Grumpy
Moderator
Attention Everyone
Just 1 DAY to go till this.
O'Tooles Flat Gathering 2008 "Victorian High Country Adventure"
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Expressions of interest are required for a gathering at O'Tooles Flat. It doesn't matter if your a complete Newbie or a seasoned Pro, there will be something for everyone, so why not bring the family.Tracks in the area range from Easy to Hard. Various talks and demonstrations will be held over the weekend. A Nissan versus Toyota Tug-O-War should settle the argument "who is better" once and for all!
Going 4WD will be there to film all the action! Hooley Dooley.
Please download the registration form prior to the weekend!
Dates: 7,8 & 9th November 2008
UHF channel 25, unless advised otherwise.
Requirements: NB No fuel after Moe. All Terrain tyres preferred, snatch strap & recovery points front & rear, rated shackles only. Your vehicle must have as a minimum third party insurance. You must be self sufficient with your camping gear and bring enough food (alternative arrangements should be made in the event of a total fire ban) and water for the weekend. You will need a hat, sunglasses, wet weather clothing, and strong walking boots. Last but not least, A sense of humour!
No Rubbish Bins at O'Tooles Flat! If you bring it in, take it out!
Itinerary
Fiday Night:
Meeting Point: Moe 07/11/08 8.00 to 8.30pm PM for details. Or meet us there!
Arrive, meet & greet, set up camp and then relax around the campfire!
Saturday:
8.00 to 8.30 AM • Registration, Meet & Greet
8.30 to 9.00 AM • Group Photo, Show & Shine, Best Rig, most modifications
9.00 to 9.30 AM • UHF workshop
9.30 to 12.00 PM • Live snatch recovery, vehicle preparation, high lift jack demonstration
9.30 to 12.00 PM • Sightseeing trip to Morning Star Mine Water Wheel and gold mines. This includes a 40 minute walk, bring suitable footwear & water. BYO drinks & lunch.
9.30 to 12.00 PM • Map reading, GPS & OziExplorer workshop
9.30 to 3.00 PM • Moderate drive consisting of steep tracks with several river crossings, scenic sites of the area etc. BYO drinks & lunch.
12.00 to 12.30 PM • Lunch
12.30 to 3.00 PM • Map reading, GPS & OziExplorer workshop
3.00 PM • Tug of War Toyota versus Nissan
3.30 PM • Cooking demonstration "Camp Oven Cooking" (subject to total fire ban)
3.30 till late • Relax around campfire
Sunday:
Several drives will be run on the way home. Select one that suits your vehicle/experience level.
9.00 AM • Trip Leader Grumpy
Suitable for low clearance vehicles with dual range and road tyres. It is recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training.
Tracks have some steep and/or rocky/slippery sections. May have shallow river crossings.
9.00 AM • Trip Leader NickJ
Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres. Drivers must have 4WD training. Tracks have some steep and/or rocky/slippery sections. May have shallow river crossings.
9.00 AM • Trip Leader 4X4
Maximum 8 vehicles, Suitable for high clearance vehicles with low range and mud tyres. Drivers with experience and advanced training should only attempt these tracks as there are several technical challenges. Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery track sections. Winch and recovery equipment required.
Attending so far:
4x4 Registration form received
Gunna127 Registration form received
Grumpy Registration form received
Gipps Surfer (Day trip)
Bushnut
Coxy Registration form received
Knackers Registration form received
Traveller
Robz
Michael1223
Bubba
Bullstat
InSanE
BEK Registration form received
NickJ Registration form received
Patriot
mark07sr5
offrdn60 Registration form received
Grey Ghost Registration form received
centaur Registration form received
inkpig70
b!tch with grunt
saltwater003
croozer
WLDSRF
Brads GQ
funky
Muddy88
jon
zookifreak
knot_gillty (Gilly) Registration form received
shovelboy
nyorabec
suby87
Tentative TBC:
Kirvin
tracks
muzza
Blue4b
Ftruk3
Attached Thumbnails
Attached Files Registration Form.doc (45.0 KB, 68 views)
Emergency Envelope.doc (358.5 KB, 29 views)
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No rubbish bins at O'Tooles Flat 7,8 &9th November. If you bring it in, take it out!
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Just 1 DAY to go till this.
O'Tooles Flat Gathering 2008 "Victorian High Country Adventure"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expressions of interest are required for a gathering at O'Tooles Flat. It doesn't matter if your a complete Newbie or a seasoned Pro, there will be something for everyone, so why not bring the family.Tracks in the area range from Easy to Hard. Various talks and demonstrations will be held over the weekend. A Nissan versus Toyota Tug-O-War should settle the argument "who is better" once and for all!
Going 4WD will be there to film all the action! Hooley Dooley.
Please download the registration form prior to the weekend!
Dates: 7,8 & 9th November 2008
UHF channel 25, unless advised otherwise.
Requirements: NB No fuel after Moe. All Terrain tyres preferred, snatch strap & recovery points front & rear, rated shackles only. Your vehicle must have as a minimum third party insurance. You must be self sufficient with your camping gear and bring enough food (alternative arrangements should be made in the event of a total fire ban) and water for the weekend. You will need a hat, sunglasses, wet weather clothing, and strong walking boots. Last but not least, A sense of humour!
No Rubbish Bins at O'Tooles Flat! If you bring it in, take it out!
Itinerary
Fiday Night:
Meeting Point: Moe 07/11/08 8.00 to 8.30pm PM for details. Or meet us there!
Arrive, meet & greet, set up camp and then relax around the campfire!
Saturday:
8.00 to 8.30 AM • Registration, Meet & Greet
8.30 to 9.00 AM • Group Photo, Show & Shine, Best Rig, most modifications
9.00 to 9.30 AM • UHF workshop
9.30 to 12.00 PM • Live snatch recovery, vehicle preparation, high lift jack demonstration
9.30 to 12.00 PM • Sightseeing trip to Morning Star Mine Water Wheel and gold mines. This includes a 40 minute walk, bring suitable footwear & water. BYO drinks & lunch.
9.30 to 12.00 PM • Map reading, GPS & OziExplorer workshop
9.30 to 3.00 PM • Moderate drive consisting of steep tracks with several river crossings, scenic sites of the area etc. BYO drinks & lunch.
12.00 to 12.30 PM • Lunch
12.30 to 3.00 PM • Map reading, GPS & OziExplorer workshop
3.00 PM • Tug of War Toyota versus Nissan
3.30 PM • Cooking demonstration "Camp Oven Cooking" (subject to total fire ban)
3.30 till late • Relax around campfire
Sunday:
Several drives will be run on the way home. Select one that suits your vehicle/experience level.
9.00 AM • Trip Leader Grumpy
Suitable for low clearance vehicles with dual range and road tyres. It is recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training.
Tracks have some steep and/or rocky/slippery sections. May have shallow river crossings.
9.00 AM • Trip Leader NickJ
Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres. Drivers must have 4WD training. Tracks have some steep and/or rocky/slippery sections. May have shallow river crossings.
9.00 AM • Trip Leader 4X4
Maximum 8 vehicles, Suitable for high clearance vehicles with low range and mud tyres. Drivers with experience and advanced training should only attempt these tracks as there are several technical challenges. Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery track sections. Winch and recovery equipment required.
Attending so far:
4x4 Registration form received
Gunna127 Registration form received
Grumpy Registration form received
Gipps Surfer (Day trip)
Bushnut
Coxy Registration form received
Knackers Registration form received
Traveller
Robz
Michael1223
Bubba
Bullstat
InSanE
BEK Registration form received
NickJ Registration form received
Patriot
mark07sr5
offrdn60 Registration form received
Grey Ghost Registration form received
centaur Registration form received
inkpig70
b!tch with grunt
saltwater003
croozer
WLDSRF
Brads GQ
funky
Muddy88
jon
zookifreak
knot_gillty (Gilly) Registration form received
shovelboy
nyorabec
suby87
Tentative TBC:
Kirvin
tracks
muzza
Blue4b
Ftruk3
Attached Thumbnails
Attached Files Registration Form.doc (45.0 KB, 68 views)
Emergency Envelope.doc (358.5 KB, 29 views)
__________________
No rubbish bins at O'Tooles Flat 7,8 &9th November. If you bring it in, take it out!
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