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Title: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Marcus on October 27, 2016, 09:59:37 AM
RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017

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Location:

Halls Gap

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Halls+Gap+Hotel,+victoria,+australia (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Halls+Gap+Hotel,+victoria,+australia)


Lunch at 12:30

Event Information:


Contact:
Contact for this ride is Marcus

This is Pub food, so if anyone has any dietary need, (vegetarian et al.) please let me know so I can pass on the information.

Food is good pub grub

If you're keen to go, please post below!

Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2016, 12:21:30 AM
This one is a definite 'Yes!' for me... already marked on next years calendar  :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: BigTed on October 28, 2016, 01:18:44 AM
I might even be there around that time on my trip around Oz... :-)
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Phntm0 on November 12, 2016, 12:14:43 PM
I'll make every effort to be there - if work doesnt clash with this date

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Phntm0 on November 12, 2016, 12:16:17 PM
I'll make every effort to be there - if work doesnt clash with this date

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Oops  just noticed its next year

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 12, 2016, 01:23:10 PM
Would be a real downer to have to wait 12 months for others to arrive.. :grin :thumb

See you there!
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Nigel on November 12, 2016, 04:59:29 PM
Yep Yep..................nice neck of the woods to be in, might make it and overnight affair....so to speak... :wht11
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on January 17, 2017, 02:20:52 PM
This one is certainly on my radar, and we're advertising it under the SA RTE's as well. 
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on March 29, 2017, 05:41:30 PM
I shall be on annual leave then so there's a good chance I'll be participating.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Williamson on July 24, 2017, 09:16:12 PM
Just put this one in my calendar.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on August 15, 2017, 03:07:00 PM
Please note this RTE is for lunch and for those who plan to stay the night will continue to and include dinner.It may be punctuated by time off to take a leisurely ride around the Grampians.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: BigTed on August 15, 2017, 10:48:39 PM
I'm a strong tentative... just need to juggle a bit on my lap.

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on August 16, 2017, 05:20:09 PM
Accommodation booked.  Count me in.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on August 16, 2017, 05:28:12 PM
I hope to be there to meet some old and new faces, but will be on 4 wheels. It's less than a 3 hour drive from here, barring time out to dodge Emus/Kangaroos.  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on August 16, 2017, 06:21:29 PM
I hope they fixed up the roads since I last went out your way.  However I don't hold my breath.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: alans1100 on August 16, 2017, 09:01:33 PM
I hope they fixed up the roads since I last went out your way.  However I don't hold my breath.
I haven't been there since 2006 and all was well then; so what's recently changed?
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on August 16, 2017, 09:04:17 PM
I saw lots and lots of pot holes with signs saying "uneven surfaces" because erecting a sign is easier than fixing the road.  That was easter last year.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Langers on August 16, 2017, 11:19:24 PM
A definite maybe! Will confirm in a couple of days as I'm relying on hearing from friends at Wirrega and Casterton (Julie will be joining me and I need to make the trip as appealing as possible i.e. lots of stops and chats and cups of tea and staying with old friends).
Regards ... Mark
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on August 17, 2017, 04:50:23 AM
 :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on August 22, 2017, 01:17:28 PM


Quote from: Bodø Glimt on August 16, 2017, 05:20:09 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1224940#msg1224940)<blockquote>Accommodation booked.  Count me in.


Where are you staying Bodo?
Anyone else booked?

Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: on August 22, 2017, 01:19:24 PM
Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park,  three nights from november 16th.

edit:
I haven't planned my course of action either side of that yet but the 16th will probably be arrive in the afternoon, unload and take a look around town, on the 17th do my own thing around the Grampians and the RTE lunch/dinner on the 18th.

My options for after that are open at this stage but I am considering going to Melbourne to get a nengajō photo of the Fairfield Industrial Dog Object in Fairfield.  A nengajō is a Japanese style new year card which usually has a design related to the animal of the year.  Next year will be the year of the dog.  This was my 2015 equivalent (year of the sheep)

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on September 17, 2017, 05:42:15 PM
It was a nice move to cover the sign.    :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on September 17, 2017, 07:47:18 PM
 :rofl

Yeah, I had to cover up the English some how.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 17, 2017, 08:00:16 PM
:rofl

Yeah, I had to cover up the English some how.

 :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Nigel on September 21, 2017, 06:33:54 PM
Need to work out the Accommodation side of things................. :wht11
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Nigel on September 23, 2017, 11:27:39 AM
Booked into the Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park '
Phone 0353564244  website   http://www.hallsgapgardenscaravanpark.com.au/ (http://www.hallsgapgardenscaravanpark.com.au/)
Half k walk to the boozer, that will do nicely............
See ya there...:wht11
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on September 23, 2017, 11:52:42 AM
 :like
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on September 27, 2017, 10:22:25 PM
I will be there, but by car and just for the day.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on October 09, 2017, 03:04:42 PM
It's looking like the following will be attending....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Marcus
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on October 09, 2017, 10:32:21 PM


Quote from: StinkyPete on October 09, 2017, 04:04:42 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1227530#msg1227530)<blockquote>It's looking like the following will be attending....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers
Williamson
StinkyPete
Fish (Pete's mate)
Marcus
</blockquote><blockquote>
</blockquote><blockquote>How is the accomodation looking. Has anyone a spare room or does anyone need one?</blockquote>

Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Shillas on October 09, 2017, 10:41:08 PM
I'm wanting to be there, but will know closer to the date.

A definite, possibly, nearly a chance, maybe, yes (or no) from me.

Would be looking at a spare bed if somebody had one going.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on October 24, 2017, 06:57:38 PM
I will take the tent but also wondering if there is a spare room. Having trouble with data at the back of the park at Wooli so may not be able to respond promptly.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Langers on October 24, 2017, 09:34:09 PM
Looking forward to a great ride. The Boss (Julie) will be with me so I'll be on my best behaviour. Cheers ... Mark
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on October 24, 2017, 10:11:23 PM
Jdbiker and Chippy too🤓. Cabin booked at park  ++
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on October 25, 2017, 06:33:00 AM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas & Sandra
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Nigel on October 25, 2017, 04:38:25 PM
Hi All there seems to be two threads running on this RTE. Can this be sorted. Ta very muchly o:)
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Shillas on October 27, 2017, 06:40:57 PM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy

Add Sandra to Shillas, but logistics to work out, so still a maybe. We would probably be arriving at the RTE, then an overnight on the Saturday. A lot of variables to consider from us due to both new & some volatile work considerations. Plus an anniversary & birthday the week before may means a full on schedule.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on October 28, 2017, 12:03:32 PM
What are the plans for the evening meal for those staying over? Could a bbq at the CV park be an option?🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on October 28, 2017, 04:22:31 PM
What are the plans for the evening meal for those staying over? Could a bbq at the CV park be an option?🤓

There is a reasonable Camp Kitchen, but if the weather is crook, it's pretty exposed.
Pizza and wine in someone's cabin as plan "B" perhaps?
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on October 28, 2017, 04:48:19 PM
Sounds good Sir StinkyPete  :like🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Langers on October 30, 2017, 08:57:28 PM
Hi folks
As advised earlier, I'm riding over with Julie. We are taking a couple of extra days by staying with friends at Wirrega on the Friday night and another couple of friends at Casterton on Sunday night.
Last Thursday I rode over to Melbourne for a cousin's funeral and went via Bordertown, Nhill and Horsham. I must admit, of recent times I've thought SA's country roads had deteriorated somewhat, but what I rode on and experienced last Thursday has made me appreciate the SA roads so much more.
The Vic country roads I rode on over the past 4 days are a bloody disgrace and if the state of the roads hasn't been a significant contributor to the death toll of motorcycle riders recently I'd be very surprised. The state of the road from Nhill to Horsham has made me reconsider whether I'm prepared to take Julie on the trip at all. At this stage I'm considering Bordertown to Frances to Goroke to Horsham with Julie. Has anyone taken this route of late and what are the road conditions like.
Thanks ... Mark
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: on October 30, 2017, 09:03:37 PM
I said the same re Vic roads after my 2016 easter trip to Horsham and Portland.  I think it was route 400 and the Henty Highway.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 01, 2017, 07:26:54 PM
I departed for this this morning. :grin
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 01, 2017, 07:32:56 PM
See you in 17 days Bodo San. It’s a long way to Halls Gap🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: alans1100 on November 05, 2017, 12:15:32 PM
We are not definite on this but there's a remote chance we could make the hotel for lunch.

It's all depending when I start work for the harvest. Will advise when I know either way.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Marcus on November 06, 2017, 11:40:43 AM
Table Booked for 1pm as there is also another group of 50 people also turning up at 12.30
But she said it won't be a problem
See you all there
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 08, 2017, 10:51:50 AM
Only ten days away now.  :thumb  Am getting itchy, been stuck in this flat for far too long.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Nigel on November 08, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Only ten days away now.  :thumb  Am getting itchy, been stuck in this flat for far too long.


Kev you sound rather Pumped :eek :fp
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 08, 2017, 04:50:57 PM
With good reason.  Just stay away from Birchip.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on November 08, 2017, 05:07:32 PM


Quote from: ppopeye on October 24, 2017, 07:57:38 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1228491#msg1228491)
I will take the tent but also wondering if there is a spare room. Having trouble with data at the back of the park at Wooli so may not be able to respond promptly.




Just checking in case someone has a sparebed/room for the 18th.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: on November 08, 2017, 05:57:33 PM


Quote from: ppopeye on October 24, 2017, 07:57:38 PM ([url]http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1228491#msg1228491[/url])
I will take the tent but also wondering if there is a spare room. Having trouble with data at the back of the park at Wooli so may not be able to respond promptly.




Just checking in case someone has a sparebed/room for the 18th.


Are you still at Wooli?  I went there yesterday.  I'd have said g'day if I knew you were there.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: aussiexs on November 08, 2017, 06:52:37 PM
Please add Rex and Debbie to the growing list of hungry Ozstocers having lunch. We will decide if we are staying as the event gets closer.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on November 08, 2017, 09:38:33 PM


Quote from: Bodø Glimt on November 08, 2017, 06:57:33 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1229310#msg1229310)<blockquote>

Quote from: ppopeye on November 08, 2017, 06:07:32 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1229307#msg1229307)<blockquote>

Quote from: ppopeye on October 24, 2017, 07:57:38 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=11439.msg1228491#msg1228491)
I will take the tent but also wondering if there is a spare room. Having trouble with data at the back of the park at Wooli so may not be able to respond promptly.




Just checking in case someone has a sparebed/room for the 18th.
</blockquote>



Are you still at Wooli?  I went there yesterday.  I'd have said g'day if I knew you were there.
</blockquote><blockquote>
</blockquote><blockquote>No, we are home now. Got back yesterday afternoon from Wooli and beyond</blockquote>

Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: MickS on November 09, 2017, 09:35:02 AM
I'm in for Saturday.

Replaced water pump and a few hoses and other things.
Took it for a 4,000k ride to Brisvegas and back - no more fluid leaks.
Therefore I am quietly confident it should make the distance to Halls Gap.
See you there.
Mick S
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on November 09, 2017, 09:42:38 AM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas & Sandra
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on November 11, 2017, 03:17:24 PM
Shillas, check your PMs please........    :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: alans1100 on November 11, 2017, 09:50:55 PM
We are not definite on this but there's a remote chance we could make the hotel for lunch.

It's all depending when I start work for the harvest. Will advise when I know either way.
Have been slaving away since Wednesday so it is a no go for us.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 11, 2017, 11:03:35 PM
Will miss catching up with you both.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on November 13, 2017, 02:15:05 PM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS


Who is staying where?  ... which might be useful info for arranging something for Friday or Saturday evening?
StinkyPete & Chris, Shillas, Fish and Bos have a cabin in the Halls Gap Caravan Park in the centre of town.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: SteveR on November 13, 2017, 03:28:22 PM
Hi all,

I've been a bit absent the recently, but hoping to make this ride.  Haven't thought about accom yet, but will have the hammock tucked in the back of a pannier as usual, so should find myself plenty of options...


The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS
SteveR


Who is staying where?  ... which might be useful info for arranging something for Friday or Saturday evening?
StinkyPete & Chris, Shillas, Fish and Bos have a cabin in the Halls Gap Caravan Park in the centre of town.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Williamson on November 13, 2017, 03:37:57 PM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson & Helen
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS


Who is staying where?  ... which might be useful info for arranging something for Friday or Saturday evening?
StinkyPete & Chris, Shillas, Fish and Bos have a cabin in the Halls Gap Caravan Park in the centre of town.

Plus one (in bold), I've booked a cottage / unit at Grampians View Cottages and Units for Saturday night.  Probably will not make the RTE for lunch, but will see youse all for an evening meal - hopefully at the same venue, Halls Gap Hotel.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: on November 13, 2017, 05:00:48 PM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS


Who is staying where?  ... which might be useful info for arranging something for Friday or Saturday evening?
StinkyPete & Chris, Shillas, Fish and Bos have a cabin in the Halls Gap Caravan Park in the centre of town.

Bodø is staying in the Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park thursday, friday and saturday nights.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 13, 2017, 05:11:41 PM
Cabin at HGGCP too🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: ppopeye on November 13, 2017, 06:06:14 PM
In the tent at HGCP :13Candy
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Shillas on November 13, 2017, 10:06:05 PM
What are the plans for the evening meal for those staying over? Could a bbq at the CV park be an option?🤓

There is a reasonable Camp Kitchen, but if the weather is crook, it's pretty exposed.
Pizza and wine in someone's cabin as plan "B" perhaps?

"Plus one (in bold), I've booked a cottage / unit at Grampians View Cottages and Units for Saturday night.  Probably will not make the RTE for lunch, but will see youse all for an evening meal - hopefully at the same venue, Halls Gap Hotel." (Williamson, forum post, OzSTOC, 2017)

This tech above me.  Michael,  note the earlier post from Stinky Pete .  Failure to check back on the posts = multiple pizzas & bottles of wine   :grin
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Marcus on November 14, 2017, 10:33:43 AM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus & Tan
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS
SteveR
Danny


Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Williamson on November 14, 2017, 12:04:24 PM
The following have expressed interest so far....

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus & Tan
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS
SteveR
Danny

Come on Marcus, get with the program, it's actually:

Kev Murphy
Bodo Glimt
Nigel
Big Ted
Ppopeye
Langers & Julie
Shillas
Williamson & Helen
StinkyPete & Chris
Fish (Pete's mate)
Bos (Pete's other mate)
Marcus & Tan
Jdbiker & Chippy
AussieXS & Debbie
MickS
SteveR
Danny
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Marcus on November 14, 2017, 12:06:30 PM
I'm slipping. :D
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: SteveR on November 14, 2017, 01:28:16 PM
Looking like a decent turn-out!
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Langers on November 14, 2017, 09:05:51 PM
Julie and I will be staying at the Halls Gap Gardens C/P. Only a couple of hundred yards to walk to the pub and back  :thumb  :beer  :well (last one is Julie's)
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: aussiexs on November 16, 2017, 08:55:58 PM
Weather looking great, bike ready, time to get excited. Looking forward to a good time and an excellent ride.
See yoy there Cheers Rex and Debbie
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 17, 2017, 03:51:28 AM
I arrived yesterday.  It took just over two weeks to get here.  (http://www.footballnews.com.au/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 17, 2017, 05:37:21 AM
I arrived yesterday.  It took just over two weeks to get here.  ([url]http://www.footballnews.com.au/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif[/url])


... via a round about tour...  :p  Do  you have details of distance covered since leaving home?
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: BigTed on November 17, 2017, 05:58:09 AM
I thinking my chances of making in time are slim. I'm likely to stay another day/night here in Ballarat so I probably won't get there until Sunday late morning. Some might still be there, others I suspect I might be waving to as we pass.
If I don't make it, enjoy!

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 17, 2017, 06:07:04 AM
I arrived yesterday.  It took just over two weeks to get here.  ([url]http://www.footballnews.com.au/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif[/url])


... via a round about tour...  :p  Do  you have details of distance covered since leaving home?


The bike says:

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I'm going to go for a ride around the Grampians shortly so should be over 8000 by the time I return home.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 17, 2017, 06:08:52 AM
I thinking my chances of making in time are slim. I'm likely to stay another day/night here in Ballarat so I probably won't get there until Sunday late morning. Some might still be there, others I suspect I might be waving to as we pass.
If I don't make it, enjoy!

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Oh, I was looking forward to listening to some stories.
I'll be leaving sunday morning and probably not long after sunrise... depending on what time I wake up.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 17, 2017, 06:11:20 AM
Dont forget to stop off at Zumstiens fauna park on your ride for a look. Well worth it.  :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: BigTed on November 17, 2017, 06:40:30 AM
I thinking my chances of making in time are slim. I'm likely to stay another day/night here in Ballarat so I probably won't get there until Sunday late morning. Some might still be there, others I suspect I might be waving to as we pass.
If I don't make it, enjoy!

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Oh, I was looking forward to listening to some stories.
I'll be leaving sunday morning and probably not long after sunrise... depending on what time I wake up.
I'm not writing it off yet.

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Gordo on November 17, 2017, 07:27:53 AM
Hi Marcus
Just letting you know that l will be attending lunch tomorrow. I will not be staying overnight. See everyone there.

GORDO

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Williamson on November 17, 2017, 08:28:26 AM
.... I'll be leaving sunday morning and probably not long after sunrise.....

Late start for you, eh?

Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: BigTed on November 17, 2017, 11:17:26 AM
Furk! It's raining, therefore it must be pouring. Heading to Great Ocean Rd with the intent of making lunch tomorrow... Stop for fuel, notice some scraping... 0 pads left. Now waiting on newies to be installed.
I just hope I haven't done a rotor.

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 17, 2017, 11:27:24 AM
GEELONG today.  Cloudy. Patchy fog early this morning. High chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 25. Great weather for west of here tomorrow, Rob.

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: SteveR on November 17, 2017, 12:07:03 PM
Yeah, I’ve been getting storm warnings for the past hour! I passed a red 1300 at about 8:00 this morning heading west on the Geelong Hwy... then just saw a white 1100 at a garage in Essendon... anyone we know on their way down?
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Williamson on November 17, 2017, 12:22:33 PM
GEELONG today.  Cloudy. Patchy fog early this morning. High chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 25. Great weather for west of here tomorrow, Rob.

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Hey Kev, I'm not interested in Geelong's weather today, I'm interested in:
   *   St Helena weather tomorrow at 9:00am
   *   Bacchus Marsh at 10:00am
   *   Beaufort at 11:00am
   *   Hall Gap at 12:30pm 

If you have not got anything to do, get to it, I'll buy you a squash tomorrow.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 17, 2017, 12:35:34 PM
Can only do current weather via http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/south-west/beaufort (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/south-west/beaufort)
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Pete on November 17, 2017, 01:20:03 PM
Enjoy the weekend....ride safe....

Look forward to the ride report & photos.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 17, 2017, 01:40:48 PM
Melbourne weather

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/vic/melbourne/128km (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/vic/melbourne/128km)


Stawell weather

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/sa/mt-gambier (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar/sa/mt-gambier)

If you check these again later, it will give up to date reports. Current wet stuff should be gone by morning.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Gadget on November 17, 2017, 04:00:52 PM
Can only do current weather via [url]http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/south-west/beaufort[/url] ([url]http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/south-west/beaufort[/url])
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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Gadget on November 17, 2017, 04:07:03 PM


GEELONG today.  Cloudy. Patchy fog early this morning. High chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 25. Great weather for west of here tomorrow, Rob.

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Hey Kev, I'm not interested in Geelong's weather today, I'm interested in:
   *   St Helena weather tomorrow at 9:00am
   *   Bacchus Marsh at 10:00am
   *   Beaufort at 11:00am
   *   Hall Gap at 12:30pm 

If you have not got anything to do, get to it, I'll buy you a squash tomorrow.

I hope that helps.

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 17, 2017, 04:38:52 PM
Thanks, Gary  :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Gadget on November 17, 2017, 05:35:11 PM
You're welcome.

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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 18, 2017, 05:41:59 AM
Looked out the window to discover heavy fog outside. I hope to be on the road to Halls Gap soon, hopefully visibility will have improved by then.

See you all there!
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 18, 2017, 05:50:56 AM
All clear out this way.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 18, 2017, 06:00:37 AM
Good morning all :hatwave, good weather here too, should be a pleasant ride. See you all there🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 18, 2017, 06:09:29 AM
Cheers, Jd, see you both soon. Am driving a dark blue Commodore.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: SteveR on November 18, 2017, 09:25:27 AM
Just had to stop for air... going to be fashionably late... as usual
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 18, 2017, 11:30:36 AM
Kev Murphy had arrived when I got back from a morning ride.  Jdbiker and Chippy arrived a few minutes later and are in the cabin next to me.  Almost time to make the 300 metre walk to the venue.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 18, 2017, 04:41:25 PM
I'm not sure what everyone who has remained has planned for dinner but Williamson, Jd and myself shall be eating at the same plce at 1930 if you're interested in joining us.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 18, 2017, 05:47:50 PM
Absolutely fantastic to meet so many friends today.

Just got home safe, was stopped for a breatho at Dunkeld.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: SteveR on November 18, 2017, 07:18:24 PM
Well, the rain has just hit! Sitting at my tent, having a quiet beer before joining the others at their cabin and it opened up!
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: aussiexs on November 19, 2017, 08:54:41 AM
Debbie and Rex home safe. Missed the kangaroo on the road (still not sure about the shoo roo!). Managed to get the wet weather gear on with seconds to spare, before the deluge hit. Debbie is still looking for bruising after the pounding from the hail stones at Ballarat. Thanks to all for a great day. Really good to catch up. Hope the next one is not quite as eventful.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: MickS on November 19, 2017, 09:18:58 AM
I missed the roo standing on the side of the road half way between Halls Gap and Dunkeld.
Big thunder clouds forming but no rain to Geelong
MickS
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 19, 2017, 09:55:37 AM
I'm currently in Patchewollock.  Should make it home in the late afternoon.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: SteveR on November 19, 2017, 01:01:38 PM
Have just arrived home, took the scenic route which led me down some dirt roads, through a flock of sheep and down more dirt roads!
Thanks for a great RTE, good to meet some South Aussies, hope everyone has a good ride home.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Williamson on November 19, 2017, 03:42:05 PM
Have just arrived home, took the scenic route which led me down some dirt roads, through a flock of sheep and down more dirt roads!
Thanks for a great RTE, good to meet some South Aussies, hope everyone has a good ride home.

Home at 4:15pm, via Mt William (walked about 500m up the 1.8km track to the summit, very steep, it beat us, may be next time), Dunkeld, booze bus at Glen Thompson, Ballarat (late lunch at The Lane coffee shop, very nice), feet up resting, may be a pre-dinner snooze.

Thanks to all for the good company and BS, special thanks to Marcus for organising. 
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: StinkyPete on November 19, 2017, 03:58:28 PM
Fish, Bos, Shillas, Chris and I arrived home safe at 1500hrs after a fantastic weekend.  Thanks to all who made it so    :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 19, 2017, 04:12:27 PM
Thanks all for another great RTE, special thanks to Marcus and Ppopeye for organising  :like.
Back home at 3:20 after visiting McKenzie falls and an incident free ride .

Some pics to follow...🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 19, 2017, 04:56:57 PM
Pics 🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 19, 2017, 05:13:53 PM
More🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 19, 2017, 05:41:24 PM
I am now home too.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 19, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
 :thumb Been a pleasure to follow your travels and meet you in person, Bodø
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Shillas on November 19, 2017, 06:44:37 PM
Introducing Pirate Chris, one member not to be messed with  :Blow
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: jt8277 on November 19, 2017, 07:32:54 PM
Been a pleasure to meet up with you guys again... thanks for the chat.


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Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 19, 2017, 08:10:39 PM
Introducing Pirate Chris, one member not to be messed with  :Blow

Ah yes I heard about this at dinner last night.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 19, 2017, 10:13:44 PM
:thumb Been a pleasure to follow your travels and meet you in person, Bodø


Same same🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 19, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
:thumb Been a pleasure to follow your travels and meet you in person, Bodø
Same same🤓

I know you asked me to knock on your door this morning before I left but it was quite early and I wasn't sure you were up or not (I couldn't see any lights on) so I refrained from doing so.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Jdbiker on November 20, 2017, 06:24:35 AM
Must have been very early because I was up at 6 and didn’t hear the Kwaka starting 🤓
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 20, 2017, 06:49:30 AM
It's a very quiet bike (or so many people have told me).
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Marcus on November 20, 2017, 06:52:34 AM
Great riding day for me, and also to was a fantastic to catch up with you all again.
Title: Re: RTE Halls Gap VIC - Halls Gap Hotel Saturday 18 November 2017
Post by: Langers on November 21, 2017, 09:11:00 PM
Hi folks, whilst we made it to Halls Gap, unfortunately we didn't make it for lunch. Even more unfortunately I have no one to blame but myself for
1. taking a short cut which didn't go quite according to plan, and
2. relying on the GPS when I should have done a bit more homework.
But, there you go - catching up with the group at the HGGCP (after 3pm) was great, the walk to the other CP in Halls Gap was invigorating and Williamson certainly looked keen to do another 1/2 marathon. Catching up with Stinky Pete's crew (not to mention feeding the chooks) was worth the ride.
Our ride back to Casterton on Sunday was just beautiful, Julie absolutely loved the trip and on Monday we rode from Casterton to Frances via Dergholm, Langkoop and Apsley which again was terrific country to ride through - no roos (lucky), no log trucks (even luckier), just brilliant scenery - sadly the bluetooth communicator stopped working after Casterton so I could only listen to Pink Floyd and SRV through the countryside to Bordertown.