Was Bill's Easter trip, now Al and Tim's Central Trip

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:06 pm

Hi Guys, got another trip in the planning for easter. Tim and I are planning to head down on Thursday and back Tuesday, allowing 4 days 4wdriving over easter. As accomodation is at a prenium secondary to warbirds, we have booked the Ettrick campground backpackers. There are 8 beds left up for grabs. If people want to go but don't want to stay in backpackers then you will need to make your own arrangements ASAP(can't stress that enough) There are caravans for hire also. Phone number 4466600. We will definitely be doing the Old Man Range, Old Woman Range, Serpentine( the hard way), maybe Carricktown and Whitecombe Rd up abd down, and what else we can think of. Any ideas greatly appreciated. If you want to go, you know the rules, rated tow hooks, recovery gear, could even be snow around at that time. There are some deep mudholes up the old man so a snorkel could be an advantage as well as MT's. Those two are optional. Radiator sack essential, learnt the hard way last trip. Whitecombe Rd/Old Man Range mud can kill trucks by blocking radiators.
Al

Post by **mike** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:26 pm

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I like the sound of this over the westcoast. May even be able to get the mrs to come along :shock:

Will have to see. I'll plant the idea in her head. What about the lake with hut? or is that a summer trip you reckon?

Mike

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:30 pm

I've just got off the phone to Ettrick accomodation is booked, at this stage there is bunks available for about 8 more people at $10 per night per person, accomodation is very good with showers, toilets, washing machine/dryer, full cooking facilities incl pots pans ect (just bring your food) we have stayed there before and it's not the ritz but its bloody good

was an old school and has been converted to accomodation kitchen etc.
numbers are strictly limited so book your place inside through here :!:

4wding will also be premium at this time of year, if the truck makes the start line :oops:

penetrator · Post by **penetrator** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:00 pm

Shit sounds like a good trip guys - did the old man range / whitcombe road with pete a couple of weeks ago was great fun. Good to see a bit of mud down in otago for the first time since i moved down!

Would be real keen to join you guys but will up hunting most of april for the roar. If you do another big trip at another time id be damn keen. Pics from the xmas trip looked good too you lucky buggers!

padero · Post by **padero** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:15 pm

hey guys yeh id be keen, providing i have a truck by then which i should have.

let me know if you need a hand with anything and ill catch up with yous later

adam

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:57 pm

Mike, we chose Central as it maybe the last time we can get in before they close the rds for winter. As for the westcoast, alot of clubs are going there for easter plus every other man and his dog. We will do westoast trips over winter as they are just over the hill for us here in CHCH.
Al

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:07 pm

Let me know the plan

I'll be around and could meet you. I'll be based in Wanaka....

From Friday Night through till whenever.... so maybe could meet up saturday or monday, will most likely be at warbirds on Sunday.

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:03 am

Very interested myself, as have been planning this trip for a while - did you say that there are also caravans @ Ettrick ... suitable for a man, his Mrs and a 3-year old (if he can't escape the clan) :wink:

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hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:32 am

Yes there is Mrs, me & 2 boys will be in one at this stage unless we don't fill the inside rooms, the inside area is seperated into 4 rooms with 2 beds in each and you should be able to put a stretcher in for a child.
There were more caravans but the owners were a little reluctant to rent them out as apple picking season will be in full swing, best you contact the camp owner yourself to find out if she'll part with one :wink:

Post by **mike** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:29 am

Ok talked to the mrs and she seems keen so we are a definite with the beds.

We may only do a couple of the days of 4wding as thats prob about all she can handle but will stay there the entire time. If she cant get the time off work then it will be just me there (oh dear 4 days of 4wding :lol:

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hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:20 am

that leaves 5 beds as Rob (Dad) is coming now as well

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:40 pm

Talked to Mrs - definitley starters. Just awaiting return of call from Ettrick re Caravan (will post result); if no joy, would really appreciate one of the two-bed bunk rooms for Mrs and myself - will set up an air mattress for daughter.

Enjoyed viewing your Xmas trip pics - stunning scenery. Re the Easter trip, are the runs day, or overnighter from Ettrick?

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 3:20 pm

Day trips out of Ettrick, probably about 10 hr days

. There is a pub across the road

. The communal kitchen next door has pretty damn good facilities. I'll be in a unit because of the new born, give him another few months and I'll have him in a tent like last one. Like the look of your truck going by the speil at the end of your post. The bunk room has a few doubles( that means two single beds in one room) and singles. your daughter could get a single next to your double if that makes sense, you won't get an airbed between your beds. keep in touch.
Al

Post by **mike** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:04 pm

albundy wrote: Like the look of your truck going by the speil at the end of your post. Al

Leithfields signature wrote:1990 Surf, 1KZTE transplant, Safari snorkel, Marlin Crawler, Coils, 8" suspension lift, Longfields, Marlin Crawler chromoly rear, Rancho's, V6 diffs, Yukon Gear 5.29's, Dual ARB's, 37" Creepy Crawlers, rear discs, EndlessAir, ICOM UHF]

Yes I noticed that as well. You may find some of the tracks a tad not so challenging for your truck since I got through them in a stock standard surf with 29" ATs on. But saying that it sounds like we are doing some harder tracks this time around so you may get it in 4wd a couple of places :wink:

Mike

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:48 pm

Leithfield wrote:Talked to Mrs - definitley starters.

excellent

, hey is that you kevin?, if so Tim from Brooklands here, looking forward to seeing your completed vehicle (and what it can do :shock:

) although most of what we are doing will be not too bad as it is a family trip, but i'm well aware that just cause you have a beast with all the bit's doesn't mean you want to thrash and bash all the time :wink:

(just most of the time

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cromcruiser · Post by **cromcruiser** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:24 pm

One more good toyota man for the easter trip, I to will be taking part at easter , their is some good trips and mud holes around .

Leithfield wrote:Talked to Mrs - definitley starters. Just awaiting return of call from Ettrick re Caravan (will post result); if no joy, would really appreciate one of the two-bed bunk rooms for Mrs and myself - will set up an air mattress for daughter.

Enjoyed viewing your Xmas trip pics - stunning scenery. Re the Easter trip, are the runs day, or overnighter from Ettrick?

padero · Post by **padero** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:36 pm

hey still looking for a new truck have found a few, so hopfuly will have something by the end of the month.
what tracks are you thinking of doing al ?

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:48 pm

Thanks Lads. And hi Tim - yep, Leithfield = Kevin.

Finally got all the things I wanted done on the truck so that I would only have a one-off payment for certification; now all legit, and proudly displaying new WOF and Reg. It's an extremely capable vehicle, but more than anything else, I really appreciate the assurance and insurance that offers with family on board. Mrs and our three year old daughter are also hooked on 4wding, so we're all chomping at the bit for 'Al & Tims Excellent Adventure'. Have always wanted to run those trails in Central Otago ... something about the country up there. We will also be heading along to next Nth Cant 4WD Club meeting in Feb; have toy, will play

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hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:33 am

looks like there is only 3 beds remainin (possibly 4) so shaping up to be an excellent trip with a variety of vehicles and people-including 4 families at this stage

If inside accomodation all gets filled, there is plenty of room for tents outside for the more hardy

padero · Post by **padero** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:18 pm

then i gess i'll resever a bed then.. if thats ok tim.
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Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:01 pm

Just confirming that I was able to convince Ngaire to rent another Caravan ... roll on Easter. Three year old daughter is stoked at the idea: "Wow ... and there will be other kids to play with too ... how many sleeps left Dad".

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:27 pm

padero wrote:then i gess i'll resever a bed then.. if thats ok tim.
ad

yep sure,
oh and Adam m8 you'll have to be careful :drunken: :puker:

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:23 am

As for easy tracks, Alistair and I have some new tracks planned for us to explore, so don't get to complacent guys. And as for the "one more toymotor" I remember thre toyoat bonnets up at Balfour and the Nissan down. :lol:

cromcruiser · Post by **cromcruiser** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:25 pm

Hi Al tell evey one which truck went the hole 8 days with out missing a bet at all . cheers cromcruiser

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:36 pm

Yeh, but shit man you sure found plenty of swamps to be pulled out of :lol:

But I suppose that was Bill's fault as he was telling you where to go :lol:

As for'Bill & Tims Excellent Adventure'[/quote]Bill couldn't organise a #### in a brothel with a fist full of fifties :lol:

Sorry Bill, couldn't resist that one.
Al

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:54 am

Well, we will hjave one extra on ther trip. Young Quinn, born at 11.58pm 8lb11. Both well. Nearly had to deliver the bloody thing in the nissan :shock:

, lucky I'm a nurse. He has that glint in his eye and is a winchbitch in the making.
Al

cromcruiser · Post by **cromcruiser** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:37 am

Hi Al congrats etc on the new baby alls well i hope cheers Alistair & Diane

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:38 am

Congratulations Al - will look forward to the champagne and cubana :wink:

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:35 am

Congrats Al

And whats that about bill & Tim's excellent adventure?????

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:11 pm

Congrat's bro, I'm an uncle again :!:

one for family member

down side=1 more christmas present to buy :lol: