Trip/Gathering SA - 2020 National Gathering - Mt Ive Station
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 07:52
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GarryR
Dates: 25/09/2020 to 02/10/2020
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Reply By: GarryR - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 09:34
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 09:34
A description of the event is in
trips and gatherings section. or you can visit their website and Facebook pages for a full description of the station and Lake Gardiner.
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Reply By: Sir Kev - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:36
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 10:36
Great work Garry and Judy.
Ash won't be with us for this one as she has an Annual Cadet
camp over that period.
We will however have Jan tagging along with us as per Kilcowera gathering. She is slightly excited to see
the rock dam wall in person as she painted it as a prize for the Kilcowera gathering.
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 11:22
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 11:22
Wow sounds like Jan was destined to see it with ExplorOz
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Follow Up By: GarryR - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:05
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:05
Hi Kev, looks like momentum is happening, and it is only early stages,
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Reply By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 11:21
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 11:21
Great spot,
I've been to speed week many times & have planned to go again in March 2020 for the 30th Speed week, If you do drive on the Lake you have to De-dust before you go on & De-salt when you get off & on the lake if you park it should be on a tarp so you do not contaminate the lake
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Follow Up By: GarryR - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 13:32
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 13:32
Hi Vince, firstly my condolences for your mate, and hope you are also travelling
well. I have been informed that driving on the lake will not be possible due to National Parks rules. Now I know why, as the station would also not want salt dropped all over their property. Driving to, and walking on the lake is permitted. I have seen many youtube clips of the racing, and noticed the tarps on the ground whilst final preps are done before the trial run. It looks like a great event to volunteer your
services, as they state, they are always looking for help to run the event, and you can nominate for what job may interest you that they list.
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Reply By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 14:06
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 14:06
Thanks, Mt Ive Station is normally
well stocked & will be a great base, as I go with a team, have not had the time to give the area a good look about & as I normally tow the weapon & have six of the team on board, it restricts me a bit but if I can I will be there in Sept/Oct if you get the chance to go to speed week it is
well worth it, anything that has wheels is there trying to break a record & a great bunch, A lot think that its full of yobbo’s & rev heads but it’s not & nearly everybody helps everybody
The corrugations in & out normally sorts out the unprepared
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Reply By: Member - Billy - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 16:43
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 16:43
If all goes
well I will be there,by myself at the moment, looking forward to it cheers Billy.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 19:57
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 19:57
Ahh, Billy did You miss Me at the last one? Unfortunately was too close to My o/s trip. In Tibet at the moment and will register as soon as I return. You need someone to control You.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 22:18
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 22:18
Look out Mike,
Billy is coming to the Snowy's to visit me next week while I have a few days off between Horse
Treks :)
Will have a few plans of mischief prepared for Mt Ive hehehe
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 23:25
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 23:25
Not sure who,s the unlucky one there.LOL
Anyhow enjoy.
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Reply By: Member - Barry P (VIC) - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 19:19
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 at 19:19
tarps take a battery drill and some coach screws to hold your tarp down under your engine and gearbox, the salt is really hard to bang tent pegs in,it also gets windy and blows your tarp around,bye now
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Follow Up By: GarryR - Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 at 06:39
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 at 06:39
Hi Barry, driving on the
salt lake is not allowed, and camping at the edge of the
salt lake is also a not permitted, as it is a National Park. Camping etc is near the Station's out buildings. I do note the map states that there is a
campsite near the lakes edge,but is closed. This may be a different scenario at the time of Speedweeek Trials though, as I know very little of the the event apart from attempting land speed records.
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Follow Up By: Member - Barry P (VIC) - Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 at 19:59
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 at 19:59
i should have explained a little better,was not refering to camping on the salt but when you go down to the pits area on the salt and park there and stop(this is where you need the tarp},, to look at the vehicles,when i was there for the 25 th anniversary you could drive on the salt to do this,but it to be before 9 am you could also drive to the starting line for viewing, at the time there was a
campsite not far from the bar, with
toilets etc,this was not on the lake,cannot remember the name of the
campsite,hope this clears up what i said earlier bye now
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 at 14:37
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 at 14:37
Hi Garry
We have it penciled in and this far out, can not 100% guarantee attending, but will be high on the list.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Sir Kev - Friday, Oct 18, 2019 at 19:35
Friday, Oct 18, 2019 at 19:35
Don't forget to actually register on the Gathering page as
well folks.
Cheers Kev
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Reply By: gizza - Monday, Oct 21, 2019 at 21:42
Monday, Oct 21, 2019 at 21:42
Hi group this will be my first trip looking forward to it already just wandering am I able to crank up my generator on the station
Regards gizza
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Follow Up By: GarryR - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:02
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:02
Hi Gizza, I have just spoken to Linda, a caretaker on the property, and yes generators are allowed. There will be time restrictions in the evenings as you would understand. Further information will be posted at a later date but please do not hesitate in emailing me on garryshanerussell@gmail.com. This current reponse is from my son in laws computer, not mine, as I am grandpa daycare today cheers garryr
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Reply By: gizza - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:10
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:10
Thanks Garry my generator is a back up for my fridges and to top up my batteries
Cheers for the quick response
Anyone else travelling from WA
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Follow Up By: GarryR - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:15
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:15
Hi Gizza, I see an Ann K from W.A has also registered her name for the event. If you keep an eye on the registration page, you may find others from WA that may register as time goes by.
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Reply By: gizza - Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:54
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at 10:54
Will keep my eyes peeled ??
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Reply By: Member - cruza25 - Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 at 11:34
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 at 11:34
Looks a great place for the gathering.
We will be there for a few days, just got to fit in around work.
Might have to leave
the twins at
home though.
Cheers
Mike and Stephanie
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev - Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 at 14:05
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 at 14:05
I am sure Billy will help out changing
the twins nappies etc ;)
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: GarryR - Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 at 16:37
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 at 16:37
WHAT.... you are abandoning
the twins and leaving them
home. I shall be driving through
Adelaide and have the room to pick them up. A couple of ocky straps and strap them to the roof rack will be ok. I am sure they will tell me where to go after that. Time off.... Just tell the boss your on stress leave and you need a couple of extra days to regather your mental health. I"m sure that will work.
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