Victorian Forum meet melbourne 4x4 show. DETAILS updated page 1.

[Snofox]

Destination#1 Walhalla/Woods Point.
A TERRIFIC DAY!!! Excellent weather, excellent trails, great people.., SUCCESS!!!.
Participants:-Evil_hitman -jackroov6 -Allan Mac -GQANDGU -Mickyd -Snofox -Hj60 -Bush Tucker Ned -Uggs -wizzer -Tunnel Rat -Bundyrum4x4(& friend) -Snockley -Coza -Thommo the hut -Troopy93
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Destination#2 Melbourne 4x4/Camping/Fishing show
Date Sunday 24th October at 10:30am
Meeting point to be finalised closer to date.
Participants
Hj60
Troopy93
Snofox - will be there Sat and Sun, at an exhibitors stand. See if you can find me!

[Fenring]

Somewhere central?

[Snofox]

Where Central - area?

[Fenring]

Well, central Vic somewhere - would need to be somewhere with good food, accommodation, plenty of grog, and of course some bush to play in. I live in Bendigo which is I guess smack in the middle of Vic.

[mickyd]

Are there any challenging track through the Wombat state forest? Then there is Mt dissapointment. Anyone else have any places in mind?

[Grimsey]

All the good tracks are closed now but in summer around mansfield is good

[I_luv_4wding]

the boys on Outerlimits did one to gembrook
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=23480
some good shots about pg 11 onwards

[jackroov6]

Sounds like a top idea,maybe when some more tracks open.
toolangi state forest is fun.
you can count me in! ;D
As long as I am not working :'(

[Snofox]

I like:
- Toolangi State Forest
- Mansfield to Licola via Sheepyard Flats?

I don't like:
* Gembrook - sure it has some challenging tracks but the area is rather boring, and totally stuffed up anyway. I live 15 minutes drive from there, and don't even bother. Besides, its hard to do anything in that area due to the amount of fast dirtbikes you gotta watch out for.


But as mentioned, it would be better to wait until the good tracks open again.

But that doesn't stop us making dates. :)

But,
But,
But.

[mickyd]

Date, time, place... I'll be in it.

[baby_troupe]

To show I am fair, I have made both forum trip threads sticky ;)

[I_luv_4wding]

I live 15 minutes drive from there,

where abouts cause i live about 20 to 30 mins away
Warragul

[nice_surf]

There are some good tracks up Walhulla/Coopers Creek way

date,time & place i'll be in it if i don't have to work.

[Thommo the Hut]

i agree with Nice_surf, there are some great tracks around the walhalla area.
and as long as it's not to soon i should be able to come i was going to pick up the new 4B but the place the owener took it to get the RWC stuff up the brakes some how and she crashed it and wrote off a litte toyota, nothing done to the 4B (toyota). but i carn't get it untill the insurance is cleared which will take time !!! ???and does any one know off a place that does chassis checks??

thommo

[BushTuckerNed]

Yeh around Walhalla's good, then you can go ova the other side to Cowarr (if neone knows the area) Erica etc, and there is more good tracks through there

what part of vic that in

[Snofox]

what part of vic that in


Vic Alps, about 30 minutes directly North of Moe.

Beautiful area, many tracks, and I already know some like the back of my hand.

I'll gladly do a meet up for that area, but we'll have to wait until some of the tracks re-open after the winter closures. Not long to wait.

[mickyd]

hurry up Oct/Nov 04. Cup weekend may be an option...

[Snofox]

hurry up Oct/Nov 04. Cup weekend may be an option...

I'm for that idea.
Anybody else?

[Thommo the Hut]

yer cup weekend not a bad idea,
walhalla/ erica same thing

[Coza]

Would like to come along for spin&beer but if on the long weekend already going up into the High country Licola to Dargo via Wonngatter Station or Myrtleford to Dargo Via Wonngatter ( some how I don't think thats how you spell Wonngatter) Anyway have fun guys.
Cheers Coza

[nice_surf]

Long weekend shold be fine gotta wait till closer to date to confirm

[vicalps]

could stay at THE GAP GETAWAY just above Matlock its got about 30 beds ,a huge pot belly in the BAR and plenty of snow covered tracks 2 play in

how about goin to mt dissa or is the traks there not real good

[vicalps]

;)my brotherinlaw had a day there and says its soft but he did get a speeding ticket on the way home,he he ;) :D

;)my brotherinlaw had a day there and says its soft but he did get a speeding ticket on the way home,he he ;) :D


maybe that wouldn't be so bad if there is a lot of begginers goin
(myself inc)prob less damage to trucks that way and still have some fun.
use weekend to put faces to names

[I_luv_4wding]

could stay at THE GAP GETAWAY just above Matlock its got about 30 beds ,a huge pot belly in the BAR and plenty of snow covered tracks 2 play in

yeah that place is awesome, people who run it are nice. i went with my uncle in august, it has good tucker as well
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=9;action=display;threadid=3967
my crummy trip report

looks like a good spot to go but then if it is snowing everyone will need chains yeah

[nice_surf]

Isn't the snow pretty much melted by then
I should be able to come for sat & sun don"t know about mon & tue yet :-\
Trying to convince the handbreak ::)
I haven't been to Woods Point yet but have maps and would like to go give it a go ;D

Travis

[vicalps]

i was thinkin in the next month or so nice-surf ,say after i get back from 8)FIJI 8) [eat ya hearts out] :D in early october when there should be still enough snow 2 have a play iin and probably wont need chains hj 60

sounds good to me. why not set a date, looks like there is about seven of us interested at the moment

[nice_surf]

The way the weathers looking I might be getting snow out at Wombat Tomorow. PLOP...............

Travis

[vicalps]

just speakn 2 the missus hj 60 it'll have 2 b after ther10th october for us

lust pick the weekend and i'll try to work something out at work

[Snofox]

I've been looking at the snow cams (alpine) today and most mountains got at least 20cm frersh last night. So ya never know, there may still be a fair bit of snow around over the next few weeks.

Still waiting for you guys to work out the details, and i'll be there!!! (wherever there is)

[Coza]

Come on you Vic guys pull your head in a bit and get organized. The fellas on the other side of the boarder have a date, time, destination about 13 4WDs. :-[

I put Forward Snofox to grab the bull by the horns and set the date and destintion as he started the thread, someone to second that. ;D

If it turned out that it was a weekend other they the long weekend and work didn't get in the way I would be keen for a run. Woods point sounds good haven't been for along while or any place I haven't been be for would be good. Even just a day trip to put names to faces before the long weekend would be good. :)

Anyway just my thoughts don't really count for that much.

Cheers Coza

second that Coza

[Coza]

All those in favour say I

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[Coza]

Hj60 just having a look back at this thread and most of the talk is Erica, Whally and woods point. That's pretty ease to combine in one weekend staying at Woodspoint.

Just trying to think what tracks are still open up that way to see if it would be something you could do before the opening of the tracks. Will duck in to the DSE or what ever they call them selfs these day and find out tommorow.

Sounds like that might be the go. Even a day trip just to put faces to names would be good. Dose anybody know when the 4wd/fishing show is on maybe that might be a good chance for as to meet up & get to know each other.

[Coza]

Quick look on page 223 of the4wd monthly and it's on the 21-24th of October. Then the next weekend is the long weekend.

What dose everyone thick about meeting at the show??????
Would have to be on sunday because of work on sat.

[Coza]

Well done Hj60 Sunday would be the day for me to if I can make it at all. I hate going to the show with no money so many thing to buy.

Agre with that but need to look to see what I can buy later on.

so we'll set sunday as a date for meeting everyone

[HnM]

pad ;D

[Coza]

Yep Those that show show and those that don't don't.

will sort out more details as it gets closer

[evil_hitman]

well i'll be up for the trip as long as it isn't to full on. i dont have a winch. I am a newb to 4x4. Hopefully i will have at least a snatch strap by then.

Anbody got a copy of the snatch strap article from a few issues ago that i could have a read of. I wasn't buying the mag at that time but am now about to subscribe.

Cheers
Matt

[Snofox]

Come on you Vic guys pull your head in a bit and get organized. The fellas on the other side of the boarder have a date, time, destination about 13 4WDs. :-[

I put Forward Snofox to grab the bull by the horns and set the date and destintion as he started the thread, someone to second that. ;D

If it turned out that it was a weekend other they the long weekend and work didn't get in the way I would be keen for a run. Woods point sounds good haven't been for along while or any place I haven't been be for would be good. Even just a day trip to put names to faces before the long weekend would be good. :)

Anyway just my thoughts don't really count for that much.

Cheers Coza


He, he, he !
I'd like to take the bull by the horns, but without internet at home (Telco stuffing me around on ADSL), I can only monitor the thread while at work.

I like the idea of meeting at the 4x4 show, and will be there if thats the vote.

I would however like to have a meet for offroading!
Lets keep the option of a get-together after the tracks re-open in the high country.

Walhalla and Woods Point still gets my vote.

[Coza]

G,day Snofox

Bit of a bugger having to stop work to look at the forum hey.

Anyway sounds like Walhalla-Woodspoint some time in November. I guess it would have to be the long week end as the later you get into November lots of chrisy things start to happen end of year work functions and famliy things how does that all sound.

Long week end is no good for me this time around but that does not matter lots of weekends after Xmas.

Cheers Coza

[Snofox]

Sounds good, except...

Tracks technically don't re-open until the Nov long weekend! That date can be extended until later if winter holds out for longer.

Therefore tracks may not re-open until mid to late Nov this year, the way all this snow is going.

But!!!!..., there are still plenty of tracks remain open all year in those areas, so again. Any time suits me.

[Coza]

Snofox do you Know of some of the track that would be open. I can think of some down around erica.

Yer I would be real keen for a day trip before the look week end.

[Snofox]

Know quite a few in Walhalla area Coza.
I would like to know more.
I'm all for exploring.

[Coza]

How about a day trip on the 3rd or 10th of October??????

[mickyd]

Any day or overnight trips suits me. I'm in the same boat as snofox wrt internet at home. I only have access at work.

Meeting at fishing and 4wd show. Good idea... I'll be in that. Anybody been to the new exhibition ctr. Where would we meet?

I'm happy to go 4wd'ing any weekend or long weekend.

As for tracks opening... I think it was 2 seasons ago that the track to Wonnangatta station was closed until after cup weekend..... Mongrels, but there are heaps of other tracks to explore up there.

[Coza]

Destination Walhalla/woods point.

Date 3d or the 10th of October- yet to be confirmed

Starter's
Snofox
Mickyd
Coza
Evil_hitman
Hj60

Maybe's
Fenring
4 runner 2.8
JackrooV6
Nice_surf
Thommo the hut
Bush Tucker Ned
Vicalps is the 10th to soon for you

Probably snofox if you copy this and paste it on your first post then everyone will see it and just update when people confirm

[Snofox]

Done, as requested.
Your wish my command.

Nice compilation work Coza.

[Coza]

Thanks Snofox it keeps me busy as I'am not working today as it is to wet or for most of the week looking at the forcast. ;D

All we have to do now is see who can make it, confirm the date make a time to meet then follow the bull bar from there. ;)

I would have to meet you guys up that way somewhere say Erica shop/pub or something. you guys could meet at a Macca's somewhere say Pakenham or something. ;D

[mickyd]

Does everyone have a UHF radio? If so when we near Pakenham... or wherever we decide to meet, we can communicate with each other to avoid confusion.

The plan as it stands now is to start at Walhalla and trek our way through to Woods point, exploring tracks etc along the way.

Being a day trip.... I'm expecting an early start. I guess we just need to organise a meeting place and time.

I'm guessing that there is a Macca's on the freeway into or out of Pakenham? If so, that would be an ideal place to meet.

[Coza]

Mickyd
yes
yes
yes
and yes ;D

would think most would have a UHF ???

The trek would be something like that just need to have a look at what tracks are open. :-\

Early start would be the ticket :o :

Maccas is on the east bound side of the highway in Pakenham right in the thick of things can't miss it realy ;)

don't have a UHF or recovery gear yet as only brought 4wd about a month ago, will see what i can organise in the time available.

4wd/fishing show can meet at the steps out the front on the crown end of center. time????

[Coza]

G,day Hj60 wouldn,t worry to much about recovery gear as long as we have a couple of snatchem straps we will be cool shouldn,t think that we will need them any way, maybe if it is still WET

A UHF would be handy though but they can hit the hip pocket pretty hard.

4WD show how does 10.30am sound, take me a couple of hours to get there.

10.30 it is. whose comin?????

[evil_hitman]

4wd/fishing show can meet at the steps out the front on the crown end of center. time????


hj60, i have 2 UHF handhelds. i'm sure i could probably lend one to you for the day but obviously you wouldn't get it until you get to the meet point.

Maccas is on the far side of pakenham on the left side of the highway heading away from melbourne, next to the 24 Hour BP Servo and would make a good start point.

Matt

[Snofox]

10:30am is good for me.

As for the day trip to Walhalla area..,
he he! Yep start at Pakenham Maccas. I can walk to that one in about 10 minutes from home. ;D

Very common meeting point for 4wd groups.

[Coza]

Would 7 be to early for some at Pakenham Just thinking that it would be more like 7.30 when you guys got going and it would be getting on to 8.30-9.00 by the time you got to Erica.

Now we just need a route to go on was thinking maybe
Head out to the Thompson Dam across the river below the wall then on to Aberfeldy and if the tracks are open should be able to go to Violet Town, Redjacket then Woods point. The only thing with that is you would bypass Whalhalla.

Yes, No maybe
Comments PLEASE

[BushTuckerNed]

All this talk bout it makes me wanna go sooo bad, but im only on L's so yeh....worst

date 3rd & 10th out for me.
thanks for the offer on the UHF Matt.

[Coza]

Hj60 come on what about the 17th may work better for Vicalps to ???

[Coza]

BushtuckerNed can't find someone to fill the passengers seat hey, bugger. how long till your 18th, have you booked for your P's.

can do the handbrake will be in brisvegas that weekend. ;D

[Coza]

Bugger Bugger your a hard man to get on with, what about sep 26th.

Bugger Bugger your a hard man to get on with, what about sep 26th.

are we talking oct 17 or sep 17.
oct 17 all good

[Coza]

can do the handbrake will be in brisvegas that weekend. ;D

Sorry I read the can as can,t do
So yes will make it for the 17 of oct hey

[jackroov6]

Sure thing,I am not working on that sunday so I will meet u all at the show.
PS need time and location. ;D

[Thommo the Hut]

wow up, is it the 17th of sep or october.....? 17th of oct is better as i'm yet to pick up the 4b (pick it up on the 15th tomorrow!!!!) and would like to go over it before going to far.

moe macca's (on the HWY carn't miss it) or rawson would be a better place to meet the crew from melb. it would save a lot of time then we can all go up to erica and there is less chance of people getting lost at moe.

[Coza]

Snofox

I'am easy if you know a few tracks you wan't to go on around Walhalla thats cool. Those are really the finer details that we can work out a little more on the day anyway.
Its all coming together.
All good will see you guys Bright and early on the 17th of Oct ;D ;D ;D

[Thommo the Hut]

not worried about tracks around walhalla, it would be easier if we meet them at moe macca's and then went to walhalla/erica/rawson

[Coza]

Thommo the Hut if I was a good throw I could hit your place with a stone. What if you and I meet up and meet them up the track or something?

[mickyd]

17 Oct no problem.......

except we have to WAIT AN EXTRA WEEK. :'( Next question is are we meeting at Pakenham or Moe.

Also how long does it take to get from the City to Pakenham ( I'm assuming Moe's about 1-1.5hrs past Pakenham.)

I usually get to Woods point via Healsville/Marysville/Matlock

Early start suits me fine. As for tracks... I don't know many around Walhalla/ Erica. I spose there's only one way to find out about them. Any tracks... any routes... I'm easy as long as we all agree. ( My wife agrees with me... I'm easy.)

[Coza]

Mickyd
Pakenham should be under an hour from the city,like say the end of the tunnels( Punt Rd )
Pakenham to Moe should also be under an hour, would think that Pakenham to Erica would be about an hour and 10 or 15mins. :)

Takes me less than 2 hours to get to Melb from Traralgon (half an hour past Moe on the highway) ;)

Can put the clock on it if you like, as we are driving to St kilda Friday night and post some times up for you guys. ???

Still think Pakenham would be a good spot for you guys to meet, sounds like 7 will be good for everyone, and we can work out a spot for the couple of us already up this way to me you guys. Erica/Moe either dosn't realy bother me that mush.
Cheers Coza. 8)

[mickyd]

Cool nannas. Just tryin to get a rough time so I can prepare myself for the pre sparrow fart rise on the 17th. Lookin like a 2hr trip to Pakenham from Geelong. 7am at Pakenham is fine.

Anyone got any problems with being at Pakenham at 7am ?

[Thommo the Hut]

ok, people from and around melb meet at pak macca's, if some in the melb crew know the back roads(healsvill etc..) to erica then we will meet at erica\walhalla what ever siuts.
if not my self and Coza can meet the guys coming from melb at moe macca's around 9/9:30 and it then takes about 30mins to get to erica from moe.

pakenham is about 1hr from moe

[BushTuckerNed]

If its the 17th of Oct i could still be in. Id have to talk to my parents tho as i would of only had my P's for less than a month and they might not want me going on a trip so soon. If i did come, i could meet anywhere along there, i travel to Erica quite often.
Hopefully ill be able to come, might be able to get tom_286 also

But if the parents say no, i could always drag my dad along, i dont think he'll mind, and being a hunter up in that area, he could direct us to a few tracks

[Snofox]

Snofox

I'am easy if you know a few tracks you wan't to go on around Walhalla thats cool. Those are really the finer details that we can work out a little more on the day anyway.
Its all coming together.
All good will see you guys Bright and early on the 17th of Oct ;D ;D ;D


Your right I do get caught up on fine details before the big picture has even been painted.
Sorry.

[Snofox]

Note to all:

Details have been updated on the original thread.

[Coza]

Just had a look at page 1 your first post all looks really good. Must say you run a tight ship those time are are well can,t think of a word ??? right on the money, don,t think you should have 10min's idle time at each stop for pick up and delivery's ;D or something like that.

I know your keen and all but it is a SUNDAY DRIVE ;) ;D

[Snofox]

Just had a look at page 1 your first post all looks really good. Must say you run a tight ship those time are are well can,t think of a word ??? right on the money, don,t think you should have 10min's idle time at each stop for pick up and delivery's ;D or something like that.

I know your keen and all but it is a SUNDAY DRIVE ;) ;D


NO!!!!
Be there - or else!!!
;D
He, he.
Times are approximate everybody.
I'll change the thread header to reflect. :)

[nice_surf]

If it is Walhulla (so long as it's not too wet) you have to try Deep creek 4 as I done it at New Years and it was grouse.
So is it on the 17th of Oct now?

[Coza]

Nice_surf Has been like 10 years since i have been in the deep creek valley is 1 and 2 still diff lock zones.

all sounds good to me, just fitted the coopers today keen to see how they go.

[BushTuckerNed]

Deep Creek, is that where in some parts there is sheer drop offs along the sides and theres all motorbikes etc in the bottom. A mate was talking bout it i think, and the motorbike tracks, are one motorbike width wide with drop offs of the side

[Coza]

So is it on the 17th of Oct now?

Nice_surf does this mean you are a starter or no. ??? ;D
Yes I think the 17th is pretty much set in concrete ;D

[Snofox]

So is it on the 17th of Oct now?

Nice_surf does this mean you are a starter or no. ??? ;D
Yes I think the 17th is pretty much set in concrete ;D


Yes, its the 17th October as Coza said.
Sorry for the confusion earlier (between Sept and Oct), that was my fault.

[jackroov6]

Sorry snofox I cant make it,I am spewing :'(

Its my wedding anniversary and as much as i try,I just cant convince the mrs that a nice drive on sunday would be good time together,However I am still going to the 4wd show on sunday the 24th,so I hope we can meet you all there.!

PS keep the mrs happy and I am happy.and more toys for the jack.!! ;D

[Snofox]

Sorry snofox I cant make it,I am spewing :'(

Its my wedding anniversary and as much as i try,I just cant convince the mrs that a nice drive on sunday would be good time together,However I am still going to the 4wd show on sunday the 24th,so I hope we can meet you all there.!

PS keep the mrs happy and I am happy.and more toys for the jack.!! ;D

Damn!
At least its a good reason. Your Mrs wants your kind of lovin' all to herself for the day. ;D ;D ;D

Yep, will definately see you at the 4x4 show.
Arrange details for that later.

[Troopy93]

I'm in for walhalla / woods point, Walhalla is only 1/2 hour from home and I spend nearly 1 weekend a month in some huts up that way( Donnely's Ck)

[Coza]

I'm in for walhalla / woods point,

Jolly good Troopy93.
Maccas at Moe should be good for you hey being in Newborough, another Valley Rat like my self goodo ::)

[nice_surf]

Sorry I havent had a chance to get on here as every time I do it won't let me.
Anyway the missus (who also likes a drive) and myself should be able to make it and I might bring a mate if his 4by is on the road.
Yes Deep Creek tracks are preaty narley as No4 I think is the worst which runs down (not over) a creek and is preaty full on as you drive along and theres a sign been made (which was there at new years) which said "WELCOME TO HELL" with a arrow pointing down as the track just goes over the edge and many bike riders don't notice untill they're airborne and go SH!T.
Deep Creek No3 is a dead end but there are plenty of good tracks to do as well as a few river crossings.
If I do come I'll be bringing all my maps of the area.
There is also a good river crossing at Coopers Creek providing it's not too deep as it was about 2 feet at New Years.

Travis

[BushTuckerNed]

Isnt the coopers creek crossing a bit of a challenge, with a big hole or sumfing in it

[evil_hitman]

ok this trip is sounding like it might be a bit much for my vehicle (and possibly me)
I have no diff locks. i have all terrains. I have no winch. Hopefully i will have a snatch strap by then.

Matt

[BushTuckerNed]

If i go, i dont have difflocks either

[nice_surf]

Matt,
I don't have lockers and get pretty far. If you get stuck just make sure your behind a vehicle with a winch.

Coopers Creek xing has a hole on the far side about 3 meters before the end and that was the depth I was talking about before. This time of year I'm not sure if any one should tackle it with out a snorkel.

Travis

[nice_surf]

Any way if you get stuck, thats all in the fun of it ;D

Travis

[Coza]

ok this trip is sounding like it might be a bit much for my vehicle (and possibly me)
I have no diff locks. i have all terrains. I have no winch. Hopefully i will have a snatch strap by then.

Matt

Don't be to concered I'am sure we will cater for everone and don't let the talk about some of the tracks turn you off. they are not all like that.

Coza

[nice_surf]

No not all the tracks are like that, I was just saying thet the Deep Creek tracks can be full on.

Travis

[Coza]

No not all the tracks are like that, I was just saying thet the Deep Creek tracks can be full on.

Travis

Cool, I did ask if the deep crk tracks were still diff lock area's and I guess the answer is yes. Might have a sniff around there one day soon.

Coza

[jackroov6]

Hey guys,you can now count me in for the 17th oct trip.
I will be at the maccas at pakenham at 7.00am. ;D

So I will see you all there.!!

[mickyd]

Just to ease the minds of those without recovery gear.... If you get stuck, there's going to be at least 6 other vehicles there... maybe more. I'm sure you won't be stuck for long.

I have a winch, snatch strap, shackles, snatch block, sling, a 4m length of chain... ( heavy duty.) Rope and snow chains.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has got recovery gear.

I also don't have lockers but that's on the agenda. Even without lockers I've suprised myself with what the vehicle can do.

As Coza mentioned... Everyone will be catered for.

[Snofox]

Coopers Creek crossing is ok.

The water level is usually only 2 feet to 2.5 feet.
My Petrol Hilux without a splash pan can make it through without trouble. The water level is controlled by the Thompson Dam and usually only varies an inch or two all year. I spend a lot of time up there, and my Hilux is fairly stock standard, with no lockers and CRAPPY tires.

Those who don't want to try it, i will take the easy way around it.

As MickyD said everybody will be catered for.


Welcome aboard again jackroov6, wedding anniversary plan on hold?

[jackroov6]

NO still having the anniversary sat night,good food,good wine,and some good company..........................................

And some good loving that night ;D


Its going to be tuff to wake up in the morning.

[Coza]

JackrooV6, must say I love your work, good to see you can make it ;D

Snofox you do Realize that the last few winter,s have been very dry, if you get rain like we had over the last week up in the Aberfeldy catchment area the Thompson will rise a far bit for a short time. I use to have the Ph No for the gaugeing staition at Coopers as I did a far bit of kayaking when i was younger. When it rained in Aberfeldy we went in at Coopers. As i said it doesn,t stay up for long and i also think that there will be no problem to cross on the day.

All's looking good CAN'T WAIT :P :P :P

[nice_surf]

I have recovery gear and a winch as well.
Thats good to here about Coopers Creek as I wasn't sure how the flow was controlled.
Looking forward to it as I should hopefully have some new off road rubber by then as the minister of finance has approved the purchase of some, now to save some money.

[vicalps]

howsitgoin guys the 17th is good for me but i'm comin from the other side of the alps so if i was 2 meet everyone it would'nt be till you'se got 2 the pub in the scrub on the sunday.theres a camping spot just minutes friom the pub, the track leading 2 it is right opposite the pub its called COMET FLAT camp grounds so if anyone wants 2 make a weekend of it i can get there on the friday night and just meet anyone at the pub from about 7 or 8 onwards oir at comet flat even cheers

[Troopy93]

Probably the best and easiest way for everyone to get there is, after the Thompson Dam go to Merringtons Flat, Junction Tk, Donnelys Ck Tk, Past Toombon Mine, onto Codes Flat. Then back on to the main Walhalla- Aberfeldy road for a while then onto Johnson's Hill Tk into Woods Point, there's 5 creek crossings and a bit of low range stuff but all in all just an easy drive... cheers Troopy93

[mickyd]

Sounds good... Is Johnson's hill track the one which is steepish with the woopdy do things all the way up to the turn off to go the back way into Woods point.

( I know how stupid that sounds... It's like asking a person if you know such and such from Melbourne because you live there.)

[Troopy93]

Yep , thats the one

[Snofox]

Sigh!!! :-\

So many ideas floating about and only 1 day to do them.
Weekends should always be 3 days long!!! ;D 8) ;D

[mickyd]

I prefer the option of working Sat and Sun... Then having Mon-Fri as the weekend. ( Same amount of pay obviously)

[Coza]

Probably the best and easiest way for everyone to get there is, after the Thompson Dam go to Merringtons Flat, Junction Tk, Donnelys Ck Tk, Past Toombon Mine, onto Codes Flat. Then back on to the main Walhalla- Aberfeldy road for a while then onto Johnson's Hill Tk into Woods Point, there's 5 creek crossings and a bit of low range stuff but all in all just an easy drive... cheers Troopy93


Hey Troopy 93 how's thing.
Just wondering what you ETT(estimated trip time) is for that section?? ???
Just ask because i think snofox had plans to head into Coopers/ Walhalla or something first and then maybe look at going to woods point in the well say mid morning arvo maybe. :-\

I guess will have to sketch in some sort of route though. I think best talk to snofox Tho as he has done all the trip prep so far and reckon he should have the most say on this topic. :)

What do you think guys 8)

Other wise we will tour world in less than a day. ;) ;)

[Snofox]

I prefer the option of working Sat and Sun... Then having Mon-Fri as the weekend. ( Same amount of pay obviously)


If only mate!

What-ever happened to Bob Hawkes 3 day working week?!?

[Snofox]

Probably the best and easiest way for everyone to get there is, after the Thompson Dam go to Merringtons Flat, Junction Tk, Donnelys Ck Tk, Past Toombon Mine, onto Codes Flat. Then back on to the main Walhalla- Aberfeldy road for a while then onto Johnson's Hill Tk into Woods Point, there's 5 creek crossings and a bit of low range stuff but all in all just an easy drive... cheers Troopy93


Hey Troopy 93 how's thing.
Just wondering what you ETT(estimated trip time) is for that section?? ???
Just ask because i think snofox had plans to head into Coopers/ Walhalla or something first and then maybe look at going to woods point in the well say mid morning arvo maybe. :-\

I guess will have to sketch in some sort of route though. I think best talk to snofox Tho as he has done all the trip prep so far and reckon he should have the most say on this topic. :)

What do you think guys 8)

Other wise we will tour world in less than a day. ;) ;)


Relax Coza.

I don't care where we go, as long as we can cater for everybodys needs safely. I'll do anything that won't bust my truck.

To me, the overall aim is Adventure, and to see some good stuff in the process, with just a bit of challenge thrown in. Add a sausage or two, stir in the sauce and diced Chilli.....Oops!

Although I guess it would be preferable to do all this without driving from one end of Victoria to the other in one day.

[mickyd]

Probably the best and easiest way for everyone to get there is, after the Thompson Dam go to Merringtons Flat, Junction Tk, Donnelys Ck Tk, Past Toombon Mine, onto Codes Flat. Then back on to the main Walhalla- Aberfeldy road for a while then onto Johnson's Hill Tk into Woods Point, there's 5 creek crossings and a bit of low range stuff but all in all just an easy drive... cheers Troopy93


Hey Troopy 93 how's thing.
Just wondering what you ETT(estimated trip time) is for that section?? ???
Just ask because i think snofox had plans to head into Coopers/ Walhalla or something first and then maybe look at going to woods point in the well say mid morning arvo maybe. :-\

I guess will have to sketch in some sort of route though. I think best talk to snofox Tho as he has done all the trip prep so far and reckon he should have the most say on this topic. :)

What do you think guys 8)

Other wise we will tour world in less than a day. ;) ;)


Relax Coza.

I don't care where we go, as long as we can cater for everybodys needs safely. I'll do anything that won't bust my truck.

To me, the overall aim is Adventure, and to see some good stuff in the process, with just a bit of challenge thrown in. Add a sausage or two, stir in the sauce and diced Chilli.....Oops!

Although I guess it would be preferable to do all this without driving from one end of Victoria to the other in one day.


Yeah... So much to do and so little time. I guess thats why we keep goin back.

[vicalps]

its obviously ghunna be difficult 2 get everyone from everywhere together at the one time and place and as i'm comin from "THE OTHER SIDE'' i'll be at comet flat from friday night. so if anyone gets to comet flat on the friday night or even saturday the welcome mat and fire is always open so have a great a trip boys and hope 2 meet up some time ps: where does one get some 4WD MONTHLY stickers ive bin modwhored

[mickyd]

ps: where does one get some 4WD MONTHLY stickers ive bin modwhored


Yes... Where do you get stickers from ???

Also ... what is Modwhored?

[Snofox]

Yeah... So much to do and so little time. I guess thats why we keep goin back.


He, he, I'm kinda hoping you guys could show me something new. And maybe show me a few of those moutain huts mentioned previously.., maybe.

[vicalps]

as i understand it mickyd a modwhore is judge and jury on whatis allowed to be shown on forum sites

[Troopy93]

From my house to Woods Point and return is an easy 5 hour drive and 214 km in total, but that is coming back thru Matlock, Link tk, Fumina , Hillend , Willow Grove and Moe. It's a good drive and for those from Melbourne way instead of turning at Fumina you just head thru Noojee to the Freeway at Warragul

[Troopy93]

And thats also having a couple at the pub in the scrub, which I forgot to mention in the last post ;D

where's lunch gona be????? (at the pub)

[evil_hitman]

i now have snatch strap and shackles :D
going to big river this weekend with a few others.

I will meet at pakenham for this one and will go as long as there are others better equipped to help me out if needed and an easier wayaround if a particular track is to hard.

sounds like ther will be easy, medium & hard tracks to take your pick from.

[BushTuckerNed]

If i come, i still need to talk to dad, hes in sydney atm, ill meet at pakenham probaly.

Btw, i got a winch but not much recovery stuff, but the'll be others around

[Snofox]

where's lunch gona be????? (at the pub)

Walhalla Township Pub sounds good to me.
When ? Guess we'll have a vote

Anybody else know somewhere good?

when we get there::::::

[evil_hitman]

coal creek (i think. i'll have to look back at my motorbike rides) pub puts on much better tucker. about 2-3 km down the road from walhalla.

Matt

[mickyd]

Yeah... So much to do and so little time. I guess thats why we keep goin back.


He, he, I'm kinda hoping you guys could show me something new. And maybe show me a few of those moutain huts mentioned previously.., maybe.


I know of a couple of huts up there which the deer hunters use... Stayed in them myself and with the heater goin inside... very comfy. Beats lying on the dirt. I could show you where the approximate position on a map is but it is obviously better to drive there and see if for yourself.

Also, do you have a GPS. Either way I'm heading up there in 2 weeks so I'll get the co-ordinates for referencing. ( for map or GPS)

[Snofox]

GPS? - i think you've mistaken me for a rich man.

Nah, don't have one, but i'm quite happy going off maps anyway. Traditionalist?
Love to get those hut locations off you sometime.

[mickyd]

GPS? - i think you've mistaken me for a rich man.

Nah, don't have one, but i'm quite happy going off maps anyway. Traditionalist?
Love to get those hut locations off you sometime.


I only got one coz it was at a good price... ( thanks HT ) Even so, I still take my maps as well for cross referencing etc.
I'd be more than happy to show you where these huts are on maps.

[Troopy93]

I'm not fussed where we meet or leave from, the route I described in an earlier post, no one should have any trouble getting in..

[mickyd]

If I could get up Johnson Hill track with my old, clapped out HJ47 with A/T's on then I reckon anyone can.

Even more suprising is the fact that a suzuki sierra got up Zeka spur track coming from Wonnangatta station in what we found out later to be 2wd. But thats another story.

[mickyd]

Don't get the alarm bells ringing... I mentioned Zeka spur track in reference only... In case anyone was wondering. It would be right out of the way and the track is still probably closed....

When the Zook escaped from Zeka spur it was dry.

[nice_surf]

I'm most likley going for the weekend.
Where abouts is Comets flat on which map and reference
or the Vic country Roads map and ref.
At the moment there will be Myself and possibly maybe 3 others.

[jackroov6]

More the merrier,I have a mate that my come as well,drives a gu 2.8......mostly a jackaroo recovery vehicle!!.

But we have fun and thats all that matters ;D

[evil_hitman]

i am a def as long as the tracks are suitable to a newb with A/T's and no diff-locks.

[jackroov6]

I have no diff locks and run cooper st tyres,I am sure we will all have fun with no panel damage(I speak for my self only).
But I really think for us new guys to the game,we are sure to learn heaps from very expierenced fellow 4wdrivers.

Its going to be a top day. ;D ;D

[nice_surf]

Don't worry evil as you learn from watching then doing it as I used to go out on road tyres for about my first 5 or 6 times so don't stress as if you don't want to do something I won't push you. As I always say "you learn something new every trip" as one of my mates that might be coming has a standard Pajero with A/T's.
The other 2 have Surfs with some goooooood mods.

[nice_surf]

I gather the Walhalla Pub will be the main meetin point for every one but what time abouts so i know for if I do camp I know what time to meet you all there.
Say Beer o'clock (10am)

[Troopy93]

Relax you lot, diff locks NOT required and Cooper ST's are on my Troopy, you could probably even do the steepish bits in High range if it's not wet. The way I mentioned is really easy.
No doubt, there are much harder ways to get there, but this is a comfortable cruise...
Trust Me ,i'm not a car salesman

[Troopy93]

Question, would it be a problem to meet at the Thompson Dam wall if we go the way I mentioned in the earlier post, as it's on the way. Walhalla Pub is ok if going up thru Binns Rd/Donnelleys Ck etc. Just a thought.....

[nice_surf]

It don't bother me much as it was suggested to me by a m8 what about even Coopers Creek Pub so we can start trhe trip with a good river xing.
Only a suggestion

Can't wait as this will be the first real trip out in the cruiser since i brought it. Have only had the chance to get wheels & tyres so far so will probably take most of the easy tracks, but hey its all about getin out & havin fun.

[Coza]

It don't bother me much as it was suggested to me by a m8 what about even Coopers Creek Pub so we can start trhe trip with a good river xing.
Only a suggestion

Nice- surf did you know the coopers Pub is closed. But it would be a good spot to start from :o

[Coza]

Can't wait as this will be the first real trip out in the cruiser since i brought it. Have only had the chance to get wheels & tyres so far so will probably take most of the easy tracks, but hey its all about getin out & havin fun.

Good on you Hj60 get out and have some fun, that's the spirt ;D

probably have a mate tag along, she just brought herself a hilux and keen to get out aswell

[Coza]

Question, would it be a problem to meet at the Thompson Dam wall if we go the way I mentioned in the earlier post, as it's on the way. Walhalla Pub is ok if going up thru Binns Rd/Donnelleys Ck etc. Just a thought.....

If it did happen that way, over the wall, may as well go below the wall good easy track, with a river crossing first up end up in the same spot, just have to use the little stick and two diff's.

[Coza]

probably have a mate tag along, she just brought herself a hilux and keen to get out aswell

Just sound's better and better the more the merrya or something.
So cannot wait. ;D

[Coza]

Trust Me ,i'm not a car salesman

Thats the first thing you learn in life, never........never trust anyone who says, TRUST ME

[Troopy93]

You talking about Beardmores, Some with A/T's may struggle if it's a bit wet.

[Snofox]

Keep the ideas coming everybody. ;)

All I ask is that we remain relatively flexible for everybody's skill levels, vehicle limitations and weather conditions.

We may have to have an initial 15 minute chat/vote when we do meet up.



This trip is gunna be great. Can't wait ;D.

The only things we still need to agree on, is where to meet and --- where to have lunch.

[Thommo the Hut]

i'm in the no difflocks and a/t tires group at least untill i get around to buying them

[Fenring]

Don't think I'll make Walhalla but hopefully will get to the 4X4 show - depends on work. >:(

[Snofox]

i'm in the no difflocks and a/t tires group at least untill i get around to buying them


I'm in your boat too.
Can't afford 'em yet.

..., quick pass the oars, we're sinking!

[Snofox]

Don't think I'll make Walhalla but hopefully will get to the 4X4 show - depends on work. >:(


ok Fenring, I have removed your name from the 1st trip list.
Damn!

[jackroov6]

I tell you what would be good for the weekend trip,If a representative from 4wd monthy could attend and possibly shot some photos for the mag.Or some free stuff,like stickers or coffiee mugs.

What do you guys reckon,now that would be cool ;D

i'm in the no difflocks and a/t tires group at least untill i get around to buying them

same boat as you mate.

I tell you what would be good for the weekend trip,If a representative from 4wd monthy could attend and possibly shot some photos for the mag.Or some free stuff,like stickers or coffiee mugs.

What do you guys reckon,now that would be cool ;D


that would be very cool indeed

[vicalps]

I'm most likley going for the weekend.
Where abouts is Comets flat on which map and reference
or the Vic country Roads map and ref.
At the moment there will be Myself and possibly maybe 3 others.
comet flat is opposite the woods point pub it can get a little wet obviously after rain but its not 2 bad

hj60, i have 2 UHF handhelds. i'm sure i could probably lend one to you for the day but obviously you wouldn't get it until you get to the meet point.

Maccas is on the far side of pakenham on the left side of the highway heading away from melbourne, next to the 24 Hour BP Servo and would make a good start point.

Matt


hey matt can i take u up on that offer unless i can sort sumfin out other wise, then will let u no

[nice_surf]

Yeah a rep would be good :)
What's Milo and Otis doing that weekend? ;D

[nice_surf]

Myself and the missus are definates
We will be camping at Comets Flat and most likley bringing some people from the Surf Club (don't know yet)


Vicalps so I'll see you at Comet's then

[evil_hitman]

2 things.
HJ 60. offer still stands on the hand helds.

2nd, my tyres are crap. Just did a 2 day trip to big river (near lake mountain) in my then 4 day old truck (ok so i'm impatient)
i had to be snatched 3 times. I have A/T's but they are close to stuffed. they are road worthy but not mud worthy. I also killed my k-mart compressor just as it finished pumping up my third tyre. My battery connections are hopeless and my deep cycle battery is stuffed but i'm not sure about the cranking battery as the bad connections could be causing it not to charge properly.
so as long as some people are willing to jump start me if i dont get a battery by then, and others have a compressor to pump my tyres back up i should be a goer.

Video and pics of my vehicle (including a wheel floating in the air part way up one climb) should be coming in the next few days.

Matt

Cheers Guys

i'm sure we will be able to sort somthin out.

[mickyd]

i'm in the no difflocks and a/t tires group at least untill i get around to buying them

same boat as you mate.


Ditto.

[Coza]

G,day Guy's ;D

Just flicking through a few of your post's and I see a couple of you are camping at Wood,s point. I think it is time we had a vote on a general direction of travel, start/finish sort of thing, If we are to meet the campers in woods point then it has to be our first point of call, I reckon anyway. If that is the case then it may change our meeting point's a bit. I,ll throw a couple of options up and get your thought so we can make thing,s alittle clearer for everyone, I know I,am starting to get lost. :P

Option 1:Leave the meeting points as they are.
Travel to Erica and straight to Woods point Via the Aberferdy Woods point Rd or Thompson Valley Rd. ???

Option 2:Leave Pakenham Meeting point alone. Change Moe meeting point

Pakenham boy,s meet up then travel to Noojee.Moe boys meet up then travel toNoojee We all meet in Noojee and travel Loch Valley Rd, Tooronga Rd, Nine mile Rd and on to Woods point to meet up with the others


Option 3:Warburton/Woods point Rd

I think it was you Mickyd that said you go this way from Melb.
I Guess we would have to meet at Warburton or something.


Option 4: Pick a time and all find our own way to Woods point

Not as much fun as traveling in a group

Summary

Option 1: Is easy nothing to change we just drive straight to Woods point ;D

Option 2: I think would be good for those who haven,t been that way before, I would be happy to travel Noojee instead of Moe.

Option 3: May suit some from Melb but is along way around for guys up this way.

Option 4: I reckon is not really a option. No fun that way.

All Rd's that I have mention are Rd's.
There maybe some other option's that I haven,t mentioned so help me out PLEASE, but I think it is about it.

This is only general Direction of trip not the 4wd Tracks, can sort that out a little bit down the track.

Please buy all means tell me to go for a long walk off a short plank if you think this is a waste of time.

Maybe leave for a day or so for comments then have a vote before next Monday

Cheers Guys Not long Now. ( i wish)

option 3 good same with option 2.
what time differance dose the two make with meeting up with campers?

[mickyd]

Either way for me, it's a 4hr drive to Woods point from home and it's approx 4hr drive to Walhalla.

I normally go down Marysville/Woods point rd but it doesn't matter which way I go.

Just a question for those who live out Pakenham/Moe way.... How long does it take to get to Woods point from,
a/ Pakenham
b/ Moe

Even though it's 4 weeks away, we really need to set in concrete our plan of attack. It seems to be getting a little bit muddled at the moment.

I suggest we leave it as is. ( But I'll still go whatever choice is made.)

[vicalps]

Myself and the missus are definates
We will be camping at Comets Flat and most likley bringing some people from the Surf Club (don't know yet)


Vicalps so I'll see you at Comet's then
no worries nice ill see ya there probably after 8 pm im driv'n a red twincab hilux with a canopy so ya know who we are cheers

prob have another two 4wd's comin.

[Snofox]

prob have another two 4wd's comin.


The more the merrier!

Thinking we're all going to wear name tags on people and 4by's. ;D

[Troopy93]

I am going up the way I mentioned in an earlier post as it is an easy 4wd trip damp or dry.
ps: Don't trust me ;D i'm not fussed

[Coza]

Either way for me, it's a 4hr drive to Woods point from home and it's approx 4hr drive to Walhalla.

Just a question for those who live out Pakenham/Moe way.... How long does it take to get to Woods point from,
a/ Pakenham
b/ Moe

Even though it's 4 weeks away, we really need to set in concrete our plan of attack. It seems to be getting a little bit muddled at the moment.

I suggest we leave it as is. ( But I'll still go whatever choice is made.)


hey guy's
I think for you Mickyd, it is something like 1h 45m to pakky then if you added another 2h 15m going through Noojee you would smell the beer at the pub in Wood's point. Really don't think there is alot in it but it may be a tad longer Pakky, Noojee way. Troopy93 would be the one to ask sounds like he is up that way a fare bit.

I would be happy to leave thing,s the way they are I'm just trying to avoid driving on the same bit of road twice. That's why I think Noojee would be a good option, get abit of a circuit happening.

Anyway I,m like the rest of you happy to follow the 4wd in front. But I would be happy to see some plans as I mention above Confirmed so as there is no confusion as to where we are starting from (Wood's Point) and how we are going to get there(Via Noojee) or something like that, will see how thing pan out over the next day or so and try and get something set in concrete before next week.

Cheers Guy's

Corey...

[mickyd]

For those that are going..... What are your thoughts. Like I've said, I'm going whatever decision is made. We do need to finalise the details sooner rather than later.

[Snofox]

For those that are going..... What are your thoughts. Like I've said, I'm going whatever decision is made. We do need to finalise the details sooner rather than later.


I agree!

Everybody, please post your thoughts on which area you would most like to adventure around in.

* Erica
* Woods Point
* Walhalla

That way we can finalise meet points.

[nice_surf]

Sorry all but we can't make it as things have popped up

Sorry again

wahalla sounds good to me. let's set this in concrete

[Troopy93]

Thompson Dam Wall

[Uggs]

Would like to join you guys. Will meet you at Pakenham. May have one extra vehicle. Should be a top day, see you there

[Coza]

wahalla sounds good to me. let's set this in concrete


Let's
Wahalla is good for me ;D
8) 8) 8)Pour the concrete Men 8) 8) 8)

see you guy's on the 17th

looking forward to it

[Coza]

Would like to join you guys. Will meet you at Pakenham. May have one extra vehicle. Should be a top day, see you there

Glad to have you along Uggs

[jackroov6]

Walhalla sounds good to me,as i have not been there before.
But I am easy or at least thats what my mrs says, ;D

AS for meeting point the maccas at pakenham

[Fenring]

Well I'm on night shift for the whole week, so I'm not going anywhere except to bed. Dammit, I'm missing the bike show too! BAH!

[wizzer]

Hi guys , i'm the xtra vehical that uggs mentioned , looking forward to the day . wizzer.

[Coza]

Welcome aboard Wizza. good to see another one to add to the list. Snofox will update the list on page 1 when he gets off his lazy butt. LOL ::)

Will you also be meeting at Macca's at Pakeham ???

[Snofox]

Welcome aboard Wizza. good to see another one to add to the list. Snofox will update the list on page 1 when he gets off his lazy butt. LOL ::)

Will you also be meeting at Macca's at Pakeham ???

LOL
I been dragging my LAZY butt all over the concrete today working on the underside of my truck!

First page updated.
Wizzer name placed at Pakenham meet point unless you tell me otherwise.

[TUNNEL RAT]

Hello all I hope there is room for one more for this trip.
I will be with jackroov6 if I can get the day off work.
I will be the one in the white 88 bitsamissing

[Snofox]

Hello all I hope there is room for one more for this trip.
I will be with jackroov6 if I can get the day off work.
I will be the one in the white 88 bitsamissing


Welcome aboard!
I have added your name to the first page list.

OK, you've got me wondering.
You drive a white 88 bitsamissing.......what?

[Coza]

OK, you've got me wondering.
You drive a white 88 bitsamissing.......what?


White is the colour of the car ;)
88 is the year it was made (1988) ;)
Bitsamissing is I believe a Mitsubishi ;D

Ha Ha well i thought it was Funny ::)

Welcome along Tunnel Rat. As along as I don't have to put you and ya Bitsamissing in my wagon, there is always room for more 8)

[Snofox]

OK, you've got me wondering.
You drive a white 88 bitsamissing.......what?


White is the colour of the car ;)
88 is the year it was made (1988) ;)
Bitsamissing is I believe a Mitsubishi ;D

Ha Ha well i thought it was Funny ::)

Welcome along Tunnel Rat. As along as I don't have to put you and ya Bitsamissing in my wagon, there is always room for more 8)


Thanks for the explanation Coza.
It was simple. Can't believe I didn't think of it. ::)

[Coza]

Thanks for the explanation Coza.



My pleasure Snofox. ;D

How's the planning going, only alittle under 3 weeks to go :o

Cheer's Coza

[TUNNEL RAT]

Hello all I hope there is room for one more for this trip.
I will be with jackroov6 if I can get the day off work.
I will be the one in the white 88 bitsamissing


Welcome aboard!
I have added your name to the first page list.

OK, you've got me wondering.
You drive a white 88 bitsamissing.......what?


Thanks , ansewer to your question is a pajero mitsabishi (bits a missing ) see introduction for photo

[Fenring]

Well i'm working night shift all week so I don't get to go to any of it. >:(

who's up for the show on the 24th @ 10.30.

[Coza]

who's up for the show on the 24th @ 10.30.


Will have to wait and see about that one. Not sure

[Troopy93]

yep, I'm there on Sunday to get a ???Bargain or 2???

whats happenin is there any new news or are we just waiting for the day to come around???????????????

[Coza]

whats happenin is there any new news or are we just waiting for the day to come around???????????????

Mmmm yeah thing are bit quiet hear hey hj60. I think we are just about all set. I think Snofox was looking in to some of the finer detail's. but apart from that just looking at that clock, waiting for the day to roll around, bring on the 17th
Coza

just hope not to many pull out at the last minute

[Coza]

I hope nobody pull's out, and a couple more join in, and we get rain on Sat to settle the dust and a fine and mild day Sun. Is that asking to much ???

na but you know what will happen. spoke to soon :-[

[jackroov6]

OK I now have one other mate coming. ;D
He drives a green gu patrol,but he has tyre issues.
He will meet us a packenham maccas at 7.00am ;D
He has no name..........................He his the no name one.

[mickyd]

Was up there on the weekend and it was dusty in patches. Some rain would be nice to settle the dust down though.

[Coza]

OK I now have one other mate coming. ;D
He drives a green gu patrol,but he has tyre issues.
He will meet us a packenham maccas at 7.00am ;D
He has no name..........................He his the no name one.

She'll be right Mate, as a fellow green Gu Patrol driver I look after him, tyre's or not will get there in the end....... won't we ???

8)Only 16 sleep's to go8)

[jackroov6]

His is green also but only 2.8td,but we wont hold that against him. ;D

[Coza]

At least he know's his not going to blow a piston hey :'(

Mmmm........ looking forward to it. (the trip that is)

[evil_hitman]

:D:D:D:D:D:D
I got my muddies
32" Mongrels on 15x8 rims
also have my aircon pump just gotta start making brackets and find a way to run an extra belt.

Matt

[jackroov6]

Good stuff matt. 8)
Maybe you could be the official recovery vehicle for the day.

Evil hitman to the rescue,
mmmmmmmmmm does not sound right does it. ;D

[evil_hitman]

nah i'll have the camera and vid cam out recording the moment for all to laugh at.
*evil grin*

but seriously i would try and help if i could.

but having only had a 4x4 for 2 1/2 weeks it most likely be me getting stuck :S

I am seriously considering pulling the plug on the Pajero 20th anniversary weekend & joining you guys. From everything I've read, it sounds as though it will be a great day with all levels catered for, (me being into nothing to extreme, have standard NL Pajero with A/T's). If ok with you guys, I will confirm either way by middle of next week.

Cheers
Allan Mac

[Coza]

I am seriously considering pulling the plug on the Pajero 20th anniversary weekend & joining you guys. From everything I've read, it sounds as though it will be a great day with all levels catered for, (me being into nothing to extreme, have standard NL Pajero with A/T's). If ok with you guys, I will confirm either way by middle of next week.

Cheers
Allan Mac



G'day Allen

Your are more than welcome to come along. ;D

The 20th Anniversary weekend sound's good also is that a 4wd trip as well, or more of a get together of Pajero owner's.

Coza

[BushTuckerNed]

I hope nobody pull's out, and a couple more join in, and we get rain on Sat to settle the dust and a fine and mild day Sun. Is that asking to much ???

i hope it rains a bit, i want mud, lots of it. But cant have too much otherwise there could be a few getting stuck

[Coza]

Are bush tucker How are ya.
How did you go with the licence?
It was you that had to get your licence wasn't it :-\

[BushTuckerNed]

Are bush tucker How are ya.
How did you go with the licence?
It was you that had to get your licence wasn't it :-\

Yeh it was, i got my P's ;D and my motorbike licence. My dad will still come on this trip tho. He likes getting out in the bush

[Coza]

Good to hear you got your P's, that must mean you can have a drink in a pub now hey. Well Legally any way :o

[BushTuckerNed]

Yeh thats true, im not a big drinker anyway tho so it dosnt matter

[Coza]

Yeh thats true, im not a big drinker anyway tho so it dosnt matter


WHAT 18 and not into drinking. it was only 11 years ago I was there, thing's couldn,t of changed that much, could it.

I suppose your going to tell me next, that your not into girls either ( Mmmm I forgive you for that, they are more trouble than what they are worth, well sometime's)

Sorry guy's back to the trip.

:) ;) ;D2 WEEKS TO GO ;D ;) :)

Coza,
It's the 20th anniversary of the Pajero club. It is being held at the Mansfield showgrounds with a spit roast on the Saturday night. It is expected that up to 200 will attend & some of us are hopeful that there will be some 4wding, not just socializing & drinking grog, (nothing wrong with that, but some of want to do some driving).
I have emailed the organiser & waiting for a response; if no driving I'll hopefully be joining you guys. Let you know next week.

Cheers
Allan Mac

[Snofox]

Good stuff matt. 8)
Maybe you could be the official recovery vehicle for the day.

Evil hitman to the rescue,
mmmmmmmmmm does not sound right does it. ;D


LOL...................., I love it!

[Snofox]

Coza,
It's the 20th anniversary of the Pajero club. It is being held at the Mansfield showgrounds with a spit roast on the Saturday night. It is expected that up to 200 will attend & some of us are hopeful that there will be some 4wding, not just socializing & drinking grog, (nothing wrong with that, but some of want to do some driving).
I have emailed the organiser & waiting for a response; if no driving I'll hopefully be joining you guys. Let you know next week.

Cheers
Allan Mac


Yeah! Go Allan Mac!
Love to have you come along, but you go where you think you'll have te most fun. :)
Let us know as soon as you can.

[Snofox]

OK - sorry I've been so quiet for a few days.
I've been up visiting High&Mighty in Newcastle NSW over the weekend. ;D I'll follow up all details for this thread by the end of today and get back to you all as required.

[Bundyrum4x4]

Snofox, put me down if you still have room.

Will meet you all at Packenham

Greg

[Coza]

Snofox, put me down if you still have room.

Will meet you all at Packenham

Greg


Plenty of room in the bush Greg welcome along. ;D

Coza

[Snofox]

Snofox, put me down if you still have room.

Will meet you all at Packenham

Greg


Have made room just for you Greg! ;D
Your wish - My command.
Welcome!!!
Your on the front page. :)

[Jys5428]

HJ60 mentioned this trip to me on the landline, I spent the first 15 mins looking through the touring section, silly me!

What's the sleeping arangments on this trip? Bush Camp? C/Park, drive till ya drop ;D

Is it, Boys only? Family Affair? etc.....

All the questions I need answers to when appliying for a weekend / day pass :P

Are there any vehicle restrictions or it ok to bring the CRX
-just kidding ;D

- thanks LBD.

[Snofox]

We are meeting at a couple of different places and unforutunately it is only a day trip.

Most are meeting at Pakenham McDonalds.
However there are plenty of places to camp at Walhalla area if you wish, can give details if required.

You may bring anybody you like Family, etc.

The tracks we will choose for the day depend on everybody's vehicles, skills and weather. We will cater for what the majority are after.

The more the merrier!


You live where?

Guys,

I'M IN!. This trip sounds too good to miss, so the Pajero w/end is out for me. My only concern was how difficult it is going to be, as I'm reasonably inexperienced, but it seems I'm not the 'Lone Ranger' in this aspect. If I may make a couple of suggestions re; meeting place etc.
1.McDONALDS PAKENHAM. 7.00AM
Allow 30mins for 'pitstop'/breakfast to leave at 7.30am sharp to arrive at Moe by 8.30am.
2.McDONALDS MOE. 8.30AM
Meet Coza, Snofox etc then head off to meet others at designated point if required.
(What do you guys think)

MICKYD. I live in Rowville & If you like, I can meet you on the Monash just before the Heatherton Rd turnoff at 6.30am & then head on to Pakenham. It will take you aprox 90 min to get there from Geelong. Pakenham is about 20mins down the road from there. I'll be on UHF Ch 15, unless advised otherwise, so you can keep in touch.
Any others travelling down Monash welcome to meet there as well if they wish. (12 days to go)

Cheers
Allan Mac

[Jys5428]

You live where?
I'm in Rowville, so a short hop up the Freeway. I'll talk to the ministry of finance and get the approval, hehehehe...

My only concern was how difficult it is going to be, as I'm reasonably inexperienced
The last OL's trip I did, we literally dragged a stock Vitara around behind us, he had a ball. The first Vitara that's been to thte top of Rocky Trtack (Toolangie) I'd say.

One thing for the newbies, can I suggest you at the very least purchase your OWN Snatch strap and RATED Shackles. A UHF CB will also enhance your trip. The in car chat can be as much fun as the drive ;D

Hope I can make it, sounds like it's going to be one not to miss.

[jackroov6]

Hi mickyd.
I think I will be heading that way(I live in ferntree gully)
so I will look out for you.
Cheers ;D

[Troopy93]

So we're not going to woods point??

[nice_surf]

If I couldn't make it before I defenatly can't now as I broke my front diff on Sunday morning up at Gembrook

Travis

P.S: Anyone got a 7.5" 4.1 front diff or ring gear and pinion for a 93 Surf IFS with ADD

[Snofox]

So we're not going to woods point??

No, the overall vote was for Walhalla.
Woods Point was too far away for a large group who'd never met before, and may be unsure of skill levels, and vehicle limitations.

The main aims for THIS trip:
1. Get to meet one another and have a good time.
2. Get in some good driving on decent tracks, and pick up a few extra driving skills here and there.

The tracks suggested by Troopy93 seem to be excellent!
I propose upon the success of this trip, we have another meet in the not too distant future and try out the tracks that Troopy93 suggests. He knows the are extremely well, and we should also know one anothers skill levels. :)

[Snofox]

If I couldn't make it before I defenatly can't now as I broke my front diff on Sunday morning up at Gembrook

Travis

P.S: Anyone got a 7.5" 4.1 front diff or ring gear and pinion for a 93 Surf IFS with ADD


:-[ :-\ You poor man. :'(
I feel your pain in having your 4by off the road.

[evil_hitman]

My only concern was how difficult it is going to be, as I'm reasonably inexperienced

I live in Rowville & If you like, I can meet you on the Monash just before the Heatherton Rd turnoff at 6.30am & then head on to Pakenham.


Ok inexperienced? I've had a 4x4 for 3 weeks.

I live near the stud rd exit of the freeway.

Can i Make a suggestion though. Having had my dad killed by standing next to his car on a busy road (Stud Road) and having also to clean up after similar incidents (Country Fire Authority) can i suggest that we meet OFF the freeway? There is a basketball stadium with lots of parking right next to the Stud Road exit of the freeway which is more than suitable and visible from a distance.

I only suggest this as it looks like we will be having more than 2 vehicles meeting there and snofox can make this ANOTHER official meet point. *grin*

What do people think?


Also Alan, as someone else suggested, get yourself a snatch strap (Kaymar Ringwood $55 and they came first in the 4wd monthly mag review) and 2 rated shackles to suit approx $10-15 each.

worth their weight in gold.

Also good to have, tyre pressure gague and a compressor. But several of us have compressors so that is not essential.

Matt

[Coza]

Guys,

I'M IN!. This trip sounds too good to miss, so the Pajero w/end is out for me. My only concern was how difficult it is going to be, as I'm reasonably inexperienced, but it seems I'm not the 'Lone Ranger' in this aspect. If I may make a couple of suggestions re; meeting place etc.
1.McDONALDS PAKENHAM. 7.00AM
Allow 30mins for 'pitstop'/breakfast to leave at 7.30am sharp to arrive at Moe by 8.30am.
2.McDONALDS MOE. 8.30AM
Meet Coza, Snofox etc then head off to meet others at designated point if required.
(What do you guys think)

MICKYD. I live in Rowville & If you like, I can meet you on the Monash just before the Heatherton Rd turnoff at 6.30am & then head on to Pakenham. It will take you aprox 90 min to get there from Geelong. Pakenham is about 20mins down the road from there. I'll be on UHF Ch 15, unless advised otherwise, so you can keep in touch.
Any others travelling down Monash welcome to meet there as well if they wish. (12 days to go)

Cheers
Allan Mac


Good onya Allen hope you enjoy the trip. ;D
I reckon that half Hr ar Pakky Maccas sounds good for you guys, and 8:30 at Moe Is cool me what you think Snofox??? 8)

Coza

[jackroov6]

Hey guys good sugestion. ;D

I will meet at the basketball stadium at stud rd 6.30am.

Cannot wait now ;D

[Snofox]

I will update the front page with details of the last three posts soon. :)

I gotta get back to work for now. :(

Later guys. ;D