took the GQ, you would not of struggled 2 get through any of it :) Thanks 4 the write up Kat, looks like fun..

Are Tojo pics aloud 2 be displayed on this site????, I think they should be banned if they are!!!!

[katwoman]

see if you took the GQ, you would not of struggled 2 get through any of it :) Thanks 4 the write up Kat, looks like fun..

Are Tojo pics aloud 2 be displayed on this site????, I think they should be banned if they are!!!!

Was a blast, Todd. If we took the snotbox, we would still be there !!
As for the 'other' 4x4, I figured if it had the special sign, it would be ok, just this once..

[Maxhead]

Looks like a nice Tojo day out :)

[growler2058]

Sounds like ya had fun there Kat, ya shoulda taken the GQ and made your own river exits like only a tuff troll can hahahahahaha

[WHITEGQ]

Hi Kat,
Great pics, sounded like fun, bit of a shame that OTHER 4wd was in pic's, but hey any extra 4wd on any trip out in unknown tracks is always a bonus. Next time you plan a trip out that way give us a heads up, I am only over at Fish Creek and would like to tag along and explore that area with others.

I think I have already meet you a couple of times at a few swap meets, that is if you are who I think you are? Now that will get you thinking? I think I have known your other half for about 12-13 years. I used to run the Rosedale tip about 10-11 years ago. Had a BIG yellow v8 duel cab Hilux back then, woke up to myself and now own 3x Patrols, 76 G60, 85 MK & 90 GQ wagon. But do miss my old V8 hilux, hilux was call BIGBIRD. Anyway I hope that I have the right people, if not I am sorry and you can disregard all this dribble.
JEFF.

[katwoman]

Hi Kat,
Great pics, sounded like fun, bit of a shame that OTHER 4wd was in pic's, but hey any extra 4wd on any trip out in unknown tracks is always a bonus. Next time you plan a trip out that way give us a heads up, I am only over at Fish Creek and would like to tag along and explore that area with others.

I think I have already meet you a couple of times at a few swap meets, that is if you are who I think you are? Now that will get you thinking? I think I have known your other half for about 12-13 years. I used to run the Rosedale tip about 10-11 years ago. Had a BIG yellow v8 duel cab Hilux back then, woke up to myself and now own 3x Patrols, 76 G60, 85 MK & 90 GQ wagon. But do miss my old V8 hilux, hilux was call BIGBIRD. Anyway I hope that I have the right people, if not I am sorry and you can disregard all this dribble.
JEFF.

haha, cant go anywhere, without finding someone you know !!! Sure mate. Always good to have more cars..
We are going to Talbotville next w/end if you want to come ?
more, the merrier...

[Sir Roofy]

Hi kat what a great write up could you up load the the rolling log mate
we had a great day out for a leisurely day out
thanks to cruiser man for his help on the shovel
what a great team effort it was

and to bel what a gutsy little lass you are/see you at talbotville &and anyone else is welcome to come a long
but hey it will never beat saturdays leisurely day out

roofy

[katwoman]

Hi kat what a great write up could you up load the the rolling log mate
we had a great day out for a leisurely day out
thanks to cruiser man for his help on the shovel
what a great team effort it was

and to bel what a gutsy little lass you are/see you at talbotville &and anyone else is welcome to come a long
but hey it will never beat saturdays leisurely day out

roofy

Will do, with the vid.. Will have to work out how to edit the usual...'are you videoing, mum?' 'shush, child'

Oh, and if no-one sees Bel for a while, that's cos we are axe- wielding weirdos....

I didnt get the actual roll over, cos I was too busy trying to catch Jane before she fell off the cliff !!

[Sir Roofy]

Hi Roofy's Boss here. I would like to give Roofy and Steve a big thanx for yesterday. I was very scared but glad these two blokes were there to get us out of trouble. It was great fun! Bel was very gutsy and hopefully had a great time. Hope there are more adventures coming soon!

jane

[patch697]

Top Top job Kat................................... Getting our sight plastered on a Tojo....... Priceless................hahahahahahahahahahahahah aha


Brilliant post too...... Sounds like a good trip. You know you've had a good days wheeling when you get home cold wet & muddy.........lol

[growler2058]

Bl88dy hell whats goin on over there roll overs, cliffs and axe murdering sounds great cant wait for the Loveday meetup

[katwoman]

A little stick got in our way.. Lucky Roofy was there to save the day.


http://youtu.be/pnKLGzAT7dA

http://youtu.be/mt2-yh8sopE

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Not much footage... tring to stop myself and others from falling down the hill..
P.S press your mute button, when playing !

[katwoman]

Top Top job Kat................................... Getting our sight plastered on a Tojo....... Priceless................hahahahahahahahahahahahah aha


Brilliant post too...... Sounds like a good trip. You know you've had a good days wheeling when you get home cold wet & muddy.........lol

That sign kept disappearing off the car, So I just kept sticking it back on !!
Was a great trip and cant wait to go back.

[snicko]

Great trip report Kat. Good to see you had a great time. Well done to all.

[belzi82]

Oh, and if no-one sees Bel for a while, that's cos we are axe- wielding weirdos....
Funny considering I was the person with the axe!!
It was such a long day - got home at 2am (19 hour day)
It was a great day and thanks Kat, Roofy and families for all the fun, challenging and the recovering!! YES I WAS THE FIRST TO GET STUCK!!!!

[belzi82]

A little stick got in our way.. Lucky Roofy was there to save the day.


http://youtu.be/pnKLGzAT7dA

http://youtu.be/mt2-yh8sopE

http://youtu.be/mt2-yh8sopE

Not much footage... tring to stop myself and others from falling down the hill..
P.S press your mute button, when playing !

Love "mum are you videoing"!!!!1

[belzi82]

Here are some more photos - more to follow still. Was a great day!

[belzi82]

Thanks Kat and Roofy - I had a ball

[growler2058]

Funny considering I was the person with the axe!!
It was such a long day - got home at 2am (19 hour day)
It was a great day and thanks Kat, Roofy and families for all the fun, challenging and the recovering!! YES I WAS THE FIRST TO GET STUCK!!!!

Good ta hear from ya belz glad the crazys with the axe didnt get ya haha

[belzi82]

Good ta hear from ya belz glad the crazys with the axe didnt get ya haha

lol me too but there is also Talbotville next weekend

[growler2058]

Sounds like your up for a good weekend over there, axes n all hahahaaha

[Silver]

what a day trip! Lucky you didn't go for a long weekend - you'd still be there!! :-)

[chester]

Been up there once and must get back up there,the couple of tracks i did do were good fun.
Thanks for the report and pic's,sounds like a fun and long day.

[Clunk]

great write up, pics and vids guys, looks like a beautifyl spot to be

[Sir Roofy]

Sounds like your up for a good weekend over there, axes n all hahahaaha

not this time growlers taking the chainsaw hahaha much quicker---pml

[belzi82]

not this time growlers taking the chainsaw hahaha much quicker---pml

lol chainsaw against axe!! mmmmmmmmmm lol
How was the footy???

[belzi82]

Went to the folks place this morning and dad is no longer talking to me. He called me all the swear words for getting scratches on HIS car!!! Wish he was paying the repayments then!! Gee he does my head in at times and wat is a few scratches could have been much worse. Going to try and spit and polish the scratches anyway!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

lol chainsaw against axe!! mmmmmmmmmm lol
How was the footy???

bloody brilliant day mate loved it /as you know i dont support them , but what a game worth the trip

[Sir Roofy]

Went to the folks place this morning and dad is no longer talking to me. He called me all the swear words for getting scratches on HIS car!!! Wish he was paying the repayments then!! Gee he does my head in at times and wat is a few scratches could have been much worse. Going to try and spit and polish the scratches anyway!!!!

cut and polish mate will get them out/wonder what he would say if he saw mine i got a couple of good ones
think ill let you go first from now on pml

[belzi82]

cut and polish mate will get them out/wonder what he would say if he saw mine i got a couple of good ones
think ill let you go first from now on pml

At least on the return trip we had a layer of mud as protection. No next time tojo goes first if it comes for the whole trip!!!!!!!!

[Bob]

At least on the return trip we had a layer of mud as protection. No next time tojo goes first if it comes for the whole trip!!!!!!!!

Tell you Father they are customised Pin Striping

[AB]

Looks like a fun trip Kat, I like the sticker on the Tojo...LMAO!!!

[Sir Roofy]

Tell you Father they are customised Pin Striping

hundred % there bob you cant get the same effect twice

[fixer982]

Was a blast, Todd. If we took the snotbox, we would still be there !!
As for the 'other' 4x4, I figured if it had the special sign, it would be ok, just this once..Is "snotbox" an official synonym for GQ?...............................ROFLMAO

[Sir Roofy]

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avon trk

[NissanGQ4.2]

Was a blast, Todd. If we took the snotbox, we would still be there !!
As for the 'other' 4x4, I figured if it had the special sign, it would be ok, just this once..

Yes we all know Kat..........if you took snotbox u would still be there......of course u would , and that's only because you would be having so much fun in such a reliable 4wd...why would you ever want 2 come home :)

[Sir Roofy]

yes we all know kat..........if you took snotbox u would still be there......of course u would , and that's only because you would be having so much fun in such a reliable 4wd...why would you ever want 2 come home :)

noway toddy the gu,s did fine mate tough as any gq -------pml

[katwoman]

Went to the folks place this morning and dad is no longer talking to me. He called me all the swear words for getting scratches on HIS car!!! Wish he was paying the repayments then!! Gee he does my head in at times and wat is a few scratches could have been much worse. Going to try and spit and polish the scratches anyway!!!!

Get a bottle of 'scratch X'. should work good with your colour.

[Woof]

Great photos and trip report, thanks everyone looks like it was a ripper...........just got to wait until I get my full internet service back to watch the videos, dial up at the moment.

[Silver]

save up the polishing out until you are ready to sell? Otherwise the next scratches will be in thinner paint, and so on each time.

I agree that scratch filling polish works - Silver had a coat of it, I reckon, when we bought it as it looked shiny and scratch free, but over time the polish weathered off.

I bought a bottle, and put it near Silver, but it seems more is required to get the full effect :-) It came with a matching wax stick for the extra big scratches.

[growler2058]

Went to the folks place this morning and dad is no longer talking to me. He called me all the swear words for getting scratches on HIS car!!! Wish he was paying the repayments then!! Gee he does my head in at times and wat is a few scratches could have been much worse. Going to try and spit and polish the scratches anyway!!!!

Does the ol man live in Toorak hahhahahahhaahaha does he know ya got a 4b to use it an not for social status hahahahahhahahahaha

[Sir Roofy]

save up the polishing out until you are ready to sell? Otherwise the next scratches will be in thinner paint, and so on each time.

I agree that scratch filling polish works - silver had a coat of it, i reckon, when we bought it as it looked shiny and scratch free, but over time the polish weathered off.

I bought a bottle, and put it near silver, but it seems more is required to get the full effect :-) it came with a matching wax stick for the extra big scratches.

thats a good idea,ive noticed mine being a bit raggety of late
will try that today