Qld Australia Day Cruise and event

[CalaisRider]

Hi all fellow SEQ LS1 folk. If you are looking for something to do on Australia Day why not get out and about on the following Cruise event. Many of you may recall my Queen Mary Falls run in late 2008, this too is looking like a quality event to participate in. I have tried to encompass a bit of everything. Its part of Brisbane Commodores Car Club but is in affect my cruise.



DATE - 26th January 2009 - Australia Day

DESTINATION - SOUTHPORT SPIT

DEPRTURE 0830
• Meet wherever, in the lead up runs to Yatala BP
• Main Departure Point is from Yatala BP @ 8 AM for 8.30 departure
• Turn Right at the first roundabout head under the freeway to the second roundabout
• Head out along Stanmore Rd
• At T Intersection Turn Left
• Proceed along Beaudesert / Beenleigh Rd
• Stop-off at the Pub with the Big Windmill (if enough room for all cars) photo shoot.
• Continue on to Tamborine
• Re-Goup if required
• Head out through town along Tamborine Mountain Rd to North Tamborine
• Turn Left at T intersection
• At North Tamborine the road name becomes Main Western Rd
• At Bartle street there is a small roundabout – continue along Bartle St exit
• Turn/Veer Right at White Rd and follow this into Main Western Rd towards Canungra
• Turn Left at T intersection - Beaudesert Narang Rd
• Follow Beaudesert Narang Rd for a short distance
• Turn Right onto Beechmant Rd
• Continue along this quite steep and twisty rd through Lower Beechmont
• Turn Left at T Intersection (Narang Murwillumbah rd) – Head to Narang
• Continue through Narang and cross the Bridge that crosses over the M1
• Follow Southport Narang Rd through Molendinar to Southport
• Turn Right at T Intersection (Scarborough St)
• Turn Left at next T intersection ( Queen St)
• Turn Right at next Intersection ( Gold Coast Highway)
• Cross the Bridge and Turn left directly once across the Bridge (Waterways Drive)
• Turn Left at Roundabout and proceed along Seaworld Drive to the Southport Spit

It is hoped we can get a shady section somewhere on the southern finger of the spit that form the protection of the boat anchorage



KEY SITES ALONG THE WAY

Mount Tamborine
The charming village of Mount Tamborine lies in the heart of Tamborine Mountain, within coo-ee of nine National Parks. There are delightful homes and gardens, antiques shops, art galleries and tea rooms, or you can take one of the many walking tracks through lush rainforest.

Canungra
Nestled in the foothills of the Lamington National Park lies the magical township of Canungra. Cafes and wineries feature a feast of delights showcasing some of the best local produce in the region has to offer, while paragliding and hang-gliding over the Canungra Valley highlights the spectacular scenery of this luscious region.

You will also discover an unlocked world of hidden beauty, walking trails, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking lookouts that reveal the most extensive subtropical rainforest in the world.

Beechmont
Beechmont is a small country village nestled in between the Lamington Plateau and Tamborine Mountain.

It is a popular destination for bushwalkers who travel through the village to reach the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. Hangliders and paragliders also frequent the area, with Rosin's Lookout a popular launching point.


AUSTRALIA DAY ACTIVITIES

B.B.Q

Drinks $1

Sausage and Onion on Bread $1

Steak and onion on bread $2



Fun Day Competition & Events


• Biggest Bogan Comp –dress-up award (Certificate)
• Meet & Greet & Socialise
• Egg and Spoon Race
• Thong Trowing Contest
• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Fishing - Sand or Rock
• Cleanest and Best Dressed Engine Bay Award (certificate)



*** Followed by the:

BCCC "AUSTRALIA DAY" CRICKET TEST MATCH


So get ya butt into gear - it will be a great day with lotsa fun people along. I wouldn't let ya down...


Pete

[fx160]

i'll have to make sure i'm back from hols (have them booked till aus day but don't think i'll stay that long)
and if so i'm in



kev

[DioXidE]

Im in like donkey kong pete!!!

I'll talk to you about it on sunday...

[twodads]

count me in Pete. About time I actually got out on one of these and met some of you guys. Looking forward to it.

Nick

[zorro]

Wont be able to make this one fellas, I'll be on a houseboat probably anchored up at Tiplers getting my drink on. And I was going to have a bloody good crack at the bogan award too

[mouthy]

Peter, i would love to come along, but Aust day i have a tradition of BBQ and a lot of beer. pity as well because i am down in bris with the SS that w/e getting it tuned.

might be able to meetup with a few people at the morning meet.

[CalaisRider]

Im in like donkey kong pete!!!

I'll talk to you about it on sunday...

:)
Are you referring to the Springbrook Mountain Cruise Run this coming Sunday mate??
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Wont be able to make this one fellas, I'll be on a houseboat probably anchored up at Tiplers getting my drink on. And I was going to have a bloody good crack at the bogan award too


Bugger

Hmm, what a way to spend the day; sounds schweet!

Catcha next round, this is the first one you haven't been along to - won't be the same without ya.


Peter, i would love to come along, but Aust day i have a tradition of BBQ and a lot of beer. pity as well because i am down in bris with the SS that w/e getting it tuned.

might be able to meetup with a few people at the morning meet.



Yeh drop in for a whilse and say G'Day mate, good to meet people in anticipation of the next run.

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[j_o_e_l_05]

crap, sorry pete im working (yay a job), otherwise id love to be along....next time for sure!

[smokiebbear]

Seeing as i'm already on the Goldie i'll try and meet up with you guys at the spit and catch up.

cheers - matt

[DioXidE]

:)
Are you referring to the Springbrook Mountain Cruise Run this coming Sunday mate??



Yeah, can you PM me the details of it... microant was mentioning something to me about it...

[fx160]

Wont be able to make this one fellas, I'll be on a houseboat probably anchored up at Tiplers getting my drink on. And I was going to have a bloody good crack at the bogan award too

i'll be staying at tiplers the week before aust. day
and will have my drinking boots on every afternoon
willl be riding the jetski in the mornings

kev

got my first stone chip on the wagon today
and it's a doozie
2 decent dents with them as well
stone must have been the size of my fist:vpo:

kev

[CalaisRider]

crap, sorry pete im working (yay a job), otherwise id love to be along....next time for sure!


OK Joel, just for missing two on the trot - you can create the next run/event lol.

Just jokin :jester:


Congrats on having a job to commit to, seems they are hard to come by atm.

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Yeah, can you PM me the details of it... microant was mentioning something to me about it...

PM sent Arif, get both ya butts along to that one as well. I have a thought or two for an after Springbrook event run that will stretch it a tad...

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[PBoB]

Hmmm, seeing as how I missed the last two, I might just come along to this one, but let me get back to ya...

[j_o_e_l_05]

OK Joel, just for missing two on the trot - you can create the next run/event lol.

Just jokin :jester:


Congrats on having a job to commit to, seems they are hard to come by atm.


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Thanks pete, its taken me 3 months to get this job, i start on the 26th (yep australia day is my 1st day of work)

Should be good though, let me know how much fun the cruise is, while im working a 12hr shift on australia day :soap: lol

Good luck with the cruise pete.

[smokiebbear]

Hmmm, seeing as how I missed the last two, I might just come along to this one, but let me get back to ya...

You know you want to come along Phil. I might cruise down on my scooter :jester:

[zorro]

I know it wouldnt be the same without us, but either way I'm sure an awesome day will be had by all attending. I'll tip a beer or 10 in memorance of a hoard of V8s screaming around the roads of our great country.

Drive safe fellas I want to see some pics of people dressed as bogans....... Pete might need some competition lol

[HSV700]

Count me in.

[deverson1]

Pete can you please PM me the details for the Springbrook Mountain Cruise.
I forgot about it but am keen to go for another run.
Cheers Daniel

[CalaisRider]

I know it wouldnt be the same without us, but either way I'm sure an awesome day will be had by all attending. I'll tip a beer or 10 in memorance of a hoard of V8s screaming around the roads of our great country.

Drive safe fellas I want to see some pics of people dressed as bogans....... Pete might need some competition lol

:1peek:
Yeh I stumbled on some Australia Day fun clothes today. Hmm, Imsa all set now.

Plus I bought a set of ozzie, ozzie, oi,oi,oi thongs (no not the G-string type) for the thong throwing event. These will be the OFFICIAL thongs - no ring in heavyweights allowed. In the water is obviously "out of bounds" on the day!!! I have an bloody big tape measure somewhere in the garage for the ajudicators...

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Pete can you please PM me the details for the Springbrook Mountain Cruise.
I forgot about it but am keen to go for another run.
Cheers Daniel

:)

Yeh mate, no probs..

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[jmc04]

sounds like a cracker of a day, as they always are. but ill be taking the new pajero for a bash up the beach and camping up at double island.... oh and of course drinking for my country!

thanx for all the effort put in pete, sry i cant make it but hope the guys that go have fun and ill catch you all on the next one!

cheerz
john

[CalaisRider]

sounds like a cracker of a day, as they always are. but ill be taking the new pajero for a bash up the beach and camping up at double island.... oh and of course drinking for my country!

thanx for all the effort put in pete, sry i cant make it but hope the guys that go have fun and ill catch you all on the next one!

cheerz
john


No probs John, its a busy weekend for most people. :)

Should have something new and ready for next month (mid to late February) LOL.

Look after the Liver now, I used to do lotsa runs to Double Island in my L cruiser (legless nights with the mates were the norm). A great place lol.

Pete

[j_o_e_l_05]

You know you want to come along Phil. I might cruise down on my scooter :jester:

Your scooter is a weapon, it should be accepted!

[smokiebbear]

Your scooter is a weapon, it should be accepted!

I agree. I might even rip a skid for the boys when i'm there, show them how its done :D

[fx160]

i had decided that i was definatly coming home early to join this ride
but now that the gc council has bought tipplers resort
i will no longer be able to go there for my family hols
so i will have to play this by ear as it gets close
may have to make the most of this last year

kev

[CalaisRider]

I have the "next" one already drawn up and ready to go. This is just a date claimer post to let you know...


Byron Bay - an overnighter.


Will be running SEQ and Northern NSW finest backroads and twisties on the route down to Byron. Then doing a few of the local beach and water activities and sights across Saturday and Sunday; including a probable run to Balina on Sunday - should be a ton of fun all round.


Plenty of drinks, good food, good company and tall stories as part of the evening/overnight stay are a Mandatory of course


Saturday 28th March 2009 AND Sunday 29th March 2009


(I did have it set to go for late February but I already have a whole host of cruise and events activities from now through mid Feb. Hence had to put the Byron overnighter back a bit)

I will post up after the Australia Day one is over.

:)

[bonners]

Pete this sounds a ripper. Was down in Pottsville over chrissie without my car. When we were there I was thinking I'd love to drive some of the roads. And the trip to Byron is great too.

[Northy]

This looks like a cracker, i missed the last one you put together Pete and ill be dammed if im going to miss another, also cant wait for the Byron Bay one, being from NNSW I can only wait to see what roads you have in store for us.

Corey

[jmc04]

is sum very good roads though that neck of the wood pete, we used to do runs from springbrook down through Murwillumbah on sunday arvos. also there are some awesom roads through the northern rivers districts, will keep an eye out for dates.

cheerz
john

[bonners]

Got any routes to include the Blackall ranges. Guy here at work went up that way yesterday and said it was good.

[twodads]

Well done Pete. just told the wife to make sure she books that weekend off (nurse). she's wanted to spend a weekend at Byron for a while now. Happy wife, Happy Life:bow:

[zorro]

that Byron run sounds great Pete, I'll be in for sure. Keen to kick back and share some beers with everyone for a change.

fx160 - Tiplers isnt going to close, told it will be getting upgraded

[fx160]

that Byron run sounds great Pete, I'll be in for sure. Keen to kick back and share some beers with everyone for a change.

fx160 - Tiplers isnt going to close, told it will be getting upgraded

been told by the owner that it will shut at the end of Feb
some of the staff are very upset as they have mortgages and will loose there jobs
not sure when they will bulldoze but it was always the councils intention to close it :vpo:
they (ron clark) think there is an alcohol problem but will keep the camp ground open

family has decided to come home on the sat so i will make the run for sure:)

kev

[CalaisRider]

Pete this sounds a ripper. Was down in Pottsville over chrissie without my car. When we were there I was thinking I'd love to drive some of the roads. And the trip to Byron is great too.



:)
Ah, thats what we can do on the return cruise from Byron Overnighter - divert off the highway and take the beachside coastal roads back as far as Tweed River, then M1 the remainder. I haven't been that way for years.

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[fx160]

Pete i hope you don't mind me posting this
but i was a bit boared today so took the car for a spin following this course
i started at logan village instead of yatla but think the distance would be close to the same
was 22 km to the conecting point at the bearded dragon
the directions were very easy to follow, i had a look at the map while reading the directions
and then forgot to take the map anyway

total distance to the spit was just on 100k's and took 1 hour 40 mins
using 12.5 liters of bp ultimate
very nice run looking forward to it

kev

[AussieTone]

Pete

No doubt about it mate you are a gluten for punishment planning consecutive cruises. Have you started a who's coming list yet and if so could you please add my name to it.

I noticed the last run to Queen Mary falls consisted of about 90% drivers only. Is this cruise aimed more at bringing the cheese and kisses along plus any rug rats.

I think it would be great to get our partners involved if at all possible especially as it is an overnighter. Any prelim accommodation sorted out as I guess Aussie Day may be quite hard to get accommodation at the same place especially if we get the type of turn up as last time. If this has been looked at any rough idea on accommodation prices.

If we end up at Tamborine I know of this place that makes the worlds biggest scones with homemade rhubarb jam. I quite often run up there just for the scones. Can’t remember what it is called but it is on the main drag in Tamborine.

[fx160]

the byron run is the overnighter and that is in feb not aus day

on another note pete's seafood on the spit is open on australia day from 12 pm till 7 pm for those that might want some prawns for lunch
but i imagine it will be quite bussy

kev

[bonners]

:)
Ah, thats what we can do on the return cruise from Byron Overnighter - divert off the highway and take the beachside coastal roads back as far as Tweed River, then M1 the remainder. I haven't been that way for years.

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Brunswick Heads etc.

[DioXidE]

9 days to go... but whos counting!!!

[CalaisRider]

Pete

No doubt about it mate you are a gluten for punishment planning consecutive cruises. Have you started a who's coming list yet and if so could you please add my name to it.

I noticed the last run to Queen Mary falls consisted of about 90% drivers only. Is this cruise aimed more at bringing the cheese and kisses along plus any rug rats.

I think it would be great to get our partners involved if at all possible especially as it is an overnighter. Any prelim accommodation sorted out as I guess Aussie Day may be quite hard to get accommodation at the same place especially if we get the type of turn up as last time. If this has been looked at any rough idea on accommodation prices.

If we end up at Tamborine I know of this place that makes the worlds biggest scones with homemade rhubarb jam. I quite often run up there just for the scones. Can’t remember what it is called but it is on the main drag in Tamborine.


Yeh Tony bring the family, thats what many do on days such as this.



Just remembering that there are two elements;

1) This thread where we are dong an Australia Day Cruise and Fun in the sun at the Southport Spit.

The new engine should be going into my Calais-V this coming weekend, so all being well it will be prepped and ready for the Australia Day Run.


I will start a whose coming list for the abovementioned tonight.


__________________________________________________ _______________

:)

Then there is the following one (which I have documented and put on Bris Commodores, but not fully posted here yet). It is this Byron Bay event that is the proposed overnighter. I will post all the details up on LS1 after the Australia Day event is over.

Yeh mate, you know me, I have the mountains/twisties rural route down planned, sussed out some beachfront accomodation, which has the option for people to camp and pitch a tent if they want. Got a variety of activities proposed.

And have a great route home using the Costal Sights and Beachfronts route home which is the total opposite type to that of the run down.

I will post a whole nother thread on this in due course.

Pete

[CalaisRider]

:smilesandbanana:

Hi all

I have probably got the list wrong of whose coming, so if I have please let me know.


Australia Day Cruise and Fun in the sun at the Southport Spit.



DioXidE - Arif

Bonners- Adam

fx160 – Kev

AussieTone – Tony

HSV700 – Donald

jmc04 – John

smokiebbear – Matt

Northy – Corey

jmc04 – John

deverson1 – Daniel

twodads – Nick

Sixleeta – Phil

CalaisRider - Pete


Please see page 1 post one of this thread for the details of the cruise and events

:goodtime:

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[AussieTone]

Pete

I am only a maybe at this stage and will let you know one way or the other ASAP. It might be where I get to the cruise but miss out on the activities on the spit. :bawl:

[Cwarmby]

Pete,

I am a maybe also for this event... Like AUssie Tone i might come for the cruise and leave not long after arrival at the SPIT. Will confirm...

[Northy]

I have some Good news, One of my fellow Photography mates will be coming along so we should have some good shots of the days events.

[CalaisRider]

:)

Bris Commodores folk additional are listed below:



50stato + 2 guests - (VPChickie)

80NIA

Ben

CalaisRider

Mick-VY + 1 guest

MRHDT

shortshady_666@hotmail.co + 2 guests - for sure..

Sin-Torque - Wouldn't miss it

Tassie

The Green Meanie + 1 guest - Me & the Mrs will be there, fund$ allowing

V6VE

vanstrien - Cant think of a better way to spend the day!

vnmonster

VooDoo - Pete has 1st choice of the passenger seat of the GTO if his car isnt back.

VP93 - _Kool, Petes cruises are awesome.

░▒▓Chippo▓▒░

bexvs + 2 guests - sounds like it's goin to be a good day,

Darren - depends on my work roster

gazza70 + 1 guest

Melandco + 2 guests

MickVYIISS + 1 guest

my98vt

stockVTguy - sounds like fun!

wombat


37 cars in total by my count


Seems like plenty of participants for the day - all welcome and great fun peoples!!!:)

Sheit the line of cars will run for a coupla K I rekken. I implore anyone who has a UHF portable radio to bring it and also encourage others to buy one if you can offord it. I have three so can lend two on the day.

Pete

[DioXidE]

I'll bring my 2 way pete, also what are the lunchtime plans? BYO BBQ stuff?

[CalaisRider]

I'll bring my 2 way pete, also what are the lunchtime plans? BYO BBQ stuff?

Yeh a B.B.Q is happening.

Sausage/onion/bread - $1

Steak/onion/bread - $2

Cans of softdrink - $1

I'm not organising this side of things, but am sure there will be some other stuff there as well.

Pete


Pete

I am only a maybe at this stage and will let you know one way or the other ASAP. It might be where I get to the cruise but miss out on the activities on the spit. :bawl:


Yeh Tony I thought you were a maybe but included you just in case.


Pete,

I am a maybe also for this event... Like AUssie Tone i might come for the cruise and leave not long after arrival at the SPIT. Will confirm...


Kewels, I will keep that in mind.


There are generally a fair few on any cruise that don't turn up, so I'm, figuring that out of the 37 cars nonunated somewhere, we will more likely have 20-25 along



A few of us did this run and ended up at Springbrook last weekend, its sort of slow going because of traffic and stuff as far as Tamborine, but got a lot better from there on (except for two overheat/engine probs that stopped a couple and one tow)

I now have the new engine in the car, just awaiting the ecu to return unlocked.

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[VX2VESS]

Well done Pete. just told the wife to make sure she books that weekend off (nurse). she's wanted to spend a weekend at Byron for a while now. Happy wife, Happy Life:bow:

If that's your wife in the avatar then you must be happy.

[sk0690]

Pete, could you tentatively put my name + 2 guests down? Still working out my work arrangement.

cheers.

[twodads]

If that's your wife in the avatar then you must be happy.

I'm a very lucky man :eyes:

[CalaisRider]

I will leave the thread live and going till thi coming Saturday and post those said to be coming.

Please, Please, Please, help me out by either fully committing, or a no go by then. Its really hard when people say "maybe" as I actually do a headcount/check prior to departure. But I will rarely go past 10 minutes after the nominated departure time as its not fair on those that have made the effort to turn up on time.

These interesting type events are big numbers of cars to coordinate due to numbers!!!


I will post my phone number when I update on Saturday!!!

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Any more takers - 4 days to go????

[747]

You can ad me to the list.

[DALER]

You can count me in weather permitting in the ute.

8am yatla bp.

dale.

[DioXidE]

Weather outlook from www.bom.gov.au

Saturday A shower or two Min 22 Max 30
Sunday Mostly fine Min 21 Max 30

Should be sweet!!! Hopefully I can get validated this cruise :)

[Carver3]

Any more takers - 4 days to go????

You can count me in as being there. Only a stolen/crunched car will stop me.

[twodads]

I'll have to pull out Pete. I've come down with a virus or something and sick as a dog!! If I come good by then might be able to make it but the way I'm feeling at the mo........
Have fun guys and see you at the byron run
Nick

[747]

DATE - 26th January 2009 - Australia Day

Just to clarify the ride day is Monday

[WIKED]

I've come down with a virus or something and sick as a dog!!Nick,
Get well mate. I am sure you were looking forward to taking the R8 for a spin.

[HSV700]

Are the Northside boys meeting up somewhere and cruising down together or not?

[AussieTone]

Pete

I know how important it is for you for confirmation if someone is coming or not so please put me down for a no show on this one but I may still turn up like a bad smell :1peek:

Trouble is mate I don't know how I will pull up each day until that day happens. Enjoy the day guys as if it is anything like the last cruise it will be a ball biter :goodjob:

[CalaisRider]

Okays this is the latest update. Details are on Page one.


Monday 26th January

Australia Day Cruise/Event

Attendance list



LS1 Forum


DioXidE - Arif

Bonners- Adam

fx160 – Kev

HSV700 – Donald

jmc04 – John

smokiebbear – Matt

Northy – Corey

jmc04 – John

deverson1 – Daniel

Sixleeta – Phil

CalaisRider – Pete

747

DALER – Dale

Carver3




Maybe/Possibly

1. Cwarmby

2. AussieTone

3. sk0690 +2



Donald I’m not sure how you guys want to do the pre-meet North side thing. I have posted the option on Bris Commodores too but can’t recall any takers. I know there are North siders coming





BCCC

• 50stato + 2 guests - (VPChickie)
• 80NIA
• base + 4 guests - might have ovko8 with me
• Ben - if i can get a lift. *looks at sonia*
• evil ve + 3 guests
• Kelly
• Melandco + 3 guests
• Mick-VY + 1 guest
• moffy
• MRHDT
• mrs wombat + 3 guests - wombat and i will have 3 guest
• shortshady_666@hotmail.co + 2 guests - for sure.. as long as im nt pissed
• Sin-Torque - Wouldn't miss it
• Tassie
• The Green Meanie + 1 guest - Me & the Mrs will be there, fund$ allowing ofcourse
• V6VE
• vanstrien + 3 guests - Cant think of a better way to spend the day!
• vnmonster
• VooDoo - Pete has 1st choice of the passenger seat of the GTO if his car isnt back.
• VP93 - _Kool, Petes cruises are awesome.
• Mr Ant and Wife (maybe)

• bexvs + 2 guests - sounds like it's goin to be a good day, will c if i can make it
• Darren - depends on my work roster
• gazza70 + 1 guest
• MickVYIISS + 1 guest
• my98vt
• stockVTguy - sounds like fun!
• wombat


Meet ya There

1. Rdtrippin
2. pumba

[ISQWK]

count me in 2 pete,any northsiders want to meet up?HSV700 whereu at?:)

[HSV700]

count me in 2 pete,any northsiders want to meet up?HSV700 whereu at?:)

For me a good place to meet would be Aspley Hyper Market.

[ISQWK]

sounds good to me what time/where abouts?

[HSV700]

sounds good to me what time/where abouts?

Say 7am meeting for a 7.15am get away.

[ISQWK]

pm sent.:):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[bonners]

Pete

Have just realised that my initial post in this thread was a little misleading. I didn't want to actually commit to anything on this one as I thought I was already 'booked'. It does appear this is the case however this may change so at this stage I have to say I'm a maybe.

Sorry for the confusion

[DALER]

Yatla 8.15 am in ute if it's not raining with my 15 year old son.

I look forward to meeting you all.

dale.

[fx160]

just adding that i will have my 15 yo son and maybe my 2 youngens 5 and 6

see you there

kev

[smokiebbear]

I wont be on the cruise, although I will try and meet up at the Spit. I have had a few things come up that I can't get out of :(

[CalaisRider]

No probs Adam

Guys and gals I will leave the list on the forum as as but change the numbers to reflect 4-6 meet at the spit rather than running the full cruise. Additionally there have been 5 pull out in total but 4 more coming.

That should balance it out with the coupla extras coming as well.



The people doing the catering seem to have it covered (or, so they asure me). I'm not involved in that at all but suppose if they under-estimated a bit they can go get some more of whatever.

:eyes:
I'm pretty miffed at all this rain, I was really looking forward to doing a bit of snorkelling at high tide on the day, but with the run of fresh water it will probably be murky. I'll throw my stuff in anyways, plus a bit of lure fishing gear.


So all in all its looking reasonably well sorted and all good.:)


Pete

[HSV700]

Sorry for the late notice, but I am a scratching.

Had the flue now for a few weeks and I am still not any better.

Have a nice days guys and girls.

[DioXidE]

Can I bring out the W427 then on your behalf??? hahaha.... Get better soon mate :)

[smokiebbear]

I'm a definate no show for the cruise. I am helping a mate fit an OTR and going with him whilst he gets a Mafless tune up on the Brizzy northside. We are hoping to make it to the Spit for lunch though in his stato.

[747]

im out. weather is foul where I am

[DioXidE]

Just got back... My car played up on the way there but on the way home was awesome no issues.... :(

Got some awesome photos.... MUD MUD MUD! Good times playing with the ball lol

CRUISE PICS

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=10&t=379755&st=0#entry1283479545

[smokiebbear]

Sorry I didn't get there, I got stuck on the Brizzie northside whilst a mates car was being tuned. We got to the spit at 3pm but as we were on the way down (past sea world) we saw quite a few guys from the cruise heading back. I drove around to find some stragglers with no luck. Aaah well there is always the next one :(

[CalaisRider]

I think there were 27 cars in total.

As usual, the initial departure and keeping the entire group together was problematic. But with cars streaching for a few kilometres thats always going to be the case, and as we discovered finding a place to pull over and wait with so many cars in tow is also difficult (hence my passion for two way radios). I was going extermely slow in order to reduce the impact of this - but at least everyone knew the destination...

Seemed weired that it was literally bucketing down rain, then we were in a real thick fog due to the low clouds when up in the mountains, then dropped down to the coast and was hot as hell and sunny.


Thank gawd Pumba and Chippo were at the spit early to save us some space.

Too many people and cars at the Spit location to make the Thong Throw and Cricket Match happen, but geese that beach ball gave us all a workout. The sideshow of the Bogan Mud Puddle held lotsa screams and fun; that poor ricer that was in the wrong place at the wrong time with a 4x4 strutting its stuff LOL.

It was a True Blue Australaia Day event thats for sure.


I stayed on for a few hrs after folk had left; and did the surf followed by prawns for dinner by the waterfront..


All in all a great day.

I will get some pics up soon to add to the rest of em. I haven't even checked em out yet.

Pete

[bonners]

Sounds like you guys had a ball. Sorry I missed it. Will ne on the next one.

[Northy]

Was a great day out, With regards to the shaky start pete, It would have been nice if sombody let us know that we were leaving, My passenger was in the loo and people just started to drive off and I had no idea what was happening, appart from this it was a great day and the rain stayed away right when it mattered.

Corey

[Carver3]

Main problems for me was I started to following a White SS, with PP that I was sure had parked with us. Then they started going the gold coast and that was but the first of many navigational fubar's.

I can only say it would have been better if it was the same temperature at the spit as it was the top of Tamborrine!

[Accadien]

hey guy's, thanks for coming yesterday, it was a great day. I was happy to see so many australian flags out by people of all ages. just goes to show that australian pride isnt lost with the younger generation :)
I look forward to doing more events with you guy's.
We have a group photo shoot for our forum/club members on feb 15th if you guys want to sign up and come along for, 60 + cars at last count.

Anyways, i have made a video from yesterday
Enjoy

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=a2DV825znX8)

Once again, thanks for coming
Cheers, Ben
Brisbane Commodore Vice President

[deverson1]

Sounds like an awsome day sorry I missed it :bawl:
Had a realy big night on sunday :spew:

Daniel

[fx160]

thanks for organising the run pete
my boys and i had a great time even though the youngens lost there breakie on the back seat
my elder boy is still talking about the fourbie splashing the inside of the nisan
will be on the next one for sure

kev

[CalaisRider]

:)
Sorry for the late picture posts. Be3tter late than never I suppose


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[CalaisRider]

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Sorry for the late picture posts. Be3tter late than never I suppose

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