Meetup in the Middle 2014 **NEW POLL**

I call July 2014 at Dalhousie Springs and then over the Simpson Desert as our meetup.

There are some Public liability Issues if we call it the National Meetup of the Forum and this also rules AB out of the Organising group. This trip must be seen as a group of mates hooking up for a great trip together.

Epic.


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Originally Posted by The Internet

Australian Public Holidays Australian Time Zones Australian School Term Dates 2014

Daylight Savings Dates

Proposed Dates Term 2 - Holidays - Term 3

ACT----------------------04 Jul <=> 21 Jul
Victoria---------------- 27 Jun <=> 14 Jul
New South Wales----27 Jun <=> 14 Jul
Queensland-----------27 Jun <=> 14 Jul
Western Australia---04 Jul <=> 21 Jul
South Australia------04 Jul <=> 21 Jul
Tasmania no information available
Northern Territory--20 Jun <=> 21 Jul

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Well after a fair bit of thinking and thought, giving consideration to all the responses to date regarding the date.....

I call Meet at Dalhousie Springs, Tuesday 1st July 2014

See you there

Thread provided by The Dogman!

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/De...ench_Line.aspx

Fall in - role call. Add your name

July 2014

all meet at Dalhousie Springs for a couple of days of camping while we group up.

Then a trip over the Simpson

MudRunnerTD and family

What ever happened to the 2013 get together????, did I sleep through that year???

Mate I just can't swing it this hear and AB is doing Fraser with his family. RLI is doing the Cape with a few of the members and there is a bit on.

So a big heads up to all. Put your name up and book your annual leave. Sort out your cars and come and join the fun.

We will never forget this trip.

Needs to be organised that far ahead IMO. ATM I am out but who knows something might change between then and now. I hope it does

Count Jenni and I in the possible probable list. Also can we get a count down on the forum for a friend meet up rather than a forum meet up id sign a waiver though to make it happen

I am going to make it my mission to come on this one... thanks Darren for putting your hand up mate!!!!

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Can't commit 100% but will put hand up as very interested. How much time should be allowed for this trip daz?

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I reckon it could be done in 2 weeks pretty easily. Anyone could do this from anywhere in the Country in 3 weeks no problems at all.

So from Victoria I reckon 2 weeks would work Plas, unless you would like to sit around at each end for more than a couple of days. Could do a 3 week in the Flinders Ranges maybe on the way home??

sorry guys but taking the Family to Disney land.......... would of been fun done the simpson 3 times twice on a bicycle and once in a unimog.

So how would a gas/petrol 4.2 go on a trip like that?????

2 weeks would be my max I think .. I don't know though may stretch it out when the time comes???

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Originally Posted by Timmo

sorry guys but taking the Family to Disney land.......... would of been fun done the simpson 3 times twice on a bicycle and once in a unimog.

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Disney land??????? I would rather have my brain pulled out through my nose than go there...... bloody Americans....

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Originally Posted by Plasnart

Yeah flinders is always a top spot. 2 weeks would be manageable with regards to leave, 3 weeks a bit harder. But this is sounding good! My name is in the hat.

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Yeah I'm in the same boat. 2 weeks in the new financial year is manageable. 3 weeks is doable just a little harder to work around. So July is the go for me.

I did the Madigan Line in 2 weeks door to door so there should be heaps of time.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

So how would a gas/petrol 4.2 go on a trip like that?????

2 weeks would be my max I think .. I don't know though may stretch it out when the time comes???

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Definately manageable. LPG wherever you can get it and petrol from Mt Dare.

Keen as mustard, 99% for me!!!

Yep, 2,800km's from Perth, I'm in.........all going well my youngest son will have moved out and I can finally take an early retirement, but I had that planned for last year and early this year as well....lol
It would be great to finally meet some of our crew here.

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Originally Posted by The Dogman

Yep, 2,800km's from Perth, I'm in.........all going well my youngest son will have moved out and I can finally take an early retirement, but I had that planned for last year and early this year as well....lol
It would be great to finally meet some of our crew here.

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You met me, good grief man what more do you need!!!!????? Hahahaha :eek::eek:

Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....

Can't commit 100% but even the wife is keen so its looking good ! I will be eagerly watching this thread!

Yeh me too doggie, waitin for the kids to go so I can go, put me down as a interested but will have to see how it goes, by then I will be due for a holiday and what better way to do it!

Would love to say a definite, certainly interested but very doubtful getting the 4 weeks off that would be needed....... also need to keep me hols for kids school hols

I'll be Tap!!!!!!

You got me boss!!! Outstanding!!!

I'd be in with the family at the moment just have to see how this year works out

[QUOTE=DX grunt;319260]

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Originally Posted by Clunk

You met me, good grief man what more do you need!!!!????? Hahahaha :eek::eek:

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A Bex and a good lie down. lol

Have you got firm dates and an itinerary sorted yet? lol

Might travel in convoy with Doggie

Or the cheaper option might be to fly to Adelaide and hire a tojo, I mean patrol. PML.

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Originally Posted by DX grunt

Have you got firm dates and an itinerary sorted yet? lol

Might travel in convoy with Doggie

Or the cheaper option might be to fly to Adelaide and hire a tojo, I mean patrol. PML.

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Jeez Rossco, cut the guys some slack man, the thread only went up 5 hours ago!!!!!!!!! Hahahahah

To tap, or not to tap: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?

School holidays sound like the ideal dates...We should be in on this one.
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.........on the move

yep was definitely thinking the July School Holidays for sure. if needed people can leave in the week before and get back in the week after the school holidays but the middle of everyones trip will be the July School Holidays for sure.

As close as it will be to alignment of school holidays for all states anyway ;)

keen as. 90% chance i'm in. only because a lot can change in 18 months

Will be a awesome trip :)

ozz

Seriously considering another option. I've Googled car carriers.

Car carrier to Adelaide, fly and meet car at Adelaide airport and start from there.

With a troll full of gear, I seriously don't think I could drive it for that, plus it's a long drive across the paddock for a visit. lol

Keep talking, MR. lol

Rossco

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Originally Posted by DX grunt

Seriously considering another option. I've Googled car carriers.

Car carrier to Adelaide, fly and meet car at Adelaide airport and start from there.

With a troll full of gear, I seriously don't think I could drive it for that, plus it's a long drive across the paddock for a visit. lol

Keep talking, MR. lol

Rossco

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Rossco, make sure the car carrier allow you to have gear in the car. A lot of companies don't allow the car to be loaded. More private companies allow it but check it out if you head down that path mate.

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Originally Posted by AB

Rossco, make sure the car carrier allow you to have gear in the car. A lot of companies don't allow the car to be loaded. More private companies allow it but check it out if you head down that path mate.

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Yep thanks. From memory, it was about an extra $150.

I will need to start on my rear carrier..... been collecting the steel and besides the swivel thing's I think I have what I need??

My car will cost a fortune in petrol on a trip like this..

Hi Mudrunner - I and the family are in. I posted in your other thread too but doing the Cape this year and was looking at options for next year! Perfect timing mate.

Jas

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Originally Posted by lorrieandjas

Hi Mudrunner - I and the family are in. I posted in your other thread too but doing the Cape this year and was looking at options for next year! Perfect timing mate.

Jas

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Yeah what a good idea Darren?????.......

Hey just a thought is there a way to have a sticky that cant be added to that just has all the information needed and updated so things dont get lost in the drool that gets spewed out after 500 pages??

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Yeah what a good idea Darren?????.......

Hey just a thought is there a way to have a sticky that cant be added to that just has all the information needed and updated so things dont get lost in the drool that gets spewed out after 500 pages??

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Yep we can lock the thread and only mods/admin can add to it


Slap N Tap ;)

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

I will need to start on my rear carrier..... been collecting the steel and besides the swivel thing's I think I have what I need??

My car will cost a fortune in petrol on a trip like this..

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Hey BA
Jump on eBay and you can buy the swivel kit to use in Your buildup. Search "rear wheel carrier" I think??

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

I will need to start on my rear carrier..... been collecting the steel and besides the swivel thing's I think I have what I need??

My car will cost a fortune in petrol on a trip like this..

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Yeah that's why I traded for a diesel (that dosnt work) lol

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Originally Posted by DX grunt

Seriously considering another option. I've Googled car carriers.

Car carrier to Adelaide, fly and meet car at Adelaide airport and start from there.

With a troll full of gear, I seriously don't think I could drive it for that, plus it's a long drive across the paddock for a visit. lol

Keep talking, MR. lol

Rossco

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Rossco train to port Augusta jump off and into the troll and you are almost there! Worth a look at train pricing

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Fall in - role call. Add your name

July 2014

all meet at Dalhousie Springs for a couple of days of camping while we group up.

Then a trip over the Simpson

MudRunnerTD and family

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G'evening MubRunner,

RLI and family count us in!

Regards,

Paul

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Originally Posted by RLI

G'evening MubRunner,

RLI and family count us in!

Regards,

Paul

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Hi Paul - awesome. After the Cape this year will be time for us to have another trip!

Jas

Poll and meetup clock countdown time me thinks!!!

Darren, there's no F in genius ... but you're a f'in genius!!! lol

Great trip suggestion....