Red Nose Day Cruise

[slaka]

Hi all,

I am trying to plan a cruise in Sydney to raise money for Red Nose Day, which is the fund raising day for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – or cot death). A very dear friend of mine lost a son recently to SIDS, and all affected have committed to help raise money and promote awareness of this tragic occurrence.

Red Nose Day this year is on Friday 25 June, so I was looking to organise a cruise on Saturday 26 June (Friday might be difficult with those who have families). All we would ask is that everyone involved would purchase a red nose for their car, and perhaps buy themselves a red nose or throw in a few dollars.

I haven’t decided on a location, but it would be great if anyone interested could post suggestions. I am also hoping to open the cruise up to any cars at all.

Perhaps someone could organize a similar cruise interstate.

Thanks,

Slaka

[V82xist]

Hi slaka,

Thats only 1 month away :eek: ,Red Nose Day (http://www.rednoseday.com.au/)
If you get a cruise organised I'd be willing to put a red nose on my car and myself for this cause.
:cheers:
V82xist

[Dacious]

Why not organise a Red Nose cruise to the Brown Nose capital? I imagine a few other Melbournites might make the trip - not too cold in Canberra yet! Still goodish weather.

I already have a red face from the Monaro Convertible thread so I'd be a monty! :o

[COSMO350]

How about we get together and organise one in Perth as well. We could take photos and post here and perhaps send in some to the SIDS foundation, just to show them that "car hoons" can do something productive for the community as well. :idea:

[SPJ]

Im sure there would be a few willing Vic guys up for this also...
Could turn this into a mini C4AC

[COSMOS]

if we go to the brown nose capital i would be in for it ! big red nose on my car

[slaka]

Hi all,

The details have been finalised for the Red Nose Day cruise. It will be on Saturday 26 June, and we will be heading to Palm Beach. So far there is a meeting point at Silverwater boat ramp at 11am. I am still chasing down some car red noses, but if I can't we would ask for a donation of say $15 per car (or what you can afford) and all passengers to buy a red nose.

Please let me know if you are interested. There are already about 16 commodores coming so far, but it is not limited to commodores.

It is a great cause, lets try and get as many people as possible.

[V82xist]

Yep, I'm in. When you have all the details did you want to post it in the cruise section and maybe the calendar.
Well done too btw, it's good to see.
Cheers,
V82xist

Edit: whoops just noticed your not validated. I will do the above for you if you put all the details here in this thread. We will look into the validation when we have the cruise. ;)

[slaka]

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you become validated?

[Ryzz]

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you become validated?
You must personally know/have met someone off the forums. That person then has to "vouch" for you that your a decent enough person and not going to cause trouble in the "secret" sections.

So goto a meet somewhere, meet some people and someone will validate you. (N.B: The person vouching for you must be validated)

[VRIIClubby]

palm beach car parks arent that big, im sure that if this is broadcast enough the meet will be way to big for there...

I'll post it over at SCR if you like as an un-offical over there,

Also you might want to consider getting in contact with Richmond High School they where and i think still are the biggest supporter/fund raiser for red nose day having received quite a few Gold noses's etc for there efforts over the past 9 years or so...

Maybe a cruise out to that direction and keep heading up the mountains or sumthing...to bathurst etc...

Need any help PM me, I wont be comign in my car as wont be rego'd but whateva happens i'll have the Mrs's Laser out and about with a nose on it to cover the badge up lol..

[Elite SS]

Just a suggestion, how about a cruise and BBQ somewhere within Sydney.
We could have a cruise, BBQ,validation day and a charity event all in one day, maybe put on a raffle, see some of our sponsers if they could donate some merchandise to raffle off, this should attract more people to attend,
just a thought, I'll try to be there regarding which way it goes.
If you need a hand give us a yell.

Regards
Goran

[Ryzz]

Just a suggestion, how about a cruise and BBQ somewhere within Sydney.
We could have a cruise, BBQ,validation day and a charity event all in one day, maybe put on a raffle, see some of our sponsers if they could donate some merchandise to raffle off, this should attract more people to attend,
just a thought, I'll try to be there regarding which way it goes.
If you need a hand give us a yell.

Regards
Goran
Great idea Ally Cat, however, trust me its not that simple (Speaking from Experience organsing the Cruise4ACure). You really need much more time to plan if you want to get sponsers along. FIngers crossed someone may donate something though ;)

[joeboss]

i would love to come but 26ths my birthday and i wont be in a condtion to operate a motor vehicle

[Elite SS]

Count me in, I'll be leaving from Penrith, anybody else from around here is welcomed to cruise on down with me.
I'm new to the Forum and I havn't had a chance to cacth up with anybody yet.

[COSMO350]

HI Guys,
I know that when I was in Syd, The drive to Wisemans ferry via Richmond way is a good one. Plenty of good road and a good place to test your handling while observing the limits. Also, Wisemans has good BBQ facilities and plenty of parking all round. Also dont have to put up with dickheads that want to cause trouble while driving.

IS there any cruise being organised for the Perth area?

[Q-JET]

Count me in, I'll be leaving from Penrith, anybody else from around here is welcomed to cruise on down with me.
For those in the Penrith to Blacktown Area, is there going to be a meeting spot and cruise from there to Silverwater?

[slaka]

Yeah, we are meeting at Krispy Kreme at Penrith at 10:15am

Also I found out that red noses for cars are available, and I will have them with me on the day.

Here is a site with some details:

http://www.pnc.com.au/~kurts/rednose.htm

So far there are about 30 cars going, so it is groing by the day.

[AiRHeaD]

Street commodore will be covering the cruise & it will be in the mag,
Shine you cars up good guys, :D

[HSV8]

SO what are the final details and where are the meeting points

Penrith

Silverwater

???


If I have the HSV8 running by then I think I can make it too

[slaka]

Due to the need for another meeting point, we are now meeting a bit earlier in Penrith, and a bit later in Silverwater:

Krispy Kremes, Penrith - 10am
M4 Maccas, Eastern Creek - 10.30am
Silverwater Boat Ramp - 11.15am.

Can everyon please let me know if they are still coming so I can organise enough red noses.

Slaka

[Ryzz]

I shall try and make it to the Silver Water boat ramp. Who is going to join me for some fond memories (V82Xist, Scotty, Cruise4ACure Crew) and a fun cruise???

[Q-JET]

Can everyon please let me know if they are still coming so I can organise enough red noses.

Slaka
Yea, still comin :D . Probably meeting at Eastern Creek Maccas though as I have to pick some people up.
Was just wondering, do you have the route that we're taking planned??

[V82xist]

I shall try and make it to the Silver Water boat ramp. Who is going to join me for some fond memories (V82Xist, Scotty, Cruise4ACure Crew) and a fun cruise???
Yep, I'll be there. Anything for the kids and the parents who have to go through the heartbreak of losing a little one. I'll buy a nose for the car too slacka if you have any.
:cheers:

[scotty]

Slaka,
Sorry for not picking up on this thread sooner. Unfortunately I am busy on Sat, though I might be able to drop down to Silverwater in the morning.
Good Luck

[slaka]

Suttons Holden have now donated a HRT jacket, and all cars coming along will be entered into a draw to win it. Just a little more encouragement for people to come along.

[slaka]

The Penrith Panthers have also donated a signed football as a prize for the cruise.

[Elite SS]

I'll be there , but what time are we leaving Penrith, I 'm only going to put in half a days work for this one.

[Ryzz]

Yep, I'll be there. Anything for the kids and the parents who have to go through the heartbreak of losing a little one. I'll buy a nose for the car too slacka if you have any.
:cheers:
So ill see you and your black beast @ silverwater greggy???

[slaka]

Meeting points are:

Krispy Kremes, Penrith - 10am
M4 Maccas, Eastern Creek - 10.30am
Silverwater Boat Ramp - 11.15am

We are also putting on a BBQ when we get to Palm Beach. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

And bring all your mates!

[V82xist]

So ill see you and your black beast @ silverwater greggy???
What? I thought you'd be getting your breaky from Krispy Kremes or is that to early in the morning for you :moon:
I bought a little bear pin this morning as I was mugged by some red nose day people at Town Hall station :D

[slaka]

Yeah, I was muuged too there, I work just above Town Hall. I got the pen though.

[Ryzz]

What? I thought you'd be getting your breaky from Krispy Kremes or is that to early in the morning for you :moon:
:rolleyes: Dont know the Krispy's!!!! :bash:

[slaka]

Also, if anyone has any questions/problems you can call me on 0410 605052

[HSV8]

k I' in see you at the maccas at the creek

[Ryzz]

Great Cruise Slaka, how much money did we end up raising???

[HSV8]

yeah ditto guys well done had a blast my first real drive with the new set up and love it!!!

Slaka love the walky to if that was you

well done especially at such short notice if you like we should do one next year and would be happy to help organise have some ideas and we could make it a serious fund raiser.
good to meet some new guys and to see the usual suspects
regards
Mark

[V82xist]

Well done to Slaka and his mates, I think he said about $650 was raised but maybe more.
Yep, it was nice to hear the sound of HSV8 playing his trumpets, music to my ears :D
Some guy in an red XR6 ute thought he'd have a go at one set of lights...some people have unrealistic goals...so he now has a bit more understanding of reality :D :lol: Ahh I love helping people like that :p
I hope the guy who owned the falcon that did the tango with the guard rail doesn't have to fork out too many dollars to get his car fixed....ouch.
I hate that thudding sound, watched it happen :eek:

[Elite SS]

Great Day Guy's, I got to meet some nice people and got some good power tips, it was a good turnout , the money that was raised and the people I met was all well worth the drive.
An excellent job done by Damian "SLAKA and his team in organising the event and food/facilities on such short notice. :thumbsup:

Regards
Goran

[AiRHeaD]

Great turn out and Great Day guys/girls,

We raised just under $1100 for sids thanks to everyone that attended. Looking forward to planning next year!!

Here's some pics from the cruise, as i mentioned i have high quaility images of the pics just message me and ill email them,

http://www.pnc.com.au/~kurts/red/

thanks again
Kurt

[mavss]

Great effort by everyone involved :)

[slaka]

Thanks to everyone whoe came along, it turned out to be a great day. We are going to make this an annual event, but things will be planned a lot earlier next year!

[Sagerian]

I hope the guy who owned the falcon that did the tango with the guard rail doesn't have to fork out too many dollars to get his car fixed....ouch.
I hate that thudding sound, watched it happen :eek:

That was me. :(

We all had guesses on how much the repair would be, but it turns out I've been quoted $700 for the repair of everything except the front bumper (I'm hoping to source that myself cheap) or add another $400 for the bumper supplied, sprayed and fitted.

So about $1100 for the whole thing fixed, which is $900 short on what I thought it would be. I suppose there's one accident every cruise hehe.


Despite this I had a really fun day, it was great to see some nice cars and getting involved in some spirited driving with otheres. It was fantastic to hear some respectable comments coming from a few LS1-ers about the performance of my car and actually sympathising the crash. Being a Ford man I wasn't expecting that and it was really cool. :)

I'm glad to hear a good deal of money was raised for sids as it's a great cause. Keep up the good work guys. :)

[CarlFST60L]

The morning of the cruise a couple of suspisious looken guys in a van drove past while i was washen my car out the front, they pulled a "Uey", i started thinking to my self 'sh!t i must have come across these guys on the road and they want some revenge :vpo: ', but it was the guys organising the cruise asken me to come along :)

Will come along next time for sure.