Australia Day meet up 2015 at Nissheads property... 23rd - 26th Jan

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7th January 2015, 08:23 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by HuskyInAuz

AB, Bring some 'Nissan Patrol' Merchandise, like stickers please want a few.

I don't do the stickers unfortunately mate.

Snicko or Taslucas are the sticky gurus.

I still have some stickers left over from our last meet up at my place I'll throw in but not NP ones.
7th January 2015, 08:32 PM
HuskyInAuz

Sorry, easily confused at this point in the evening medicinal intake curve.
7th January 2015, 08:43 PM
Rossco

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Hmmm. . . That map and directions was a bit confusing (or I'm a little slow - quite possible).

Think it should say east out of Captains Flat on Captains Flat Rd.

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So the property is the square where it says position 90 H4 Yeah?
7th January 2015, 08:46 PM
HuskyInAuz

Southeast... actually Google Earth has the State Forrest Symbol right on his place.
7th January 2015, 08:54 PM
Maxhead

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Hmmm. . . That map and directions was a bit confusing (or I'm a little slow - quite possible).

Think it should say east out of Captains Flat on Captains Flat Rd.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=53589&stc=1

So the property is the square where it says position 90 H4 Yeah?

Oops...lol Thanks Rossco. I'll fix the directions.

The property is called "crow valley" below where you are thinking mate
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=53590&stc=1
7th January 2015, 08:56 PM
Rossco

Ah sweet, should be right now. Cheers Krisso, you can punch me in the neck when (if ) I get there!!
7th January 2015, 08:56 PM
Maxhead

Directions frolm Captains Flat

Head east 9.5km on Captains Flat Rd(towards Braidwood)and turn right to South Forest Rd .
Head south 14.7km and turn/veer right onto South Forest Rd (same road )
Head southwest 2.5km and turn right to Cowangerong Fire Trail
Head north 1.5km and turn left to Tumanang Trail
Head west 1.6km and turn left into driveway (top gate)
keep driving till you reach paradise...LOL

Now, all tracks are sign posted and I will also put up "NissanPatrol.com.au"signs

If coming from Braidwwod you would go down Cooma Rd then onto Captains Flat Rd then you would be turning left onto South Forest Rd . The turn off is 40km from Braidwood.
7th January 2015, 08:58 PM
NissanGQ4.2

I'm still lost, might catch a cab instead *L*
7th January 2015, 09:02 PM
AB

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WTF....Now I'm lost???

In the town of Captains Flat is where Captains Flat Rd starts and is heading West then heads North??????

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=53591&stc=1
7th January 2015, 09:08 PM
Rossco

Ha Ha, Yeah that's what threw me. It's not marked Captains Flat on the PDF map, it's the red road heading east, then south from town.
7th January 2015, 09:09 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Only one street I care about...... Foxlow Street where the pus is :)
7th January 2015, 09:09 PM
Bloodyaussie

You are hopeless ab..... its easy.
7th January 2015, 09:09 PM
Maxhead

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Captains Flat Rd starts at Kings Hwy near Quenbeyan and runs through Captains Flat going towards Braidwood...Just folow the Braidwood sign out of Captains Flat...LOL

EDIT: The turn off is left at the Rural Fire Station.
Also,To get to the pub you would go right where the sign sais" Jeringle" and the pub is about 200m .

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...id=53612&stc=1
7th January 2015, 09:12 PM
Winnie

It's alright Krisso I found it days ago... Even with your dodgy directions.
7th January 2015, 09:18 PM
HuskyInAuz

If nothing else catch a Uber ride from Canberra or Captains Flat
8th January 2015, 11:11 AM
jack

**** fire fire fire ****

OK I assume that got your attention:

No one has mentioned it but what's the plan if it's a 'Severe' or 'Extreme' Fire Danger Rating over this weekend?

Don't want to be a party popper but I've been involved in a couple of wild fires and have no desire to ever repeat that.

Looks like it's an isolated entry with only one exit:
How clear/safe/fireproof in the camping area?
Is there any type of communications/monitoring of threats available?
8th January 2015, 11:33 AM
rusty_nail

kriss is in the RFS down there mate, im sure hell have all those bases covered =D
8th January 2015, 11:37 AM
Bloodyaussie

Our first Australia Day meet was in the middle of sever bush fires... we had the place to ourselves...
8th January 2015, 12:15 PM
Winnie

Yes but we still have to be careful. I'm sure Kris has a plan under control.
8th January 2015, 12:32 PM
Maxhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollofish

OK I assume that got your attention:

No one has mentioned it but what's the plan if it's a 'Severe' or 'Extreme' Fire Danger Rating over this weekend?

Don't want to be a party popper but I've been involved in a couple of wild fires and have no desire to ever repeat that.

Looks like it's an isolated entry with only one exit:
How clear/safe/fireproof in the camping area?
Is there any type of communications/monitoring of threats available?

Thanks for bringing this up Jack.

I've been paying perticular attention to see what would happen if a severe fire came through and I am confident to say we would be safe in the valley but I can not guarantee that.

It is very green currently and there is predicted 100+mm of rain in the next week and a little more further on.

I have and will again mow everything very short especially around the fire place. I have also slashed a lot of grass further from the camp ground but didn't finish the job as I broke the slasher...LOL

I also have a fire fighting pump with 50m hose in case..

Unfortunatelly, there is only one way in/out to the top gate but from there, there are a number of roads out. Also being up high nearly right on top of Great Dividing range you get to see whats comming. I also have radio reception so we could get updates incase there is a fire.

If the Fire Danger is going to be severe or extreme I will call in to the Captains Falt station to let them know we are having a shindig and organise a UHF channel to monitor.

That should cover it...next...LOL
8th January 2015, 12:34 PM
rusty_nail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nisshead

Thanks for bringing this up Jack.

I've been paying perticular attention to see what would happen if a severe fire came through and I am confident to say we would be safe in the valley but I can not guarantee that.

It is very green currently and there is predicted 100+mm of rain in the next week and a little more further on.

I have and will again mow everything very short especially around the fire place. I have also slashed a lot of grass further from the camp ground but didn't finish the job as I broke the slasher...LOL

I also have a fire fighting pump with 50m hose in case..

Unfortunatelly, there is only one way in/out to the top gate but from there, there are a number of roads out. Also being up high nearly right on top of Great Dividing range you get to see whats comming. I also have radio reception so we could get updates incase there is a fire.

If the Fire Danger is going to be severe or extreme I will call in to the Captains Falt station to let them know we are having a shindig and organise a UHF channel to monitor.

That should cover it...next...LOL

what a legend, if i didnt know better i woulda thought you were an expert!
8th January 2015, 03:07 PM
Agronaught

I may have to cancel out. The old man has taken a turn for the worst, I'll let you know.

Cheers
Jason.
8th January 2015, 03:35 PM
jack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nisshead

Thanks for bringing this up Jack.

I've been paying perticular attention to see what would happen if a severe fire came through and I am confident to say we would be safe in the valley but I can not guarantee that.

It is very green currently and there is predicted 100+mm of rain in the next week and a little more further on.

I have and will again mow everything very short especially around the fire place. I have also slashed a lot of grass further from the camp ground but didn't finish the job as I broke the slasher...LOL

I also have a fire fighting pump with 50m hose in case..

Unfortunatelly, there is only one way in/out to the top gate but from there, there are a number of roads out. Also being up high nearly right on top of Great Dividing range you get to see whats comming. I also have radio reception so we could get updates incase there is a fire.

If the Fire Danger is going to be severe or extreme I will call in to the Captains Falt station to let them know we are having a shindig and organise a UHF channel to monitor.

That should cover it...next...LOL

Thanks Kris,

At this stage I'll be bringing the grand-kids and just wanted to confirm.
8th January 2015, 04:00 PM
Maxhead

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Originally Posted by Agronaught

I may have to cancel out. The old man has taken a turn for the worst, I'll let you know. Cheers Jason.

Hope things change for the better mate and you can make it. Fingers crossed

.....on the move
8th January 2015, 04:02 PM
Maxhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollofish

Thanks Kris, At this stage I'll be bringing the grand-kids and just wanted to confirm.

Yeah mate I know.

Its something I've been thinking about for a while.

Cant wait:)

.....on the move
8th January 2015, 04:46 PM
growler2058

Farq just realised its 2 weeks today that im on the road! I'm not ready FFS!
8th January 2015, 04:48 PM
Sir Roofy

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Originally Posted by growler2058

Farq just realised its 2 weeks today that im on the road! I'm not ready FFS!

better be ready the billy will be on Friday arvo mate
8th January 2015, 05:04 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by roofy

better be ready the billy will be on Friday arvo mate

RightO.... ;)
8th January 2015, 06:51 PM
katwoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollofish

OK I assume that got your attention: No one has mentioned it but what's the plan if it's a 'Severe' or 'Extreme' Fire Danger Rating over this weekend? Don't want to be a party popper but I've been involved in a couple of wild fires and have no desire to ever repeat that. Looks like it's an isolated entry with only one exit: How clear/safe/fireproof in the camping area? Is there any type of communications/monitoring of threats available?

Never fear. With our fire truck and Winnie, we'll be right !!
8th January 2015, 07:36 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by katwoman

Never fear. With our fire truck and Winnie, we'll be right !!

I was CFS as well when I was a hills dweller ;)
8th January 2015, 09:18 PM
rusty_nail

Quote:

Originally Posted by growler2058

Farq just realised its 2 weeks today that im on the road! I'm not ready FFS!

And you were paying me out for starting to get ready...
9th January 2015, 04:12 PM
taslucas

Quote:

Originally Posted by growler2058

Farq just realised its 2 weeks today that im on the road! I'm not ready FFS!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty_nail

And you were paying me out for starting to get ready...

It takes a while for the police checks to go through
9th January 2015, 06:23 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by taslucas

It takes a while for the police checks to go through

I thought that was just for you foreigners
9th January 2015, 08:06 PM
HuskyInAuz

Well I think we're on the way to getting that 100mm of rain, it's been coming down here for a couple hours and we're downwind (and a bit north) of the meetup. Radar (Captains Flat) looks promising.
9th January 2015, 10:16 PM
katwoman

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Jane-O and I are packed.
10th January 2015, 07:38 AM
Rossco

Starting to get a little rain here, still a way to go tho. Hopefully the rivers are up and the dust is down. . . . And there are no fires either around or on the way up, should be looking good. :)
10th January 2015, 07:42 AM
rusty_nail

Yep we had some rain here to it would be nice if the river is up!
10th January 2015, 09:03 AM
Sir Roofy

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Originally Posted by rossco

starting to get a little rain here, still a way to go tho. Hopefully the rivers are up and the dust is down. . . . And there are no fires either around or on the way up, should be looking good. :)

not like our last trip aye fires on the way home
10th January 2015, 10:19 AM
Family4x4

We set our camper up to check it out/wet it down again, with this 2 days of rain and more forecast I hope it dries in time.......
10th January 2015, 11:18 AM
Rossco

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Originally Posted by roofy

not like our last trip aye fires on the way home

Yes, was thinking of that, can be bad for fires that area. There was one near Delagate, but it's contained now so should be all good. Going up that way too this year. When and which way you heading up Roofy?

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