would be easier on those that need to travel if we had it around GeelongQuote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
also maybe easier for Paul if the day turns out a bit much
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would be easier on those that need to travel if we had it around GeelongQuote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
also maybe easier for Paul if the day turns out a bit much
I will need to camp somewhere Sunday night, unless Mudnutette comes along to share the driving home. Is anyone else camping Sunday night?
If there's a spot to stay I could be keen to stay the night and relax.
Does anyone know what time that ferry stops?...lol
I think the last one is at 7 during daylight savingsQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
G'day folks,
I am sorry for not being too active lately; unfortunately the new medication has knocked the farken crap-out of me, my wife and I have a phone conference with our specialist on Monday, hopefully the last two blood tests that i had done will reveal that the 5 new antibiotics that i have been on for the last 6 weeks are controlling my chronic crohns disease!
Folks, I have never been so tired in my life before, i cannot believe the side effects of this medication. However, the specialist did advise my wife and I in October that i would go backwards, before I would go forwards. Hopefully the test results on Monday are positive for us.
PS, I will definitely be in attendance on the day, even if it means that my father or father in-law drives me to meet you good folks!
Kind regards,
Paul
Paulie, good to hear you again mate and we were worried but rest assured we will be there mate and look forward to seeing you bud!Quote:
Originally Posted by RLI
We will all be there mate so no stress but if you can't do it, do not push yourself bud....No stress if you can't make it!
Good on you Paul, mate you made a big effort for me during the week regarding the pics and a few calls my way. You are very ill and I sincerely appreciate your effort to help me mate. With your help my Immobiliser trouble is fixed!! Happy days.Quote:
Originally Posted by RLI
So based on your post above and your current condition I think we need to give this another thought. Dandos is 2.5 hours drive from Geelong just to get there and I am not sure that is a reasonable drive for you. Are you keen to do some tracks or meet the boys mate? Maybe we can do an easy / medium trip out of Anglesea which is only 30mins down the road? We could have a BBQ lunch down at the beach and the kids can play at the park. There will be a good bit of camping there but you might be in the caravan park guys.
@LiftLid Gary do you know anywhere down there the guys can camp for free mate?
At anglesea area
Hammonds
Big hill
Good to hear your spirits are up. I can't imagine what you are going through. As AB and MR have said, we will be flexible for your needs. Best wishes,
Cheers, mudnut.
Hi everyone, just caught up on this thread. Would love to tag along for the day if we're welcome to...
Dandos is only around 45 mins from Geelong, best free camp in the area as it's looked after by the 4wd club. We won't be camping because we only live near Waurn ponds.
There are some good tracks in Bambra - logging tracks. Can be really challenging.
Would love to do big hill track though - we never did it with our old Pajero and when we changed to a Delica it was too challenging. Now we have the Troll it would be great to have a crack.
We have the Meridian Otways map - worth getting to see what's around.
We're up for anything though.
Bringing the kids - hope that's okay.
Em
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Sounds like a plan Em, no probs at allQuote:
Originally Posted by emm
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Originally Posted by emm
Hi Emm,
Your more than welcome to come along and your kids will have plenty of company. How old are they?
I reckon you'd be doing real well to make Dandos in 45 minutes though! Even from Waurn Ponds your still 30+ minutes to Colac before you head south. I'd still say - 1.5hours on a good day to Dandos. RLI are you keen for a 1.5 hour drive to meet the guys?
What club are you a mmber of Emm? Does your club look after Dandos? Camp Host or something?
When did you try and do Big Hill track Emm? I cleared that track for seasonal opening last year and reckon I could have done it in the wife's Volvo! I think it has been graded from memory. Sorry. Happy to stick our head up maybe but it will be a cake walk unfortunately.
Is that the 244DL ?Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
LMFAO
G'day MR,Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Not a problem mate!
As previously mentioned, if i cannot drive, i will have either my dad or father in-law driving for me.
PS, just waiting for pathology results on my blood tests regarding what the outcomes are regarding my medication intake!
Regards,
Paul
Good luck Paul. Hope it's all good news bud.Quote:
Originally Posted by RLI
Hi, we wanted to do Big Hill track three years ago when we came back from our trip around Australia but people told us our Delica would never make it...
Might have a drive there this weekend then! :-)
When we went to Dandos I thought we went through Forrest, it was a while ago so I could be wrong about the time. Colac is about 50 mins - we never head that way when going to the otways, always through Forrest.
From memory it was the Geelong 4x4 club that were caretakers, but again I could be proven wrong about that also!
Not a member of any club, only the Geelong Field and Game.
Kids are 3 boys: 14, 12 and 7 and a 10 year old girl.
Camping sounds good! :-)
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Originally Posted by emm
Hi Emm,
I have just got home and reviewed the Map. Dandos is halfway between Gellibrand and Forrest on off Lardners Rd / Gellibrand Rd. There may be a little time saved heading down via Forrest, not much though mate. The easiest drive would be via Colac for sure. If you took Cape Otway Road you could maybe save 20 minutes but miss the opportunity to Fuel up in Colac.
Now lets talk Big Hill Track. Big Hill track is Miles away from Dandos mate, its at the other end of the Otways Ranges nearly and is off Deans Marsh Road. The top of Big Hill track junctions Deans Marsh road at the end of Mt Sabine rd also which is considered an "Iconic 4WD Track" OMG! what a disgrace! I could definitely do that in Naomi's Volvo wagon for sure!
I can certainly think of plenty of tracks that will be more fun that Big Hill track mate, i think you will be very disappointed when you get down there this weekend! most of the tracks to the East side of Deans Marsh rd are Easy in my opinion, nothing even gets to Medium there mate.
I will get down there in the next month and check out some tracks so we dont waste our time and still have some good catchup time too.
So if everyone is happy Dandos is the spot then. Paul is fine to travel so Dandos it is. It is a Public space and could have many campers there. there is a Drop toilet that may or may not be clean and f we can have a fire then we will need to bring bagged wood as finding good wood to burn could be a challenge.
Although it would be great i can assure you Emm that the Geelong 4WD Club does Not look after Dandos Camp ground in any way. They have not done a Camp Host there for at least 5 years and do not provide any form of management service to that area. Dandos is in the Otways Forrest Park and is therefore managed by Parks Victoria who do a great job as long as Victoria is not on Fire.
As Emm stated the Maridian Touring Map "The Otways 4WD Map" is by far the best map of the area.
Emm i have an 8 year old Boy and a 2.5 yo little girl. Bring the tribe.
Hello All,
Caught up with Paul on the phone earlier today and he's keen to make this meetup, he's got a few prospective drivers to take him if needed.
Just need to be aware that due to Pauls condition he may/will need access to more than basic toilet facilities (I'm sure he can be more specific). My wife also has a medical condition and she likes reasonable facilities but is happy to stay home if not available.
Like what someone mentioned earlier. I am more then happy for a meet up to talk bollocks with each other in a park and stay close to civilisation if need be gents.
I'm sure most of us agree that meeting Paul and others is the main aim here.
I did mention something along these lines would be great to meet rli paul and others
some where local in geelong or surrounds
Thanks for all the info, looking forward to meeting you all!
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Lets see how Paul and others are when the time comes I guess everyone to decide on what the meet up will entail.
I'm sure we will all be happy either way.
Great start to the new year though folks and look forward to it.
Maybe we can duck down to the Akoya Day Spa for some massages....lol
I have sent a pm to Paul tonight regarding this Meetup. I have made a number of suggestions to him so we can lock this down. Wen I hear from him as to what suits him the most I will post here and also start a new thread for this Meetup and leave a link in this thread when it's done.
Watch this space.
Just because I have not seen you in a while Daz....... you are a NOB!!!!!!!!!!! there I feel better!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
id be keen to get out and meet afew boys and get afew kms on the maverick in the bush
Are the tracks we're planning to do, suitable for a stock Q without a snorkel?
I spoke at length with Paul this morning. Poor Bugger is having a real hard time of it. My thoughts are with him for sure.
The option that i had proposed to Paul is not possible so forget it (i will not post it up ;) ) Paul has an appointment with his Surgeon in the morning and the outcome of that will determine everything. I hope it goes well but we must wait until at least Wednesday or Thursday before posting anything definite for this meetup. When i know you will know for sure.
Regards MR
That's highway driving! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mudnut
We shall see!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
You won't need a snorkel, no river crossings, might get a few bog holes if it keeps raining!Quote:
Originally Posted by mudnut
No stress if this doesn't go ahead Paul, look after number 1 mate and I hope it all goes with the Surgeon!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Mate he is really keen as a day out with us is therapeutic. I'll let you know mate
Any news on how Paul went MR or anyone else?
I will be speaking with him at the end of the week, Will let everyone know how he is if anyone else doesn't speak to him beforehand.
G'day folks,
I have just been released from hospital this evening, i am very tired and about to go bed, i will give you all an up-date tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Paul
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Originally Posted by RLI
That's great new Paul, touch base when you can mate
Sorry I missed your call mate...Quote:
Originally Posted by RLI
Awesome stuff mate. Rest up and take it easy!!! I'm sure the docs keep telling you that.. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by RLI
But am looking forward to the next ripping yarn..
Hello All,
Was speaking with Paul this afternoon, he's still not to well but is definitely coming down to Vic.
He'll be driving so won't know about a meet up location until he gets here and depends how he feels, the trip may knock him around a bit.
Also he's not keen to do any rough 4WDing as he needs the car to get him and the family back to Coffs. At this stage meetup location is still not confirmed but he said that shouldn't stop anyone else from selecting a campsite if they wish, we can all meetup at a convenient place later.
He sends his regards and will be online as soon as he feels up to it.
Sounds good mate, well go with the flow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Apollofish