West Coast Trip

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:14 pm

Hi all,
I'm already getting withdrawl symptoms, so I will be looking at doing a couple of tracks over the coast in the next few weeks.
No set dates or tracks yet, but I'm open to suggestions, as it will be my first time on tracks over there.

Cheers,
Dave

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:33 pm

Hi Dave,
pick a date and see what happens. You thinking of a weekender, meet friday nite and leavesunday arvo. If so could stay in greymouth area and do no name rd, cockeye creek etc. If you only want to do an overniter, we could meet in Reefton and go up to Montgomery hut for the nite. You need to set a date.
Al

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:41 pm

Hi Dave,
you wouldn't believe it, :mrgreen:

I was on the phone last night to Dad, was thinking of doing another mid-winter trip, will ring you Al about it tonight :wink:

I'm thinking of Staing at Otira pub again on the Friday night, doing either no-name rd or similar, Staying Saturday night at Ikamatua, and doing a track near there, either Staircase creek (if river levels are good) or Waitahu up to Montgomery hut.
lots of options but staying in Ikamatua 2nd night will be the go :wink:

I think last year we went mid July :scratch:

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:47 pm

Al,
was thinking of the weekend of the 20th May, would prefer a weekender, so meet Friday, leave Sunday would be good, as I hate long drives for a day trip.

Been meaning to head over there for a while, but struggle to find any locals that are keen, and you guys are rather entertaining, both on, and off the track

Dave

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:49 pm

Tim,
I'm keen, so if there are later dates that you guys prefer, I'm in either way.

Dave

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:53 pm

Yep, will pencil in may the 20th then. We can do the mid winter one as well, July is too far away for now. Let me know what the plans are then.
Al

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:33 pm

im in if theres room for me

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:43 pm

Keen on both the 20th & the idea of Tim's Mid-winter bash. Will confirm for 20th in next week or two.

Cheers,
Kevin.

padero · Post by **padero** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:33 pm

hey guys, im keen too.. we just have to keep on eye on the pass for the mid -winter trip. but i'd be keen for the 20th of may thou and otaria sounds good, kipping there is an experience in its self for those that havnt done it lol

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nzhunter · Post by **nzhunter** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:37 pm

Id be keen too if thers room (and Il hav 2 confirm dates)
I needa give my new surf a work out lol
Cheers,
DAN

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:58 am

For the record, there are two Canterbury clubs that I know of playing around that area that weekend. Don't know if that will change things.
Al

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:15 pm

hosehustler wrote:Hi Dave,
you wouldn't believe it, I was on the phone last night to Dad, was thinking of doing another mid-winter trip, will ring you Al about it tonight
I'm thinking of Staing at Otira pub again on the Friday night, doing either no-name rd or similar, Staying Saturday night at Ikamatua, and doing a track near there, either Staircase creek (if river levels are good) or Waitahu up to Montgomery hut.
lots of options but staying in Ikamatua 2nd night will be the go
I think last year we went mid July :scratch:

Looking at doing this trip, last weekend in July
Who's keen, so far 3 trucks

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:28 pm

Make that 4 trucks

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albundy · Post by **albundy** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:27 am

pick me, me, me, me, me. Think I'm in

Al

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:29 am

I'll see if i can

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:04 am

yep i wanna go

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:24 pm

me want to go too... just need truck...grrrr

Insky · Post by **Insky** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:27 pm

what are the dates?

niblik · Post by **niblik** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:40 pm

you got that truck of yours up and running insky?

would love to but i'm not a-framin my lump of rust that far :!:

padero · Post by **padero** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:23 pm

yeh i'll be keen to come along

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hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:56 am

Got a plan sorted, Been chatting with a couple of people and have decided to stay at the Bealy hotel on Friday night the 28th July, cost there is $20 PP. The other option is at Otira hotel and that is $25 PP, personally i'd preffer to stay at Bealey.
Saturday Night 29th will be at Ikamatua Hotel at a cost of $20 PP
Both hotles have reasonably priced meals of between $12-25 depending on what you order.
So............ who's definately coming and I will make some bookings, please don't make any empty promises, only confirm if you ARE coming.
Will be a great mid winters trip :wink:

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:48 am

yep im in tim

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:59 pm

Confirmed

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:44 pm

Bad date for me. I'll miss this one.
Al

cromcruiser · Post by **cromcruiser** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:43 pm

Who is taking bill :oops:

padero · Post by **padero** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:54 pm

yeh im in.. my and my old man will be coming tim. i would like to stay in otira hotel again, its an experience. and its abit closer to the west coast not so far to drive on saturday morning.. but what ever everyone wants to do im cool with.

what tracks you planing on doing tim ??

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SupraSurf · Post by **SupraSurf** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:21 am

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:10 am

Looks like I will be able to come, Mike Im shure we can sort someone to aframe you

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:43 pm

AT this stage attending:

Rob E

Me

Matt + Craig

Ricky

Bill (if truck going or as a Pax)

Adam

Kevin (if truck going)

Craig (possibility)

Mike (if someone tows his truck)

Will be a great trip full of laughs, anyone welcome as long as you have tow hooks and a sense of adventure, no responsibility taken for any vehicle damage :!:

What's the verdict Otira Pub on Friday night or the Bealey :?:

, about the same price, in fact Bealey is $5 cheaper, thats 3/4 of a jug

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 2:00 pm

Beastie already in for surgery - all going well should be ready to collect a few new battle scars on Coast

. Personal preference is for Bealey - close call, but mid-winter the allure of warmth and creature comforts won out over 'the experience'

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