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20th January 2012, 07:22 PM
Maxhead

Well, well, well/ I'll be.... This is sensational news boys and well bloody done. I now have to make sure I can make it ....Well done once again!!!!!
20th January 2012, 07:43 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by NissPat

Well, well, well/ I'll be.... This is sensational news boys and well bloody done. I now have to make sure I can make it ....Well done once again!!!!!

Honestly mate It's getting pretty exciting. I'm driving Bluey up now as this will honestly be a once in a lifetime event for everyone.

Bring it on!
20th January 2012, 07:49 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by AB

Honestly mate It's getting pretty exciting. I'm driving Bluey up now as this will honestly be a once in a lifetime event for everyone.

Bring it on!

Mate, just buy a portable dvd for the young one, and if that doesn't work don't worry, you won't be the only one dealing with screaming kids. I'm thinking of driving up and sending the kids up on a plane
20th January 2012, 07:56 PM
Maxhead

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Originally Posted by AB

Honestly mate It's getting pretty exciting. I'm driving Bluey up now as this will honestly be a once in a lifetime event for everyone.

Bring it on!

I tell you what, if I plan my trip right we will be there with bells on.......Should be a pearler
20th January 2012, 08:00 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

Mate, just buy a portable dvd for the young one, and if that doesn't work don't worry, you won't be the only one dealing with screaming kids. I'm thinking of driving up and sending the kids up on a plane

Funny stuff, thats exactly what my misses said. We have to buy one of those portable DVD players with the wiggles on repeat for 21 hours straight.

Fruit salad Yummy Yummy is going to be permanently embedded in my head....LMAO
20th January 2012, 08:12 PM
MudDonk

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Originally Posted by AB

Funny stuff, thats exactly what my misses said. We have to buy one of those portable DVD players with the wiggles on repeat for 21 hours straight.

Fruit salad Yummy Yummy is going to be permanently embedded in my head....LMAO

LMAO AB i feel ya pain my daughter is wiggles obssessed :P, get em some earphones mate reckon be worth there weight in gold on the way up lol.

Awesome job scotty AB you guys have done us all proud, cant wait to meet up with everyone gonne be a massive week :D
20th January 2012, 08:34 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by MudDonk

LMAO AB i feel ya pain my daughter is wiggles obssessed :P, get em some earphones mate reckon be worth there weight in gold on the way up lol.

Awesome job scotty AB you guys have done us all proud, cant wait to meet up with everyone gonne be a massive week :D

Mate, you know your a father when you read the paper to find out Greg is coming back to the Wiggles and you start getting excited because Sam just didn't cut it.

WTF has happened to my life...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!
20th January 2012, 08:35 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by AB

Mate, you know your a father when you read the paper to find out Greg is coming back to the Wiggles and you start getting excited because Sam just didn't cut it.

WTF has happened to my life...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maaate your lil ones only two how the hell do you know the ol wiggles, are you a closet wiggler hahahahahahahaaha
20th January 2012, 08:49 PM
belzi82

Don't think I will be able to make it guys. I am planning to go O/S around that time!
20th January 2012, 08:51 PM
Dhuck

Bonus. Well done AB and Scotty
20th January 2012, 08:56 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Well put in for leave today so when it's approved I'll confirm with a vote in the affirmative. Amazing work you've done scotty this is certainly gonna be an amazing trip! And AB you are the mover and shaker of the forum world mate! Absolutely unbelievable your string pulling skills are.

At this very early stage my plan is to leave on Saturday 29th September and arrive Monday 1st October. A week at the park doing day trips then I'd like to head up to Fraser Island for some beach driving, fishing, R&R. Been up on the bike back in the 90's but looking forward to the ease and comfort of doing it in the trol this time.

Starting to get excited fellas! How many sleeps left??

Shame you can't make it Bel!!!!!!!

Plassy, I was thinking of leaving Saturday morning at sparrows, staying the night around Newcastle area and arriving Sunday evening.

What was your plan with Monday arrival?

Stopping south of Sydney first on Saturday afternoon?

I would be keen to convoy up if your happy with that. I can give you my daughter and the baby seat for some company for a few hours too...LMAO
20th January 2012, 09:12 PM
Yendor

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Originally Posted by AB

Funny stuff, thats exactly what my misses said. We have to buy one of those portable DVD players with the wiggles on repeat for 21 hours straight.

Fruit salad Yummy Yummy is going to be permanently embedded in my head....LMAO

Nooooooo..............

I have done that trip before, Brisbane to Melbourne with the Wiggles playing the whole time (well what seemed the whole time).

It wasn't a DVD player back then, but a CD.

I can tell you, I am now all Wiggled out.

If fact, when I hear a Wiggles song, I have this strong desire to start smashing my head against a wall.

Good luck with it AB.........you will never be sane again. lol
20th January 2012, 09:15 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by AB

Mate, you know your a father when you read the paper to find out Greg is coming back to the Wiggles and you start getting excited because Sam just didn't cut it.

WTF has happened to my life...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahaha
20th January 2012, 09:17 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

At this stage I haven't thought about where I'll be stopping along the way, but wasn't planning on boiling my billy getting there. Just cruise up and arrive happy and rested, not burnt out and shagged. I'll have a look at the maps and check it out but I'll be looking at bush camping along the way, not moteling it. Your family may not be into that I presume?

I will be taking the camper I think mate so bushing it up indeed to save $$$. We'll chat more about it later.

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Good luck with it AB.........you will never be sane again. lol

Classic mate, yeah I can't wait either!
20th January 2012, 09:18 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by AB

Shame you can't make it Bel!!!!!!!

Plassy, I was thinking of leaving Saturday morning at sparrows, staying the night around Newcastle area and arriving Sunday evening.

What was your plan with Monday arrival?

Stopping south of Sydney first on Saturday afternoon?

I would be keen to convoy up if your happy with that. I can give you my daughter and the baby seat for some company for a few hours too...LMAO

I will take your one for my 2, done deal?
20th January 2012, 09:35 PM
Bigrig

Well, well, well .... Shaping up to be a pearler indeed!!!

On tapatalk, so haven't seen the poll - are you in Rodney??

I think hekarewe is pretty keen as well, and would assume Steve (04OFF) would be there in some capacity also.

That still leaves a bunch in the south east area!!!! C'mon lads and ladettes, jump on board for what is bound to be an awesome time!!!!
20th January 2012, 09:40 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Well, well, well .... Shaping up to be a pearler indeed!!!

On tapatalk, so haven't seen the poll - are you in Rodney??

I think hekarewe is pretty keen as well, and would assume Steve (04OFF) would be there in some capacity also.

That still leaves a bunch in the south east area!!!! C'mon lads and ladettes, jump on board for what is bound to be an awesome time!!!!

Pretty much 100% for me Scottie, just need 2 work out how long its going 2 take 2 get there and then I shall put in for hols :) might drive the toyota up though as its more economical.
20th January 2012, 09:55 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by NissanGQ4.2

Pretty much 100% for me Scottie, just need 2 work out how long its going 2 take 2 get there and then I shall put in for hols :) might drive the toyota up though as its more economical.

Awesome mate ... Well, everything except the Toyota bit!!! lmao
20th January 2012, 10:00 PM
Yendor

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Well, well, well .... Shaping up to be a pearler indeed!!!

On tapatalk, so haven't seen the poll - are you in Rodney??

I think hekarewe is pretty keen as well, and would assume Steve (04OFF) would be there in some capacity also.

That still leaves a bunch in the south east area!!!! C'mon lads and ladettes, jump on board for what is bound to be an awesome time!!!!

I'm have limited internet access at the moment, so I haven't had a chance to go through this whole thread.

So I'm not even sure where it is, but if I can work the dates around my work.

Then you bet, I will be there.
20th January 2012, 10:11 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by Yendor

I'm have limited internet access at the moment, so I haven't had a chance to go through this whole thread.

So I'm not even sure where it is, but if I can work the dates around my work.

Then you bet, I will be there.

Hope it works out mate for work etc!!!
21st January 2012, 07:19 AM
Warnie

For the boys driving up from down south the Newell highway or the New England are much faster than going all the way to sydney and then up the Pacific Highway. Not to mention the number of 80km/h zones through there due to roadworks. Just something to think about, unless you wanna check out what coastal NSW has to offer of the way.
21st January 2012, 08:04 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Thanks Warnie, yep that's the way to go all right. Have been discussing the itinerary with AB and at this very early stage plan to stop at Weddell Mountains NP (Grenfell NSW) and Mt Kaputar NP (Narrabri NSW) on our way up. Stopping in these locations breaks the trip up into family managable portions of 3 x approx 8 hour days.

Thanks Warnie!

Yeah Plassy I reckon we lock that in mate. Any other Victorians are welcome to join our convoy too.
22nd January 2012, 11:12 PM
Silver

what are the dates Scott?
23rd January 2012, 03:36 AM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by Silver

what are the dates Scott?

October 1st to 5th mate
23rd January 2012, 04:20 PM
Bigrig

Had a chat to a few people yesterday and they came up with, what I think, is a superb idea and subsequently I'm seeking your thoughts.

We're planning on two communal dinners using the monster camp oven on the Monday and the Friday, and the thinking is we organise a chef to cook for us and supply the food from totally local produce. I'll suss out pricing but reckon it'll end up being something like $5-$6 per head for a full banquet feed (multiple meats, vege's, etc, etc).

This saves people packing 5 nights worth of dinners, let's everyone relax whilst someone else cooks for us, and probably will work out cheaper for most than sorting your own food for those nights.

Thoughts?

Me personally - I think it's an awesome idea ... just another 'holiday touch' to make it that much more attractive for everyone, but obviously open for discussion.
23rd January 2012, 06:04 PM
AB

Can we keep that guy there from Breakfast, lunch and tea for the 5 days...LMAO

Perfect mate, communal dinners work out ten times cheaper for all of us, top idea in my books!
23rd January 2012, 06:15 PM
NissanGQ4.2

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Originally Posted by AB

Can we keep that guy there fro Breakfast, lunch and tea for the 5 days...LMAO

Perfect mate, communal dinners work out ten times cheaper for all of us, top idea in my books!

x 2 :), but can he baby sit my kids 2 during the day????????
25th January 2012, 10:10 AM
macca86

do it who wants to cook all week with so much activities
25th January 2012, 11:01 AM
Bigrig

Awesome - so general consensus thus far is to go for it with a chef - I will suss out some pricing today.
25th January 2012, 11:03 AM
macca86

gives more fridge and esky space for beer
25th January 2012, 11:03 AM
AB

C'mon folks, we need more people. I promised 4WDTV we will have 100+ people and just guessing we only have 60 or so.

Get your ugly mug and your rig on TV and meet some great people!

Don't be shy and jump on the fun wagon!!!!
25th January 2012, 11:14 AM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by AB

C'mon folks, we need more people. I promised 4WDTV we will have 100+ people and just guessing we only have 60 or so.

Get your ugly mug and your rig on TV and meet some great people!

Don't be shy and jump on the fun wagon!!!!

Top call mate - id encourage people to bring along another family member and/or friend each to ensure you can both mingle with the forum members, but have some quality time with your own family and friends also.

It's going to be HUGE so please give it serious consideration early - a lot of effort is going in to make this a special event for everyone (not just a typical "4wd all week" event by any stretch), so your patronage ensures its success!!!

My estimate thus far is around 72 people IF all the definite maybes are in ... so it's a large meet in its own right already, but the area we have could easily accommodate 150-200 people (around 50-60 large camp sites), so take a chance and you never know, it might just prove to be the most awesomeness time you've had on a getaway!!! lol
25th January 2012, 11:21 AM
Bigrig

And to add yet another possibility - I'm pricing up/organising to have a company come up on one of the days with those big fake sumo suits for the adults to have a go at - if you've never done this before, they are a supremely immense giggle!!!

Should have the big whacking stick thing also - you know, padded stick at both ends, standing up on padded platforms and trying to knock the other competitor off ... like that old tv show whose name escapes me at the moment ... 'it's a knockout' style of thing.

Figured we should have some "big kids" games also for laughs!!

Thoughts??
25th January 2012, 11:25 AM
macca86

http://www.bigfun.com.au/ is who I used pretty good with service
25th January 2012, 11:26 AM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by macca86

http://www.bigfun.com.au/ is who I used pretty good with service

Thanks champion!!!
25th January 2012, 11:52 AM
td42dan

where is it???

can anyone tell me where the meet up is what date and how far from brisbane to location thanks.
25th January 2012, 12:01 PM
taslucas

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Originally Posted by AB

C'mon folks, we need more people. I promised 4WDTV we will have 100+ people and just guessing we only have 60 or so.

Get your ugly mug and your rig on TV and meet some great people!

Don't be shy and jump on the fun wagon!!!!

Yep no worries......I'll be there...... if I can bill the boat trip out to patrol forum.com lol
25th January 2012, 12:03 PM
taslucas

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

And to add yet another possibility - I'm pricing up/organising to have a company come up on one of the days with those big fake sumo suits for the adults to have a go at - if you've never done this before, they are a supremely immense giggle!!!

Should have the big whacking stick thing also - you know, padded stick at both ends, standing up on padded platforms and trying to knock the other competitor off ... like that old tv show whose name escapes me at the moment ... 'it's a knockout' style of thing.

Figured we should have some "big kids" games also for laughs!!

Thoughts??

Was it called GLADIATORS!
25th January 2012, 01:08 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by td42dan

can anyone tell me where the meet up is what date and how far from brisbane to location thanks.

All the info is on the first post mate - trying to update it as much as possible to keep it in one place for people.

That said - Monday 1st October to Saturday 6th October (5 nights). Neurum Creek is about 70klms north of Brisbane.

Hope you can make it!!!
25th January 2012, 05:57 PM
Yendor

Lock me in Eddie...er Scotty.

Just had a chance to go through the whole thread and you have truly outdone yourself organising this.

Top job mate.

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