Author Topic: NATIONAL OZSTOC RALLY 2013 15-17th of MARCH (Read 261359 times)

alans1100 · « **Reply #350 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:00:30 PM »

Quote from: BigTed (aka Rob) on February 21, 2013, 11:13:46 AM

This is where I'll be have a pause.... at the bottom of the Gloucester Tree in Pemberton on the first night. I grew up in the area, and now at the ripe old age of 48, wishing I'd climbed it many years ago. I figured this might be the last chance. However, at the risk of curtailing the remainder of the rally, I'll decide whether or not I do it when I have to look at it from below.

That would not be on my to do list. We did do the tree walk in the Valley of the Giants (near Denmark) and I could feel every step Heather took as she walked on bridges between the trees.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #351 on:** February 21, 2013, 02:04:39 PM »

Chris and I were over there a number of years ago and she shot up the Gloucester Tree like a possum. Coming down and passing those who were either heading up, or had "frozen" and were too scared to move, was the hardest bit. Me.....

I got about five rungs up, and decided that I had better things to do on that day.

saaz · « **Reply #352 on:** February 21, 2013, 05:48:18 PM »

I went up the tree in the early 80s, in my one and only WA trip (so far!) I think WA has changed a lot since them.

Quote from: StinkyPete on February 21, 2013, 02:04:39 PM

Chris and I were over there a number of years ago and she shot up the Gloucester Tree like a possum. Coming down and passing those who were either heading up, or had "frozen" and were too scared to move, was the hardest bit. Me..... I got about five rungs up, and decided that I had better things to do on that day.

Sabie · « **Reply #353 on:** February 21, 2013, 10:05:57 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on February 21, 2013, 09:36:10 AM

For me....

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered and delivered
Puncture repair - ordered and delivered
Airhawk - ordered
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered and delivered
USB outlet - ordered
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Confident all will arrive either this week or next week...

For all the doubting Thomas's to the efficency of Australia Post, Toll and Australian Air Express

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered - Arrived
Puncture repair - ordered - Arrived
Airhawk - ordered - Arrived
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered - Arrived
USB outlet - ordered - Arrived
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

It's a Blooming Miracle

- So far

Sabie · « **Reply #354 on:** February 22, 2013, 03:09:28 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on February 21, 2013, 10:05:57 PM

Quote from: Sabie on February 21, 2013, 09:36:10 AM
For me....

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered and delivered
Puncture repair - ordered and delivered
Airhawk - ordered
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered and delivered
USB outlet - ordered
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Confident all will arrive either this week or next week...

For all the doubting Thomas's to the efficency of Australia Post, Toll and Australian Air Express

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered - Arrived
Puncture repair - ordered - Arrived
Airhawk - ordered - Arrived
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav)
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered - Arrived
USB outlet - ordered - Arrived
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Back rest - ordered (hope it arrives)
Compressor - ordered - Arrived
Puncture repair - ordered - Arrived
Airhawk - ordered - Arrived
Additional ram mount and cradle - ordered (for sat nav) Arrived
Quartet harness - ordered
Powerlet to cig lighter adapter - ordered - Arrived
USB outlet - ordered - Arrived
Wet weather gear - ordered
Seat bag -ordered

Getting closer to being ready for the Middleton Rally, only a couple of items left to go.

Diesel · « **Reply #355 on:** February 22, 2013, 03:20:23 PM »

All you Westies heading East to the Rally - keep an eye out for Sabie as he may be having so much fun with all the new farkles, that he'll forget to turn left at Albercoykee!

Good onya Sabie. A few busy nights in the shed for you then?

Turtle · « **Reply #356 on:** February 22, 2013, 04:43:10 PM »

who else is towing a trailer ? I'm not camping anymore at the AGM tho a few nights on the road so I'm bringing my trailer so I can camp in style lol

alans1100 · « **Reply #357 on:** February 22, 2013, 04:52:27 PM »

Quote from: Turtle on February 22, 2013, 04:43:10 PM

who else is towing a trailer ? I'm not camping anymore at the AGM tho a few nights on the road so I'm bringing my trailer so I can camp in style lol

I don't think you'll be the only one.........

It's only a 400km ride for us but we'll still have the trailer as we'll be camping at Middleton.

WendyL · « **Reply #358 on:** February 22, 2013, 04:59:22 PM »

Sorry guys, I'm a cancellation for the National Rally. It's only a couple of weeks after the funeral, all the rest of the family will have gone home, so I won't be able to leave my dad without support.

NT has gone from 100% to 0% attendance in a couple of days

Turtle · « **Reply #359 on:** February 22, 2013, 05:06:41 PM »

We can understand your not being able to attend Wendy family first

Turtle

StinkyPete · « **Reply #360 on:** February 22, 2013, 08:12:45 PM »

Quote from: WendyL on February 22, 2013, 04:59:22 PM

Sorry guys, I'm a cancellation for the National Rally. It's only a couple of weeks after the funeral, all the rest of the family will have gone home, so I won't be able to leave my dad without support.

We will all miss you in SA, but supporting your Dad will be so important at such a difficult time. Take time to grieve, and hug each other lots.
Pete

sargent · « **Reply #361 on:** February 22, 2013, 09:37:39 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on February 22, 2013, 04:52:27 PM

Quote from: Turtle on February 22, 2013, 04:43:10 PM
who else is towing a trailer ? I'm not camping anymore at the AGM tho a few nights on the road so I'm bringing my trailer so I can camp in style lol

I don't think you'll be the only one.........

It's only a 400km ride for us but we'll still have the trailer as we'll be camping at Middleton.

I will drag one along, Looking at leaving Canberra on the 12th, Hauling ass then to meet up with Diesel around the ferry at queenscliff pier on the 14th

jwbeng245 · « **Reply #362 on:** February 26, 2013, 07:40:12 AM »

Hi Guys, Unfortunately other commitments now prevent my attendance at the 2013 National Rally. Have a great and safe time, I will be thinking of you at the time of the event.
Cheers, John Baker, JZR ST1100 3wheeler

Streak · « **Reply #363 on:** February 26, 2013, 07:50:50 AM »

National Rally 2013

We have Broken the list up by State, so that you all can see who is attending, and who you might be able to catch up as you ride down/across/up/sideways! If I need to correct any information please let me know

Indicated as Wishing to attend

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

phil-ST-er
Leethal
StinkyPete & Mrs Pete
Alan and Heather (wildfireangel)
Pete & Mel

VICTORIA

Marcus
CooMan
Sulkybear
Temala
Octane
Lonerider1
Gary

QUEENSLAND

Shiney & Carrol
Diesel
Tipsy
Biggles
Streak (Graham) & Teela
Young One
Rob Job
Cerebral Knievel

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Mitch
JohnoJ
West Aussie Glen & Theresa
Gavo
STray (Roo Killer)
Malcom6112
Turtle
BigTed (aka Rob)
Yorkie

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Saaz (John)
TerryB (Terry)

NEW SOUTH WALES

pluschinoz (Ian)
Shaun Maybe
Dick B "Yewie" & Ros
Tony Maybe
STeveo + 1
Vega
ST2UP (Chris)
Sargent1971
St.Gregory & M Teresa
BillSteff

NORTHERN TERRITORY

TASMANIA

Sim

To Book Accommodation For the NATIONAL RALLY
Middleton Caravan Park
Graeme & Jane Vivian
Phone & Fax: 08 8554 2383
E-mail: info@middletoncaravanpark.com.au

If your chasing a bed, post and ask if anyone has a spare bunk, and if you have a room and a spare bunk post it up!

There is plenty of camping space available as well, it will be the perfect time of year for it :)

CAN'T GET A BED AT THE CARAVAN PARK?
You can post to see if anyone has a spare bed in their cabin, or if you are a camper, Jane and Graeme at the park have held some camping sites for us, which are adjacent to the cabins. For overflow accomodation, you can find nearby local B&Bs which you could share, through the following local agent. Stinky Pete has been down and had a chat to Kerry, who knows about our Rally and is very happy to assist.

Dodd & Page - Local Holiday Rental Agent
www.doddandpage.com.au
Kerry Ruge (Holiday Rental Manager)
Phone 0419031592
kerrydoddabdpage@bigpond.com

WendyL · « **Reply #364 on:** February 26, 2013, 08:11:12 AM »

I beg to differ Streak, many of us, like myself, WISH they could attend, but are prevented from doing so by circumstances beyond our control.

Marcus · « **Reply #365 on:** February 26, 2013, 08:34:59 AM »

Bike is in for a service and new tyres... ready to go.

I love the National meet, it's a great way to remind me to service my bike... hahaha

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #366 on:** February 26, 2013, 09:47:31 AM »

Quote from: Yorkie on February 15, 2013, 08:46:57 PM

Unfortunately I am probably now unlikely to be able to attend, my daughter has BLACK DOG syndrome and I have to care for my 7yr old grandson. Family comes first.

Streak,
from Yorkie's post looks like he is a doubtful? Yorkie are you still out?

Streak · « **Reply #367 on:** February 26, 2013, 09:50:57 AM »

I did see that, but he had not said a definite no, so i left him on the list

alans1100 · « **Reply #368 on:** February 26, 2013, 11:19:23 AM »

I've just re-organised the trailer.......being just a trip just a little way down the road I tossed most the cooking gear etc as it won't be needed this trip (excess baggage/weight).

Swapped tents over from my 3 man dome to our standing height Dome. I checked trailer bearings for grease etc last week and all ok for now.

saaz · « **Reply #369 on:** February 26, 2013, 12:20:10 PM »

I am doing beer judging for the Taralga show the weekend before, so haven't decided when to leave as yet

Diesel · « **Reply #370 on:** February 26, 2013, 01:04:08 PM »

IMPORTANT OZSTOC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RALLY ATTENDEES......

Pls finalise your attendance intentions by adding your name to this thread as an attendee if you are coming. (If it is not already on the list)

Streak and I will have a copy of this list to do a quick head count at Middleton (to make sure all pilots and co-pilots landed safely).

Make a note of either of these two mobile no's or add them to your contacts: Diesel - 0466 494 334 Streak - 0488 385 858

Pls txt/call one of us if you strike any troubles that will delay you along the way so that you are accounted for.

Same as if you have to pull out just prior.

Streak will put up a final attendees list (by State) so pls, make sure you and your fave pillion are on it.

We do not have all of your mobile/contact no.s, and will be relying on YOU to let US know.

Other than this, have a great ride, enjoy the fresh air, behold the scenery, and stay safe.

Cheers,
The OzSTOC Team

Lionel · « **Reply #371 on:** February 26, 2013, 02:38:51 PM »

"I am doing beer judging for the Taralga show the weekend before, so haven't decided when to leave as yet"

Saaz, you better leave some recovery time, say Monday and Tuesday, before you head off to Middleton.

Sabie · « **Reply #372 on:** February 26, 2013, 03:47:37 PM »

Put me down as a coming, if things change at work I'll withdraw, but its not looking like it in the short term.

Leethal · « **Reply #373 on:** February 26, 2013, 04:25:17 PM »

Quote from: Turtle on February 22, 2013, 04:43:10 PM

who else is towing a trailer ? I'm not camping anymore at the AGM tho a few nights on the road so I'm bringing my trailer so I can camp in style lol

The better half (Annie) is coming too so i'll have the trailer on just to carry her handbag

Diesel · « **Reply #374 on:** February 26, 2013, 06:08:19 PM »

If you are thinking of buying a uhf radio soon, then check down the back of the couch and grab it before you head off to Middleton.

Why?

a) very good to listen to the truckies' 'safety' reports along the main corridors;

b) great to ask truckies or grey nomads about road conditions 'over their shoulder';
c) fantastic fun on the OzSTOC Super Cruise to lunch during the National Rally to hear all the ~~banter and hijinx~~ informative and crucial ride information from Members.

Here is a link to the '40' Aussie uhf channels and their main use....

Which CB channel for what? <----- click there

Here is a link to a great thread started by Whizz if you are looking for more info/discussion on these farkles......

UHF CB Discussion

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Diesel

PS - the official OzSTOC Channel is 13 - so, if you're in range of one - 13 is the 'go to' squawker.

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Author Topic: NATIONAL OZSTOC RALLY 2013 15-17th of MARCH (Read 261359 times)

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