Al's annual birthday winter trip: Ikamatua

[mike]

stopped in at ricks the other day while getting a clutch kit for the LR. got to talking to smokey and then began the realisation that the LR was not going to make the trip But the surf is now going thanks to ctr4x4 Smokey showed me Ricks new bar on his jeep shipped in from America, very flash! thought I could do with something like that on mine so yesterday cut some more of my trampoline up and turned one trampoline leg into a smaller version A little cheaper and with the spotties on it looks the part. The surf is definitely going to be the flashest truck on this trip, especially with my trampoline back bar, sliders and front bar

Roll on friday!

Mike

[albundy]

You good to go into the chasm on friday should we need to mike, Bill, Smokey,Jase? I am going to call the lady at Ikamatua to warn her that a group of us may well turn up on thursady night. Spoke with all the crew now and only one vehicle won't make the chasm should we go friday. So if we go friday most of us, if not all will be starting from Ikamatua on thursday night. Jase you happy to stay at Iki should we go friday, spoke with Rik so assume you doing what he said?
Al

[mike]

You good to go into the chasm on friday should we need to mike, Bill, Smokey,Jase? I am going to call the lady at Ikamatua to warn her that a group of us may well turn up on thursady night. Spoke with all the crew now and only one vehicle won't make the chasm should we go friday. So if we go friday most of us, if not all will be starting from Ikamatua on thursday night. Jase you happy to stay at Iki should we go friday, spoke with Rik so assume you doing what he said?
Al

Yeah just means that we head over thursday straight from the airport and mark doesnt get to go out trawling for woman like he wanted to

Might get in late over there though.

Mike

[albundy]

Might get in late over there though

Most of us will. Rude don't get in to late arvo either.

[Pradozer]

I reckon we should wait till Wednesday to finalise, like Richard says the weather is based at Hokitika, the Hoki gorge gets 9.5 metres of rain a year, the weather can all together miss the Ikas area, would be best to ring Ikas hotal on Wednesday, talk to Donna and ask about the local weather, might save every one a lot of hassles getting there in a hurry.

[Chopper01]

we were waiting to see what is the go but if everyone is going to the pub thursday night then we will be there to do the casum on friday morning but we may be the first ones there as we wanted to get away about 3pm on thursday arvo to get up there in good time and to see how the coast beer tastes

[H2OLOVA]

Like Chop says we'll be wherever the action is Trying to get away mid arvo on the Thursday. Getting a wee bit excited now can't wait to get amongst it

[albundy]

You are right Paul, I will call them today anyways. Just looked at the 7 day rain forecast, the 7 day forecast for both Hoki and buller and I reckon we will be fine to go with our original plan. Keep an eye on the forum wednesday evening, I will make the call by 1800hrs.
Al

[Bulletproof]

Hi Al and All

The way the weather map has now changed, it tends to favour the Saturday for the chasm track.But is still probably 50-50

The Grey at the moment is very fordable at around 1900mm but the rain on the Thursday could change that and if it comes up will probably be unfordable all weekend , as it usually takes two day's to drop.

The main river we have to worry about is the Clarke. As long as we can ford that we can go to the Grey and make a return trip through the Chasm. The Clarke Rises very quickly so if it starts raining moderately while we are in there we haven't got much time to get out.

Looking at the posts it seems most will probably be in Ikamatua by Friday morning. If Fitzy's trip was left to the Sunday that would mean we could make a decision on Friday morning about the chasm because we would see the weather first hand and also have a look at the Grey.

There are lots of other things to do around that area anyway so we wouldnt be wasting a day.

Just my penny's worth

Cheers Richard

[H2OLOVA]

I'd presume if we do Smokeys track on the Sunday we'll reverse it and come out at Jacksons??

[wjw]

I'm still not sure whether I'll be able to get it Ikamatua at a decent time... If we do the chasm Friday what time will I need to be there?

[Bulletproof]

I'm still not sure whether I'll be able to get it Ikamatua at a decent time... If we do the chasm Friday what time will I need to be there?

Probably about 10am

Cheers Richard

[wjw]

I'm still not sure whether I'll be able to get it Ikamatua at a decent time... If we do the chasm Friday what time will I need to be there?

Probably about 10am

Cheers Richard

So worst case, I need to leave christchurch at say 5:30am...hmm

[Bulletproof]

I'm still not sure whether I'll be able to get it Ikamatua at a decent time... If we do the chasm Friday what time will I need to be there?

Probably about 10am

Cheers Richard

So worst case, I need to leave christchurch at say 5:30am...hmm

I thought via Arthurs and Moana was about 3 Hrs. Correct me if Im wrong

Cheers Richard

[wjw]

I thought via Arthurs and Moana was about 3 Hrs. Correct me if Im wrong

I was told 3.5 to 4 hours last night... would hate to miss ya

[albundy]

The way the weather map has now changed, it tends to favour the Saturday for the chasm track.But is still probably 50-50

Couldn't agree more, just had a good look at the three forecasts I am following and I reckon the best time would be a night trip fri- sat. Seriously that is the best weather window but not realy practical, but then at a latter date.....something to think about. Will ring Iki pub tomorrow morning and also fuel shop to ensure we can fill up whenever and maybe use their facilities for you toymoyas should they need it
Ony three sleeps....
Al

[rude_01]

Might get in late over there though

Most of us will. Rude don't get in to late arvo either.

Hey AL

Flight lands thurs 17th at 2.15pm your time!!

[Bulletproof]

The way the weather map has now changed, it tends to favour the Saturday for the chasm track.But is still probably 50-50

Couldn't agree more, just had a good look at the three forecasts I am following and I reckon the best time would be a night trip fri- sat. Seriously that is the best weather window but not realy practical, but then at a latter date.....something to think about. Will ring Iki pub tomorrow morning and also fuel shop to ensure we can fill up whenever and maybe use their facilities for you toymoyas should they need it
Ony three sleeps....
Al[/quote

I think the best option is to go in to the chasm the moment the Clarke is fordable on friday. It wouldn't matter if we had to wait until 12 because we have daylight until nearly 6pm and if anything goes wrong we have until noon the next day to do something about it.
The Clarke river drops quite quick so we could fill in time over at the caves, enough play areas over there

The rain is moving down very quick on the Saturday and in the north is heavy.
http://www.metservice.com/default/index ... cst_3daynz
Cheers Richard

[wjw]

The trucks pretty much ready to go, just got to take the roof racks off. Was a pain to move the stuff I usually keep up there. Am running minimalist, so have heaps of space, oh and lots of lollies as the Mrs bought some based on four people in the truck not one

[red-devil]

Please take heaps of photos and videos as i am sitting here wishing i had the money to be going with you boys

have fun and lets hope we dont get any phone calls saying HELP US.

Jono

[albundy]

Decision made: Friday is the day we go into Bulletproof chasm 8)
As Richard has said leaving Ikamatua pub Friday morning 1000hrs. I will call the pub tonite and let them know extra people will be coming for thursday night. Any problems my cell phone # is 021 925114.
Al

[wjw]

Decision made: Friday is the day we go into Bulletproof chasm 8)
As Richard has said leaving Ikamatua pub Friday morning 1000hrs. I will call the pub tonite and let them know extra people will be coming for thursday night. Any problems my cell phone # is 021 925114.
Al

I'll be there tomorrow night, late.. arriving between 10 and midnight depending on the boys... can you let them know?

and if anyone else wants to head over that sorta time, call/text me on 0211904411, leaving Christchurch sometime between 6 and 8.

Cheers,

Bill

[H2OLOVA]

Bring it on baby Truck all gassed up and ready to go. Hoping to leave town by 2ish. Have cancelled booking at the Bealey, So i guess we'll see the rest of you at the pub I'll try and make sure Chops well pissed by then, that way Rude will have someone to talk too

[mike]

Decision made: Friday is the day we go into Bulletproof chasm 8)
As Richard has said leaving Ikamatua pub Friday morning 1000hrs. I will call the pub tonite and let them know extra people will be coming for thursday night. Any problems my cell phone # is 021 925114.
Al

I'll be there tomorrow night, late.. arriving between 10 and midnight depending on the boys... can you let them know?

and if anyone else wants to head over that sorta time, call/text me on 0211904411, leaving Christchurch sometime between 6 and 8.

Cheers,

Bill

Leaving from the airport around 7pm after mark lands. Will be going via arthurs pass though and through lake brunner just because ive never been that way.

Mike

[hiriklux]

wooooohoooo last sleep till i set off

[rude_01]

WooooooooFaaaaaarkingHooooooo !!!!

Bring it on........See you all tomorrow......will be pissed before i get to the pub!!!!!!


Last chance do you want me to bring my chainsaw???

[Bulletproof]

WooooooooFaaaaaarkingHooooooo !!!!

Bring it on........See you all tomorrow......will be pissed before i get to the pub!!!!!!


Last chance do you want me to bring my chainsaw???

Pretty well equipped Rude, Just bring your sense of humour.

You might need ear muffs to stop Al's bullshit.

Cheers Richard

[rude_01]

can lose a sleeping bag if where we are sleeping is heated

[albundy]

will be pissed before i get to the pub!!!!!!

Farking great, I get to listen to his pissed shit all the way over again.

[Pradozer]

Dont want pissed people on a chainsaws either, you might make a bigger mess of your self and then you stuff Als weekend patching you up, I dont think Al has sticky plasters that big.