ORE Canterbury Xmas BBQ Day Ideas

Post by **mike** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:14 pm

I'm thinking an area we could sit down have bbq few brews and those that wish to have a play can. Maybe down the waimak in one of those picnic areas or down the beach somewhere or up a river. Must be suitable for families etc.

Also dates. Early december, late december (usually lots of other functions on then), late november.

Start throwing some ideas

Mike

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:20 pm

i like this idea

maybe we should have one up here somewhere

is there somewhere we can set up a bbq at thompsons maybe

could have a bbq up at my place as it is halfway between aucks and hamilton not to far for everyone to travel but i donÂ´t know of any tracks nearby if we do that

4wdnuts · Post by **4wdnuts** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:23 pm

how about in the waipara river? bbq at the horseshoe big area to set up plus good places to play close by if people want to.

or you could start at amberly golf course and cross the waipara and head up to the rocks. good beach to go swimming at etc.

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:03 pm

yea i like the sound of this idea. late november sounds like a good option as after that things start to get fairly busy for most people

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:58 pm

How about after a few options are submitted we put the dates and venues to the poll.

I like the Waipara idea but considering I have only been there and up Worsleys my experience is limited.

Late November sounds like the best.

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:11 pm

Note: Loburn mudplug 26 november, expect you all there cheerng me on... :lol:

I like this idea though

I know a certain member that has an excellent farm with good axle twisters (no place for noobies though)and a river near by, what sort of numbers we looking at.
Al

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:24 pm

Maybee somewhere where some can camp the night too if required, save drinkin n driving.

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:01 pm

Im looking at doin a bbq evening at my place, park out front for a nissan/landrver Vs Toyota cricket game or something blah blah blah

MudBum · Post by **MudBum** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:45 am

4wdnuts wrote:how about in the waipara river? bbq at the horseshoe big area to set up plus good places to play close by if people want to.

or you could start at amberly golf course and cross the waipara and head up to the rocks. good beach to go swimming at etc.

We'd be keen for this or Matt4U idea works also.. :drunken:

Post by **mike** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:37 am

4wdnuts wrote:or you could start at amberly golf course and cross the waipara and head up to the rocks. good beach to go swimming at etc.

I heard this area is meant to be really good for a bbq, nice and sheltered not exposed like the horse shoe. We could have a trip down the waipra late morning have a small play at the horse shoe then head up the beach and have bbq early afternoon.

How does first weekend of december work for everyone? 4th or 5th december?

Mike

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:42 am

Isn't the first weekend in December 2006 the 2nd and 3rd?

I like the idea you are proposing and would be keen for the Sunday.

Elmo · Post by **Elmo** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:24 am

AT this stage any weekend, any time is good for me. Another place suitable for a bbq is half way bridge, on the waipara, bit of a play area, and also quite sheltered.

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:32 pm

Posted: 2006-10-17, 14:11:18

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Note: Loburn mudplug 26 november, expect you all there cheerng me on...
I like this idea though I know a certain member that has an excellent farm with good axle twisters (no place for noobies though)and a river near by, what sort of numbers we looking at.
Al

play and bbq saturday arvo camp if you want waipara for a bit of fun sunday morn hows that sound??????????????????

rik

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:24 am

hiriklux wrote:

play and bbq saturday arvo camp if you want waipara for a bit of fun sunday morn hows that sound??????????????????
rik

sounds good to me

kiwipete · Post by **kiwipete** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:11 pm

Dec 2,3 and 10 is out for me as I will be away on another clubs trips those weekends

Mt Benger station, will look at this for an ORE trip in the future and Winterslow Station, again will be looking at this for another ORE trip in the not too distant future.

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:28 pm

how does the weekend of the 19th and 20th nov suit people? then its not on the mudplug weekend. then after that it is coming up towards xmas (end of year work functions ect...) just and idea to get the ball rolling...again

Post by **mike** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:10 pm

I would personally prefer a date after the trial as I need all the free days I can get to get the LR going before the trial. But thats just my personal preference.

Mike

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:30 pm

OK guys and gals, time to put the acid on as work functions start to pop up.
Can we have some expert input from someone who has done a few trips in the past ( my 2 so far doesnâ€™t really cut it) who can come up with a venue that suits all levels of experience and vehicle, as well as a nice spot for the BBQ and an onsite if not very nearby camping area.
The camping area is a good idea but not essential I think, although it would be good to have somewhere for those who need to be rolled there after to many fanta's, or just for those who want to make a weekend of it.
If we can come up with a venue we are half way there, dates can be set after as you can't please all of the people all of the time.

Seeing as how we are the home of 4wdng lets be the first of the three threads going re this idea, and set it in concrete by leading the way into the silly season.

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:33 pm

What we did last year was good, bbq then a play up the mac, sadly I dont think we can use steves shed this time though.

the good thing was everyone could go,

4x4boy · Post by **4x4boy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:02 am

I'm thinking that the Wairarapa is quite a long way for alot of people to drive home (after a few fantas). How about the Mac or there are a few spots down the Selwyn that make a good area to picnic or cricket??????? :?:

I'm keen for Sunday Dec 3rd. Too much Family commitments most Saturdays.

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:02 pm

The best all round place i can think of thats not too far from Ch Ch is the Ashley. Either by the Main Rd bridge or the Rangiora bridge. Has good areas for BBQ/camping and different tracks for different drivers.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:17 pm

I think either the Ashley or the Selwyn

The Selwyn is a bit soft for playing but lots of room for a BBQ and not many people around, water not too deep if there is kids about.

Ashley has more people about and deeper water but is not as soft in the gravel.

either one would be cool with me :wink:

PR · Post by PR » Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:18 pm

I'd be keen for the Ashley and most dates would suit. :santa: :rendeer: :santa: :rendeer:

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:22 pm

PR wrote:I'd be keen for the Ashley and most dates would suit. :santa: :rendeer: :santa: :rendeer:

Thats getting into the spririt of it, luv those Christmas smileys

4x4boy · Post by **4x4boy** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:39 pm

Ashley is fine by me. Still hoping for a Sunday over a Saturday though. :afro:

PR · Post by PR » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:28 pm

Between the main RD bridge and the Rangiora bridge theres a good swiming hole for any kids (BIG OR SMALL) that might be coming, thats if its still there ??? Havent been up there for a while.

gomulletgo · Post by **gomulletgo** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:27 pm

I'd be keen for the Ashley and most dates would suit

same

cept sundays. for 4x4boy-------> :thumbdown:

Between the main RD bridge and the Rangiora bridge theres a good swiming hole for any kids (BIG OR SMALL) that might be coming, thats if its still there ???

If your talking bout the swimming hole on the southside right next to the rangiora bridge then I think it is gone/flooded out, last time I saw it was looking non-existent

MULLET

PR · Post by PR » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:32 am

Looks like I'm going to have a quick play from the Main Rd bridge to the Rangiora Bridge then to see if I can find anthor one for the kids this summer???? :shock:

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:35 am

Some one needs to make a decision on a date and place or we wilol run out of time

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:03 am

how about 2md or 3rd december, the waimak, its easy for everyone to make it, its not far from town to pop out to for a short while if your busy, there are lots of areas to play up there