On the way to Perth.

[V8Ian]

Leaving Brisbane next Saturday afternoon to load in Sydney Sunday.
Anyone up for a coffee or meal at or close to BP Kewdale, next week?

[BradC]

Absolutely.

[BMKal]

Might be able to catch up in Coolgardie if you're stopping there at a respectable hour on your way over or back.
It's been a few years since we last had a chat. [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Might be able to catch up in Coolgardie if you're stopping there at a respectable hour on your way over or back.
It's been a few years since we last had a chat. [biggrin]
I'll keep in touch, Brian.

[spudfan]

Leaving Brisbane next Saturday afternoon to load in Sydney Sunday.


This could almost be a heading in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales....

[Saitch]

This could almost be a heading in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales....

We may be lucky enough to get "The Road Knight's Tale"? [smilebigeye]

It will be coming out in 'Log Book' form, apparently and available from under major, truck seats.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Will be around Perth for a fortnight...
Let me know--- [thumbsupbig]

[V8Ian]

Will do Pedro, I don't seem to have your number any more.
We could meet up with Brad, but unless we find a venue with a ​big car park, one of you fellows will have to pick me up. [bigsmile1]

[BradC]

Transport no issue, just give me as much notice as you can. Any night except Tuesday, as Pam goes out and I have to sit and answer questions from an 8 year old for 3 hours.

[V8Ian]

Transport no issue, just give me as much notice as you can. Any night except Tuesday, as Pam goes out and I have to sit and answer questions from an 8 year old for 3 hours.
Thanks Brad. Drive safe. [wink11]

[V8Ian]

Ian, Brad and Pedro at Food on Q, having a Mods' meeting. [bigrolf]

[Saitch]

Ian, Brad and Pedro at Food on Q, having a Mods' meeting. [bigrolf]

Do they have a 'Table 8'?

[cripesamighty]

I should be around.

[350RRC]

This could almost be a heading in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales....

Could also be ghosting Jack Kerouac or PJ O'Rourke, if the Bris - Perth itinerary words were:

'Leaving Brisbane next Saturday afternoon to unload in Sydney Sunday.'

DL

[p38arover]

Which way out of Sinney on Sunday?

[Tombie]

I'm assuming down and across so passing by my neck of the woods at some stage [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Which way out of Sinney on Sunday?
I'm loading a single trailer at Eastern Creek/Minchenbury, then l'll get back on the M7 to head across the boring Hay Plains. I reckon I'll be ready for a coffee by Wakerie.
I'm still looking for a route that gives Wyalla a wide berth, but it looks like I might have to tip-toe from Horricks Pass to west of Iron Knob.[tonguewink]

[p38arover]

I'm loading a single trailer at Eastern Creek/Minchenbury,

Hmm, quite close to me. Maybe I could meet you. I'll give you a ring.

[Graeme]

If you're thinking via Wagga then the hwy to Darlington Point is still closed due to flooding and could be for a while yet.

[W&KO]

Can you grab my aus post parcels that have been delayed due to flooding……

[Bulletman]

I hope to be around Ian, I should be back on Saturday from Broome and I'm doing a night run Wednesday night but wont get back till late thursday..
Will follow and see how it's playing out.
Cheers Ean

[V8Ian]

Can you grab my aus post parcels that have been delayed due to flooding……
I might be delayed due to flooding, something that I hadn't considered.

[Saitch]

I might be delayed due to flooding, something that I hadn't considered.

Take someone along to walk it for you.

[ChookD2]

If you're only in a single instead of going down M7 and Hume you could go over the mountain through Dubbo and Broken Hill. I think flooding has gone from Dubbo area.
Still flat and featureless out past Dubbo, you could imagine you are on the Hay plains. [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Thanks Ray, I can always rely on you to brighten up my day.:Rolling:

[V8Ian]

I'm loading a single trailer at Eastern Creek/Minchenbury, then l'll get back on the M7 to head across the boring Hay Plains. I reckon I'll be ready for a coffee by Wakerie.
I'm still looking for a route that gives Wyalla a wide berth, but it looks like I might have to tip-toe from Horricks Pass to west of Iron Knob.[tonguewink]
Bathurst, Cowra, Hay looks doable, could work out for us too, Ron.

[ChookD2]

Bathurst, Cowra, Hay looks doable, could work out for us too, Ron.

When was the last time you drove up or down Mt Victoria Pass? [wink11]

[Graeme]

Yass, Harden, Temora, Griffith, Darlington Point, Hay...

[V8Ian]

When was the last time you drove up or down Mt Victoria Pass? [wink11]
1980 something.

[ChookD2]

Vic Pass hasn't changed but the roads either side definitely have.

[V8Ian]

Vic Pass hasn't changed but the roads either side definitely have.
For better or worse? Ideally they've only improved.

[V8Ian]

If you're thinking via Wagga then the hwy to Darlington Point is still closed due to flooding and could be for a while yet.


Yass, Harden, Temora, Griffith, Darlington Point, Hay...
Is the highway open? Google seems to believe it is.

[BradC]

Google maps -> Bucket of salt :
https://i.imgur.com/1T3i5kJ.jpg

[V8Ian]

Bloody hell, Brad! Are you suggesting I'm going to end up in the Orient? That's a lot of wading for poor Saitch.

[BradC]

If you trust Google maps to let you know if a road is open or not, provided the rig is adequately sealed for wading you could float your way to Cape Town with the Westerly current!

[ChookD2]

Yes, roads very much better.

Try here for road conditions/alerts etc for NSW. Live Traffic NSW (https://www.livetraffic.com/)

[Graeme]

Live Traffic still shows Wagga to Darlington Point closed and the river is only just peaking at Narranderra so expect the road to still be closed for several days. Diverting through Griffith then down the Darlington Point is the bypass. Better to head across to Griffith direct from just after Yass rather than go down to Wagga then back up to Ardlethan.
The Harden/Griffith turn-off west of Yass has been for some time a little further on than the Bowning turn-off and is well signposted.

[V8Ian]

Not Google maps, RACQ and Government (?) road conditions sites.

[V8Ian]

Thanks Graeme.

[BradC]

My bad. With my lovely, beautiful, insightful (she might be watching) brides reliance on google maps, anytime anyone mentions google in the context of road or travel it’s automatically where my mind heads.

[Roverlord off road spares]

Bloody hell, Brad! Are you suggesting I'm going to end up in the Orient? That's a lot of wading for poor Saitch.

Hey Ian if you are going that far you could drop in on Brendon, in Japan for me and say hello. Heather

[V8Ian]

Hey Ian if you are going that far you could drop in on Brendon, in Japan for me and say hello. Heather
Will do Heather, just post a photo, so I can recognise him. [bigrolf]

[V8Ian]

Bringing over gear for https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/guns-n-roses-2022 , reckon I'll be there by Tuesday or Wednesday, so Wednesday or Thursday night should be the go. After the concert I'll pack up and bolt for Brisbane and the next concert.

[Saitch]

Have you checked the forecast, Ian?

[V8Ian]

I've seen more rain predicted for SE Australia.
Might make it easier to be on time in Brisbane, if I can't get to Perth. [bigwhistle]

[Tote]

Bringing over gear for https://optusstadium.com.au/whats-on/guns-n-roses-2022 , reckon I'll be there by Tuesday or Wednesday, so Wednesday or Thursday night should be the go. After the concert I'll pack up and bolt for Brisbane and the next concert.

Oh well, following Axle's lead it doesn't matter if you are a few hours/days late [biggrin]

Regards,
Tote

[Saitch]

I've seen more rain predicted for SE Australia.
Might make it easier to be on time in Brisbane, if I can't get to Perth. [bigwhistle]


You don't want to be out in the "Cold November Rain"!

[V8Ian]

I think you're mixing Guns and Roses up with Elvis.[biggrin]

[V8Ian]

I think you're mixing Guns and Roses up with Elvis.[biggrin]
A common and easily made mistake. [bigrolf]

[Saitch]

I think you're mixing Guns and Roses up with Elvis.[biggrin]


https://youtu.be/8SbUC-UaAxE

[V8Ian]

Unloading to tomorrow 6am. Will have the bulk of tomorrow and all Thursday free, how does that pan out for you good folk of Perth?

[BradC]

I'm pretty much next to Kewdale all day Thursday. How about a bite and beer after work? I could swing past, pick you up and head to a pub somewhere.

Alternatively I could do tomorrow night, but tomorrow is going to be somewhat "challenging" and I can't vouch for not falling asleep face down in my grub.

[Saitch]

Unloading to tomorrow 6am. Will have the bulk of tomorrow and all Thursday free, how does that pan out for you good folk of Perth?

Have you found a parking spot? Shouldn't be too hard, as Pedro did and you're probably not much longer than The Swift Man's rig! [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Sounds like a plan, Brad.
Who else?
Pedro and Di.

[Tins]

We may be lucky enough to get "The Road Knight's Tale"? [smilebigeye]

It will be coming out in 'Log Book' form, apparently and available from under major, truck seats.

If we must get all literary, perhaps something from Swift might be more appropriate. If you catch up with him, do try and hold him down...

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[Bulletman]

Sorry Ian i am driving out tomorrow arvo wont be back till early hours friday . Have to do overnight express so tomorrow will be spent sleeping till i need to head out and hook up and go.

Hopefully you get to meet up with a few forumites.

Cheers Ean

[p38arover]

Hey Ian if you are going that far you could drop in on Brendon, in Japan for me and say hello. Heather

And our daughter, Lyndal.

[cripesamighty]

I should be free

[V8Ian]

I knew I was back in Perth, when within a couple of minutes i was overtaken, at high speed by an unlit, unregiterable motorcycle and cut off by a TransPerth bus exiting a side street, as I decended Bakers Hill*.

You Sandgropers don't know what a hill is, we've got speed bumps bigger than Bakers Hill and the one coming into Armidale (WA) [tonguewink]

[BradC]

I knew I was back in Perth, when within a couple of minutes i was overtaken, at high speed by an unlit, unregiterable motorcycle and cut off by a TransPerth bus exiting a side street, as I decended Bakers Hill*.

You Sandgropers don't know what a hill is, we've got speed bumps bigger than Bakers Hill and the one coming into Armidale (WA) [tonguewink]

Yeah, but your speed bumps don't have a bakery that makes pies as good as the one at Bakers Hill. It has that going for it anyway.
Played a gig at the pub there a few years back. Interesting locals.

[Tins]

You Sandgropers don't know what a hill is, we've got speed bumps bigger than Bakers Hill and the one coming into Armidale (WA) [tonguewink]

You talking about Mt Coot-Tha, Ian?

[V8Ian]

You talking about Mt Coot-Tha, Ian?
Or any of the thousands of roundabouts. [biggrin]

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Where the hell is Kewdale????

hmm, ok.

"The Kewdale Tavern"
wow, its a smart pub for TV sports and hearty meals!

[V8Ian]

Pedro, WA revolves around Kewdale!

[scarry]

Or any of the thousands of roundabouts. [biggrin]

I would have thought they wouldn’t have been much of a worry,don’t you just drive straight through?[wink11]

[Tins]

Pedro, WA revolves around Kewdale!

In the same way that Qld revolves around Nudgee?

[V8Ian]

In the same way that Qld revolves around Nudgee?
Orphanage or golf course? [bighmmm]

[Tins]

Orphanage or golf course? [bighmmm]

Aren't they the same thing?

[V8Ian]

As you're the chauffeur Brad, I'll leave it in your capable hands to sort the venue and time.

[V8Ian]

I would have thought they wouldn’t have been much of a worry,don’t you just drive straight through?[wink11]
It has been done. [biggrin]
I recall when the council put the new roundabout, with the raised flowerbed in the middle, one predawn morning a truck came up the freeway unaware of the obstacle. He must've had a decent head of steam up, judging by the skid marks, but ten out of ten for accuracy, he disected the flowers and shrubs perfectly.
It would have been a wild ride. :eek2::burnrubber:

[V8Ian]

:arms: hello Pedro. [biggrin]

[BradC]

Where the hell is Kewdale????

hmm, ok.

"The Kewdale Tavern"
wow, its a smart pub for TV sports and hearty meals!

It's a toss up between the Kewdale Tavern and the Canning Vale "Market City Tavern". I've been to the latter but not the former.

[V8Ian]

Pedro won't be too fussy, as long as XXXX is purveyed. [biggrin]

[BradC]

Righto then. How about the Kewdale any time after 6?

I should knock off up the road around 5-5.30. I'll give you a call and come and pick you up.

On checking I appear to have misplaced your number. Could you drop me a message, or PM?

[V8Ian]

Just been advised, by a fellow who had dinner there last night, to avoid Kewdale, so how about your other suggestion Brad?

[BradC]

Righto then Market City Tavern in Canning Vale it is then!

[Tins]

Righto then Market City Tavern in Canning Vale it is then!

Wherever you go, tell the cook to burn Ian's steak or you'll never hear the end of it.

[BradC]

Table booked for 6.30 under Brad Campbell / AULRO.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Pedro won't be too fussy, as long as XXXX is purveyed. [biggrin]

You are kidding, right???
I havent seen a real beer since Darwin...
The whole west coast beer trade relies on Iron Jack, Hahn and James Squire...

[Saitch]

You are kidding, right???
I havent seen a real beer since Darwin...
The whole west coast beer trade relies on Iron Jack, Hahn and James Squire...

Oh Dear!![bigsad].......but at least you didn't mention VB. :spudnikhurler:

[V8Ian]

Oh Dear!![bigsad].......but at least you didn't mention VB. :spudnikhurler:
Very Bad!

[V8Ian]

So Brad, Cripes, Pedro, anyone else? What about you, Saitch?

[Saitch]

So Brad, Cripes, Pedro, anyone else? What about you, Saitch?

Sorry, you blokes, but Pedro didn't mention Coopers either.

Helen and I did have a very nice lunch at the Gaythorne RSL the other day. We both mentioned that you would have enjoyed it![thumbsupbig]

[W&KO]

Table booked for 6.30 under Brad Campbell / AULRO.

What date are we talking??

[W&KO]

What date are we talking??


scrolled through thread again…..I’m guessing tonight??

Currently @ Meekatharra…..don’t think we’d get there in time.

[V8Ian]

Yep, tonight. I'm a bit disappointed that Saitch didn't put the effort in. [bigsad]

[Saitch]

Yep, tonight. I'm a bit disappointed that Saitch didn't put the effort in. [bigsad]

Yea, sorry. I suppose you would've asked me to pick K up, on my way?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Where is everyone? Still 15mim of Happy Hour left....

[V8Ian]

You'll love it here, Pedro.
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[V8Ian]

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[Bradtot]

Hi pity I could not be there but I live at the opposite end of Perth…..great picture...but for those of us who don’t know you..any chance of describing who is who in the picture….pretty please😁😁..just in case I bump into any of you?😂🤣
Many thanks…Bradtot🙂

[V8Ian]

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Left to right: V8Ian, Pedro the Swift, Cripesamighty, Di the Swifter, BradC.


Hi pity I could not be there but I live at the opposite end of Perth…..great picture...but for those of us who don’t know you..any chance of describing who is who in the picture….pretty please😁😁..just in case I bump into any of you?😂🤣
Many thanks…Bradtot🙂

[Tins]

Left to right: V8Ian, Pedro the Swift, Cripesamighty, Di the Swifter, BradC.

Bloke next to you, Ian, is an imposter. Pedro wears a straw hat.

[Saitch]

..just in case I bump into any of you?😂🤣
Many thanks…Bradtot🙂

A case of "Pre-warned is Pre-armed" perhaps, Brad? [smilebigeye]

[Pedro_The_Swift]

A case of "Pre-warned is Pre-armed" perhaps, Brad? [smilebigeye] enough from the cheap seats... ;p

[BradC]

Hey Pedro, this is the oil I was talking about Thursday night. You were after a C1 and this is a C3, so not entirely compatible.

ENVIRO+ 5W-40 (FULL SYN.) | Penrite Oil (https://penriteoil.com.au/products/enviro-5w-40-full-syn)

It was what I ran in the D3 when it still had a DPF. In fact I'm still running it, although I have 20L of HPR 5 in the garage for the next couple.

[RANDLOVER]

Hey Pedro, this is the oil I was talking about Thursday night. You were after a C1 and this is a C3, so not entirely compatible.

ENVIRO+ 5W-40 (FULL SYN.) | Penrite Oil (https://penriteoil.com.au/products/enviro-5w-40-full-syn)

It was what I ran in the D3 when it still had a DPF. In fact I'm still running it, although I have 20L of HPR 5 in the garage for the next couple.

I wonder if all this C1, C3, etc stuff matters as my oil cap just says 5W-30 IIRC.

[BradC]

I wonder if all this C1, C3, etc stuff matters as my oil cap just says 5W-30 IIRC.

It's about the residual levels of ash and its composition which can affect the exhaust catalysts apparently. Looking at the tables C1 has a poofteenth less than C3. Having said that the 40 weight C3 has considerably more HTHS over the 30 weight C1.

Towing last week I saw sump temps > 125C which means the temps in the bearings are significantly higher. I want all the HTHS I can get. Penrite suggest C1 is obsolete and has been replaced by C4, but again only available in a 5W30.

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