Stockton Beach Trip 16-17th September

[HLX40L]

Stockton beach the 16–17th September.

This trip well be good for all stock 4x4's and people looking for an easy enjoyable day/weekend out, bring the BBQ and the fishing rods.

The itinerary so far.
Leaving Thornleigh Maccas 7am
Will pick up the Cental Coast guys @ twin servos 8am
Final meetup @ Lavis Lane servo 9am

UHF 25

Who's in:

17 Trucks, top effort, this will be a great weekend!

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* simple - Sat/Sun
8. Gary_Challenger - Sat
9. BigRed -
10. Crunch - Sat/Sun
11. udm - Sat/Sun
12. Gordo - Sun
13.* ED. -
14. Rabs - Sat/Sun
15. FRN-71E - Sat
16. GUHOON - Sat
17. Doug67 - Sat/Sun

[Chester]

Im there so there

Either
Aug 12/ 13
Aug 19 / 20
Sep 2/3
Sep 16 / 17

Thought Maybe we could make this a bit of a fun day bring a BBQ etc

[greylux]

Im in for any of those weekends except maybe the 12/13 of august as the mickey thompson rock crawling thing is on at Singleton. I agree with the bbq and fun and maybe a spot of fishing.

[Brendan]

anything after end of august as ill be back from fraser by then. who knows i might actually MAKE IT ON THIS TRIP ;D

[Nemesis]

anything after end of august as ill be back from fraser by then. who knows i might actually MAKE IT ON THIS TRIP ;D


Bdmm Tssssss ;D

[Chester]

How about the 16th and 17th of Sep as that gives Brandon plenty of time to fix everything he breaks on fraser

[Brendan]

Plus it'll hopefully be getting warm then too :)

[HLX40L]

16-17th of Sep is good for me ;) but can I wait that long ::)

[Chester]

Alright here we go guys

Stockton beach definitly saturday the 16th September ( i will be staying the whole weekend)

(Dan can you put the date in the topic)

Leaving Thornleigh Maccas 7am
Will pick up the Cental Coast guys @ twin servos 8am
Final meetup @ Lavis Lane servo 9am

Required gear

Rated Shackles
Snatch Strap
Long Handled Shovel
Compressor if you have one

Lets have this one as a bit of a fun day so stock vehicles welcome

Who's in so far

Chester
HLX 40
4130 Warrior (depending on fraser damage report ha ha)

[greylux]

greylux is definitly coming! four wheelin' and fishin', it doesn't get any better ;D

[Stew]

I wouldn't mind tagging along with you guys if that's OK.

[Chester]

The more the merrier time to show the mexicans how to get a trip going

[UhhOhh]

If Im free I'd love to come, if theres any kids or not so big kids I'll borrow some sand boards from work and bring them along for some down hill speed runs :D

[crusher]

If Im free I'd love to come, if theres any kids or not so big kids I'll borrow some sand boards from work and bring them along for some down hill speed runs :D


Could be a starter but its a fair way off yet. Think my kids would love the sand boards though Peter ;D

[HLX40L]

If Im free I'd love to come, if theres any kids or not so big kids I'll borrow some sand boards from work and bring them along for some down hill speed runs :D


Sounds like fun ;D ;D that would be great if you could bring the boards

[HLX40L]

I wouldn't mind tagging along with you guys if that's OK.


of course it's OK, everybody is welcome 8)

[Nath]

I'll be driving home from my trip to Fraser that weekend, might stop in on the sunday if there is still anyone there. ;)

[simple]

i think i might be up for that trip. it'd be good to put some faces to all these screen names.

i'll have to remind myself closer to the date.

cheers, simple

[UhhOhh]

no worries guys. Just hope it's a good day and I can get the time off work!

[gwoods]

It's funny I live only a couple of hours from Stockton and have never been. What are the camping options around there?? Have to pass it by the minister for war and finance but hope to come with wife and 2 kids (8 and 10).

[Stew]

You ask "What are the camping options around there??"

That depends on what you want. There are a couple of private camp grounds in the area. However, I prefer to camp on the beach. Just remember to take your rubbish with you. Too many people leave rubbish on the beach which looks terrible.

[Stew]

Here is some links re camp grounds for those who are interested. Don't forget you can camp on the beach for free.

Newcastles Stockton Beach Tourist Park
http://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/accom_result1.asp?Code=21934

Tomago Village Van Park
http://www.yellowpages.com.au/onlineSolution_moreInfo.do?z=302322&iblName=Tomago +Village+Van+Park&iblId=3845083&authToken=10ccc1bb 8d0%7C6e5db8b86c3e304d62e3e9968ecc9364&st=cs

[Chester]

Iam happy to make a croup booking at either Anna Bay or Tomago parks if there is enough people keen

I am keen to sleep on the beach but the other half is coming so i know how that will go down ha ha

[HLX40L]

I'm not fussed, camp on the beach or stay in a caravan park.

Chester, were you thinking of camping in a caravan park or staying in a cabin?

[Chester]

Either one mate i just know the missus is not gunna be happy with the sand

[gohard60]

:oare you guys for real whats wrong with camping on the beach just take a dome tent easy to put up etc and boiling the billy on the fire you cant do that in a cabin or a van. Staying in a van or cabin would be like staying at home
remember it is a beach so there will be sand there in the daytime as well.

[Brendan]

i didn't even realise you were allowed to camp on the beach! in that case, it's a swag and a 'million star hotel' for me!

[Stew]

My understanding of the camping situation on stockton (I was told by a council ranger) is that it is officially not allowed but tolerated by the council at present. He stressed that if you are having a fire put it out with water, do not put sand on it. The sand just gets hot and burns poor little kiddies playing in the sand up to 2 days later. He has also heard reports of 4x4 tyres being damaged by hidden hot coals.

[UhhOhh]

My understanding of the camping situation on stockton (I was told by a council ranger) is that it is officially not allowed but tolerated by the council at present. He stressed that if you are having a fire put it out with water, do not put sand on it. The sand just gets hot and burns poor little kiddies playing in the sand up to 2 days later. He has also heard reports of 4x4 tyres being damaged by hidden hot coals.





That's it, there's no problem camping on the beach it's just not encouraged as knobs like making aussie middens (beer bottle middens that is) but it's no problem as far as rangers go. As for camping depending on group numbers I know of a nice little blowout in the middle of the dunes surrounded by trees giving a good windbreak that would be fine for upto about 10 people or there abouts...

I'll hopefully be up for an overnighter on the beach, possibly an overnighter with a night fish in there somewhere ;D

[gwoods]

Bugger, I have been given my roster. I am on duty for that weekend and the trouble and strive and tin lids are on a cub camp. Hope to make it next time. Sad thing about this is that I put together the roster before approval. Have fun guys.

[Gary_Challenger]

I am thinking I would like to come along. Haven't really tested the Challenger yet, but have been on Stockton a few times with my old 4runner and loved it. Mt wife is due to have a baby in the next week, so I will see how things go and confirm as the date gets closer.

Gary

[GUHOON]

I'd say i will drop in with the puppy and tennis ball probably on the saturday , let you know closer to the date :)

[BigRed]

I haven't been up to Stocko before. Sounds like this would be a good time to do it. Lots of mates to laugh at you, I mean, help when you get stuck.

Should be a good day.

[Crunch]

Should be there.. I have a wedding the weekend after and then the weekend after that I'll be up there camping with work.

As of now, I will say yes :D

[udm]

Hey guys, I would like to join in (if you dont mind)

See yous all at the twin servo saturday 16th at 8.00 (2 x red 80's)

UHF channel????

Cheers
Ulises

[Kransky]

anyone planning to stay on after the weekend? ive got a weding to go to on the weekend but monday the missus and myself plan to be on stockton beach for some fishing and camping for a couple of days.

Col.

[Chester]

Hey guys, I would like to join in (if you dont mind)

See yous all at the twin servo saturday 16th at 8.00 (2 x red 80's)

UHF channel????

Cheers
Ulises


Mate it is a big beach so come one come all we were just making it up as we go along as for UHF sorry dont have one at the moment so i will leave that up to someone else i will put up my mobile closer to the date

[UhhOhh]

Awesome this is shaping up to be a great meet up :D I'll bring a bbq for lunch so let us know if you have any dead animal you want to throw on there, there will be heaps of room!

[HLX40L]

Awesome this is shaping up to be a great meet up :D I'll bring a bbq for lunch so let us know if you have any dead animal you want to throw on there, there will be heaps of room!


That would be great if you could bring the BBQ with you, Your right, this is going to turn out a great meet ;D

[Stew]

Should we put together a list of everyone going and who is meeting where on the day. Wouldn't want to leave someone behind. Just a thought.

I'm defantly going on the Saturday. Rain Hail or shine. Well maybe not hail.

I'm not sure if I'm camping. Haven't cleared it with the wife yet. If I don't camp I'll just head home in the arvo. I'll meet you guys at Lavis Lane Servo at 9:00am. I'll be in a white 100 series crusier so look out for me.

[simple]

i'm a starter, will meet at thornleigh.
only saturday, gotta work sunday.

[HLX40L]

Should we put together a list of everyone going and who is meeting where on the day. Wouldn't want to leave someone behind. Just a thought.

Might wait until we get a bit closer to the date and get a final head count then put a list together

[Gordo]

Just canned something else on this weekend so I'm in now. Should be able to rope in a few guys from work and hopefully bring my better half along too.

Has anyone ever done any sandboarding out there. We're keen to try it.

I assume some people will be camping out there on the beach?

[HLX40L]

I'm in for camping on the beach, UhhOhh mentioned he knows a good well protected spot to camp, he can also can get some sand boards which would be great fun ;D

looking forward to this

[UhhOhh]

Depending on the numbers will pretty much depend on where we can camp. I was out there yesterday and there's probably a max of 5 tents in the place that I know, its only good as it is in a little blowout and surrounded by bushes which makes a good wind break and easy for a toilet break. If theres more Im sure we can find another spot really easy :D

The sandboards come from my work (port stephens 4wd tours) and will bring half a dozen on the day, they are just sit down boards like taboggan stuff, which is still great fun, but will also have my stand up board if you want to try that too (to try the stand up one you have to enjoy chewing sand alot :P)


I had a quick drive around yesteday and the sand is very soft already, plenty of quicksand out there :o, so in a months time it will be very soft I'd say so bring the shovels and snatch straps for me ;D (my patrol sucks on sand)

[HLX40L]

Attendees list in my first post!

This will be a good turn out ;D

[BigRed]

What's the go with permits? And do people worry about sand flags? Haven't done to much beach driving so this will be fun. Last time was on Fraser driving a Landrover 6x6. 8)

I'll see you at the Thornleigh Maccas!

[Stew]

Have a look at this

http://www.portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/community/1018/6364.html

[Stew]

Here is some other interesting links:

http://www.portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/files/53400/File/BVPBrochure.pdf

http://www.portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/files/39202/File/Agents2005.pdf

http://www.portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/files/40954/File/stockton2newsletter0405.pdf

[Chester]

Good info stew it has been years since i have been there and last time was in a sierra (hope the prado goes good) am starting to get keen

[Stew]

15 trucks so far. Not a bad turn out. Should be a good trip.

Just found out that I may have something to do on Sunday but Saturday is still free. I just may have to miss the camping and head home late on Saturday arvo, no big deal.

Anyone planning to do some fishing. If so I'll bring a beach rod and some bait.

[greylux]

I'll be bringing my rod, there's some big fish to be had at stockton. Hopefully we'll get a few big jewies

[GUHOON]

With the permits , you can get a day/weekend pass for around $5 just buy them from the lavis lane servo ;)

[Stew]

Back on for Sunday now. Camping Sat night should be good.

What time is everyone thinking of leaving on Sunday?

[HLX40L]

Back on for Sunday now. Camping Sat night should be good.

What time is everyone thinking of leaving on Sunday?


Excellent

I don’t have to rush home on Sunday for anything ATM, lets wait and see what the weather does ;)

[ed.]

Are softroaders allowed to come along? ;D

[HLX40L]

Are softroaders allowed to come along? ;D


Of course, everybody is welcome, so can I add you to the list?

edit: As long as you've got recovery points ;)

[ed.]

Are softroaders allowed to come along? ;D


Of course, everybody is welcome, so can I add you to the list?

edit: As long as you've got recovery points ;)


Yeah add me to the list for now. Just have to tell the gf now :o

I have recovery points to pull ya's out ;D
Your snatch strap or mine? :D

[HLX40L]

I like your snatch :o

[Stew]

keep it clean ;D ;D ;D

[HLX40L]

The attendees list this far:

15 Trucks, top effort, this will be a great weekend!

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* crusher -
8.* simple - Sat/Sun
9. Gary_Challenger - Sat
10. BigRed -
11. Crunch - Sat/Sun
12. udm - Sat/Sun
13. Gordo - Sat/Sun
14.* ED. -
15. Rabs - Sat/Sun

[GUHOON]

Sorry Dan , can you take me off the list , im going bush that saturday.

[Nath]

Me too. ^^^^ I'll be still up north that weekend..... ;)

[Crunch]

hmmm... Well, I'll have to re-check my diary, a lots changed in my life since I posted that I'd be there :P

[Gordo]

The attendees list this far:

14 Trucks, top effort, this will be a great weekend!

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sat/Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior -
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* crusher -
8.* simple - Sat/Sun
9. Gary_Challenger -
10. BigRed -
11. Crunch -
12. udm - Sat/Sun
13. Gordo - Sat/Sun
14.* ED. -


I'm still in.

[Crunch]

hmmm... Well, I'll have to re-check my diary, a lots changed in my life since I posted that I'd be there :P

OK, well it's the handbrake's Bday weekend, so if her family has a day-time bash on the Saturday, then we'll be coming up after and staying the night. If it's a night time bash, then I'll be a little annoyed.

Either way, I'll be drinking! :D

[HLX40L]

hmmm... Well, I'll have to re-check my diary, a lots changed in my life since I posted that I'd be there :P

OK, well it's the handbrake's Bday weekend, so if her family has a day-time bash on the Saturday, then we'll be coming up after and staying the night. If it's a night time bash, then I'll be a little annoyed.

Either way, I'll be drinking! :D


No Worries mate, keep us posted ;)

[Stew]

Check this out. Might be a good idea to head up to Stockton in late October as well

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=21918

[UhhOhh]

I am still in for this trip. Wont know if I can stay the night until the day. I should be able to rustle up a couple more cars so will advise.

[Brendan]

Will still be there with Angela one way or another, for both days, although we might bail early on Sunday. Looking forward to it!

[Chester]

hey Brandon where are the fraser photos

[Brendan]

I'll have a look through and chuck em up now. BTW I'm definetly in with Angela for this trip, I'll be in the Grand Vitara.

[Rabs]

hey guys, would love to get up to stockton with u all...will be camping on Sat nite....92 Mav ;D

[HLX40L]

hey guys, would love to get up to stockton with u all...will be camping on Sat nite....92 Mav ;D


Excellent 8)

More the better, theres plenty of room up there ;)

[Rabs]

good company, fourbing, BBQ, fire, drinkies...what a life we have..ill meet you all at metro lavis lane..i live in newcastle so will be easy for me

[Crunch]

OK, figured it out! We'll be up there about 4pm Saturday arvo. Staying overnight and probably leaving just after lunch ;D

I'm pumped

[crusher]

I could be out for this trip as we may be going to Hawks Nest, will confirm closer to the date

[Rabs]

hey hlx40l, have you thought about where we mite camp..there is a real nice spot heading towards silver city on the left hand side...got dunes for a bit of a wind break and a lovely fresh water mini lake...would fit all the trucks no worries

cheers

rabs

[Crunch]

hey hlx40l, have you thought about where we mite camp..there is a real nice spot heading towards silver city on the left hand side...got dunes for a bit of a wind break and a lovely fresh water mini lake...would fit all the trucks no worries

cheers

rabs


Not much of a lake left, It's mostly dried up and split into 2...

The second one (north) is pretty soft in the middle though, nose dived into it and got over roof water a few months ago when I was up there... And left my front numberplate behind :P

But yes, that's the best camping spot...

[HLX40L]

hey hlx40l, have you thought about where we mite camp..there is a real nice spot heading towards silver city on the left hand side...got dunes for a bit of a wind break and a lovely fresh water mini lake...would fit all the trucks no worries

cheers

rabs


Hi

To be honest I have no idea, we can just look around when we get there, a few of the guys going with us seem to know the area well, so I'm open to suggestions.

[Rabs]

hey guys, well if you are open to suggestions my previous post and crunch's update i think would be ideal...nice and flat, plenty of room to circle the wagons..up against the dunes...unless someone knows some spots further in the dunes along the tree line.....as long as there is a fire and bbq and lots of cold beer and bourbon and good company i'll be happy with whatever

cheers guys (i can't wait to meet you all)

[HLX40L]

as long as there is a fire and bbq and lots of cold beer and bourbon and good company i'll be happy with whatever


Couldn't have said it better my self ;D

Looking forward to this

[Gary_Challenger]

Keep me on the list. Really looking forward to it. Probably meet at twin Caltex on the freeway.

Gary

[Gary_Challenger]

Probably only the saturday, and leave after lunch. Planning to head to Gloucester tops afterwards for a few days as I have the Monday off work.

[Crunch]

Lucky you!

The spot with the lakes is just in from LL. Sheltered enough room for plenty. Even if we all drive around looking for somewhere, we'll prob end up there... ;D

I'm so pumped for this, it will be a great break from the last 4 weeks of moving house/new jobs/family court etc etc which has preoccupied my ife the last few months.....

[Rabs]

hey crunch, are you thinking of the same place i am,,down lavis onto inland track that goes to birubi and silver city..couple of k's on left?..if it is, thats the best place i can think of also

[greylux]

I'll bring some firewood along and will meet up at the Thornleigh Maccas. ;)

[HLX40L]

I'll bring some firewood along and will meet up at the Thornleigh Maccas. ;)


The fire wood truck ;) comes good again, well done, this will be a huge help.

Thanks

[Crunch]

hey crunch, are you thinking of the same place i am,,down lavis onto inland track that goes to birubi and silver city..couple of k's on left?..if it is, thats the best place i can think of also

Yep, think so....

[UhhOhh]

I was up there all day yesterday, theres next to no water in those freshwater lakes anymore. But that spot near the cross just to the south side of lavis lane against the tree line is a good spot. If that's where you guys are thinking of? Im a little confused where but Im sure we'll have no troubles finding a good place to sink a few million bevvy's.

As for the fishing I have never seen so many salmon in the water, they are thick as anything particularly down the south end. Watching the great whites skittle them again and again was great!

The beach is a dump at the moment too. This cleanup cant come quick enough it's littering the whole beach.

[Brendan]

Well there's now in my car, myself, my girlfriend Angela, and our mates Keiren and Harry. Also, I can confirm this weekend, but hopefully my dad will be coming, as well as some mates in another car. At least as we're on the dunes numbers aren't too restricted.

[Chester]

Guys due to being able to roll a bit of work in my holiday in Coffs has been extended me and gen will be a Sunday arrival from up north

[Stew]

Are we going to limit the amount of trucks going? I doubt we need to. There is a lot of room up there.

I ask because I have a mate that may want to come. He just can't confirm yet.

I still in sat and sun, camping on the beach over night and doing a bit of fishing as well. Maybe a little dune surfing if I'm feel active.

[Crunch]

I think it's the more the merrier!

Brenden and I will be doing a write up in the magazine aswell, so you'll all have a chance to get your truck in an upcoming issue.

[HLX40L]

I dont think we need to limit the numbers, like Stew said, there's plenty of room, we just need to accommodate a number of tents where ever we camp.

[Brendan]

oh oh oh and maybe my dad's coming too :D

[familybus]

HMMMMMMMM! do i? or dont i? ???

[frontie]

Hey all.. see how this friday go with the new diff .. if all sweet.. ill come for a drive :d havnt been on the beach in ages... but got to read thread more to see when and where to meet u ladies...


WOOT THE FRONTIES BACK

[HLX40L]

HMMMMMMMM! do i? or dont i? ???


You cant do it!

[Crunch]

Doooo iiiiit!!!!! ;D

[Stew]

Is everyone still coming if it is raining?

[Crunch]

Bloody Oath!

Why, do you know something We don't? :-\

[HLX40L]

Yep ;)

What do you know we dont?

[greylux]

Bloody hell, don't jinx us! ;D

[Stew]

Just asking. I'm sick of people pulling out when the rain starts falling. Rain just makes things more interesting.

[Crunch]

Just asking. I'm sick of people pulling out when the rain starts falling. Rain just makes things more interesting.

Makes the Lake deeper.. Which makes for better photos ;D

[greylux]

helps to wash the salt off too! ;D

[Crunch]

But it does help the sand stick >:(

[Humpy]

With the permits , you can get a day/weekend pass for around $5 just buy them from the lavis lane servo ;)


Prices have gone up

Its $10 now :(

[Crunch]

I'll just be getting an annual one anyway, because I know I'm gonna be up there a few times this summer...

[Stew]

How much are the annual permits now. I assume they have gone up as the daily ones have doubled in price.

[Humpy]

I dont know, it used to be $25 so im guessing $40 or $50 ???


OK I was wrong

http://www.portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/community/1018/6364.html

Day / Weekend $10
6 Months (starting October) $15
One year (starting April) $30
No Permit $110

[Mick.]

I dont know, it used to be $25 so im guessing $40 or $50 ???


OK I was wrong

http://www.portstephens.local-e.nsw.gov.au/community/1018/6364.html

Day / Weekend $10
6 Months (starting October) $15
One year (starting April) $30
No Permit $110
The no permit option sound a little expensive. ;D ;D

Cheers Mick.

[Humpy]

Yeah you would have to not get caught for 4 years to come out ahead :o

[UhhOhh]

Or find a pensioner and it'll only cost you $15 for the year 8)

[Rabs]

hey HLX40L and all you other guys and gals, ...this is looking like a big turnout and time is ticking away so i guess we need to start sorting out a few things.....should we find a campsite first set it up then play...so at least we arnt lugging around all our gear and eskys....what is the majority of cb's uhf or am for comms.....what channel...just a thought...sorry i dont want to overstep HLX40L as he started the thread...ii know a spot that will be ok for our needs but others may know better spots...your thoughts???

cheers rabs

[HLX40L]

hey HLX40L and all you other guys and gals, ...this is looking like a big turnout and time is ticking away so i guess we need to start sorting out a few things.....should we find a campsite first set it up then play...so at least we arnt lugging around all our gear and eskys....what is the majority of cb's uhf or am for comms.....what channel...just a thought...sorry i dont want to overstep HLX40L as he started the thread...ii know a spot that will be ok for our needs but others may know better spots...your thoughts???

cheers rabs


Hey go for it mate, your not over stepping at all. As far as UHF/CB I dont have one in my truck yet so I'll leave it up to you to sort. I do agree with finding somewhere to set up first and then go for a drive.

[Crunch]

Yep, setting up, dumping all the crap then going out for a play is the best way to do it I thinkles....

I'll be getting there later on anyway (prob about 5pm Sat) so I'll leave it up to you guys...

Might be an idea for everyone to pitch in and bring some firewood due to the rain. At least enough to get the fire going anyway...

UHF? 24?

As it's a big turnout and Brenden and I will be doing a write up in the mag, we're going to attempt to get some sort of prizes together, so if anyone can come up with some sort of game that everyone can get involved in, let us know. I was thinking a treasure hunt or something.....

[HLX40L]

This will be good ;D ;D ;D

Just an update on the players, can you let me know if I have missed anybody:

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* crusher -
8.* simple - Sat/Sun
9. Gary_Challenger - Sat
10. BigRed -
11. Crunch - Sat/Sun
12. udm - Sat/Sun
13. Gordo - Sat/Sun
14.* ED. -*
15.* Rabs - Sat/Sun
16. FRN-71E - Sat
17. GUHOON - Sat
18. Doug67 - Sat/Sun

[Stew]

UHF 24 is fine with me.

Everyone bringing a little fire wood is a good idea. Nothing worse than having problems with the camp fire, or no fire at all.

Not fussed about when we set up. All my gear should be secure in the back so I'll leave it up to you guys.

No idea about games. Anyone else got any ideas?

[UhhOhh]

What kind of games? Driving or on foot games? I organise a few with the corporate people on the dunes from time to time but they are all foot games. If you're keen on driving games we could just find a quiet spot south of lavis maybe and set up a small short course for time trials or something ???

[UhhOhh]

Oh yeah and Im sorry but I couldnt steal the bbq of my folks so cant bring one with me... anyone else taking one I can borrow a bit of plate space off?

[Chester]

Games

1 Flags with a twist first to get the winch cable to the flag wins

[Crunch]

Hey, I like that!

[tariadamar]

hey guys i am not going but thought u would like to know any way. the price is $30 and don't risk the run about 2 weeks ago when we where up their we saw like 7 different cop cars and quads and they were doing radar on the beach. just thought u would like the heads up and not to speed hope to come up soon bye bye.

[Gary_Challenger]

My mate Geordie in his discovery will also be coming. Meeting at the twin servos.

Gary

[Stew]

Not sure if this is a stupid question but where at the twin servo's are we meeting. It's a pretty big area and I have no idea who to look out for.

[HLX40L]

Not sure if this is a stupid question but where at the twin servo's are we meeting. It's a pretty big area and I have no idea who to look out for.


Heading from Sydney, turn into the servo, keep left and we can park a number of 4x4's on the left in front of the pumps, around 8am, look out for this:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/HLX40L/Hilux/DSC03174.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/HLX40L/Hilux/DSC03176.jpg

[Crunch]

Or you can go hard left, through the Truck bowsers and park in the Truck rest area, save taking up bowser space on a Saturday morning.

The Servo attendents don't mind you being in the truck stop, as long as you don't inconvienience the truckies by being somewhere in the way. We used to do it on car club cruises and had up to 50 cars in there sometimes.

[HLX40L]

Or you can go hard left, through the Truck bowsers and park in the Truck rest area, save taking up bowser space on a Saturday morning.

The Servo attendents don't mind you being in the truck stop, as long as you don't inconvienience the truckies by being somewhere in the way. We used to do it on car club cruises and had up to 50 cars in there sometimes.


That’s a better idea, hard left through the truck stop!

[Stew]

The truck stop sounds good. See you guy's there at 8:00am. I'll probably get there a little early just to make sure I arrive on time. ;D

[ed.]

Hey go for it mate, your not over stepping at all. As far as UHF/CB I dont have one in my truck yet so I'll leave it up to you to sort. I do agree with finding somewhere to set up first and then go for a drive.


I got a handheld you can borrow if you want.

[ed.]

This is for NEXT weekend right?
Just checking as it sounds like we're talking about this weekend ;D

[HLX40L]

Hey go for it mate, your not over stepping at all. As far as UHF/CB I dont have one in my truck yet so I'll leave it up to you to sort. I do agree with finding somewhere to set up first and then go for a drive.


I got a handheld you can borrow if you want.


Thanks anyway mate, but I have just borrowed one, Thanks

[HLX40L]

This is for NEXT weekend right?
Just checking as it sounds like we're talking about this weekend ;D


Yep still next weekend the 16-17th

[Rabs]

Hey Guys, just thought i would give you this link to keep abreast of weather up this way for next weekend..this is the local up to date radar....


http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR043.shtml

I think as its getting closer we would nominate channel 24 uhf and 24 am cb as our official channel..i will monitor both from the metro ..any worries there??? also i think finding our spot to camp would be a good idea first as we can unload some gear then play...i have a spot in mind but someone may have a better spot closer to lavis etc....as im not running this show and have opinions only please feel free to tell me to go get @#$%$#...don't forget permit for travelling on beach thats avail from metro at lavis...don't forget snatch strap, long handled shovel and some rated shackles...dont forget some garbage bags and would suggest only bring cans full of your favorite beverage......council has a large skip bin at entrance for our disposal of rubbish at end of trip...guys i could organise a observation run from the metro then proceed to birubi beach via the highway and then the run down to our camping area via the inland track..which i think would be a great addition to the overall trip...you would need to answer questions along the way without the need to stop and points would be awarded etc....total points win....ive done heaps of them and are good fun....timeframe to birubi then onto beach would prob be an hour tops...so 09:00 metro ...leaving by 09:30...run to birubi in convoy 10:00 10:15...let tyres down then onto track...past silver city...get to campsite....setup...hand in sheets.....then afternoon to play or fish....happy hour...winners announced...then drinkies....i need to know if this is what you wanna do as i will be driving up there Sat 09 to see my son....i can set the trip notes up on the way....sorry this is so long winded and short notice but was racking my brains for some ideas for some prizes that was mentioned but i like to get involved...if you need to ring me please call 0405357414

cheers

rabs

msn rabsGQ@hotmail.com..will be on till midnight or therabouts

[HLX40L]

as im not running this show

You sound far more organised than me, so go for it, I like the sound of the observation run, good idea!

[Stew]

Observation run sounds good but what do you do if you are coming alone. A little hard to drive and write at the same time.

[Rabs]

hey stew, surely we will have some spare passengers to help you out..nice way to meet other people also

cheers

rabs

[HLX40L]

Observation run sounds good but what do you do if you are coming alone. A little hard to drive and write at the same time.


I'll be on my own as well, looks like we will have to share passengers

[Stew]

hey stew, surely we will have some spare passengers to help you out..nice way to meet other people also

cheers

rabs


Good idea!!!

[frontie]

HEY all YAY.. im in for this one.. and ANDY looks like ill be bring Ian :D:D along.. only doin the saturday.. but will be leavin around dark time tho .:D:D so ill seew every one 9am saturday morn at the metro :D:D

[greylux]

i'll be meeting up at the metro now and not at thornleigh got to go to singleton on friday night. see you there! ;)

[Crunch]

Awesome stuff FRN7IE, I was trying to con him into coming with you over the weekend.

An observation run sounds great, something that everyone can get involved in.
Turns out that the missus has been organising stuff without telling me >:(, so now we'll be there all day Saturday, but bailing early on Sunday, as we've gotta be back down Gosford for late lunch...

[ed.]

I'll be there for Saturday only.
Anyone want to meet up @ thornleigh on sat morning?

Is this a "boys only" day? Anyone else bringing their missus/gf?

Cya's on the day, I'll be in the black Hyundai :D

[Stew]

I'll be there for Saturday only.
Anyone want to meet up @ thornleigh on sat morning?

Is this a "boys only" day? Anyone else bringing their missus/gf?

Cya's on the day, I'll be in the black Hyundai :D


My wife is staying at home with the kids. I have a leave pass to go out ;D ;D ;D I will more than likely be alone. May have a mate with me but he hasn't confirmed yet. Makes no real difference to me who comes.

[HLX40L]

I'll be there for Saturday only.
Anyone want to meet up @ thornleigh on sat morning?

Is this a "boys only" day? Anyone else bringing their missus/gf?

Cya's on the day, I'll be in the black Hyundai :D


I'll be there for the hole weekend, see you at Thornleigh Macs @ 7

[Crunch]

My handbrake is coming, but she's 'one of the boys' when we're out wheelin ;D

[GUHOON]

This will be good ;D ;D ;D

Just an update on the players, can you let me know if I have missed anybody:

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* crusher -
8.* simple - Sat/Sun
9. Gary_Challenger - Sat
10. BigRed -
11. Crunch - Sat/Sun
12. udm - Sat/Sun
13. Gordo - Sat/Sun
14.* ED. -*
15.* Rabs - Sat/Sun
16. FRN-71E - Sat


You missed me ;D

OK im back in , the watagans is gunna be way to slippery and i like my nissan in one peice so will meet yous at lavis saturday morning , wont have the missus but might have my dog ;D.

After all this rain the sand should be nice and firm too 8)

[HLX40L]

This will be good ;D ;D ;D

Just an update on the players, can you let me know if I have missed anybody:

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* crusher -
8.* simple - Sat/Sun
9. Gary_Challenger - Sat
10. BigRed -
11. Crunch - Sat/Sun
12. udm - Sat/Sun
13. Gordo - Sat/Sun
14.* ED. -*
15.* Rabs - Sat/Sun
16. FRN-71E - Sat


You missed me ;D

OK im back in , the watagans is gunna be way to slippery and i like my nissan in one peice so will meet yous at lavis saturday morning , wont have the missus but might have my dog ;D.

After all this rain the sand should be nice and firm too 8)


Cool, good to have you back Sean ;)

[Doug67]

I'm in and family.

Bought a couple of toboggans today and must to dust off the camping gear, will be at Lavis Lane 9am, stay Sat night leave in the morning.

Rads, how did you go with the inland track is it under water?

It's been a while since we have had so much rain.

Doug

[HLX40L]

Well with 17 4x4's plus who ever brings mates along, we might need to call a limit?

My plans are to meet at thornleigh McDonalds @ 6:30am Sat morning, then head up the freeway to the twin servos, then on to Lavis Lane, plan to get there about 9:00 - 9:30.

Looking forward to this ;D ;D

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* simple - Sat/Sun
8. Gary_Challenger - Sat
9. BigRed -
10. Crunch - Sat/Sun
11. udm - Sat/Sun
12. Gordo - Sun
13.* ED. -*
14.* Rabs - Sat/Sun
15. FRN-71E - Sat
16. GUHOON - Sat
17. Doug67 - Sat/Sun

[Brendan]

*sigh*

well i don't have a vehicle for the trip now, so I'm out. bugger...

[Gordo]

Well with 18 4x4's plus who ever brings mates along, we might need to call a limit?

My plans are to meet at thornleigh McDonalds @ 6:30am Sat morning, then head up the freeway to the twin servos, then on to Lavis Lane, plan to get there about 9:00 - 9:30.

Looking forward to this ;D ;D

1.* HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2.* Chester - Sun
3.* Greylux - Sat/Sun
4.* 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5.* Stew - Sat/Sun
6.* UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7.* crusher -
8.* simple - Sat/Sun
9. Gary_Challenger - Sat
10. BigRed -
11. Crunch - Sat/Sun
12. udm - Sat/Sun
13. Gordo - Sat/Sun
14.* ED. -*
15.* Rabs - Sat/Sun
16. FRN-71E - Sat
17. GUHOON - Sat
18. Doug67 - Sat/Sun



Something else has come up Saturday so I won't be able to make it till Sunday morning now for the day.

[Crunch]

*sigh*

well i don't have a vehicle for the trip now, so I'm out. bugger...

Someone offer him a lift!!!!

If I was to say that me and el handbrako were going up Friday night, would anyone else be coming?

[HLX40L]

*sigh*

well i don't have a vehicle for the trip now, so I'm out. bugger...


I'll pick you up, early Saturday morning!

[Stew]

I think it is time to confirm a few details. Sorry if I'm treading on anyones toes doing this but I'm at work and bored.

Departure points

1) Thornleigh McDonalds at 630am for a 7:00am departure. Meet up in car park.

2) Twin Servo on the F3 Freeway at 8:00am for a 8:15am departure. Go hard left, through the Truck bowsers and park in the Truck rest area. Make sure your not in the way of the trucks.

3) Lavis Lane at approx 9:00am. Meet at the Metro servo. Anyone needing permits can purchase them here.

Need for a limit?

If we are worried about the number of 4b's going everyone better list if they are bringing mates with additional 4b's. No need to list passengers. This way we can work out how many vehicles to expect.

What sort of limit are you thinking of HLX40L? I think 20-25 would be ok, maybe a couple more. Heaps of room up there but finding a good camp site out of the wind might be a problem for this many 4b's.

Fire wood

If possible can everyone bring a little fire wood. As you know there has been heaps of rain this week so finding dry fire wood up there is going to be a problem. You can't camp without a camp fire. I'll probably be cooking on the camp fire as well so I need a few hot coals. I might bring my gas cooker just in case.


Can anyone think of any other details we need to finalise before the day?

[HLX40L]

Stew couldn't have said it better me self, dont worry about my toes ;D go for it

I was thinking about a limit of 25, now I know that's a lot, but we have plenty of room, also if need be we can go for a drive in a few different groups.

The fire wood could be a problem if every body doesn't bring a little bit along with them. Does anybody know if you can buy bags of wood from Lavis Lane servo?

Also can people let us know who's bring mates in other 4x4, I will continue to update the list.

Cheers, Dan

[Stew]

For those that want to buy firewood, I've just spoken to the metro service station at Lavis Lane and they sell bags of fire wood.

30kg - $18.99
20kg - $15.50

They have a few bags left but I think I'll get mine before I get up there in case they run out before we get there.

[Brendan]

*sigh*

well i don't have a vehicle for the trip now, so I'm out. bugger...


I'll pick you up, early Saturday morning!


Thanks dan I appreciate it mate, but I'm back on board! We'll be riding along in our new bloke -- Ramsay -- 's GQ so Angela and I are back in again :D:D:D:D

[Serika]

I'll be there pending the Jimny having 4WD....as opposed to 3WD ::)

Lizzie (Daffy) will be along too

[UhhOhh]

*sigh*

well i don't have a vehicle for the trip now, so I'm out. bugger...


I'll pick you up, early Saturday morning!


Thanks dan I appreciate it mate, but I'm back on board! We'll be riding along in our new bloke -- Ramsay -- 's GQ so Angela and I are back in again :D:D:D:D


Woah it sure is a roller coaster of emotions reading this thread :P ;D

I'm still in for this trip in my old POS and will be bring adrian in his rav4 which will no doubt run rings around my rig ;D

Thinking it will only be a saturday mission however as you may know there is a very important game of rugby league followed by a game of rugby union test I cant miss sorry guys.

[Crunch]

OK, whos bringing extra "luxury" stuff? I'm bringing 2x 10'x12' Thick tarps (one to string up above and one on the ground to put esky's etc on so you don't end up with sand through everything) And I'm thinking about strapping a tressle table to the roof and bring it up, it makes life a hell of a lot easier for food prep etc.

Brenden has offered to bring up a BBQ if anyone wants if.

Just a side note also, make sure you can identify all your gear, not for worry of theft ( >:( ) but with 40+ people around, there's gonna be a bit of similar looking gear around, will save arguements etc.

And I have the OK to bring up some prizes (DVD's etc) so we need to figure out a game or challenge that everyone can get involved in.

[Stew]

I'm bringing a small camp table that I have. It Just makes preparing food and eating a little easier.

[ed.]

Since I'm staying sat I'll just be bringing pasta salad or cold chicken for lunch ;D

[Gordo]

I'll be there Sunday with a fishing rod and a couple sandboards. I'll probably bring some of that white plastic sheet they make Real Estate signs out of to see how they go as cheap slides.

[ed.]

Might be an idea to bring a Jerry for the guys doing two days?
Just saves running back out?

[HLX40L]

Might be an idea to bring a Jerry for the guys doing two days?
Just saves running back out?


I'm hoping I can run around for the 2 days on 1 tank, if not I'll be heading out to the servo ;)

[Brock]

Me and my brother inlaw are doing the wattagans on sat and camping at stocko on sunday.

Where abouts are you guys planning to camp at stocktan.

Joe

[Rabs]

[And I have the OK to bring up some prizes (DVD's etc) so we need to figure out a game or challenge that everyone can get involved in.


Hey Guys, well this has cetainly snowballed into something massive..can't wait...Hey Crunch will some of these prizes be for the observation run..first, second,third perhaps or will we not bother running it and just go from Lavis..its up to you guys...i have run the observation rally in my falcon to the beach access along the highway which is what we will do on Saturday morning and all the questions have been typed up and ready to go so we can use it if you want....don't know what the Birubi entrance tracks will be like but i should imagine by Saturday most of the water will be gone as long as we don't get dumped with a heap more rain...ive seen those tracks with 3 feet of water in big rains like we had but we should be able to go round them if needed....i need to know about the observation part so i dont photocopy them if there not needed....let me know all you attendee's asap if you want it run ;D

cheers
Rabs

[crusher]

Reluctantly I'm now out for this as kids have birthday party's to go to on Saturday >:(.

May be a slim chance for a day trip on Sunday. If I make it will give you a call on the UHF.

Have fun boys & girls :)

[Stew]

let me know all you attendee's asap if you want it run

I'm easy. Happy if we do, happy if we don't. I'll leave it up to others to decide. However at the moment no one else has come up with an alternative game.

[Crunch]

Rabs, That sounds good, how about we leave you in charge of organising it and we'll supply the prizes? ;D Seems like you've already got it sorted anyway! ;)

[ed.]

Never done an observation run so it will be interesting ;D

[HLX40L]

Never done an observation run so it will be interesting ;D


X2, Rabs, this run is all yours ;D

[Stew]

For those interested in the weather for the weekend check this link out.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/local/local.jsp?fcast=94776&obs=94776&img=radar&rad=004& fn=true

[Crunch]

Sounds good enough for me! bom.gov.au said showers clearing today (which they have) and fine all weekend.

But I'm yet to see a weather report get it right ;D

[UhhOhh]

[And I have the OK to bring up some prizes (DVD's etc) so we need to figure out a game or challenge that everyone can get involved in.

....don't know what the Birubi entrance tracks will be like but i should imagine by Saturday most of the water will be gone as long as we don't get dumped with a heap more rain...ive seen those tracks with 3 feet of water in big rains like we had but we should be able to go round them if needed
Rabs


Rabs sounds like great fun mate, just one thing, I think we're going in through the lavis entrance not the birubi entrance... not sure if I understood correctly where the observation run starts from. I dont mind which way we go through its just the two entrances are about 30km's apart so would need to know which one to be at and when.

Also the birubi entrance is not a drama at all to get on and off at, the recent rains were preceeded by high winds however so the dunes are a complete mess at the moment with wet sand on top and soft newly formed sand on bottom which will make things a fair portion boggier but more fun none the less!

[Stew]

[And I have the OK to bring up some prizes (DVD's etc) so we need to figure out a game or challenge that everyone can get involved in.

....don't know what the Birubi entrance tracks will be like but i should imagine by Saturday most of the water will be gone as long as we don't get dumped with a heap more rain...ive seen those tracks with 3 feet of water in big rains like we had but we should be able to go round them if needed
Rabs


Rabs sounds like great fun mate, just one thing, I think we're going in through the lavis entrance not the birubi entrance... not sure if I understood correctly where the observation run starts from. I dont mind which way we go through its just the two entrances are about 30km's apart so would need to know which one to be at and when.

Also the birubi entrance is not a drama at all to get on and off at, the recent rains were preceeded by high winds however so the dunes are a complete mess at the moment with wet sand on top and soft newly formed sand on bottom which will make things a fair portion boggier but more fun none the less!




I think we should just meet at the Lavis Lane servo and work out what to do from there.

[Rabs]

Hey Guys, ok here is the deal..we are meeting at the metro at lavis lane at approx 09:00 as per original arrangements....we will run the observation rally from the metro service station departing by 09:30 or so....we will travel the bitumen road to the Anna Bay turnoff then to the beach access which is about a 20 25 min run total, you will have to answer cryptic questions along the way in relation to signs etc along the way..we couldn't run it up the beach as there is nothing much to see other than sand..if you are on your own we will find some passengers to go with you..once we hit the beach access then we will let the tyres down and head up the inland track to the campsite...ill collect the sheets and score them and find a winner...1st 2nd and third..crunch has very kindly organised prizes...each question will be worth at least 1 point...I will monitor UHF 25 and AM 25 from the metro....so all up if we leave the metro by 09:30ish we will be on the beach by prob 10:15 so it wont be a long drawn out affair.....also if anyone can bring some witches hats(5) i can run some good fun events for the afternoon before happy hour ....any problems with any of this???..i have all the run sheets ready to go for the rally and are photocopied ready to roll....hope this meets with everyones approval and that im not getting too pushy...cant wait to see you all and have a beer or 10......time is ticking away very rapidly so any questions will need to be posted asap.....hxl40l can you post up latest list of names so we got a fairly firm idea on numbers...cheers guys my liver is quivering in anticipation :o

[HLX40L]

rabs, excellent work ;D ;D

The list this far, as far as I know, 17 in total, but some are Sunday only arrivers.

1. HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2. Chester - Sun
3. Greylux - Sat/Sun
4. 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5. Stew - Sat/Sun
6. UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7. simple - Sat/Sun
8. Gary_Challenger - Sat
9. BigRed - ???
10. Crunch - Sat/Sun
11. udm - Sat/Sun
12. Gordo - Sun
13. ED. - ???
14. Rabs - Sat/Sun
15. FRN-71E - Sat
16. GUHOON - Sat
17. Doug67 - Sat/Su

[ed.]

I'm sat only.
Gotta get back to watch the footy finals ;D

[Stew]

For those worried about the footy finals, there is a FM radio station in Newcastle that will be broadcasting the game live. I think it is 102.9 but not sure, I'll check.

Being a Newcastle fan hearing the game is a must.

[Crunch]

Throwing up between going Friday night or Sat morning..

Anyone interested in going Friday night with me? Prob leaving Sydney around 8:30pm...

[Stew]

Throwing up between going Friday night or Sat morning..

Anyone interested in going Friday night with me? Prob leaving Sydney around 8:30pm...


Not me, I've got to spend some time with the wife and kids.

[ed.]

Throwing up between going Friday night or Sat morning..

Anyone interested in going Friday night with me? Prob leaving Sydney around 8:30pm...


Where were you thinking of camping?

[Crunch]

Same spot as mentioned earlier. Just in from Lavis Lane by the lake(s). No point packing up and moving elsewhere the next day...

[ed.]

Same spot as mentioned earlier. Just in from Lavis Lane by the lake(s). No point packing up and moving elsewhere the next day...


I'm keen just trying to organise gf and my mate who is coming along. Check your PM mate.

Not keen on getting up 5:30 on Sat if I leave from Sydney ;D

[udm]

1. HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2. Chester - Sun
3. Greylux - Sat/Sun
4. 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5. Stew - Sat/Sun
6. UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7. simple - Sat/Sun
8. Gary_Challenger - Sat
9. BigRed
10. Crunch - Sat/Sun
11. udm - Sat/Sun
12. Gordo - Sun
13. ED
14. Rabs - Sat/Sun
15. FRN-71E - Sat
16. GUHOON - Sat
17. Doug67 - Sat/Su


Hi guys,

I just noticed the list.... we will only be in for saturday. ::) still, I cant wait to get there.
I think I wont work tomorrow ;D so we will obviously be packing up for sat morn. ;D

Anyway... look out for 2 red 80's at the twin caltex truck stop.

Ulises

[ed.]

Ok couldn't organise to camp up there so I'll see everyone @ Thornleigh :P

[GUHOON]

For those worried about the footy finals, there is a FM radio station in Newcastle that will be broadcasting the game live. I think it is 102.9 but not sure, I'll check.

Being a Newcastle fan hearing the game is a must.


Yeah thats right , they are calling every finals game live on 102.9 fm.
cant wait for this trip ;D

[Doug67]

I have a laptop with a TV tuner card, anyone with an

inverter as the screen is in darker when not plugged into

240v must be power saving mode.

Doug

[Rabs]

Hey Guys, well the time has come to get ready for the Stockton weekend...if you have UHF use channel 25 , if you have SSB use 25 lower .just to confirm that we will meet at the Metro at Lavis Lane approx 09:00 and run the rally from the Metro up the bitumen to Anna Bay and will go on the beach entrance then the 4x4ing starts..i will monitor UHF 25 and SSB lower 25 to keep in contact..I should be at metro Lavis Lane at approx 08:30....weather reports is lookin good...campsite will be decided when we get on the beach......can someone confirm if they can bring 4 or 5 witches hats , im trying to get some also.....

cheers rabs

[simple]

sorry guys, i'm a late pull out. can't make it up at this stage.
if i do get up there i'll try you on the UHF.

have a good time guys.

[HLX40L]

One more update for the players, 16 in total ;D

rabs, Sorry I cant get any witches hats

1. HLX40L - Sat/Sun
2. Chester - Sun
3. Greylux - Sat/Sun
4. 4130 Warrior - Sat/Sun
5. Stew - Sat/Sun
6. UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
7. Gary_Challenger - Sat
8. BigRed -
9. Crunch - Sat/Sun
10. udm - Sat/Sun
11. Gordo - Sun
12. ED. -
13. Rabs - Sat/Sun
14. FRN-71E - Sat
15. GUHOON - Sat
16. Doug67 - Sat/Sun

[greylux]

I have a laptop with a TV tuner card, anyone with an

inverter as the screen is in darker when not plugged into

240v must be power saving mode.

Doug


yeah mate i've got one its 300w i think thats enough. Don't have duel batteries though, but have got a jump starter ;D

[ed.]

should get a photo of everyone huddled around the laptop watching the footy and email it in to the footy show ;D

EDIT: anyone know where 'the bowl' is on Stockton Beach?

[Stew]

One More Sleep To Go

If we can watch the footy, that would be great. If not radio it is. I'm happy either way (as long as the knights win).

I'll be meeting at the twin servo. I'll get there at around 7:40. We are still leaving there at 8:15 aren't we? I'll be driving a white 100 series so look out for me.

I got a bit of fire wood last night from my parents place. We'll need more though. If you guys can get some together that would be great. if not we can buy some from the Metro servo at Lavis Lane. I've already posted the prices. Seems a little silly to buy fire wood though. Given the rain has stopped over the last few day we may be able to find some dry stuff up there, what do you think?

[HLX40L]

I think this is still current:

Leaving Thornleigh Maccas 7am (be there 6:30am)

Will pick up the Cental Coast guys @ twin servos 8:00 - 8:15am?

Final meetup @ Lavis Lane servo 9:00 - 9:30am?

UHF 25.

Can somebody please print out the attendance list and bring it with them, my printer is stuffed, Thanks

I have added the names of the people I know to help everybody, with ? marks if I'm not sure

1. HLX40L - Sat/Sun (Dan)
2. Chester - Sun (Trent)
3. Greylux - Sat/Sun (Simon)
4. Stew - Sat/Sun (Stewart?)
5. UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
6. Gary_Challenger - Sat (Gary?)
7. BigRed -
8. Crunch - Sat/Sun
9. udm - Sat/Sun
10. Gordo - Sun
11. ED. -
12. Rabs - Sat/Sun
13. FRN-71E - Sat
14. GUHOON - Sat (Sean)
15. Doug67 - Sat/Sun (Douglas?)

[ed.]

printed ;D

[Crunch]

Brendan is out. He's going to some crossiant festival or something....

[HLX40L]

:-\

[Doug67]

I have a laptop with a TV tuner card, anyone with an

inverter as the screen is in darker when not plugged into

240v must be power saving mode.

Doug


yeah mate i've got one its 300w i think thats enough. Don't have duel batteries though, but have got a jump starter ;D


Is the inverter a Pure Sine Wave?

Doug

[udm]

UHF 25.I thought it was channel 24... is it 25 now? ???
Just making sure. ;D

[Stew]

UHF 25.I thought it was channel 24... is it 25 now? ???
Just making sure. ;D


I thought the same. Lets all agree that it is now UHF 25

[FL33XN]

Hi gents,
Havn't been out on a 4wd monthly trip for some time, so if its allright i might come for a spin on saturday.
seeing its only 5 minutes down the road for me...............

[Stew]

Hi gents,
Havn't been out on a 4wd monthly trip for some time, so if its allright i might come for a spin on saturday.
seeing its only 5 minutes down the road for me...............


Cool with me. See you then

[Crunch]

Hi gents,
Havn't been out on a 4wd monthly trip for some time, so if its allright i might come for a spin on saturday.
seeing its only 5 minutes down the road for me...............

I saw you out the front of the Tomago show, when the burnouts were on ;D

Sweet truck ;)

[Gordo]

I'll be there about 9-10am Sunday. If you see a white dualcab hilux with abigroup written down the side, give me a call on ch25, cause I'll be lost!

[GUHOON]

Hi gents,
Havn't been out on a 4wd monthly trip for some time, so if its allright i might come for a spin on saturday.
seeing its only 5 minutes down the road for me...............


See you there Rohan ( i think thats how to spell it) LOL.

BTW Dan you can add Simonsurf to the list as well.

[UhhOhh]

should get a photo of everyone huddled around the laptop watching the footy and email it in to the footy show ;D

EDIT: anyone know where 'the bowl' is on Stockton Beach?


I know where it is, its a good place for alot of vehicles to sit around the rim and watch people try and get out of. We'll have a crack at it tomorrow if people are keen ;D


Worked today and the dunes are looking a little better, still plenty of quicksand out there so bring your snatch straps and shovels to dig me out pretty please! Also grabbed half a dozen good sandboards for everyone to have a go on too. Looking forward to this should be a great day :D

Cyu you guys bright an early at the metro servo!

[Rabs]

hey guys , ye it was channel 24 but i forgot...so channel 25 it is for UHF and SSB Lower 25....cheers...dont suppose anybody could rustle up 4 or 5 witches hats..
cheers Rabs, i should be up at Metro lavis lane about 08:00...08:30...red maverick.....

[ed.]

should get a photo of everyone huddled around the laptop watching the footy and email it in to the footy show ;D

EDIT: anyone know where 'the bowl' is on Stockton Beach?


I know where it is, its a good place for alot of vehicles to sit around the rim and watch people try and get out of. We'll have a crack at it tomorrow if people are keen ;D


Worked today and the dunes are looking a little better, still plenty of quicksand out there so bring your snatch straps and shovels to dig me out pretty please! Also grabbed half a dozen good sandboards for everyone to have a go on too. Looking forward to this should be a great day :D

Cyu you guys bright an early at the metro servo!


haha yeah would be awesome if we could have a look at the bowl. maybe even give it a go :o

[Doug67]

Any one fit a portable tv in?, Inverter+ Portable TV + Arial which I have = Footy, Cheched out the laptop in the shed not all that impressed all DELL gear. :(

[GUHOON]

My computers a DELL was cheap and works a treat :)

[HLX40L]

Sorry don't a TV that would fit in the ute

Here's the final list

1. HLX40L - Sat/Sun (Dan)
2. Chester - Sun (Trent)
3. Greylux - Sat/Sun (Simon)
4. Stew - Sat/Sun (Stewart?)
5. UhhOhh - Sat/Sun
6. Gary_Challenger - Sat (Gary?)
7. BigRed -
8. Crunch - Sat/Sun
9. udm - Sat/Sun
10. Gordo - Sun
11. ED. -
12. Rabs - Sat/Sun
13. FRN-71E - Sat
14. GUHOON - Sat (Sean)
15. Doug67 - Sat/Sun (Douglas?)
16. Simonsurf - (Simon)

[Rabs]

hey guys, the bowl sound good, never been there so will be keen to check it out

cheers

[Serika]

I've been pushing all day to get shit done in time....but I'm out :-\

Hope everyone is having a ball.....Crunch...get heaps of piccies ;D

[udm]

Wow, great turnout, great bunch of people.
But... sorry guys we had to pull out from the group so early, as we were only staying for the day and my brothers kids were desperate to get to the water.

Some piccies of the group and some of where we set camp for the rest of the day.

See yas all soon.

Ulises

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010002.JPG

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010003.JPG

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010004.JPG

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010009.JPG

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010012.JPG

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010017.JPG

http://ozsigns.com/aussie/2006/09-16-06_Stockton_beach_4wdmontlhy/images/P1010014.JPG

[ed.]

Thanks to Rabs for taking time out to organising the observation run for everyone.
Also to Hilux Dan for organising it and everyone for making it an enjoyable day out.

Sorry about holding everyone up with my broken fan/overheating saga. Seems 50A fuses aren't easy to find these days ::)

If you want to see the track log from Ozi we did on day one.
Click Here (http://blog.ehor.tk/treks/4WD_Monthly_Stockton_2006-09-16.zip)

photo's here (http://pics.ehor.tk/pics/thumbnails.php?album=2)

[UhhOhh]

Hey guys,

Thanks for a great burl on the beach, always great to put some more faces to the names we see on the screen. Hopefully we can do it again sometime in the future. Shame about the mechanicals to Simon, Ed, Rohan and maybe mitch (Im not sure if the cvs were a previous problem). Hopefully you all get it sorted asap guys. I walked away with nothing more than a mangled number plate and a minor bend in my front quarter from hitting a wall of sand a little too hard :-[ ahh well it's all fixed with the ole hammer and vice so Im happy :D

Now I know just about everyone at the meet had cameras so where's the photos? I didnt take any sorry so have none to post but look forward to seeing a few pics of my rig and others.

Cheers fellas

Peter ;D (Uhhoow)

[taziiy]

HAhahaha it would be just like another working day for you wouldnt Peter ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Rabs]

hey Guys, well the trip has ended and we all had a ball...special thanks to simon and feral for bringing the 1ton of wood, you did real well...thanks to UhhOhh for leading the convoy to all the places....thanks to all the rest of you guys that turned up and made the weekend so good...i have met some new friends that i can go away with and i cant wait to see you all again.......cheers and best wishes to you all............

cheers Rabs

[Stew]

Here's some photo's

http://stewart4x4photos.photosite.com/4wdMonthlyForumTripStockton16-17September2006/

[boof]

Some nice pics there looks like a decent meetup and a lot of fun 8)

[Gordo]

Nice meeting you guys on Sunday.

Hey Simon/greylux,

you guys have any luck with the fish? I threw a line in about 1pm at the Sygna (spelling?) Really strong cross current. The guy beside me caught 2 big Salmon, but after an hour I got sick of the current so packed it in. Let me know next time you head out for a fish, I'll tag along if it's ok.

[greylux]

g'day gordo, sorry we missed you we had a fish in a couple of spots including the sygna but had your problem too, it would have been better at high tide but couldn't wait till 4:30 went right to the south end and out through a dodgy track at the stockton soccer field had a quick fish on the Hunter and got two good flatheads. I'll deffinitely give you a yell next time we go. Its good to go two up just in case you get stuck. I know I got the first bogged award but I had a ton of excuses on the back of the ute. Nice pics stew I was lazy and only took five or six pretty much replicas of some of your ones so wont bother posting them. Had a great time and it was good meeting all you guys and girls the camping spot was a pearler even with the yobbo's on bikes close by. Might see you guys soon maybe at the wattagans (nudge nudge wink wink..... rabs). Cheers Simon ;D

[Stew]

Might see you guys soon maybe at the wattagans (nudge nudge wink wink..... rabs). Cheers Simon ;D



X2

[junior80]

next time there is a stockton trip I'll be coming along and bringing the either the buggy or the jet ski with me. Looks like you guys had heaps of fun.

[HLX40L]

Hi all

What a great weekend that was, I had a blast and meet a great bunch of people, as far as me pics go I have to wait until Photobucket gets it act together.

As mentioned above lets do it again soon, even if people are keen to do the same trip again, I'll be in that ;D

Thanks again to all that turned up and a special Thanks to Rabs for the observation run he organised.

[Chester]

Yeah Dan photos you showed me on Sun looked good

Spewin i missed it but the coffs coast was to hard to leave

Yep i am keen for a run that cleanup day is on the 22nd of Oct maybe we could make a weekend out of it

[greylux]

Yep i am keen for a run that cleanup day is on the 22nd of Oct maybe we could make a weekend out of it


Sounds good to me I think there is a thread for this trip already. ;D

[UhhOhh]

HAhahaha it would be just like another working day for you wouldnt Peter ;D ;D ;D ;D


hehe yeah was a bit more fun with a bit less screaming japanese people in my back seat ;D

[Kransky]

i was at stockton yesterday, but i got there late and didn't meet up with anyone. had a ball out there but found a problem with my cooling system in the 80 series. drove for 10 minutes and nearly cooked the motor. i'll check my thermostat tomorrow and see what gives.

Col.

[HLX40L]

Photobucket finally lets me upload, so here's a link to me pics ;D

http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b115/HLX40L/Stockton%20Beach%2016-17%20Sep%202006/

[greylux]

g'day dan, nice pics by you also, i like the one of me bogged and being rescued by simonsurf. Thats going straight to the pool room. Hopefully we'll get to go on another trip before you sell your rig :'( cheers simon ;D

[HLX40L]

g'day dan, nice pics by you also, i like the one of me bogged and being rescued by simonsurf. Thats going straight to the pool room. Hopefully we'll get to go on another trip before you sell your rig :'( cheers simon ;D


Thanks mate, I'll email you a larger copy for the pool room ;D

Looks like I can keep the Hilux for a few more weeks now, so somebody PLEASE get another trip going, even if its to stockton again.......

[HLX40L]

Crunch, if you are still looking for a prise for first place, what about a set of Staun Deflators, just a thought ;) the first place winner might not have set and would like a set.....maybe!!! ;D

[Crunch]

haha... Thats something I know we dont have in the warehouse..... I know because I had to borrow Brendens for the weekend ;D

[Stew]

Rabs was talking about organising a trip to the Watagans soon. Who would be interested in that. I would.

[UhhOhh]

Rabs was talking about organising a trip to the Watagans soon. Who would be interested in that. I would.


I'd be there for sure. Keen as to get back in the bush.

[ed.]

i was at stockton yesterday, but i got there late and didn't meet up with anyone. had a ball out there but found a problem with my cooling system in the 80 series. drove for 10 minutes and nearly cooked the motor. i'll check my thermostat tomorrow and see what gives.

Col.


sounds like me ;D

[udm]

Rabs was talking about organising a trip to the Watagans soon. Who would be interested in that.
me ;D

thats if I sort out the new 6" springs I just got, and the clutch that my brother did in his 80... yep, he did the clutch, and also got stung by coppers just before the twin servo... ::)

Ulises

[Rabs]

can rohan and kylie send me a private message with address so i can send you your 2nd prize

[junior80]

I would have been done by those coppers at that exact spot on sunday night but he already had someone pulled over. ;)

[Doug67]

Done well with the photos guys, pictures worth a thousand

words and them some. ;D

My son Luke who was there on the weekend broke his

ankle before school today in the play ground, didn't tell

anyone until 3pm in the arvo, tough little bugger? or

supid. :'(

Hope to catch up again in the future, thanks everyone.

Doug

PS.

Future lift on the way.

Camping gear diet coming as well, just a bit. don't want to

get stuck again like on Sunday ::)

[Rabs]

Hey Doug, tell Luke Rabs says get better soon, you got a nice young polite son there

cheers

[Doug67]

Will do, thanks

Doug

[Rabs]

Hey Doug, all the gear that came out of the lux i thought you were driving Dr Who's Tardis ;D

[Crunch]

Hey guys, I'm just doing the write up for the mag, does anyone have Rabs', Stew's or Dan's numbers? I need to get in touch with them...