Fundraiser trip to Pouto Feb 28th 2015

[Coljag]

4x4 for Steve
Saturday February 28th 2015.
The Whangarei Four Wheel Drive Club including friends of Steve Sandford-Hill have banded together to present an opportunity to join them on a 4x4 tag along event to raise funds to assist Steve with the on-going treatment he requires. All low range type 4x4 vehicles are invited to an opportunity to traverse some scenic tracks and to experience the wonders of our mighty west coast.
A donation to help support the treatments required, your own low range type 4x4 vehicles and a willingness to enjoy a day out 4 wheel driving is all that’s required. The individual vehicle donation would be expected to be in the vicinity of $45.00 per vehicle but higher donations’ will be gratefully accepted.
The event will be a guided self drive tour over varying degree of difficulty terrain with optional easier tracks available for those that don’t wish to risk vehicle damage. The organisers reserve the right to cancel, postpone or arrange an alternative trip depending on weather conditions on the day. The idea is to have a safe traverse of the coastal sand dunes and tracks with minimal risk of vehicle damage.
Agenda:- 08.30 - 09:00 Meeting at the Countdown/warehouse car park Victoria St Dargaville.
9.05 Drivers Briefing.
09:15 Travel to Te Maire track onto Kapiro Beach.
12:00 Lunch (bring you own)
16:00 Finish with a drive up Mahuta Gap.
Each Vehicle will need:- Your Donation, A sense of humour/fun, A full tank of gas, Normal tyre changing gear, jack spare tyre and wheel brace, tyre gauge, Lunch, drinks (non-Alcoholic).
We will provide an air compressor to re-inflate tyres at the end of the day. All enquiries please call/text Alan on 021 205 0594 or Colin on 027 654 8882 to register your attendance. A registration pack will be e mailed to you and this must be completed before acceptance of your entry.
Strictly No Dogs or alcohol.
A word from Steve:-
Hi, my name is Steve Sandford-Hill. In May 2014 I was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). I have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) which is the most common type of MND (one of 4) with both upper and lower motor neurone involvement. ALS is characterised by muscle weakness and stiffness, over-active reflexes and, in some cases, rapidly changing emotions. Initially the limbs cease to work properly. The muscles of speech, swallowing and breathing are usually also later affected.
With no medical treatment or cures for this disease within New Zealand, I am seeking alternative treatments abroad and at this point in time (November 2014), stem cell treatment looks to be the most promising in offering hope of arresting, reversing or stopping progression of ALS.

[muddymatt1973]

Hi,

Is the no dogs a hard and fast rule?

Matt

[Coljag]

Hi,

Is the no dogs a hard and fast rule?

Matt

Hi Matt, yeah sorry Mate but if we let one in we will have to let all and sundry in. Then we will have to answer questions about the no alcohol rule as well aye. Humans are all Okay as long as they are user friendly.
Cheers
Colin

[mudlva]

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[Coljag]

Best i can see is that you are not travelling across farms. Which is why general dog exclusions apply.
As you want participants to generate income excluding dogs may well be short sited
Oh and make the "donation" $50.00 as well as $45 is just silly
Last Q? Is this a nzfwda sanctioned event?

Ive been thinking of jumping in and joining the run but leaving me dog home over night just will not work with the misses

Hi Mudlva,
re the donation, it is just that, a donation (which includes membership of the Whangarei club for the day). We will greatfully accept $50.00 but wanted to give everyone a indicitive figure to save any embarressment when handing over their money. I guess most will hand over a $50 as you suggest. We think it will be going to a worthwhile cause.
Membership of the club and an indemnity is required for the day, we will e-mail interested parties with a indemnity on receiving their enquiry.
You and anyone else with a low range 4wd are more than welcolme to come along. Just call or text.
Cheers
Colin

[muddymatt1973]

Yeah the dogs thing kills if for me, it would have been a cool family day out but my family includes the dog........

Sorry - I hope you raise some good money.

[Coljag]

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[Coljag]

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[DieselBoy]

Planning on calling at the light house??

[Twodiffs]

Really wish I was up there, i'm pretty sure I've been on a trip with you guys and driven from Pouto and the lighthouse north along the beach and dunes and would love to do it again.
I wouldn't hesitate to leave a pet at home for the day either. It was 2006 when I was living in Whangarei and I was spending time in Dargaville.
You're username rings a bell - do you know Kaz?

[Coljag]

Really wish I was up there, i'm pretty sure I've been on a trip with you guys and driven from Pouto and the lighthouse north along the beach and dunes and would love to do it again.
I wouldn't hesitate to leave a pet at home for the day either. It was 2006 when I was living in Whangarei and I was spending time in Dargaville.
You're username rings a bell - do you know Kaz?

Hi Twodiffs,
not sure who kaz is? I have been around for a long time so we have probably met?
Cheers
Colin

[Coljag]

This trip is planned to be a little more than just a drive along the beach. Low range will be required. LOL.

[Coljag]

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[Twodiffs]

Really wish I was up there, i'm pretty sure I've been on a trip with you guys and driven from Pouto and the lighthouse north along the beach and dunes and would love to do it again.
I wouldn't hesitate to leave a pet at home for the day either. It was 2006 when I was living in Whangarei and I was spending time in Dargaville.
You're username rings a bell - do you know Kaz?

Hi Twodiffs,
not sure who kaz is? I have been around for a long time so we have probably met?
Cheers
Colin

pm sent

[mudlva]

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[nzlux]

What type of dog and does it get on well with other dogs, horses, chickens cats etc?

I ask because we live on a lifestyle block between Whangarei and Dargaville and my wife has offered to dog sit for the day (I will be going on the run).

[Snafu]

Hi,

Is the no dogs a hard and fast rule?

Matt

Dogs are not allowed on most trips, common sense when we go on farms

[mudlva]

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[derk]

is this a 4wd trip or a doggy outing its starting to get confusing

[Coljag]

Did reccy yesterday, here is a sample of some of the places we hope to be going to.
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[ranglajeep]

Hi Colin
Looks like a great drive you have organised, if i could i would be there. My dog is also a big part of my family but he under stands that he can't go every where we go, e.g. Splash planet he loves water, most camp grounds we love camping, but it dosen't stop us enjoying our life. Hope you have a great turn out for the drive.

[Coljag]

Anyone coming up? Haven't heard from many so far? Only a week away now.

[Coljag]

On this weekend, will see you there.

[tweake]

arrrghhh..... i would love to but just send parts away to be fixed and it will be a close call if it will be ready by the weekend.

[Coljag]

Just turn up on Saturday morning if ya can.

[Coljag]

Will see you all there tomorrow...

[tweake]

sorry i can't get there, part hasn't come back yet.

[bacon 1]

Hi
Looking forward to the trip tomorrow can't wait.
I have been 4WDing with various clubs in NZ, Australia for 20 years & now back in NZ and have never been on a day trip that allows DOGS, firearms or alcohol.
Maybe the upset people could organise a trip with Doggy day care to satisfy their dogs needs.
I have three dog which will be staying home for the day (I just told them I'm going to work)

Cheers

[mudlva]

[marc]

Great day today in Dargaville! Thanks all for putting this together and doing a great job! Nice to meet you all !!