NGAROMA BLOCK PUREORA LABOUR W.END

[skid]

Jeep = 5 stud

114.3pcd - 5 stud (ford/holden etc) , not 137pcd 5 stud (unless the old cjs).

bob, why would a Jeep have a jap 6 stud... come on man.. think man think (but thanks for the offer anyway)

holden is not the same as ford.

and a jeep would have a six stud when the owner finally gets sick of breaking the running gear and changes it to stronger toyota stuff.

[Moriarty]

Jeep = 5 stud

114.3pcd - 5 stud (ford/holden etc) , not 137pcd 5 stud (unless the old cjs).

bob, why would a Jeep have a jap 6 stud... come on man.. think man think (but thanks for the offer anyway)

I did think, and assumed that even JEEP would eventually see the values in copying Toyota. We could always put blu-tac in one of the holes for you, that would make it a five stud?

[xj]

and "assumption is the mother of ..."what????

Yeah gotta admit..... 6 stud would be preferable

[Moriarty]

and "assumption is the mother of ..."what????

Yeah gotta admit..... 6 stud would be preferable

I have no idea WHAT you are referring to unless you are thinking that

"NECESSITY is the mother of invention"? Perhaps?

[Mark]

you guys take your lovers squable somewhere else please,making my thread look like an off topic rant,

Do you need wopass to set up a "talk as much crap as you possibly can in a trip planning thread' topic set up for you all??

[downunderxj]

I hope with BOTH XJ's going on this trip its not going to cause a break in the space time continuium and cause the universe to explode (a bit like if you time travel and meet yourself )

.....or maybe Jerry has been watching too much star trek

at least we can scavenge one vehicle for parts for the other if something does break

and talking about star trek, I have just been watching 2001 - A Space Odyssey, HAL has just started acting up. An early version of an ECU maybe.

[xj]

[quote="skid]
holden is not the same as ford.
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No-one said it was


Mark, yeah that would be cool, so you and wopass could show us all how to talk shit like the pros

[xj]

I hope with BOTH XJ's going on this trip its not going to cause a break in the space time continuium and cause the universe to explode (a bit like if you time travel and meet yourself )

.....or maybe Jerry has been watching too much star trek

mine wont be coming. If i dont head up north instead, then ill be bringing the Wrangler, and the wife may come with hers too.

[skid]

Jeep = 5 stud

114.3pcd - 5 stud (ford/holden etc) , not 137pcd 5 stud (unless the old cjs).

bob, why would a Jeep have a jap 6 stud... come on man.. think man think (but thanks for the offer anyway)

ummm, yes you did.

[wopass]

ohh to be a moderator

get this back on track please guys.

[xj]

wopass.....on track... as in talking about the vx heading to thommos or on track as in pureora? who took it off the pureora track????

Skid, "ford/holden" doesnt mean the "same thing" does it? it was meant to diefferentiate between ford and holden v all the jappas. If so and my grammer is incorrect by means of syntax than i stand corrected.

[Jerry]

Ok I've got a day off either side of that weekend, thinking about extending this and shooting over to hawkes bay to see the old man after the trip ......a HB club trip somewhere over there would be good if I can find one

In terms of what to pack for the expidition what has the campground got...ie is there running water and a loo and stuff? and how far away are the nearest shops and gas stations?

[DieselBoy]

Bla bla bla..............


Hey, anyone goin to be offended if i a take a rifle to pureora incase theres anything to spot light??

There is no fuel, pubs or supermarkets near by, so come self sufficient for three days, the nearest place with a servo and a 4 square would be about 45 mins away from the camp sight and closes at about 5pm. not toilets or water. (not even a stream). Nearest water is at the forest HQ, about a 20 - 30 min drive out of the forest down a narrow wiggly gravel road.

Tryin to find some pureora vids to post up

[DieselBoy]

Up loading a vid now, give it an hour or two

[Rangielux]

Bla bla bla..............


Hey, anyone goin to be offended if i a take a rifle to pureora incase theres anything to spot light??

There is no fuel, pubs or supermarkets near by, so come self sufficient for three days, the nearest place with a servo and a 4 square would be about 45 mins away from the camp sight and closes at about 5pm. not toilets or water. (not even a stream). Nearest water is at the forest HQ, about a 20 - 30 min drive out of the forest down a narrow wiggly gravel road.

Tryin to find some pureora vids to post up

Where are you camping, in the block??

[DieselBoy]

Yep

You gonna come?? Did you guys ever get a rough map sussed out for the block??

[Moriarty]

Bla bla bla..............
Hey, anyone goin to be offended if i a take a rifle to pureora incase theres anything to spot light??

Provided you don't mind me bringing one as wel.
But seriously, I think their might be too many people. perhaps a smaller trip or go in for a recce, wish I could hold the light for you......
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Ben, with this number of people coming, perhaps we SHOULD look at camping at Pureora, toilets, water ec etc. I know we will lose time getting under way, unless th etrip leader shouts orders etc?? The logistics of maybe twenty people all wanting to shit etc in such a confined area is not good. Fuel, we will have to carry a little spare perhaps, especially you big arsed petrol hogs.

[Rangielux]

Not coming, slowly giving up the 4wd thing. yeap got a map of the block tracks - can drop one in your olds letter box next time I'm up that way PM their number as I'm round the corner at my olds a bit.

I wouldn't take a rifle if you cant even find the stream at the camp area in the block - It's right next to the corner bog just up the hill!!

A responsible ore association exec should also know that spotlighting is illegal on doc land and should'n't post such a recreation on the web . And the local Benneydale lawman has been known to catch the odd spotlighter and charge them.

[DieselBoy]

Not coming, slowly giving up the 4wd thing. yeap got a map of the block tracks - can drop one in your olds letter box next time I'm up that way PM their number as I'm round the corner at my olds a bit.

340 Kay Road

I wouldn't take a rifle if you cant even find the stream at the camp area in the block - It's right next to the corner bog just up the hill!!.

Sweet, will keep an eye out for it next time, thats the corner bog with the exposed rock on the outer egde is it??

A responsible ore association exec should also know that spotlighting is illegal on doc land and should'n't post such a recreation on the web . And the local Benneydale lawman has been known to catch the odd spotlighter and charge them.

Good point, even with a permit

[mercutio]

with this number of people coming, perhaps we SHOULD look at camping at Pureora, toilets, water ec etc. I know we will lose time getting under way, unless th etrip leader shouts orders etc?? The logistics of maybe twenty people all wanting to shit etc in such a confined area is not good. Fuel, we will have to carry a little spare perhaps, especially you big arsed petrol hogs.

i had been thinking about the toilet thing was thinking maybe we could do something about setting up some sort of semipermanent type fixture for future use and the use of any other 4wd types who use the place what say you guys

[Jerry]

if you are thinking of a longdrop then there was a previous comment about hard ground, perhaps it would be worth checking with DOC as they may want it in a certain place or not, perhaps a working bee to help set up.

[lilpigzuk]

have a camp seat with a toilet seat bolted too it for all the townies that are so woried about dumping Can buy 10L drinking water cartoons from foodtown etc.... If its geting too hard basket for some poeple wait for the summer trip
I may turn up yet....

[Jerry]

Not really an issue is it, I'm assuming there is water at the huts 20 mins away?, loo we can sort out, even if someone brings a cheap portaloo....you can get camping ones these days...

[DieselBoy]

Three days of mud, camping, no showers, no toilets, no running hot wtaer, no electricity, no cell phones. If you can't deal with that, then perhaps this trips not for you??

We can always organise another one for another time, and stay at the forestry HQ. This time, we are camping at the Ngaroma block

[xj]

which pretty much excludes kids and, yes, wives/partners. roughing it is cool if ur on ur own, but with whanau in tow it can be a hassle not having amenities.
Some of us have others to consider.

[Jerry]

What facilities are at the foresty HQ out of interest?

[Rangielux]

yep small stream right behind that hole (dont know whether I would drink it straight tho).

The toilet thing is more than likly going to be sorted at the camp site by Doc and taupo/King Country 4wd clubs. Doc have certain criteria for toilets that they need to strictly adhere to. It will happen as the blocks usage increases.

[coxsy]

that also is my line of thinking labour weekend has fickle weather

[mercutio]

yep small stream right behind that hole (dont know whether I would drink it straight tho).

The toilet thing is more than likly going to be sorted at the camp site by Doc and taupo/King Country 4wd clubs. Doc have certain criteria for toilets that they need to strictly adhere to. It will happen as the blocks usage increases.

maybe we could contribute some of the trip fee to DOC to get the toilets set up sooner??

[xj]

not a silly idea that mercutio