Westport Winter 2014
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I could be keen to jump in on this trip Tim, haven't had a run over Westport for a couple of years.
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The August dates look good, I'd be keen too. Cheers Andy. 

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#### it, I might even try and get over with those dates, Nikki should be back by then.
rain, hail, sleet or snow, we go!
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Re: Westport Winter 2014
How this trip looking these days? Still happening?
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I'm in, be rude not to.
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Tim sold his truck so not sure who will be organising this one now.
rain, hail, sleet or snow, we go!
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Any more interest in organising this?
I'm keen on a few days away.
I'm keen on a few days away.
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I hate to say I wont be making it down
Work, Life yadda yadda...
Next year Im planning a longer trip and want to take the Girlfriend and Buggy for a full tour of the Mainland.

Work, Life yadda yadda...
Next year Im planning a longer trip and want to take the Girlfriend and Buggy for a full tour of the Mainland.

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DMcCready wrote:I hate to say I wont be making it down![]()
Work, Life yadda yadda...
Next year Im planning a longer trip and want to take the Girlfriend and Buggy for a full tour of the Mainland.
Realistically im in the same boat



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Re: Westport Winter 2014
Hey Smurf I could be keen to do something if I can get my ass into gear and finish truck, not much to go.The old nurses home is a sweet place to stay.
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muddyplumber wrote:Hey Smurf I could be keen to do something if I can get my ass into gear and finish truck, not much to go.The old nurses home is a sweet place to stay.
Cool, let us know, I'm keen for a few days away.
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Re: Westport Winter 2014
Tailings track is not passable at the moment has heaps of trees down. Will need afew big saws to clear the track.
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same for seddonville ;wind throw trees every where.would help clear tracks if we can get a group of workers together. 

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tomsoffroad wrote:DMcCready wrote:I hate to say I wont be making it down![]()
Work, Life yadda yadda...
Next year Im planning a longer trip and want to take the Girlfriend and Buggy for a full tour of the Mainland.
Realistically im in the same boatwork, life and truck is too pretty now to get muddy
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Hey Tom, I hear there is a shop in Merivale that sells mud stickers!




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Re: Westport Winter 2014
tailings track can be opened again with a bit of effort.So can the others damaged in the storm .To many people see afew trees down and turn back instead of getting stuck in and doing a bit of work,every little bit helps.Most of these tracks have been closed by storm damage in the past and have all been reopened.
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fisho wrote:tailings track can be opened again with a bit of effort.So can the others damaged in the storm .To many people see afew trees down and turn back instead of getting stuck in and doing a bit of work,every little bit helps.Most of these tracks have been closed by storm damage in the past and have all been reopened.
Don't mind giving a hand to clear a track or two Flag
but I'm not walking all the way in this time


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hillfilly wrote:fisho wrote:tailings track can be opened again with a bit of effort.So can the others damaged in the storm .To many people see afew trees down and turn back instead of getting stuck in and doing a bit of work,every little bit helps.Most of these tracks have been closed by storm damage in the past and have all been reopened.
Don't mind giving a hand to clear a track or two Flag
but I'm not walking all the way in this time![]()
A group of us from Nth Canty club cleared Moa Bones (a large number of hours and huge trees) at Q Birthday but Flags will take quite a bit more effort...
I'm keen to take a group in there to make a start on it but need willing volunteers (and before spring when I get too busy or Xmas time). There is a huge amount of trees crisscrossed up both sides of the track.
It's important to keep these open for all of us to use

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cheers Bev, I will give you a call if I organise anything and transport will be provided. Did a bit on tailings a few days ago and I don't think its to bad.
cheers Flag.
cheers Flag.
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Re: Westport Winter 2014
Hi, anyone know if the road past the Tailings Track turnoff (Charleston end) is clear up to the top turn-around where the walking track up Mt Fleming starts? Thanks.
Can do a Westport work weekend 9/10 Aug when the trip was originally down for. Only got a little saw though
And my tyres are only 33's
but at least I've got a big.... lunch box 
Can do a Westport work weekend 9/10 Aug when the trip was originally down for. Only got a little saw though



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drive it ... wrote:Hi, anyone know if the road past the Tailings Track turnoff (Charleston end) is clear up to the top turn-around where the walking track up Mt Fleming starts? Thanks.
Can do a Westport work weekend 9/10 Aug when the trip was originally down for. Only got a little saw thoughAnd my tyres are only 33's
but at least I've got a big.... lunch box
Steve, If you are keen, I'm in for spending 3-4 days in Westport and spend 1-2 of them clearing some of Tailings or somewhere else.
Any others keen on a bit of a working bee and a few days driving. Nuts owes me a trip to the top of Mt Fred.
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im keen.what dates would suit you flag;i will work in with you? 

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I think the weekend of the 9/10 Aug or 16/17th. I good for either, but the 16/17th would be better.
Either way I'm definitely in.
Either way I'm definitely in.
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Any more interest in this?
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Definitely keen....
I plan on going over about Wed or Thurs (6-7/08/14) and staying in Westport (prob camp ground) through till Sun or Mon.
I am keen to make a start on any of the tracks damaged and hopefully finish one or two.
Also there for a bit of fun so a few good driveable tracks along the way...
Perhaps put your name below and dates you can make it so we can have a bit of a team situation
I have a couple of chainsaws etc.
Cheers.
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I plan on going over about Wed or Thurs (6-7/08/14) and staying in Westport (prob camp ground) through till Sun or Mon.
I am keen to make a start on any of the tracks damaged and hopefully finish one or two.
Also there for a bit of fun so a few good driveable tracks along the way...
Perhaps put your name below and dates you can make it so we can have a bit of a team situation

I have a couple of chainsaws etc.
Cheers.
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Re: Westport Winter 2014
Still Unbroken wrote:Definitely keen....
I plan on going over about Wed or Thurs (6-7/08/14) and staying in Westport (prob camp ground) through till Sun or Mon.
I am keen to make a start on any of the tracks damaged and hopefully finish one or two.
Also there for a bit of fun so a few good driveable tracks along the way...
Perhaps put your name below and dates you can make it so we can have a bit of a team situation
I have a couple of chainsaws etc.
Cheers.
Andrew (Barnesy) 0276300950
1. StillUnbroken. Barnesy. 6-10/08/14
2. Smurf Can't do mid week but 9,10,11 Aug
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Re: Westport Winter 2014
I could do the 9-10 aug. I have a big saw and a mate is willing to come help as well who has a saw.
We are both happy to camp in the bush.
We are both happy to camp in the bush.
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Smurf wrote:Still Unbroken wrote:Definitely keen....
I plan on going over about Wed or Thurs (6-7/08/14) and staying in Westport (prob camp ground) through till Sun or Mon.
I am keen to make a start on any of the tracks damaged and hopefully finish one or two.
Also there for a bit of fun so a few good driveable tracks along the way...
Perhaps put your name below and dates you can make it so we can have a bit of a team situation
I have a couple of chainsaws etc.
Cheers.
Andrew (Barnesy) 0276300950
1. StillUnbroken. Barnesy. 6-10/08/14
2. Smurf Can't do mid week but 9,10,11 Aug
3. ChurchurDan 9-10 Aug cheers.
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4. Drive It. 9th & 10th.
I'll head over to WP Fri evening. Pref stay at Westport Holiday Park. Probably just come over in my work ute and get a lift to tracks. If weather is good might look at using some leave and taking the prado over.
I'll head over to WP Fri evening. Pref stay at Westport Holiday Park. Probably just come over in my work ute and get a lift to tracks. If weather is good might look at using some leave and taking the prado over.
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You guys sort out dates and I will do my best to be there. For the guys talking about camping out in the bush there wont be any shortage of firewood.
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