This is a story of an awesome EO weekend that almost wasn't. Member Pezza, saught a gathering place with accessability for all vehicle types. Unfortunately I was the only other party interested and available for the designated weekend, so it was decided that Pezza and myself would make it a weekend that both of us could enjoy with our families and have access for a little mud on the tyres. My partner suggested that perhaps Borumba Deer Park at Imbil may provide just the environment for such a weekend because of the family environment and the surrounding
State Forest with it’s abundant 4WD tracks for the beginner and experienced alike.
The changed venue struck interest with another 3 parties. The list of attendants included Bob & Robyn (aka Roofscooter), Tim, Laurelle, Cait and Bec (aka Member Tim), Perry, Cheryl and Karl (aka Member Pezza), Jo and Mark (aka Jo & Mark), Judy, Thomas and myself (aka Member Trevor).
Shall I start by saying what a great time we all had, with 2 Pajero’s, 2 Patrols and a Suzuki X90, we were all comfortable in the knowledge that we didn’t have to snatch Toyota’s out all weekend.
Each of us experienced some fun whilst pushing the capabilities of our own vehicles and driving skills. Bob’s Suzuki X90 was the real head turner with the completion of all tracks surprising even some Nissan owners with it’s get up and go approach to the slippery inclines, even at one stage leaving Tim and his Pajero wondering where he went wrong. With his no stopping approach to the exercise Tim would not be defeated and soon followed the Suzuki in record time on the next attempt.
Even with little 4wd experience Mark and Jo with their try anything attitude soon found a new friend in the much loved Pajero 3L succeeding to follow the more suitably modified GU Patrol of Pezza’s without faultering all weekend. Whilst on the subject of Mark and Jo, I need to tell you a story of The Mary Valley Rattler. I thought this was a train that took tourists through the Mary Valley (where we were camped) until I heard it roaring through our
campsite on the first night without a train track in site. Pezza who was camped next to me got the blame the next morning, only to pass the buck to the next
camp of Mark and Jo. So for future campers coming to the next gathering with Mark and Jo, BRING EARMUFFS if you want to sleep. Hahahaha (sorry Mark had to put that in)
Upon returning from the game’s night drive up the local
hill climb on Saturday, the
camp fire erupted in joke telling, sadly the rain ended what could have been a real funny night with the rude jokes having to wait until next time.
Special thanks to Pezza and his lovely family for the organization of what turned out to be a weekend of nice surroundings, great company, slippery 4wdriving and many
camp fire laughs.
I can’t wait for the next one.
Warmest regards to all that attended, and thanks for helping make a good weekend great.
Trevor.