Loveday forum meet up - Who's really going???????

[Timbo]

Got my google docs spreadsheet all sorted out now with everything I need to do before Wednesday. The list is long and I'm going shopping tonight. Should get rid of half of the list, haha.

Gettin close, gettin reeeaaallll close. Any more word on the floods? Any word on the weather for next week? Maybe one of you good ADELADIAN sorts could let us know next weeks weather forecast.

Lastly, what are the starry nights up there like? Can you see a lot more.. errm, stuff? For instance, where I live in the Eastern Suburbs of Melb, we cannot see the Milky Way. I was gonna have a crack at taking some sky photos. Never done it before though.

[Timbo]

Oh I forgot.. and most importantly.. anyone know if there's phone reception out at Loveday? I'm picturing this place in the middle of the desert, but I figure if there's shops within 20min drive, reception might be ok?

[taslucas]

Oh I forgot.. and most importantly.. anyone know if there's phone reception out at Loveday? I'm picturing this place in the middle of the desert, but I figure if there's shops within 20min drive, reception might be ok?

I hope there is as I want plenty of updates and photos from you lucky attendees:-)

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[AB]

Oh I forgot.. and most importantly.. anyone know if there's phone reception out at Loveday? I'm picturing this place in the middle of the desert, but I figure if there's shops within 20min drive, reception might be ok?

Apparently there are places in the park where you can get reception. You would have to assume that you could get reception in town too!

[Timbo]

Trying to find the Loveday 4x4 park on Google Earth with no luck so far.

[taslucas]

Trying to find the Loveday 4x4 park on Google Earth with no luck so far.

I just typed in "loveday 4x4 adventures" and it popped up in about 5 seconds....

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[taslucas]

Loveday 4x4 adventures
0418 839 787
Sturt Highway, Barmera SA 5345
http://m.google.co.uk/u/m/xgnGlB

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[Timbo]

I've found "Loveday Tavern" which i down near "Gerard".. but the other Loveday results are just Loveday itself, or the business PO box in town. Was hoping to see some kind of Race Track from the satelite image. :)

[taslucas]

Yeah your right, the one I found is in town. I'm guessing it's north of the town??? Maybe someone that knows will help out lol

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[growler2058]

Not telling it's a surprise
Stars are effen awesome on a clear night
Phone service good at tavern and playground not so good on tour tracks and some campsites iffy


Tappin N Crappin

[growler2058]

Ok have just spoken to "The Man"
Weather report is

[growler2058]

Try again
In the morning the sun will come up
Weather will be fine for drinking
Tavern has a roof
Site looks ok re flooding but the is a backup plan
Track should be muddy :-)
20+ clubs/groups have tried booking in the last week glad we booked over a year ago ;-)
Everyone will have fun!


Tappin N Crappin

[growler2058]

Me an crooza mate will leave Adelaide around 14:00 and get to Loveday around 17:00 ish we'll stop in Barmera and get supplies
AB i said Loveday was East of Barmera but its actually South Close but no prize ay! hahahahahhahaha
Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AB]

Hey mate what day are you coming?

[growler2058]

Hey mate what day are you coming?

Thursday mate only 5 sleeps to go!!

[growler2058]

FiREwOOD We can purchase fire wood from Tony at Loveday but its not the cheapest, ill see if i can strike a deal up with him, but if ya see any cheap bags on your journey maybe grab one as your not permitted to "collect" wood on the property, though occasionally larger branches have fallen onto my camp fires ssshhhh. My crooza mates apparently gunna bring some old stumps down and ill grab some if i see it at any servos.

What day are the interstaters getting there??

[belzi82]

FiREwOOD We can purchase fire wood from Tony at Loveday but its not the cheapest, ill see if i can strike a deal up with him, but if ya see any cheap bags on your journey maybe grab one as your not permitted to "collect" wood on the property, though occasionally larger branches have fallen onto my camp fires ssshhhh. My crooza mates apparently gunna bring some old stumps down and ill grab some if i see it at any servos.

What day are the interstaters getting there??

We will be there Friday sometime, leaving Thursday after work and driving till we get tired, so not sure what time we will be there

[growler2058]

We will be there Friday sometime, leaving Thursday after work and driving till we get tired, so not sure what time we will be there

Make sure ya stop for a rest, revive, survive, every coupla hours Belz!

[MudRunnerTD]

We will be leaving Geelong around 8:30am on Friday morning in a group of 3 cars

[AB]

Thursday arvo mate for me, Timbo, Roofy and Jane and kris.

I think Plassy is getting there Friday lunchtime.

[growler2058]

We will be leaving Geelong around 8:30am on Friday morning in a group of 3 cars


Thursday arvo mate for me, Timbo, Roofy and Jane and kris.

I think Plassy is getting there Friday lunchtime.

Excellant im EXCITED have been repacking Agatha today and got the horn working made a list of things still to pack on Thursday did i say IM EXCITED!!!!!!:bananarock::clapping::groupwave::too t::gossip::Yahoo!::band:

[AB]

Shame about the wood situation though....I have enough here to last about 10 years but It's too hard to carry wood that bloody far...lol

[belzi82]

Make sure ya stop for a rest, revive, survive, every coupla hours Belz!

Thanks we will have to stop regurally for someone to have his smokes!!!! NO smoking in the Patrol!!1

[growler2058]

Good hypnotist here in Adelaide that specializes in quitting

[growler2058]

Another thing ive recently thought of is DRINKING WATER, there is a supermarket in town and theres plenty in the Murray.......but theres also plenty of carp pooping in there

[snicko]

Hey Growlers.........you excited??? hahahahahahahha

How many times have you packed the troll??

[belzi82]

Good hypnotist here in Adelaide that specializes in quitting

I will try and convince him!!!

Wishing everyone a safe trip whether it be long or short.

Don't forget to reserve the honeymoon site for Roofy and Jane!!!

[growler2058]

Hey Growlers.........you excited??? hahahahahahahha

How many times have you packed the troll??

I actually hadnt unpacked it from last time hahahahahahahahahaha hadnt driven her either, so todays been checking that everythings CLEAN and fit for purpose....... :bananarock:

BUT YES IM EXCITED

[Woof]

To all of those members attending...........HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE TRIP THERE AND BACK.......wish I could be there, please take heaps of photos.

[growler2058]

I've deleted all old movies and pics from my phone doggy so I for one will take plenty of shots for us ;-)


Tappin N Crappin

[Timbo]

Thursday arvo mate for me, Timbo, Roofy and Jane and kris.

I think Plassy is getting there Friday lunchtime.

I thought it was Wednesday arvo?

[fixer982]

We are heading up on Thursday as well. Need to work sometime to pay for this thing. See you all up there.

[AB]

I thought it was Wednesday arvo?

Oops, Wednesday arvo...lol...Thanks mate!!!

[djc123]

We will be leaving Geelong around 8:30am on Friday morning in a group of 3 cars

This is 'Darren Time' so we could be leaving any time up to about midday.

[djc123]

So what will you be driving Danny???...lol

Mate, I tried to find a Lada Niva but none around. I bought this instead ... will it do for the meet up?

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/ddjjcc112233/LWB%20Sierra/83f604f1.jpg

[growler2058]

Mate, I tried to find a Lada Niva but none around. I bought this instead ... will it do for the meet up?

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/ddjjcc112233/LWB%20Sierra/83f604f1.jpg

definately better than a toymota hahahahahaha

[Timbo]

Spent pretty much all day cleaning "Devs". Dunno how long I spent at the car wash up the road.. must have been at least 2 hours. My fingers are killing me because I decided to clean inside all of the doors and hinges.. fun!

All cleaned up just to get dirty again.. crazy!

[AB]

Timbo, spent all that time just to get it more dirty then It's ever been....lol.

Danny, I hope that thing makes it mate!!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Mate, I tried to find a Lada Niva but none around. I bought this instead ... will it do for the meet up?

Never heard of a Lada Niva until one of the guys from work rocked up one day in one, weird looking things

[Gruntgu]

Anyone hanging around in the area this car show is on from the 13th-16th april.

Just out of Barmera.

http://bigrivernationals.com/

I know they're not 4wd's but could be something else to do while people are in the area.

As for firewood i live locally i'll try and bring a trailer load out for everyone if i get time to collect some.

[Ben-e-boy]

Make sure you get HHHHHEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSSSS of pics and vids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

If ya can grunt thatd be bloody great the members seem to like BIG fires ;-)


Tappin N Crappin

[djc123]

Spoke to Tony @ Loveday today ... the river is slowly on the rise but there are plenty of great campsites ... all good.

[AB]

Cheers Danny, we'll be there mate no matter what happens...lol

I'm all packed, just need food, drinks and clothes....1 day 16 hours and 3 minutes...I just want this bloody countdown clock to stop, sick of looking at it...lol

[AB]

Also looks like we are going to have some good weather up there....Been checking the forecast for Renmark area and it looks great...25-32 degrees on most days and only a hint of a "possible" shower on Saturday so looking good folks!!!

[growler2058]

Three sleeps for me :-) 3 looooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggg days


Tappin N Crappin

[fixer982]

Three sleeps for me :-) 3 looooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggg days


Tappin N CrappinSo are you still on here, Growls?

[growler2058]

Am now Mr Fixer ;-)


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[Maxhead]

Gotta get ready tonight and off first light tomorrow, wooohooo

[growler2058]

Half ya luck still 2 sleeps for me!
Drive safe


Tappin N Crappin

[AB]

Starting to get the butterflies and anxiety already....lol

[taslucas]

I'm happy for all you excited people!

Everyone should post a 'before' pic as they leave their driveway.


Yours sincerely,
Jealous


Lol

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[AB]

Ok, from my understanding I think the only people we are meeting at Mildura at 2pm tomorrow are myself, Timbo, Roofy and Jane and Kris?

Is there anyone else meeting us there at 2pm????

[Maxhead]

Was it ch14 UHF?

Also, is there bin to dump your rubbish?

[rusty_nail]

im very jealous of all you guys and everytime i see this post pop up i only look on in envy. i look forward to the pics

[Maxhead]

im very jealous of all you guys and everytime i see this post pop up i only look on in envy. i look forward to the pics

Mate, I'm coming past your way. Get ready and I'll pick you up. See you around 8:30am sharp...LOLL

[growler2058]

Was it ch14 UHF?

Also, is there bin to dump your rubbish?

I normally take everything out with me or burn it (sshhhh earth hour is over) there is crates up at the tavern for recyclables (bottles cans etc) but its generally an expectation to take it with ya. You guys getting there Wednesday just check with Tony when you register. Loveday is always improving so he may take some now. We often take other peoples sh1t up to a crate bin at the Tavern, it amazes me that someone breaks a camp chair and chucks it in the bushes or leaves all their sausage packs laying around.

[Maxhead]

I normally take everything out with me or burn it (sshhhh earth hour is over) there is crates up at the tavern for recyclables (bottles cans etc) but its generally an expectation to take it with ya. You guys getting there Wednesday just check with Tony when you register. Loveday is always improving so he may take some now. We often take other peoples sh1t up to a crate bin at the Tavern, it amazes me that someone breaks a camp chair and chucks it in the bushes or leaves all their sausage packs laying around.


Cheers mate, I usually take stuff away when free camping as well so all good.It would be nice to be able to chuck some of the 600 bottles out though..LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[growler2058]

Cheers mate, I usually take stuff away when free camping as well so all good.It would be nice to be able to chuck some of the 600 bottles out though..LOLOLOLOLOLOL

600x how many members? hahahhahahahahahahahhaha bottles and cans wont be an issue

[AB]

Yep, up way too early!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah mate channel 14...Seeya soon!!!

[growler2058]

Have a good trip fellas, see ya tomorrow arvo woo hoo

[AB]

Thanks mate, I forgot it was my birthday today until I got an email from the forum wishing me a happy birthday...LMAO

Yep, time to sit in the horrible GQ seat for 10 hours on your birthday....WEooHooo!!!!

[growler2058]

Happy Birthday mate maybe take a little cushion with ya ahahahhaaha

[growler2058]

Another thing i was thinking..............you boys that get there today have a listen for a quieter UHF chanel i think the Tavern is on uhf14 sometimes you dont want embarassing moments listened to by the boys there:oops: You will have every Toymota driver straight over to see your predicament:redface:before ya know it.................and the ribbing awaiting ya back at the tavern hahahahahahhahha. Also the chatter can get quite busy over the easter break.

[AB]

No probs mate, when we meet up at Mildura Ill get everyone to switch....Good point...lol

Right, gotta go, Timbo coming in 1 hour and need to get cracking!!!!

[rusty_nail]

happy birthday AB ya old fart! at least the patrol isnt looking any older lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Travel safe everyone!

See you all in Loveday on Friday arvo.

Happy Birthday AB

[belzi82]

IMPORTANT:
Got a message from Roofy's boss to say there is a fruit quarantine in Renmark and they lost a lot of fruit and Veg!!

[growler2058]

AH Sh1t they got it all ways in and i just bought a sh1t load of fruit buk better start eating it now!!!!

[belzi82]

AH Sh1t they got it all ways in and i just bought a sh1t load of fruit buk better start eating it now!!!!

hahaha you will be fine - you arent crossing any borders!!!

[growler2058]

hahaha you will be fine - you arent crossing any borders!!!

Doesn't matter the river land is a quarantine zone no fruit allowed in well get stopped at Blanchetown I've got rid of me fruit gun a run the gauntlet with me onions


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[growler2058]

Ok all packed to the max leaving Adelaide in 1hr woooooooo hoooooooo


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[DX grunt]

Have fun all you people.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[taslucas]

Have fun all you people.

Take care out there.

Rossco

X2 and take heaps of photos for us mere mortals that could not attend!

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[Clunk]

Where's the foters????? Come on don't be slacking !!!! Lol

[the ferret]

Where's the foters????? Come on don't be slacking !!!! Lol

They'd all be on the slops by now lol
Cheers, the ferret.

[MudRunnerTD]

Heading up the road at 8am tomorrow. Can't wait

[Clunk]

Should have some foters by now surely?????!!!!!!

[Punderhead]

I'm not old enough to fote. you need to be 18 to be a foter and get gillard out!

cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

Rolling Now. Ho Ho Bloody Ho

Seeya in the Sun

[Clunk]

I'm not old enough to fote. you need to be 18 to be a foter and get gillard out!

cheers

Bloody comedian lmao

[Warnie]

Have fun at Loveday fellas. Can't wait to see the pictures and videos from the trip.

[MudRunnerTD]

Just hit Barmera!!!!!!!!!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Just jumped off my camper setting up. Think I broke mt bloody ankle! On the way to hospital for X-rays. DAMN!

[Clunk]

Just jumped off my camper setting up. Think I broke mt bloody ankle! On the way to hospital for X-rays. DAMN!

Oh bloody help mate, hope its not broken mate, or too badly stuffed......... who's driving you there?

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just jumped off my camper setting up. Think I broke mt bloody ankle! On the way to hospital for X-rays. DAMN!

That's the funniest thing I have heard Darren, did you get pics??? please tell me you have pics*LMAO*

So how many beers were consumed before jumping off your camper????

Make sure you slap a nissanpatrol.com.au sticker on the ambo as its taking you away *L*

[Bigrig]

Just jumped off my camper setting up. Think I broke mt bloody ankle! On the way to hospital for X-rays. DAMN!

You're not serious old mate??? Please tell me you're not serious!!

If you are, I hope it's not bad mate ...

[djc123]

Just got Darren to the Berri hospital. He is in now getting X-rays but definitely done some damage.

Foters ... did someone say foters?

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/ddjjcc112233/dd4e6db4.jpg

Cheers
Danny

[Bigrig]

Just got Darren to the Berri hospital. He is in now getting X-rays but definitely done some damage.

Foters ... did someone say foters?

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/ddjjcc112233/dd4e6db4.jpg

Cheers
Danny

You were serious ... damn it!!!

Nice happy snap by the way lads!!! lol

All I can say is "that's commitment"!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Just got Darren to the Berri hospital. He is in now getting X-rays but definitely done some damage.

Foters ... did someone say foters?

Cheers
Danny

Darren, Don't tell me you got taken to hospital in a Toyota, now that would be even funnier....... I personally would of walked.....

Hope its not 2 serious mate

[Clunk]

Bloomin donkey........ Spend a year waiting to get there, drive for hours to get there and no sooner do you get there, you have to leave to go to the hospital to have ye leg amputated........ Good one...

Dies any one have video footage so we can larffffff lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Good news looks like a bad sprain. No break. Strap, pack, elevate and Ice

The trip to hostpital was in a Nissan as Danny's Toyota is more broken than my Ankle

[timbar]

Hows it all going guys?

Crappa chat

[the ferret]

Huh. wrap, strap , elevate and ice, what a wimp just carry on as normal mate!! What are ya , man or mouse lol
I still have a bone in me foot from the last meet up.
But I still hope ya feel better soon, takes about a week and a half, sook!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good news looks like a bad sprain. No break. Strap, pack, elevate and Ice

The trip to hostpital was in a Nissan as Danny's Toyota is more broken than my Ankle

I would of just drank more bourbon, numbs pain very well :)

[taslucas]

Whats that saying? F---ed up on race day!?

[growler2058]

Mud mud mud mud


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[Stropp]

at last a photo or two!!

[timbar]

Looking good mate jelous hahahaha






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[Maxhead]

WHAT A TRIP!!!!! Loveday4x4 was just unreal. Top spot, top people and just all around sensational .If it wasn't so far away I'd be there every weekend....LOLOPLOL
How's that ankle Darren? Hope its getting better!
Here's a few teasers for all...lots more coming.

[Bigrig]

Top job mate ...

Just spoke with AB earlier and he said it was awesome with plenty of great vids and pics to come ...

Looking forward to it, and glad everyone had a ball!!

[Clunk]

Nice one Kris, looking forward to seeing heaps more

[Leighw85]

Just jumped off my camper setting up. Think I broke mt bloody ankle! On the way to hospital for X-rays. DAMN!

i busted up my ankle prett bad on the Thursday before easter long weekend a couple of years back.
Great way to spend the long weekend in Hospital.
Hope all is well bud

[growler2058]

Just got Darren to the Berri hospital. He is in now getting X-rays but definitely done some damage.

Foters ... did someone say foters?

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/ddjjcc112233/dd4e6db4.jpg

Cheers
Danny

LOoks like someone is on morphine hahahahhahahahahaha. Just need a good shot of rum ay Dazz

[AB]

Missed that photo...LMAO.....Jeez you look so happy mate!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Missed that photo...LMAO.....Jeez you look so happy mate!!!

yeah Stoked i was!

It did not even cross my mind that the bloody Dung Beetle would post that pic here!! He said Smile and i went the whole Goofy Bloody Grin, Next thing its up here 5 minutes later!!! I saw that while i was in at Xray.. Sh1t Bag