Im not planning a trip, but Id like to go out this weekend.

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:07 pm

As title says, Im keen on heading out this weekend.

7/8th Oct

I dont really know anywhere to go other than just the local rivers etc, but I want to go do something different. Something a little more challanging.

Some where with some differnet scenery? Foresty? Rocks and cliffs?

I dont know, just prefer not a river bed at the mo.

Any ideas?

Anyone wanna take the lead?

I havent been told I need to work Sat yet, so Im guessing Sat would be the better day.

Post by **mike** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:24 pm

Elmo wrote:Some where with some differnet scenery? Foresty? Rocks and cliffs?

Sounds like you be going up mount greenland on the westcoast then :wink:

heard the track goes further in after the top.

Mike

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:59 pm

Elmo, I might have something in mind up in the Hurinui area for Sat or Sun, just need to check with her indoors. It is a trip I have done in the past, very scenic and hilly, and am wanting to do as a future trip for my workplace social club. This will be a reccy trip to refresh my memory although I do have it on my GPS maps from the past trip.

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:43 am

Mike, Im actually heading to the coast in a few weeks, but in a company vehicle to work for the week, part of my contract is to work in stockton mine for a week every month. Im sure I'll be doing plenty of 4x4ing while Im up the hill, but I doubt it will be by choice! hahaha

Pete, yup, count me in, Im a goer for that, either day.

DieselBoy · Post by **DieselBoy** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:47 am

mike wrote:
Elmo wrote:Some where with some differnet scenery? Foresty? Rocks and cliffs?

Sounds like you be going up mount greenland on the westcoast then heard the track goes further in after the top.

Mike

It goes right over and out to the main road. Its SERIOUSE, even the hard nuts guys in the Buller club weren't keen after walking part of it, and i think Scotty (green coily Rugger)from the Nelson club and another guy attempted it a couple of years back.

If your anything like me though, you gotta see it for yourself first

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:47 pm

Ok, the reccy is on for Saturday (tomorrow), i'm planning to go from Culverden to Chevoit over the hills using named paper and shingle roads.
Starting at Culverden and travelling on St Leonards Rd, Kaiwara Rd, Eggleston Rd, Leamington Rd and Munro Rd to Chevoit.
Not planning on a fast trip as I might have a coupla sight seeres. There is also a Limestone Glen that might be worth a visit too.

Unsure of departure time or meeting place, what suits you?

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:49 pm

Sounds good to me, if you have other people with you, you name the time. Probably easier to meet closer to town than farther away, thats if you are leaving from Chch.

Im pretty flexible.

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:10 pm

Hey there Elmo, sorry for the late reply.
How does 11am sound at Belfast Carpark?

0212078472 is my no.

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:26 pm

Yep, no probs, what car park you mean? Northwood supercenter?

021 569 467

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:29 pm

oops, sorry, ment belfast pub carpark.

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:53 pm

I dont know what pub you mean. Make it BK/Shell belfast at 11?

Ken

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:57 pm

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:00 pm

sweet, see you there.

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:32 am

Ken, if you would like to leave earlier, give me a ring on 9813734, Pete

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:41 pm

Awesome trip, weather was fantastic. Got back before cluds came in.

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... php&page=2

4 pics there, 2 on page 2, and the rest on page 3. Nothing special.

Watch for some video footage soon though, I tried something different! hehehe

Thanks Pete. I would never have known that there was access to that area if it wasnt for you.

Ken

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:53 pm

No worries at all mate. It was a nice change from rivers.

I have something in mind for next time in a similar area that will include a fishing spot or two, so the driving will be a tad shorter. Surf and freshwater fishing so we're bound to catch something.

I will post my pics soon.

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:00 pm

So how did the new camera that I was told about perform?? I guess thatâ€™s what the video to follow will be of, keen to see how that goes, sounds very cool

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:03 pm

Im transfering the 2-3 GIG of footage now. Will see shortly how well it turned out, from what I saw on the lappy, it wasnt bad.

fisho · Post by **fisho** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:04 pm

dieselboys a bit out of date, some members of the buller club have been down the other side of mt greenland. you can get down just past the old miners hut. the track does not go right thru but that might not stop a group with big balls from trying. could be the ultimate challenge :lol:

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:04 pm

Got to really luv the new toys

must check this out in the flesh next time we are out.

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:10 pm

Strange seeing how I was toying with the same idea myself, but looks like Ive been pipped at the post.

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:13 pm

I'm sure we can all copy Elmo's cool idea, hes a good guy who wont mind us copying such a great piece of kit I'm sure!! :lol:

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:16 pm

Not at all, lol, for a small fee, otherwise you'll be in breach of copy right ;-)

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:26 pm

OK will drop round a disc full of photos at some stage. :lol:

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:29 pm

Man, I think Im gonna have to change the prog I use to capture the video with, they are HUGE< but some are 10 mins long.

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:42 pm

Huge Video from a baby whale, what else would you expect???lol :lol:

Where do you have the camera mounted?

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:45 pm

Left hand wind mirror. Did some vids with it facing ahead, and a short one facing at wheel.

They have come out remarkibly well.

No sound at this stage as I had no mic. But will set that up, definitly.

Should have a 3-4 min vid up in about 30 mins

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:50 pm

Can't wait for video, got my PRS handhelds today

, on the charger for initial charge,have to resist the temptation to play till tomorrow morning :shock:

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:56 pm

hahaha fair enough, we used the radios ALL day long!

Was actually suprized at how much cell coverage we had, untill mine hemeraged while infront of the repeater ariel, and I turned it off, but then forgot my pin number, so it locked up, and didnt work anymore till I got home :-(

Im working away with 3 screens infront of me. It looks like it will be about 10 meg, so not a biggie!

Soon, VERY soon!

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:07 pm

Sorry about the delay, had trouble uploading it.

It seemed to upload to the photo album, but it just seemed to hang at the end, so uploaded it to youtube instead.

Heres the link to the thread where I posted it.

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... 3478#33478

Ken

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