O'Tooles Flat Gathering

4X4

4X4

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O'Tooles Flat Gathering 2008

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!


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
darylw Registration form received
Davey
Tentative TBC:
Kirvin
tracks
Blue4b
Ftruk3
 
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Gunna

Gunna

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Very "interested" 4x4, and its a perfect time as I'm on holiday's in November. The first week will be taken up playing golf with "Grumpy" but the rest of the month is free!

Cheers
Col
 
4X4

4X4

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No, not at all! I just thought I would extend an invitation to all you Banana Benders and show you some real 4X4 driving (Low Range), in the High Country. LOL
I'm sure some of us Mexicans would be interested in a weekend Qld forum meetup, when you arrange it!;)
 
goldrush

goldrush

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We don't need high country. We've got the world's best beaches!!! I wish you every success with your trip. Hope you do outdo us as it will set the bar higher for next time.

Cheers

Cliff
 
4X4

4X4

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You won't get any argument from me. Heading back to Fraser Island in Sept for the 5th time!
 
4X4

4X4

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It is going to be a rushed trip but I will contact you later. I'd love to catch up for a beer or two!
 
Grumpy

Grumpy

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unrushed trip

4X4 said:
It is going to be a rushed trip but I will contact you later. I'd love to catch up for a beer or two!
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Just stop the clock for a while, u know we will do almost anything for or to them Banana Benders, Make his trip worth while, HEHEEE HAHAA, oh sorry I was being rude then wasn't I. CHEERS
 
Gunna

Gunna

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BAA HUMBUB just been reminded that my son will be in hospital some time in November so it's going to depend on dates.
 
4X4

4X4

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Nothings set in stone! I was just kicking the idea around at this stage. What dates are good for you?
 
4X4

4X4

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I hope it all goes well for your son. We will put it on hold until we can get a date that suits! Any ideas of locations? I was thinking of either Coopers Creek or O'Tooles Flat, but maybe Walhalla might be better suited, depending on types of vehicles attending.
 
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