Sydney get together

[Torero22]

I hear that you guys around the Sydney area get together for a meal and a few drinks. I would love to meet some of the Sydney based characters on this Forum.

So when is the next session planned for ?
Or do I have to organise something ?

Regards
Tor

[jonesy63]

Hi Tor,
I used to organise these when the D3 was pretty new - usually at the Epping Hotel. The last one I arranged (Homebush) had a grand total of 3 attendees, including me. :(

If there is a little interest - we should make it happen.

Cheers,
Rob

[Redback]

Hi Tor,
I used to organise these when the D3 was pretty new - usually at the Epping Hotel. The last one I arranged (Homebush) had a grand total of 3 attendees, including me. :(

If there is a little interest - we should make it happen.

Cheers,
Rob

Maybe somewhere with less congestion, (ie) rural:cool:

[~Rich~]

Another W/E Baz????? ;)

[jonesy63]

Another W/E Baz????? ;)

Where are we going, Rich? :D:D:cool:

[SBD4]

yep, I'd be up for it.

dinner or weekend.

[oldsalt]

Maybe somewhere with less congestion, (ie) rural:cool:

Albury / Wodonga is fine by me ... ;)

[Brad]

Apple bar at Bilpin?

[Redback]

I'm up for a W/E or dinner, but where??

Pub with No Beer? camping opposite Pub

Lithgow somewhere? Lake Llyal, pub in town

Albury/Wodonga, good camping on the river.

Jugiong, has a great Hotel/Motel with good food with camping by the river.

Anyone else know of a good pub with camping nearby

Berrima??

Baz.

[jonesy63]

dinner or weekend.

Dinner to discuss plans for another D3/D4/RRS weekend away? :cool:

[DoctorJ]

If you did Albury Wodonga id come up from Melbourne as I'm sure others would

cheers
Julian

[Redback]

Dinner to discuss plans for another D3/D4/RRS weekend away? :cool:

Yeah, good Idea

There is also Wee Jasper, to add to the list I put up, it has a Tavern, camping is nearby at the local reserves, they have amenities also.

[jon3950]

Yeah, good Idea

There is also Wee Jasper, to add to the list I put up, it has a Tavern, camping is nearby at the local reserves, they have amenities also.

I was thinking Wee Jasper. Easy access to the Brindabellas and Long Plain.

The other place that sprang to mind was Bendethra, or maybe Araluen if you want a pub.

Closer to Sydney, places I thought of with reasonably large camping areas were along the Turon River behind Capertee or Abercrombie River.

Pity the pub at Newnes is no longer licensed.

Cheers,
Jon

[jon3950]

If you want a pub, there's Hill End.

[Torero22]

Wow - I knew Sydney Was growing - but not at the rate you guys are talking about?

Where are all these property acquisitions coming from, who is buying up all the land - Asia ?

Good to see that Land Rover owners love to Rover over land !

Lol
Tor

[SimmAus]

I'd be keen...anywhere with a cold beer and warm fire, or nice red and warm fire (this time of year) ;-)
What was the last D3/D4/RRS number? 23, 24?

[SBD4]

Wow - I knew Sydney Was growing - but not at the rate you guys are talking about?

Where are all these property acquisitions coming from, who is buying up all the land - Asia ?

Good to see that Land Rover owners love to Rover over land !

Lol
Tor

Tor, your catch up dinner is being schemed over and becoming an excuse to do something like this:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/nsw-act-reports/181679-nsw-7th-8th-sep-d3-4-rrs-only-september-off-road-trip.html

[phl]

If you want a pub, there's Hill End.

Hill End is a nice little town; it has been a few years since I've been, so would be interesting.

[phl]

I hear that you guys around the Sydney area get together for a meal and a few drinks. I would love to meet some of the Sydney based characters on this Forum.

So when is the next session planned for ?
Or do I have to organise something ?

Regards
Tor

I think the last time a few Sydney guys planned a weekend get together (organised by Terry), over 20 turned up...

[SBD4]

Where is Terry anyway? He's been pretty scarce around these parts - only 11 posts this year.

[rocmic]

I'm up for a dinner or a weekend (especially if near a pub)

[Redback]

Where is Terry anyway? He's been pretty scarce around these parts - only 11 posts this year.

Flat out with work, I've spoke to him a couple of times and he is doing a lot of behind the sceens work with the new series and interstate meeting, as well as ride days at Wakefield Park.

Baz.

[CaverD3]

Did someone mention beer? :D

[AnD3rew]

I think the last time a few Sydney guys planned a weekend get together (organised by Terry), over 20 turned up...

That was huge fun, would definitely do again.

[rovers1952]

Well....I'm potentially in now I am on permanent gardening leave (retired).
But have a 50 day Cape York Trip approaching mid June to end July.

[TerryO]

Did someone mention beer? :D


I'll be up for a little get together with beer if you guys want to organise it. ... ;)

Happy to do another weekend away as well ... That is if people want to do something just a little bit challenging ... :cool:

We could invite a few Defenders along just so we could practise recovery methods when the Fenders get stuck trying to follow. ... :p

[CaverD3]

Have to be before the end of June.


Unless you make it at my new local in Oberon. :BigThumb:

[Chops]

I'll be up for a little get together with beer if you guys want to organise it. ... ;)

Happy to do another weekend away as well ... That is if people want to do something just a little bit challenging ... :cool:

We could invite a few Defenders along just so we could practise recovery methods when the Fenders get stuck trying to follow. ... :p

Them there's fightin words lad,,,, :bat:

Mind you,, the Defenders would make a good anchor point for you to drag out your mechanical lattes' :p

[Torero22]

Well if we are making a bit of a trip out this ShingDig my vehicle wont be ready, I won't have even a radio installed on it. It would prob be in bits as I upgrade the dam thing !!!!

Can I grab a ride with someone from the Sydney Area ?
I Promise not to fart in the car !

Tor

[Redback]

Have to be before the end of June.


Unless you make it at my new local in Oberon. :BigThumb:

So you are offering to put us all up:cool:

[CaverD3]

Only if I want get divorced! :angel:

[Steve223]

Where are we going, Rich? :D:D:cool:


am I still allowed with a D2 or Defender ;-)

[rocmic]

Tor
I am pretty sure I would be able to give you a ride, you are fairly close to me.
Cheers
Mike

[Torero22]

Tor
I am pretty sure I would be able to give you a ride, you are fairly close to me.
Cheers
Mike

Much appreciate rocmic, as long as I don't have to wear a dress and a wig ! lol

Lets see when this event settles to and I will PM you.

Really appreciate your kindness.

Regards
Tor

[simoncs]

Definitely in for some 4wd action, and possibly a beer depwnding on where.

[Bluepippa]

Count me in... I may even bring some of my homebrew :-)

[~Rich~]

am I still allowed with a D2 or Defender ;-)

Heh Steve, you should be on the commitee! (Along with Jonesy ;) )

I'm not sure about ring in's, you have too many cars to choose from - you're either Rich or Broke! ( or Crazy!!!!) :wasntme:

[Steve223]

Heh Steve, you should be on the commitee! (Along with Jonesy ;) )



I'm not sure about ring in's, you have too many cars to choose from - you're either Rich or Broke! ( or Crazy!!!!) :wasntme:


Probably both :-) Rich

Down to two landies though D3 is now in good hands with Chris Bentham

[TerryO]

So if we are going to arrange another NSW D3/D4/RRS off road weekend away then where shall we go?

All of your thoughts please?

[jon3950]

Guess it depends on how far people are prepared to travel. It would be nice to somewhere other than the Newnes Plateau for a change.

What about Bylong Creek? Haven't been there myself, but camping looks good and a few tracks to choose from.

Or maybe a trip through Sunny Corner, camping at Woolshed Flat or The Diggings. Those that are feeling adventurous can tackle the hill: Prado climbing "The Hill" (Jackass Hill) in Sunny Corner - YouTube


Cheers,
Jon

[CaverD3]

That Prado was lifted and had bigger muddies on.
Very messy getting up the hill. :angel:

[Redback]

That Hill
Heartbreak on Vimeo

Heartbreak Part 2 on Vimeo

In the D2 just before we sold it.

Baz.

[jon3950]

That Prado was lifted and had bigger muddies on.
Very messy getting up the hill. :angel:

Yeah, I haven't been there for a while, but its a bit nasty now, some very sharp rocks. Used to be a nice hill. Definitely not 19" territory, but a 3 or 4 on 17"s should cope with it. There is a by-pass track.

Cheers,
Jon

[ytt105]

How about the Brindabellas?

[Redback]

How about the Brindabellas?

Does that mean you will organise it;)

[jon3950]

How about the Brindabellas?

I'd be up for that, but I suspect it may be considered too far from Sydney. :(

If we had a turn-out like last time we would need a decent sized camp site. Cotter would be out, now they've put the rocks up. Is there anywhere else big enough? The only place I can think of is Wee Jasper.

If we were prepared to travel that far, I would also suggest Bendethra.

Cheers,
Jon

[ytt105]

Redback

Love to when I get the Disco back from its engine transplant!

Plenty of camping at Flea Creek or MacIntyre's Hut

[jon3950]

Plenty of camping at Flea Creek or MacIntyre's Hut

Haven't been there for a few years so my memory may not be right, but I would have thought Flea Creek was a bit small (remember we had 20+ vehicles last time).

I think MacIntyres is a bit too far in to make it easy for people to get to, especially those unfamiliar with the area - plus it always seems to attract bogans.

Cheers,
Jon

[Redback]

Yes I think you are right Jon, from memory Flea Creek was a bit small, and well MacIntyres is a Bogan Mecca, it was last time we were there, we pulled up to watch drongos doing circle work, so we buggered off.

Wee Jasper would be better I think, Tavern for dinner Saturday night, nice flat grassy area to camp, being cold, there shouldn't many campers around, whether the cold will put people off, I don't know, wouldn't worry us though.

Baz.

[phl]

So the long weekend is just around the corner. Are we doing Wee Jasper or just a simple lunch in Sydney?

[Redback]

So the long weekend is just around the corner. Are we doing Wee Jasper or just a simple lunch in Sydney?

Things are being tossed about, we are meeting Jonesy63 and TerryO Saturday to discuss what the options are, so nothing has been decided as yet.

On another note, I will be at Wee Jasper on the long weekend with some non Land Rover friends, you're welcome to join us, as is anyone else.

Baz.

[jonesy63]

Thanks Baz.

There will also be a Sydney pub lunch at noon on Thursday June 12 - at The Ranch Hotel. Link: Home -The Ranch, North Ryde, NSW, 2122 (http://www.theranch.com.au/)

We can then discuss requirements/options on where to go, what is needed, etc for this years D3/D4/RRS weekend away. As well as talk about our rides! :cool:

I might put this in a separate thread as well - so it isn't lost.

No need to RSVP - just rock up and have fun!

Cheers,
Rob

[minibloodhound]

Dang! I missed out on last years weekend away because of a dodgy back, and it looks like I'll miss out on this years because I'll be somewhere around the Gulf Country! Leaving on the June long weekend, but come to think of it, I think I might prefer my trip to the tropics and the warmth and leave you guys to winter down south! :p

Scott

[phl]

Thanks Baz.

There will also be a Sydney pub lunch at noon on Thursday June 12 - at The Ranch Hotel. Link: Home -The Ranch, North Ryde, NSW, 2122 (http://www.theranch.com.au/)


Might be able to make this one as it's close to work. What time?

[letherm]

Might be able to make this one as it's close to work. What time?

That would be 12pm as in "noon". :wasntme: