Another QLD get together

Submitted: Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 15:55
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Hi to all the Qld'rs out there, I am hoping to get a few new faces to come and get their wheels dirty. I was hoping to make it this weekend, hopefully down at Ormeau. If you can make it and are interested please provide details of which day you prefer and if there is enough interested I will post a gathering up to confirm all the meeting time and place.
The area I have in mind is for all grades of vehicles, there is some pretty good testing grounds for those with a bit more wheel articulation but chicken routes for those that don't have the wheel articulation.
I would hope the usual suspects that turn up to this sort of thing would also be available as I really need suport for the wife to let me out on bail (after my last effort).
I promise not to take you all down the track that got me into soooo much trouble last time.

Regards to all
Trevor.
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Reply By: hotdfa - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 16:20

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 16:20
Hi there trevor, is it just a day trip? Where abouts do you plan on going??
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:35

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:35
hotdfa,

I was thinking of a day trip down around the hills behind Ormeau (1/2 way between G/Coast and Brissy). I was there a couple of weeks back with roofscooter2 and had a ball. There's a stack of easy to medium tracks and some real wombat holes on the exit to a creek to test you out (easy tracks around this part as well) and some much harder that we did not explore. No facilities here at all so everything must be brought with you----lunch, water, shovel, LOO PAPER ect ect. (hahaha)
A great lookout over the Gold Coast just tops things off.
Hope to see you there if you are available.

Regards Trevor.
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Reply By: Craigww2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 16:54

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 16:54
Sounds great, I would love to go out on one of these day trips but next W/E we are away. So maybe another one when one comes up. Please keep posting when looking for people to go as we are always interested time permitting. Both my wife and I are novice 4wder's but are looking to go 4wding with people so we can pick up new skills/bad habits.
Have fun
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:36

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:36
I will keep posting and one day we'll catch up.
Till then best regards
Trevor.
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Reply By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 16:57

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 16:57
Of course you can count us in Trev, and it looks like our friend Dave who just bought a 4by may tag along as well.
Either day suits but saturday would be better all round.

Yes it is just for a day trip. Trev might be pushing his luck to ask for longer than that just yet! we will be heading to some tracks that are down at Ormeau. (Yatala being a landmark if you don't know Ormeau.

The more the dirtier!
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:38

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:38
And the dirtier you are the more I like you
Ohhh you were talking about the cars. lol

Maybe just you and me kid....
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:46

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:46
cars? who said I was talking about cars?

ok yeh I was....

we might have to snatch trev's mind out of the gutter!!!!!!!!!!
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:32

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:32
Hi ,J &M . I would not mention that ( Snatch ) word around Trevor.Lolololol.
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:36

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:36
You beat me too it BOB. LOL
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:38

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:38
have I missed something or did zuk have to save you last time Trev?!!!
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:48

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:48
Even if he did I wouldn't admit to it here HAHAHAHAHAHA.
But there is no way Bob had to help me out.
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:57

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:57
Trevor had his own shovel & news paper & toily roll & was ok ,did not need too snatch it (sorry) him out of the poooooooooooooh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:00

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:00
It's ok trev... we all know zuk has it in her, she's proved that above and beyond..

I can see the head lines now...
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:06

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:06
Me think's it is time to bring out the real off road weapon ,the real off road warrior.The M.T,D Yardman & i can cut the bushes as well with the Honda Brush cutter while mowing the tracks for you know who.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:01

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:01
Sometimes we need all the help we can get!
Look how nice Bob is being Trev, so willing to go above and beyond the call to make your day the most pleasant it can be..!!!!!!!!!!!!!................
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Reply By: Brian B (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 17:26

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 17:26
Trevor,

Will have to say no this time as we will be on Moreton.

Have a good time.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 17:58

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 17:58
hhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmm

sand....mud...sand....mud....
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:40

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:40
We'll get you along one of these days Brian
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Reply By: Sparkiepete - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 18:48

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 18:48
Damn, I am going camping this week as now the holidays are over and won't be back till the weekend. Getting away so soon after camping might be pushing my luck.

Any other weekend would be good. Hell of a drive from Bundy though.

Regards
Sparkiepete
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:35

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:35
Pete,

You could always plan the camping to be down here somewhere and just meet us there "by accident" (ohh fancy meeting you here).
I have been in touch with Greg (like I said I would) and we will try to get something going further up the coast that may suit you better.

Cheers Trevor.
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Follow Up By: Sparkiepete - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:52

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:52
G'day Trev, he emailed me and I left a reply for sometime in the next few weeks.
Regards
Sparkiepete
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:07

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:07
He's over at Rainbow now, but he's good to his word and no doubt something will turn up on this forum soon.
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Reply By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:32

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:32
G'evening Trevor, this also will be known as the Chicken Run.Hahahahahaha.Bob.
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:40

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:40
If you take one turn, I'll definately be on t"the chicken run"
Are you up to it Bob?
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:50

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:50
Trevor,

Remember, I want to see a video of Bob getting in and out of that kamikaze beast of his LOLOL

Regards
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:30

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:30
Trevor , i have a very large pair of bolt cutter's how big are the links on the chain.I know how big the ball's are.
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:41

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:41
hahahaha Bob, so you've got a key to all the National Parks tracks as well :)))))
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:09

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:09
Yeah Gramp's i hear you're trying to find a 4x4 Scooter these day's .
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:16

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:16
hahahahaha yep, I've already got the little orange flag thingy to fly at the back. I'd have to restrict my comments to battery life rather than petrol/diesel too LOLOL

Regards
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:42

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:42
Do you have 2 100 amps with 1x 80 amp solar panel might need it for xtra oomf to get over little red!!. Cheer's Bob.
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:54

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:54
Do you think that'll be enough for the 39inch muddies :))))))))
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Reply By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:55

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 19:55
looks like everyone is being chicken at this point Trev! ok those with previous plans excused... current list for getting dirty..

Jo and Mark
our friend and a first timer Dave (bought a 100 series I think 2000 or 2001 landcruiser...for a family bus with the aim to do some mild 4bying)
Trevor
Bob? ( seriously no drive can be had anymore without Bob and Zuk comin' along...)
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the above minimum 5 spaces need to be filled up!!!
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Follow Up By: Shawsie (Member - Bris) - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 08:29

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 08:29
Bugger! Would love to fill one of those spots, but just come back from Port Macquarie and won't be able to make it (DOH!). Keep me on the list for a future outing tho :o)
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Reply By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:06

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:06
Trev have you got Andrews phone number to give him a call incase he doesn't drop online? he wanted to come out with us next time and bring the patrol instead of the ute.
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:30

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:30
Yeah no worries, I'll sort that out.
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Reply By: Andrew (Bris) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:36

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:36
Good evening all.

Can not do next weekend. Working Saturday, grandsons christening Sunday.

After Easter at Emu Creek, I'd be pushing my luck to get anywhere for a couple of weeks. Unpacking the car now - currently the damages are 2 bent side steps (1 bad, 1 only a little), 2 bent sills, 1 destroyed wheel flare, 3 mud flaps, fuel tank with BIG dent, some major and heaps of not so big scrapes in the paint, small bend in tail light surround in rear bar. Nothing real bad, but SWMBO is not very happy. I had a good time though.

The new steel rear bar worked quite well, paid for itself in protecting the rear end.

Hope you guys have a good time.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:42

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:42
that sounds like a weekend in itself doing repairs.. really sorry Andrew to hear that you coped so much damage mate. But when you can come for a run with us it will be great to have you!

Trev I thought you twisted that chickens neck?
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:45

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:45
Hi Andrew,

I'm going to send my SWMBO to your place for some tolerance conditioning. If I come home with a repair list like that I would be talking in a different tone of voice. I hope the Easter Bunny found you and you had a great time.

The rear step didn't fit (thanks anyway) so if you need to replace yours with the original you could borrow this one a mate give me hahaha.

If you need a working bee to help do some repairs give us a yell. I know Mark has good experience straightening steps out.

Regards Trevor.
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Follow Up By: Andrew (Bris) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:54

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:54
We'd had a good run all weekend, until yesterday afternoon. 8 vehicles went on what was supposed to be a medium to easy run for a couple of hours about 3pm. 3 vehicles got back at 11pm, leaving all the others to be recovered in daylight. We decided we needed some clearer heads and better vision to keep going. Navigation stuffups put us on some the extreme 'competition type' tracks and once commited it was too late to pull out. The guy leading us in (the man with the maps, and past experience at the park) isn't the most popular fella around today. Definitely double difflock and 6 inch lift type tracks. Had a good weekend anyway, but the atmosphere at home is going to be a little icy for a while.

Got a fair bit of cleaning up and unpacking to do tonight.
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Follow Up By: Jo and Mark - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:55

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 20:55
Taught by an expert he was!
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Follow Up By: roofscooter2 - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:01

Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:01
Hi Andrew did you get to go offroad or just stayed on the flat top.Lololololol.
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Reply By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 07:32

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 07:32
Trevor,

We can't make it next weekend either, have previous arrangements. But keep posting whenever you're haeding out and no doubt we'll make it along sooner or later!

Have fun!

Cheers

Brian
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Reply By: Jo and Mark - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:12

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 09:12
next one Shawsie.... we ourselves are always keen to go out, even if there are times when Trev and whoever cannot come, But off course we wouldn't go out on our own. We have some experience up our belts now but certainly haven't been doing it for years like some of you! We wouldn't mind heading out at least once a fortnight.... Hows about everyone who wants to stay on a last minute phone call list email me.
jarsofclay@optusnet.com.au

This way Trev has contacts for last minute for those whom may not get online, and we have some contacts for those who may want to drive when we do if Trev, Perry whatever cannot come. (we don't yet have children so is easier for us to be able to just up and go, a bit harder for Trev, Perry etc)
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