6th Feb. LONG WEEKEND Trip at Palmy

[safaripete]

dam not gonna be here would have been good to try the 35s out

maybe you can loan me ur truck then

[fj40]

dam not gonna be here would have been good to try the 35s out

maybe you can loan me ur truck then

u know i would love to but na

[fj40]

u should just go get sum 35s

[safaripete]

u should just go get sum 35s

you know i would love to but got a racecar to build now

[Windsock]

Couple of things may be of interest.

There are now official warning signs up at the Manawatu River (entrance to the Ashhurst play area) warning of the cyano-bacteria (I think) algae MAY BE in the river or surrounding areas. Nothing been confirmed yet (in the immediate area but rivers elsewhere in the region are sick with it) but with water temperatures reaching higher and water levels getting lower, if there isn't now there most likely will when this trip is on. This algae can be fatal if ingested by dogs and can cause irritation to us bipeds. If anyone brings their dog, be aware that unless there is an amazing flood to clean the rivers out, there will most likely be crap in or near to the river that can really do some mean sick (or kill) your pooch.

On a brighter note - those that are into Midge Marsden's and Bullfrog Rata's style of music, "A Perfect Day" is being held up the Pohangina Valley on Sunday the 8th and these two muso's are headlining the event. http://www.strawberryfields.co.nz/news.html; http://www.manawatunz.co.nz/eventscalendar/2009/02/08/4275.html.

Cheers,

Phil

[taz01]

sorry guys cant make it now am ripping my truck to bits and a rebuild going to finish it off .............anyone gotta a match

[fj40]

sorry guys cant make it now am ripping my truck to bits and a rebuild going to finish it off .............anyone gotta a match

well wts the plans for it this time sum 47s monster lift

[taz01]

more choppin with disc grinder engine change paint etc ...

[taz01]

sorry guys cant make it now am ripping my truck to bits and a rebuild going to finish it off .............anyone gotta a match

change of plans now im going will be up there thurday night at ashurst camping grounds....see ya there bring beer ice meat etc and sense of humor.........

[haynzy]

sorry guys cant make it now am ripping my truck to bits and a rebuild going to finish it off .............anyone gotta a match

change of plans now im going will be up there thurday night at ashurst camping grounds....see ya there bring beer ice meat etc and sense of humor.........

Will see ya there with beer in hand

[TopGear]

Am I going to need a road going 4wd for this trip or will the trailer get us to the driving??????

[SV1K]

Am I going to need a road going 4wd for this trip or will the trailer get us to the driving??????

I'm sure that Beer-Cruiser will be able to push the trailer up there.. or just hang a green bottle on a stick just out of reach and he will keep running for it... then hook the trailer up to the back of him and you won't need a road going 4wd...

You will be find towing the trailer behind your car..

[haynzy]

Am I going to need a road going 4wd for this trip or will the trailer get us to the driving??????

trailer queen will be fine

[madaz068]

Who's going out on Friday??

[haynzy]

Who's going out on Friday??

will prob go down to ashurst to make sure no landcruisers get stuck, aye badnuz

[taz01]

Who's going out on Friday??

will prob go down to ashurst to make sure no landcruisers get stuck, aye badnuz

i will tag along just to drag out the toyota towing the toyota out ..........

[haynzy]

Who's going out on Friday??

will prob go down to ashurst to make sure no landcruisers get stuck, aye badnuz

i will tag along just to drag out the toyota towing the toyota out ..........

taz I have just the hole for ya then

[Windsock]

will prob go down to ashurst to make sure no landcruisers get stuck, aye badnuz

i will tag along just to drag out the toyota towing the toyota out ..........

taz I have just the hole for ya then

Hell, I'll even help to fill the hole with water... got a 200 litre drum here. unless it rains soon the worst thatll happen is a clogged air filter from the dust...

[Jerry]

he'll need a tow starting his pos (unless he's fixed the starter now)

[taz01]

he'll need a tow starting his pos (unless he's fixed the starter now)

speaking of towing pos are you going to bring yours jerry .........and its the alt not starter and no i havnt yet

[fj40]

bugga going to be here will be down south i hope to see some good pics

[badnuz]

i'll be out on the friday, and prob sat and maybe tthe dam runs on sunday?? gaza has his surf running now so he will be keen to get his thing dirty too!!

[safaripete]

will be out for a muck around i guess

what sorta times are we planning for at the river?

[SV1K]

So do we have times etc? What is happening on each day?? I would like to know this due to travel times etc etc.

Cheers

[Gaza]

all go for a play on friday with the supra surf and if it still goes on sunday will be keen for a play then also

[badnuz]

to those travelling up how bout you advise what times/days you will be here? i would suggest fri at river, sat north range road, sunday the dams?

[madaz068]

to those travelling up how bout you advise what times/days you will be here? i would suggest fri at river, sat north range road, sunday the dams?

Sounds good

[SV1K]

to those travelling up how bout you advise what times/days you will be here? i would suggest fri at river, sat north range road, sunday the dams?

Not really keen for the dams on Sunday as we need to travel back home, don't like getting home late, having to unpack then get fark all sleep before having to get up for work...

Dam on Saturday would be better for us travelers....

And was thinking of heading up Thursday nite...

[taz01]

to those travelling up how bout you advise what times/days you will be here? i would suggest fri at river, sat north range road, sunday the dams?

Not really keen for the dams on Sunday as we need to travel back home, don't like getting home late, having to unpack then get fark all sleep before having to get up for work...

Dam on Saturday would be better for us travelers....

And was thinking of heading up Thursday nite...

x2

[Windsock]

North Range Road can actually be done enroute to and/or from the dam trip.

Out from Ashhurst, thru gorge towards woodville, up hallblock Road, thru Nth Range, down pahiatua track (towards Palmerston Nth) and onwards to dam trip. Not a lot of exciting stuff up there anymore. A narrow winding road, a few good places to gaze directly up at a massive 3MW wind turbine, and few good views, a couple of climbs and decents and thats about it. Good cross section views from one side to the other and also through the wind farms.