AstinaGT Annual Official Cruise 2006 - Berrima - January 28th [Archive]

Red Frog

03-01-2006, 08:51 PM

OFFICIAL CRUISE DETAILS!!

What? The Annual AstinaGT Cruise 2006

When? Saturday 28 January 2006

Where? Sydney to Berrima, taking the Princes Hwy through Wollongong, and the new Sea Cliff Bridge that has just opened. Have a look at this Map (http://www.nowwhereroute.com/travelmate/SmartTrip/mappage.aspx?fromTown=thornleigh&toTown=berrima&RouteType=FASTEST&ViaTown1=rhodes&ViaTown2=wollongong) for a rough idea of the route we'll be taking.

Time? Cruise will begin in Thornleigh at 9am, meeting at Heathcote Maccas about 10.15am, Wollongong approx. 11.30am, then lunch at Berrima about 1.00pm. Give or take. After lunch the cruise will continue for those interested, more photos taken at a nearby park, and if people are interested we can organise to have dinner and drinks in the area before heading home.

Who? All AGT and OMC members and partners/friends. Please bring yourself and friends who will enjoy a day out with the Club - make sure you add them to the list. Especially those members who haven't attended a cruise before, this is the one to be on! You don't have to have a Mazda to attend (I don't).

Eating? Lunch will be at Berrima at the Surveyor General Inn (http://www.highlandsnsw.com.au/surveyorgeneral/). Read later threads for more information.

Meet up points?
9am, leaving 9.15am - Thornleigh Maccas,
leaving 9.30am - Homebush P6 Carpark (will need someone to volunteer and coordinate this meetup point),
10.15-10.45am - Heathcote Maccas (near BP servo) and
11.30am - Wollongong (near Ten Pin Bowling Centre, Bellambi St, Russel Vale)
Arriving Berrima: approximately 1pm.

What to bring? A clean sparkling car (obviously!), friends, UHF handheld radios/CBs (channel to be determined later), camera + batteries/video camera, sunscreen, water, money for lunch, an E-Tag if you are heading _home_ via the M7, a full tank of petrol and a good sense of humour!

Red Frog

03-01-2006, 08:52 PM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy
5. Odd12C + 1
6. MAd Mat
7. Arden
8. BradSp20
9. Laser the Amazer
10. Papatonga
11. Preeman80
12. Dogo *maybe*
13. Twiggy *maybe*
14. rupewrecht *maybe*
15. Chicaboo *maybe*
16. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
17. butters323 *maybe*
18. Kitty n Aaron *maybe*

Dogo

03-01-2006, 09:41 PM

12. Dogo *maybe*
when I get back to work next week I'll have a better idea of whether I've got time spare to come up.

mmm holidays. its been a long time coming !

Rupewrecht

03-01-2006, 09:45 PM

Ii'm out! Next year.

-BraXta-

03-01-2006, 10:18 PM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy
5. Odd12C + 1
6. MAd Mat
7. Arden
8. BradSp20
9. Laser the Amazer
10. Papatonga
11. Preeman80
12. Dogo *maybe*
13. Twiggy *maybe*
14. Chicaboo *maybe*
15. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
16. butters323 *maybe*
17. Kitty n Aaron *maybe*
18. BraXta

Ill be in havent been on a good cruz for ages and i wouldnt mind stretchin the Accord euros legs =D so count me in

Where in Engadine are we meeting ??

KittyKatSmack

04-01-2006, 12:12 AM

Red Frog

04-01-2006, 06:19 PM

Kitty! *shaking head* Well, it's all sorted now ;) lol

Great to hear you are coming Braxta!
We're going to be meeting at either Engadine Maccas or an Oval. Nate knows more about it, so i'll get more details off him.

Red Frog

04-01-2006, 06:59 PM

Now, time to inform you of our lunch plans.
LUNCH

Earlier on, Arden mentioned a great place in Berrima called the Surveyor General Inn. I have been tossing up between this place and The White Horse Inn, but felt the Surveyor had a better meal deal and also a nicer setting for a large gathering of people. The White Horse Inn require a $200 deposit which is non-refundable. So....with that, I just called the Surveyor Inn and the lovely lady will be setting aside approximately 30 chairs for the day in the Beer Garden!!! And if it's bad weather, she's going to book the private function room available for us. Ah, country people are so nice :)

The Surveyor General is the oldest continuously licenced inn in all of Australia, built in 1834, so it has a very interesting history to it!! It is set on the Old Hume Hwy (Berrima's main throughfare) and has a fantastic beer garden (yah! the Beery!) where we can eat from their yummy Bistro Menu (http://www.highlandsnsw.com.au/surveyorgeneral/bistro.html) (Prices have changed slightly). Please have a look at this and have a think about what you would like on the day, as there will be a lot of us ordering all at once. And for all those carnivorous lunchers, there is a Cook your own on the BBQ, so you get it cooked how you like it - still mooing?

Hoping to arrive between 12.30-1pm for lunch, so we have a couple of hours to eat and relax on the lovely lawn, under the trees, sipping on light beers or soft drinks for our P drivers ;)

Now for everyone thinkin "Where will I park my car?", I too, have that figured out! For those people who don't want to park on the main street or outside the Inn, there is a little lane way beside the Inn (on the right hand side) that leads to a carpark behind. When i was there on Sunday, both carparks were full, BUT across the road, opposite the Inn there is a grass area where you can park. It's a bit "off-road" so if you are fully-sick low, then I suggest parking on the street.

So I hope all of you are starting to feel peckish or are licking your lips in anticipation of our lunch stop ;) - lol well, I am! And I hope this arrangement pleases everyone. If anyone has any dietary needs, please PM me and I will pass it on to the Inn.

Can't wait for the 28th!!

Red Frog

04-01-2006, 08:45 PM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy
5. Odd12C + 1
6. MAd Mat
7. Arden
8. BradSp20
9. Laser the Amazer
10. Papatonga
11. Preeman80
12. BraXta

13. Dogo *maybe*
14. Twiggy *maybe*
15. Chicaboo *maybe*
16. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
17. butters323 *maybe*
18. Kitty n Aaron *maybe*
19. The Jabba *maybe* OMC
20. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Janet *maybe* OMC

Keep adding those names!! :D

Exodus323

05-01-2006, 10:02 AM

im ganna have to give this cruise a miss.
To bad its on aus day the big day out is on as well.
oh well .
have fun all :)

papatonga

05-01-2006, 04:31 PM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy
5. Odd12C + 1
6. MAd Mat
7. Arden
8. BradSp20
9. Laser the Amazer
10. Papatonga + (1 *maybe*)
11. Preeman80
12. BraXta

13. Dogo *maybe*
14. Twiggy *maybe*
15. Chicaboo *maybe*
16. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
17. butters323 *maybe*
18. Kitty n Aaron *maybe*
19. The Jabba *maybe* OMC
20. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Janet *maybe* OMC

Red Frog

05-01-2006, 10:45 PM

im ganna have to give this cruise a miss.
To bad its on aus day the big day out is on as well.
oh well .
have fun all :)

hun, check ya dates ;) aus day is the 26th....the cruise isn't on aus day, hence it being on the 28th. whole reason being bcos we figured everyone would be busy on aus day. so u can add yourself to the list now ;) lol

-BraXta-

06-01-2006, 05:44 PM

hmmm very very rare tbone for me =D

what they call it again.. blue ... or sum crap like that ..

either that or the lasagne would be my choice =D

lol

Awww now i want dinner =P lol

Mad Mat

06-01-2006, 07:00 PM

sorry dude. i am out as well. i start work on the 23. and it is a long drive from brisbane to sydney. but maybe next year.

Nate

06-01-2006, 11:18 PM

meow

twilightprotege

07-01-2006, 11:32 AM

doesnt look like i'll be able to make the trip :(

butters323

07-01-2006, 04:06 PM

i cant be sure either so matey

bradsp20

08-01-2006, 06:32 PM

sounds good

tidy protege

09-01-2006, 10:45 AM

Erm, I was under the impression we were heading NORTH.

I have booked accom in Sydney on Friday night and Saturday night but I will be coming halfway home again for the cruise?

Friday:
Drive from Canberra to Sydney
Saturday:
Drive from Sydney halfway to Canberra then back to Sydney
Sunday:
Drive from Sydney to Canberra

I figure this is my fault because I haven't checked in on the details regularly lately.
And I have already booked accommodation.

I don't know why, but I could have sworn we were all going north.
I am going insane, ok insanerer ;)

Not sure if we will be cruising but we will be in Sydney.

The cruise was initially going to be north and it was going to be on Australia when i was organising the cruise, but due to the bitching between users, I kinda lost track of what was going on with the cruise and i left it for a while to calm down.

I have since organised a cruise with the people on Oz Mazda Club which is on the central coast and on the 26th, since your already in the sydney area come and make a treak up the coast with 33 other mazdas, its bound to be an awsome day and its shaping out to be as big as the cruise i put on last Australia Day with Astina GT posibly even bigger.

For further details please click the following:
http://www.ozmazdaclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8314

Red Frog

09-01-2006, 11:00 AM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy
5. Odd12C + 1
6. Arden
7. BradSp20
8. Laser the Amazer
9. Papatonga + (1 *maybe*)
10. Preeman80
11. BraXta
12. Kitty n Aaron

13. Dogo *maybe*
14. Chicaboo *maybe*
15. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
16. butters323 *maybe*
17. The Jabba *maybe* OMC
18. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Janet *maybe* OMC

This cruise is not interested in the numbers of people attending or trying to top any cruise in the past. Even if 10 people turn up, it's still a cruise. We're interested in the quality of the cruise and the people who are coming, hence the location of the cruise and lunch stop, so everyone enjoys the day. Please remember that.

tidy protege

09-01-2006, 11:17 AM

im looking foward to seeing some photos of the day looks like it should be a good one.

Red Frog

09-01-2006, 12:32 PM

Heya Guys!!

Sorry i haven't been in touch, but went away over the weekend. Haven't been camping in years, but hell it's fun! Especially when it's raining ;) lol - Rule number 1....

Now, this coming weekend, I'm heading down to Berrima to suss out the route, so by this time next week I'll have all the details of where exactly everything is happening, including meet up spots and the rds were taking. Then I will be trying to gain a good idea of who is coming - including those maybes - and where they will be joining up with the cruise. So if you can start posting where you'll be starting the cruise, that'd be mighty helpful. Also if you are starting at HOMEBUSH, if you'd like to volunteer to coordinate the meet there - nothing much involved, just making sure you leave on time and know the route to Engadine - I would be very grateful.

If you have any queries either PM me or get me on MSN (klish21@hotmail.com). This cruise is going to be a beauty :) AND we're taking the Sea Cliff Bridge!! A massive feat of engineering!! And should provide a fantastic area for taking photos on the day!!
Pics here: Sea Cliff Bridge Pics (http://photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/Sea%20Cliff%20Bridge/)

skippy

11-01-2006, 10:43 AM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy + 1 (Start at thornleigh but not returning to Syd)
5. Odd12C + 1
6. Arden
7. BradSp20
8. Laser the Amazer
9. Papatonga + (1 *maybe*)
10. Preeman80
11. BraXta
12. Kitty n Aaron

13. Dogo *maybe*
14. Chicaboo *maybe*
15. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
16. butters323 *maybe*
17. The Jabba *maybe* OMC
18. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Janet *maybe* OMC

chicaboo

11-01-2006, 11:17 AM

1. Red Frog
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (don't know who yet but im sure she will come for the drive )
4. Skippy + 1 (Start at thornleigh but not returning to Syd)
5. Odd12C + 1
6. Arden
7. BradSp20
8. Laser the Amazer
9. Papatonga + (1 *maybe*)
10. Preeman80
11. BraXta
12. Kitty n Aaron

13. Dogo *maybe*
14. CHiMPY+1 *maybe*
15. butters323 *maybe*
16. The Jabba *maybe* OMC
17. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Janet *maybe* OMC

Nate

11-01-2006, 02:24 PM

meow

Red Frog

11-01-2006, 06:29 PM

woof

Nate

11-01-2006, 06:41 PM

gav ... why arnt you coming? where is the QLD spirit!

Leigh - oink

chicaboo

11-01-2006, 09:46 PM

My boss in an iiee mofarka and won't give me the leave...

Ribbit.

mazdamanik

11-01-2006, 10:00 PM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/butters323/sP1010041.jpg

Hey leigh i dont think Butters can make it.

Just though id let you know so for numbers :D

Red Frog

11-01-2006, 11:15 PM

^^^^ OMG!!! no offence daz, but u don't need to be james' protege to this extent!!! were u carrying any furniture on any surface of your car? lol ;)

nah, but in all seriously, sorry to see the car not looking it's best :( hope it can be sorted without much hassle.

baa.

butters323

12-01-2006, 02:51 PM

ya its not even goin to be repaired for the next 4 weeks so ya i guess im out.

Nate

12-01-2006, 03:19 PM

is it driveable? bring it anyway!!

Mad Mat

12-01-2006, 03:22 PM

yer it still would be driveable. if not just use some siver gapha tape. by the way u should get a reverse parking sensor like chicaboo and i have. they work well. good luck getting it fixed.

bradsp20

12-01-2006, 10:59 PM

wouldnt be legal though to drive as one tail light is out
i think Burgs was gonna let ya borrow one of his stocks Daz
Yeh sorry man to hear it
read up about it on OMC
not good

butters323

12-01-2006, 11:12 PM

yer it still would be driveable. if not just use some siver gapha tape. by the way u should get a reverse parking sensor like chicaboo and i have. they work well. good luck getting it fixed.
umm dude do u honestly think i reversed into sumfin....

seriously?

it was a commodore doin about 45km/h into me silly LOL :mad:

Nate

12-01-2006, 11:21 PM

lol i think matt is talking about gav's and his tow bars! 15 cm of protection baby!

ps bloody commodores!

mams

12-01-2006, 11:25 PM

Just new to this, is this event open to all? i should have my turbo in by then and was wanting to give it some!

Zooming Bravo

13-01-2006, 09:28 AM

I will see if I can make it and bring Janets (wife) Astina along for a cruise instead of the Bravo..

Nate

13-01-2006, 10:56 AM

dave what you doing! we want to see the 'dave-special' OMC sticker :p

-BraXta-

13-01-2006, 06:12 PM

Red Frog

13-01-2006, 06:46 PM

thanks braxta!! :) as "cruise poolin'" is a good idea when some people just don't want to drive the distance or are more into taking the photos. one of the guys on here (brad? blue sp20?), took his brother as a passenger on a cruise, and he was able to film heaps of the cruise. it looked mad when he'd edited it and posted it up!

and as i've said before: i've also got 4 spares seats in my car and am more than happy to take people who aren't too sure about driving the distance :)

dave: are you still coming? cos i know on OMC you said you were working and weren't able to attend. and even if it's a horse and cart, just come! it'll be a nice day out, and i'm pretty sure you guys will enjoy lunch :D if you could get babs and marco to come out, i'd love to catch up with them again :)

mams: would be great to see you!! it's really nice to meet new members, esp. on cruises. anyone is invited to this cruise :) come along for the trip, meet all the AGT members and have a scrummy lunch! will be a good day out :) also, make sure you add your name to the list.

and daz: pppplllease come!! bring ya girl along too!! - actually bring anyone along from CCMC, regardless of what car they have. it was lovely to meet you guys last mth, and would be nice to catch up. look, if james can still drive his slowtege with the numerous amounts of damage to that, i'm absolutely positive your car will be fine. otherwise, you guys are more than welcome to travel with me on the day.

this is shaping up to be such a great day! i'm still heading down the route on sunday to check out exactly where we are going. i want this cruise to run as smoothly as possible so everyone enjoys the day :)

Laser the Amazer

13-01-2006, 08:55 PM

if anyone wants to come but cant drive i got 4 seats available in the Accord =P lol... i so wish i still had my astina... =( it prolly woulda been lowered and stuff =(

But i guess .. ill just tag along with the good ol Accord euro =D So yeh if anyone wants to go but CBF to drive... i can take em in mine k.. =D

just thought i would offer =D

that will be a nice trip in the Euro. I'm wishing I borrowed Mum's or one from work when I did 3000kms in weeks on holidays, would have been a lot nicer

look forward to seeing the Euro

Rob

Zooming Bravo

15-01-2006, 01:46 AM

dave what you doing! we want to see the 'dave-special' OMC sticker :p

nate there is a new one on it...so there

Nate

15-01-2006, 02:02 AM

woohoo!!

KittyKatSmack

16-01-2006, 01:39 AM

Looks like we will be travelling in the Brucemeister for this one....

Last time I went on an Annual crooz to Newcastle in my Astina, everyone asked why we didn't bring the XR6turbo then, so now he finally gets to make an appearance :)

Even if he's been keyed all down the drivers side.... *grumble flippin w@nkrs grumble*

Accom is booked, so what's happening Friday night before the cruise then?
I can't spend the whole night in the spa..... well I could, but I'm being polite
LOL!!

C'mon, who's up for a nice dinner?

Nate

16-01-2006, 01:49 AM

Even if he's been keyed all down the drivers side.... *grumble flippin w@nkrs grumble*

i wont be the only keyed car there ... dude that sucks big time :(

KittyKatSmack

16-01-2006, 02:34 AM

We will commiserate together

WILL BE GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN NATE!!!!
AND we will be in QLD in Feb for sure!!!

Arrive on Gold Coast 18th Feb, leave Albany Creek for Dubbo on 24th Feb.
Put it in yer diary!

*grins*

Nate

16-01-2006, 11:21 AM

albany creek pride nigga :p

Red Frog

17-01-2006, 06:44 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen!!

I did a reconnaissance mission on Sunday, with the help of Rob - thanku for sharing lunch with mum and i, and for driving back from the little incident with the brakes!! And i now have ALL the details to our fantastic cruise on the 28th Jan :)

The day went very smoothly! Oh, apart from a minor set back, where my brakes decided to fade coming down Jamboree Hill :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: yah, not the nicest feeling when you press the brake and you get no response. luckily i was only in 2nd gear and close to the bottom and had a little area to pull up in. ooooh white smoke....that can't be good ;) so i think the laser might have to have a wincy little bit of work done to it before the cruise.

Now, i've set the route exactly: meet ups, times, roads to take. It is now up to you where you join the cruise and it is your responsibility to turn up at the organised times. I probably won't know who is turning up where, so we're not going to wait around for you if you're late, unless you contact someone on the day - will be putting my mobile number up later.

So here goes.....

Laser the Amazer

17-01-2006, 08:47 PM

Sunday was great

this cruise should be a good one

Leigh thanks for giving us a ride I didn't see the point in 2 cars for 3 people.

Bit Scary with the Brakes, hope its not to dear to fix

Rob

Red Frog

17-01-2006, 10:34 PM

hmmm sorry about the delay!

9am, leaving 9.15am: Thornleigh Maccas

- Start at Central Ave, Thornleigh, turn left onto Parkes st

- Then straight ahead onto The Comenarra Parkway, continues as Doncaster Ave and Yanko Rd

- Turn right at lights onto Ryde rd, continues as Lane Cove Rd (pass under Epping rd, continue through Top Ryde, pass under Victoria Rd)

- Continues as Devlin St, Church St (pass over Parramatta River, past Rhodes Shopping Centre + IKEA)

- Continues as Homebush Bay Dr (past Bicentennial Park, Olympic Park)
LEAVING CARPARK P6 at 9.30am - don't wait for the Thornleigh people. Make your own way to Heathcote

- Continues as Centenary Drive (past Rookwood Cemetery), Roberts Road, bear left onto Wiley Avenue, Punchbowl Road, King Georges Road (over Wiley Park Station, past M5, through Beverly Hills, down the dippers at Penshurst, through South Hurstville)

- bear right onto Princes Highway (near large carwash place), across Tom Ugly's Bridge, through Sylvania and around the large corner near the Uniting Church

- THEN get in LEFT LANE to turn left to continue along Acacia Rd onto Princes Hwy

- continue along Princes Hwy (past The Royal National Park), across the tram lines near Loftus Oval, past Engadine Station, past the BP and then turn LEFT at the lights into Heathcote Maccas at Wilson Pde

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/Cruise/heathcotemaccas.gif

- ARRIVE HEATHCOTE MACCAS 10.15-10.45AM

- leave maccas around 10.45am, head for Wollongong, arrive approx 11.30am

- continue along Princes Hwy (past Woolworths Servo), and head onto Southern Fwy........

-BraXta-

17-01-2006, 11:59 PM

ill be meeting ya at heathcote maccas =D

oh and i might have one more person with me... just a mate of mine =D

but thats not a for sure yet.. =P

so yeh cant wait for this cruise should be sweet =D

Red Frog

18-01-2006, 02:45 AM

TIME FOR TWISTIES!!!!!!! yah! and not the eating type ;)

- Continue along the Southern Fwy (F6) and take the Helensburgh turn off, signposted Tourist Route 10, follow this into the roundabout and continue straight ahead on Lawrence Hargrave Dr, towards Stanwell Tops.
<<< Okay we're going to pull over here on a stretch of rd opposite Symbio Wildlife Gardens Zoo & Fauna Park so we can all bunch together. The roads get twisty from now on (yeah Nate, don't get too excited yet) and I want everyone together for the part after the twisties ;) >>>

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/Cruise/HelensburghTurnOff.gif

~Make sure you look at the views!!~

- After a few kms, you come to a stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign, which will take you down to Stanwell Park, continue along Lawrence Hargrave Dr

- SEA CLIFF BRIDGE!!!!!!! get the camera out. OMG!

- After the bridge there are a few areas we can pull into for photos. It will depend on the day and what other cars are parked in them

- Continue along Lawrence Hargrave Dr through Clifton, Scarborough, Wombarra, Coledale, Austinmer, Thirroul

- Get in the LEFT lane and bear left and continue along Princes Hwy (don't go up Bulli Pass!!)

- About 1km afterwards is a 60km Speed Camera. Continue along Princes Hwy.

- Turn LEFT at Bellami Lane and follow signs to Wollongong near Russell Vale Service Station. There is a large sign pointing left to Wollongong and Port Kembla - follow this one. DO NOT go straight ahead on the Princes Hwy towards Corrimal.

- Turn RIGHT onto the Northern Distributor and follow signs for Port Kembla/Nowra and the F6. DON'T go into Wollongong!! Stay on freeway.

- Time to Cruuuuiiise! Follow the Southern Fwy (F6/Highway 1) for about 16kms until you reach a verdie large roundabout, signposted Albion Park and Illawarra Hwy. Turn RIGHT.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/Cruise/illawarrahwy.gif

- Continue along the Illawarra Hwy until it intersects with Tongarra Rd. Turn RIGHT onto the continuation of the Illawarra Hwy (Albion Park Hotel). Follow Route 48 and signs for Moss Vale.

- Continue along the Illawarra Hwy for quite some time (approx 50kms). You will pass through Macquarie Pass NP, and will know so when you hit the hill. The hill is VERY steep and narrow. No stupidness on this hill and HEADLIGHTS ON!!! Now if we can pull over before the hill and bunch up, that will be arranged on the day, so we hopefully won't have to follow the Countrylink bus up the hill or a volvo driver.

- At the top of the hill you will pass by Robertson's Pie Shop. If we have lost ppl on the way up the hill, we will pull over and wait for them opposite the shop. Continue along the Hwy until Moss Vale.

- Near Moss Vale you will come to a roundabout. TURN LEFT and continue through the town of Moss Vale, past the train station and shops.

- Pass under the rail bridge and TURN RIGHT at the Jemmy Moss Inn (Waite St). There will be a sign after the bridge telling you to turn right for Berrima, but it's a little confusing, so look for the Inn.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/Cruise/berrimaturnoff.gif

- Continue along Waite St that turns into Berrima Rd and passes by a cemetery. You will come across a confusing intersection (Taylor Ave). DON'T follow the signs to New Berrima. Head STRAIGHT AHEAD along Berrima Rd, don't turn left. Past another cemetery. Rd changes to Oldbury Rd.

- [B]TURN RIGHT onto the Old Hume Hwy and head past the park and into Berrima!!! The Surveyor General Inn will come up on your lefthand side past the shops.

WELCOME TO BERRIMA!!! :D

papatonga

18-01-2006, 07:58 AM

sounds great....cannot wait

arden

18-01-2006, 08:41 AM

ill be meeting u guys at heathcote maccas.

STU13Y

18-01-2006, 12:14 PM

Hey guys :)

as i dont even have my car yet (SP23) put me down as a maybe, the car is on its way - as the dealer has told me...but who trust's them hey?

hopefully i can join this cruise as it will be my first :) and ill be meeting at heathcote maccas coz i wanna go down the new bridge :P

Red Frog

18-01-2006, 04:03 PM

yah STU13Y! hopefully you'll get the car b4 the cruise! i'm 90% sure my friend with a silver SP23 is coming on the day (5PIDER), so that'd be great to have two SP23s if possible. oh they are HOT cars!! :D

and will note that Arden and Braxta are meeting at Heathcote Maccas.

YAH!! *Leigh does Kermit the Frog dance* lol :D

papatonga

18-01-2006, 05:43 PM

i'll be meeting up at heathcote macca's too

-BraXta-

18-01-2006, 05:51 PM

hehe kermit the frog dance =D

tee hee..

=D

yeh cant wait peoples should be sweet as =D

bradsp20

18-01-2006, 08:23 PM

ahhh watch out Zooming Bravo might be coming

good to see the Bravo wont me coming

silver6

18-01-2006, 09:54 PM

I should be able to make it. My car is getting fixed at the moment
New clutch, clutch master cylinder, 4 engine mounts.
I'll be at Heathcote Macca's.

Zooming Bravo

19-01-2006, 03:22 AM

Brad...just behave or else.

The Astina will be used on this run..as its for AGT...

Red Frog

19-01-2006, 09:34 AM

oooh i could do the crazy frog dance now ;)

YAAAAAAAH! Dave is coming!! :D Where abouts will u be meeting us? Heathcote?

Good to see lots of enthusiasm guys!! And the numbers are looking nice :) If the cruise got too big, we'd be losing ppl all over the joint!

STU13Y

19-01-2006, 05:20 PM

awsome

i sooooo hope i get my car b4 the cruise!! im ringing the dealer every day next week :P

also my mate who has a gold mx-5 might be coming too - irwin83r

so put him down for a maybe too, and from heathcote

dfvadr

19-01-2006, 07:45 PM

1. Red Frog (Thornleigh)
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (Heathcote)
4. Skippy + 1 (Thornleigh but not returning to Syd)
5. Odd12C + 1 (Heathcote)
6. Arden (Heathcote)
7. BradSp20 (Heathcote?)
8. Laser the Amazer (come on, Heathcote?)
9. Papatonga + (1 *maybe*) (Heathcote)
10. Preeman80
11. BraXta (Heathcote)
12. Kitty 'n' Aaron (Thornleigh or pick you up on Lane Cove Rd?)
13. Ian + 1
14. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)
15. 5PIDER (Thornleigh)
16. Silver6 (Heathcote)

17. Chicaboo (come on! u hav a sofabed!)
18. STU13Y *maybe* (Heathcote)
19. Irwin83r (MX-5) *maybe* (Heathcote)
20. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Enigma *maybe* (OMC)
21. CHiMPY + 1 *maybe*
22. butters323 *maybe*
23. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)
24. Dogo *maybe*
25. Mams *maybe*
26. Bourbon *maybe*
27. Deano *maybe* (OMC)

papatonga

19-01-2006, 08:40 PM

1. Red Frog (Thornleigh)
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (Heathcote)
4. Skippy + 1 (Thornleigh but not returning to Syd)
5. Odd12C + 1 (Heathcote)
6. Arden (Heathcote)
7. BradSp20 (Heathcote?)
8. Laser the Amazer (come on, Heathcote?)
9. Papatonga + 1 (Heathcote)
10. Preeman80
11. BraXta (Heathcote)
12. Kitty 'n' Aaron (Thornleigh or pick you up on Lane Cove Rd?)
13. Ian + 1
14. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)
15. 5PIDER (Thornleigh)
16. Silver6 (Heathcote)

17. Chicaboo (come on! u hav a sofabed!)
18. STU13Y *maybe* (Heathcote)
19. Irwin83r (MX-5) *maybe* (Heathcote)
20. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Enigma *maybe* (OMC)
21. CHiMPY + 1 *maybe*
22. butters323 *maybe*
23. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)
24. Dogo *maybe*
25. Mams *maybe*
26. Bourbon *maybe*
27. Deano *maybe* (OMC)

chicaboo

19-01-2006, 08:42 PM

17. Chicaboo (come on! u hav a sofabed!)Oh, you're so georgous! But I am still waiting to hear back from the moafarkas as to what they will accept. I know they read my email, a confirmation receipt came back, just no reply as yet...

Nate: What day are you heading down, and with who?

Red Frog

19-01-2006, 09:38 PM

np gav :)

kewl groovy stuff guys!!

OKAY EVERYONE!! by the looks of things, atm, NO ONE is meeting at wollongong maccas, meaning we can take the Northern Distributor from the beginning at Bellambi La and not have to sit in heaps of Sat traffic on the Princes Hwy!! Oh the relief. YAH! :D

Here's a map of where we all need to turn to link up with the start of the Northern Distributor that will take us straight to the F6, cutting out most of the Sat traffic in the 'burbs.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/Cruise/NorthernDistributor.jpg

It's a left turn at a set of traffic lights near a petrol station called Russell Vale Self Serve, Bellambi La, Bellambi. There will be a sign pointing straight ahead to Corrimal and a sign pointing left to Wollongong. Get in the LEFT lane and follow the signs to Wollongong!!

Red Frog

19-01-2006, 10:05 PM

Everyone, I've updated the route to take in the new change - PLZ take note of the new directions onto the Northern Distributor, Wollongong. On the day I WILL have copies of this to share around if anyone gets lost.
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=84700&postcount=55

Nate

19-01-2006, 10:40 PM

me heading down wednesday arvo after tafe with aza (the mr1 1/2 kid)

chicaboo

19-01-2006, 10:48 PM

1. Red Frog (Thornleigh)
2. Critter
3. Nate + 1 (Heathcote)
4. Skippy + 1 (Thornleigh but not returning to Syd)
5. Odd12C + 1 (Heathcote)
6. Arden (Heathcote)
7. BradSp20 (Heathcote?)
8. Laser the Amazer (come on, Heathcote?)
9. Papatonga + 1 (Heathcote)
10. Preeman80
11. BraXta (Heathcote)
12. Kitty 'n' Aaron (Thornleigh or pick you up on Lane Cove Rd?)
13. Ian + 1
14. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)
15. 5PIDER (Thornleigh)
16. Silver6 (Heathcote)
17. CHICABOO (errr, I dunno?)

18. STU13Y *maybe* (Heathcote)
19. Irwin83r (MX-5) *maybe* (Heathcote)
20. Dave (Zooming Bravo) + Enigma *maybe* (OMC)
21. CHiMPY + 1 *maybe*
22. butters323 *maybe*
23. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)
24. Dogo *maybe*
25. Mams *maybe*
26. Bourbon *maybe*
27. Deano *maybe* (OMC)

Nate

20-01-2006, 04:10 PM

where are you staying on wed night?

chicaboo

20-01-2006, 04:26 PM

Wednesday and Thursday night will have to be somewhere in Sydaney, and Friday and Saturday night will prolly be in Maitland...?

Nate

20-01-2006, 05:08 PM

Red Frog

20-01-2006, 07:10 PM

PARTAY AT MY PLACE SAT NIGHT AFTER THE CRUISE!!! :D http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/klish21/KA.gif parents in QLD. Hella Kewl!!

So, if anyone will be on the North Shore (aka Hornsby area, 5min drive from the beginning of the F3) or happy to head up this way, we can partay on at my abode after the cruise and have a BBQ for dinner. I do have to be at work by 8am Sunday, so if you want to sleep over (which is no problemos!) i'll have to kick you out about 7.30am, but assuming that the Brissy ppl need to be on their way, i'm sure this isn't a prob.

yah Gav!! :D sofabed is all urs for Fri & Sat! Nate, u can share with him if you want ;) it fits 2 ppl very comfortably! :D

Red Frog

20-01-2006, 11:39 PM

THORNLEIGH MEETUP
1. Red Frog (Thornleigh)
2. Skippy + 1 (Thornleigh but not returning to Syd)
3. 5PIDER (Thornleigh)
4. Chwat (Bogan from Logan - Thornleigh)
5. Kitty 'n' Aaron (Lane Cove Rd)

HEATHCOTE MEETUP
6. Nate + 1 (Heathcote)
7. Odd12C + 1 (Heathcote)
8. Arden (Heathcote)
9. BradSp20/BlackSP20-OMC (Heathcote)
10. Laser the Amazer (Heathcote)
11. Papatonga + 1 (Heathcote)
12. BraXta (Heathcote)
13. Silver6 (Heathcote)
14. Dave (Zooming Bravo in Janet's Astina) (Heathcote)
15. STU13Y (Heathcote)

BERRIMA MEETUP
16. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)

MEETUP??
17. Critter
18. Preeman80

MAYBE
19. Irwin83r (MX-5) *maybe* (Heathcote)
20. Enigma *maybe* (OMC)
21. butters323 *maybe*
22. Dogo *maybe*
23. Mams *maybe*
24. CHiMPY + 1 *maybe*
25. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)
26. Deano *maybe* (OMC)
27. Nice_Mazda3SP23 + 1 *maybe* (OMC)

KittyKatSmack

21-01-2006, 12:42 AM

12. Kitty 'n' Aaron (Thornleigh or pick you up on Lane Cove Rd?)

We will work out the spot on Friday arvo/evening.
I think Aaron knows the area's better than I do.
If you say it is close to the motel, then all's good.

Am looking forward to the DFO shopping on friday arvo, let us know what time you finish work ok?

cheers

chicaboo

21-01-2006, 12:53 AM

can i reccomend staying in maitland / newy on wednesday and thursday and sydney friday and saturday??? otherwise you will be going

wed brisbane to sydney
thurs Sydney to gosford back to sydney
fri sydney to maitland
sat maitland to berima and back to maitland!Oh ye homey, I was trippin n got all mixed yo. Errr, Wed and Thu at Maitland, and then Fri and Sat at Sydaney, sofa or otherwise.

Gav.

arden

21-01-2006, 01:26 AM

great to hear u can make it gav!

chicaboo

21-01-2006, 02:13 AM

Thanks brudda, look forward to catching up and seeing how things are that way.

bradsp20

21-01-2006, 03:09 PM

Red put me down for Heathcote

cheers

Red Frog

21-01-2006, 05:31 PM

all done ppls! added to list.

and my service is coming along well, cept for a minor hitch - burred 2 screws when getting the fuel pump out. were able to hacksaw them off, but it's off to auto1 2moro to get replacements. had a feeling we'd do that, as they're very soft screws.
found rattle under the drivers seat that has been pissing me off for ages: front swaybar is loose. so 2moro will be looking at that. am so happy to have found it, by pure fluke too!
so the laser is going to be running it's best next sat! as long as the timing belt + brakes go okay at the mechanics. yah so happy! :D

Laser the Amazer

21-01-2006, 05:36 PM

Bee Jay got a full detail by yours truly today

grabbed a few meguiars goodies at work last week and they have worked a treat

Can't wait

Rob

chicaboo

21-01-2006, 07:13 PM

Chicaboo is back, not sure where I am meeting up. But sounds like I could be coming from Leighfrog's direction with a headaché...?

Gav.

Nate

21-01-2006, 10:45 PM

chicaboo!!

AstinaBoiV6

22-01-2006, 12:48 AM

when will we be having a QLD cruise, say like brisbane to surfers paradise type of thing :)

Red Frog

22-01-2006, 01:50 AM

^^^ Prob best to ask in the QLD forums + post a new thread. I think there's a QLD one being organised in Brisbane for the 5th of Feb.

Yahhhh Chicaboo is back!! Changing identities is weird. Now why would u do such a thing! lol ;)

Good to hear the BJ is looking smick, Rob! I've been detailing the engine bay today, so it's all looking polished and sparkling - mind u, the mechanics on Friday will prob undo all my hard work :P + the old fuel pump is out and the new one is in! will connect it all up 2day to see how it runs. but if anyone has any questions about installing a fuel pump (filter) into a BJ, ask away! oh yeah, and my towball is all bling bling now ;) - i was bored.

Nate

22-01-2006, 12:26 PM

when will we be having a QLD cruise, say like brisbane to surfers paradise type of thing :)

there is one coming up on the 5th ... anytime you want to organise a spit / bwcp one just post up a thread with the dates ;)

STU13Y

22-01-2006, 12:53 PM

yeeehaaww :) my car is gonna be ready to be picked up on friday (27th) so my car will be a day old to me for the cruise! :)

cant wait for it - its gonna rock.

shiv323

23-01-2006, 01:57 PM

Count us in if its not to late. will be at heathcote.
Never been on a cruise befor n by the sounds of it, it will be a good day.

Red Frog

23-01-2006, 01:59 PM

great shiv323!! will add u to the list :) glad to hear this is your first cruise! shall be a fantastic day for ya :)

Red Frog

23-01-2006, 02:33 PM

THORNLEIGH MEETUP
1. Red Frog
2. Skippy + 1 (not returning to Syd)
3. 5PIDER
4. Chicaboo (Bogan from Logan)
5. Kitty 'n' Aaron in Bruce (Lane Cove Rd)
6. Critter
7. 32c

HEATHCOTE MEETUP
8. Nate + 1
9. Odd12C + 1
10. Arden
11. BradSp20/BlackSP20-OMC
12. Laser the Amazer
13. Papatonga + 1
14. BraXta
15. Silver6
16. Dave (Zooming Bravo in Janet's Astina)
17. STU13Y
18. Palo Verde (OMC)
19. shiv323
20. Turbo Brian

BERRIMA MEETUP
21. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)

MEETUP??
22. Preeman80

MAYBE
23. Enigma *maybe* (OMC)
24. butters323 *maybe*
25. Mams *maybe*
26. CHiMPY + 1 *maybe*
27. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)
28. Deano *maybe* (OMC)
29. Nice_Mazda3SP23 + 1 *maybe* (OMC)

chicaboo

23-01-2006, 03:37 PM

Hello, I'm chicaboo again now.

Critter

23-01-2006, 03:57 PM

Since no-one is going to P6, I'll be at Thornleigh.

-BraXta-

23-01-2006, 06:10 PM

one question are the seats for the lunch reserved... or is it just turn up and eat..

cause a mate of mine might come not sure tho... =p

Also will there be the use of walkie talkies

Red Frog

23-01-2006, 06:29 PM

I've reserved about 25-30 seats. i will be confirming this on Wed. If we get a wet weather day - which i'm SURE WE WILL NOT!!! - there is a dining room that we can exclusively have ;) but I will be confirming all this on Wed. Of course bring you're mate along! Rob and I went there the other weekend, and there really is quite a few tables to sit at, but i WILL try for the dining room, now that i've seen it.

Walkie Talkies ;) lol or UHF radios ___MUST___ be used!! Everyone, it is important to bring UHF/CB radios. If you have spares please put new batteries in these, label them and bring them on the day to share around.

What UHF channel do we want ppls? I think we usually use 19 or 21, depending on how busy they may get.

KittyKatSmack

24-01-2006, 02:04 AM

What is the estimated time of return to Sydney?

I think I would like to be back by 4pm or so as I have to get changed and go to a Hen's Night.
OMG, 4 hours at Stallions Afloat on the Sydney Harbour.
This is seriously not my bag!

Please make note, I do not want strippers at my girls night.

I am really looking forward to this cruise.
Red Frog, you have put so much effort into this, and I for one would like to say a Thankyou in advance for all you have done.
http://www.kitty-ranch.net/kitty/thanks.gif
I'm sure there will be a toast or two at lunch in your honour, but I just wanted to get in early.

Is going to be FANTASTIC to see everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.kitty-ranch.net/kitty/bounce.gifhttp://www.kitty-ranch.net/kitty/sbdance.gif

chicaboo

24-01-2006, 08:54 AM

Hey Tina, that little dancing Strong Bad is so funny!

Zooming Bravo

24-01-2006, 04:17 PM

Kitty your not wrong about the cruise....well done Froggy

-BraXta-

24-01-2006, 05:47 PM

*claps for the frog =D*

lol

Red Frog

24-01-2006, 07:04 PM

**Blush x10** :o Thanks guys! but seriously, don't thank me until I get u all to Berrima! THEN I will be able to relax ;) hehehe and have a glass of Champers! ;) lol Though really I have just been the organiser of details. It has been YOU guys who have made the cruise what it is. If it wasn't for your enthusiasm, suggestions, and committment to both AGT & OMC, I prob would have given up awhile ago.

I just hope everyone has a fun, memorable (in the best way possible!) and relaxing day, enjoying the beautiful views and rds of the Sth Coast of NSW and getting lots of happy snaps. I hope ppl enjoy cruising with their AGT/OMC members, putting a few names to faces and not having to worry about getting lost or left behind. Hopefully the sun will be shining, our cars will be purring (I know Kitty's will be!) and the rds will be good to us, so we can have an awesome Annual Cruise for 2006! <Insert cheering and yeeharing here, or...leave it for the pub>

Kitty, it's really up to u when u guys head back. The Hume is a skip, hop and handbrakey (i'll show u where ;) lol) from the pub. BUT after lunch, I'm taking those ppl who want to go, up to a camping ground, which is right next to the river, where we can hopefully arrange all the cars for photos. Assuming we get to lunch at 1pm, eat, have a chat and a drink, it'd be about 2.15ish, then 15mins for photos and u can head on your way, say 2.30ish. So u may be pushing it by 4pm, as it's about 1.5-1.75hrs back to Nth Ryde. Then again, u will be in Bruce, so who knows ;) It just really depends on the day.

Dogo

24-01-2006, 07:05 PM

not coming.

have a good time and Im looking forward to the pics

Laser the Amazer

24-01-2006, 07:09 PM

New Windscreen is going in on friday

booked it in today, nearly had to bail on bringing Bee Jay hehe

bring on saturday

Rob

Red Frog

24-01-2006, 07:12 PM

omg rob! lucky it'll be ready! well yeah, my car is going in for service on friday too!! so it better be okay by the arvo, thou i will stress to the mechanics if they don't have it ready, they'll be in for the shock of their lives! ;) muahaha!

sorry to hear u can't come dogo. hopefully might see u on the next cruise.

Red Frog

24-01-2006, 07:26 PM

Oh! and another VERY important thing to note, not that I expect any of our members to be doing so is.....DO NOT SPEED ON THE CRUISE. There is zero tolerance to this guys. DOUBLE DEMERITS applies from the Tues to the Sun, and we also have P platers who have limits of 90 and 100, so we are all to respect this. There is NO rush to get to Berrima, and I would be upset if people did rush, as the whole purpose of a cruise is to enjoy the driving and to take it easy. Here is the blurb from the RTA website:

"Double demerit points are in force over the Australia Day long weekend. This applies to all speeding, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences from midnight Tuesday 24 January to midnight Sunday 29 January."

Another thing I'd like everyone to take notice of is to use your parking lights or low beams (normal headlights) on the day. For the people upfront who are looking in their rear view mirrors to keep track of who is behind and where they are, it is about 150% easier to find you if you have your headlights on. Trust me, they make the world of difference!

chicaboo

24-01-2006, 07:48 PM

Another thing I'd like everyone to take notice of is to use your parking lights or low beams (normal headlights) on the day. For the people upfront who are looking in their rear view mirrors to keep track of who is behind and where they are, it is about 150% easier to find you if you have your headlights on. Trust me, they make the world of difference!THANK YOU! Finally a sensible cruise minded person...

STU13Y

24-01-2006, 08:16 PM

yeah good idea red :)

and well done to organising this, gonna be a mad day! :)

-BraXta-

25-01-2006, 12:49 AM

hey i got a black car... my parkers are always on =P hehe

32c

25-01-2006, 09:17 AM

im in guys!.. see ya at thornleigh maccas!

-rob.

Red Frog

25-01-2006, 10:50 AM

Okay, just confirmed with our lunch destination that we will be there on the day around 1pm. So all is good on that front! Being the Aus Day Weekend, the parking may be tight, so I suggest parking near the Gaol (i'm pretty sure it's secure! lol) or Court House, or parking across the rd on the grass area, where the ground is a bit uneven, but lots of space. I was able to get my car across there with lows, but those with bodykits and super lows (OMGawd! Fully sik!) might choose the street to park.

Good to see you're coming Rob, and have added you to the list.

And THANK YOU for supporting my idea of using headlights! The amount of cruises i've co-organised or been on where we've asked for ppl to use their headlights and they haven't, is ridiculous! So yep! Plz use them AND bring UHF radios. If you'd like to purchase some, Tandy or Dick Smiths has them for about $50, and they're always useful on any cruise. I own a GME TX610 and have found it fantastic! Really clear sounds and receives strong reception.

papatonga

25-01-2006, 11:31 AM

Turbo Brian will be heading with me to heathcote macca's

hope the weather improves

STU13Y

25-01-2006, 03:53 PM

yeah sameo - want it to be nice and shinny weather! :D

papatonga

25-01-2006, 04:23 PM

how is the weather down around your area stu???

i'm guessin it ain't all that great either.....

CHiMPY

25-01-2006, 05:08 PM

*sigh*
Unfortunatly I shall not be able to attend. I was looking forward to my first AGT cruise too.

Red Frog

25-01-2006, 07:04 PM

At this stage.....All is looking good for Saturday! I've got my fingers and toes crossed!!

Saturday - Sydney
Mostly sunny
High: 29
Low: 21
Dew point: 18
Humidity: 49%
Wind at 09:00:
18km/h, NNE
Wind at 15:00:
23km/h, NE
Rain probability: 10% (< 1mm)

Saturday - Wollongong
Mostly sunny
High: 28
Low: 22
Dew point: 18
Humidity: 55%
Wind at 09:00:
21km/h, NNE
Wind at 15:00:
27km/h, NE
Rain probability: 10% (< 1mm)

Saturday - Berrima
Possible thunderstorm
High: 32
Low: 19
Dew point: 17
Humidity: 48%
Wind at 09:00:
12km/h, NNE
Wind at 15:00:
18km/h, NE
Rain probability: 40% (< 1mm)

(courtesy of ABC Weather http://abc.net.au/illawarra/weather/)

AND atm, I can see blue sky out my window!! So hopefully the rain holds off until Sunday. I AM working outdoors on Sunday, but I will sacrifice my santity on Sunday if we can get a beautiful sunny day on Saturday :D *crosses everything that can possibly be crossed!*

Laser the Amazer

25-01-2006, 07:32 PM

looks like Bee Jay is not coming now

I can't get the windscreen done on friday and don't want to bring it cause the crack is massive and a defect.

I'm trying to get the Accord Euro off Mum or my old Laser (dad's car)

Rob

Red Frog

25-01-2006, 11:44 PM

omg rob, that is NO good at all! argh!
but, u do know what i'm going to chant, don't u now ;) and i HAVE chanted it b4 and succeeded....
BRING THE LYNX! BRING THE LYNX! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! BRING THE LYYYYYNNNNXXX!!
come on, it needs to let off sum steam and some phhhhsssst! u never know, sum1 might see it on the day, and offer to buy it off u. the more you advertise it.....

preeman80

26-01-2006, 10:09 AM

THORNLEIGH MEETUP
1. Red Frog
2. Skippy + 1 (not returning to Syd)
3. 5PIDER
4. Chicaboo (Bogan from Logan)
5. Kitty 'n' Aaron in Bruce (Lane Cove Rd)
6. Critter
7. 32c
22. Preeman80

HEATHCOTE MEETUP
8. Nate + 1
9. Odd12C + 1
10. Arden
11. BradSp20/BlackSP20-OMC
12. Laser the Amazer
13. Papatonga + 1
14. BraXta
15. Silver6
16. Dave (Zooming Bravo in Janet's Astina)
17. STU13Y
18. Palo Verde (OMC)
19. shiv323
20. Turbo Brian

BERRIMA MEETUP
21. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)

MAYBE
23. Enigma *maybe* (OMC)
24. butters323 *maybe*
25. Mams *maybe*
26. CHiMPY + 1 *maybe*
27. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)
28. Deano *maybe* (OMC)
29. Nice_Mazda3SP23 + 1 *maybe* (OMC)

skippy

26-01-2006, 12:52 PM

was looking very sketchy for a while there but I shall be there, and am now returning to Sydney with the rest of yall,

Shall still be meeting at thornleigh,

and good idea to specify speed intentions, if ya wanna fly on a double demerits weekend surely you can wait till the homeward journey as when you get home is up to you, but I ain't going to,
loosing half your liceanse in one hit sucks, believe me. grumble grumble.

and lasty,
BRING THE LYNX! BRING THE LYNX! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! BRING THE LYYYYYNNNNXXX!!

Red Frog

26-01-2006, 12:55 PM

hahaha great to hear you can still come!! and good to see YOU TOO think that the lynx beast should make an appearance ;) lol

yeah guys, if you wanna be stupid with your driving, you can do it on the way home, whether you're taking the Hume or heading back the way we came. BUT i still don't condone it. we've got race days at different race tracks where we can do that.

STU13Y

26-01-2006, 02:17 PM

true true

irwin83r is actually a maybe again :P as the wedding doesnt start till 1pm he might ditch the cruise at albion park (where he lives) to get ready etc.

cant wait!! I GET MY CAR 2MORROW!!! YEEEHAAAWWW

Laser the Amazer

26-01-2006, 08:00 PM

shiv323

27-01-2006, 10:12 AM

:( i cant come any more. my car over heated yesterday and thinking its the radiator.
i was looking forward to it aswell. :(

dfvadr

27-01-2006, 10:37 PM

peoples look forward to catching up 2morro , ill be at heathcote maccas at 10

Critter

27-01-2006, 10:55 PM

One word, Rob.
LYNX.
:)

bradsp20

27-01-2006, 11:45 PM

sorry to do this Red
but the Black Beast is out of action as the rear bar is falling apart from yesterdays cruise so im out on this one....

First time i have dogged a cruise....
hope you guys have a good one and will be waitn for the pics

Red Frog

28-01-2006, 12:46 AM

trusting, they all drop out at the last minute (not happy, Jan) :p ...BUT it will be all good! am printing out directions of the route we're taking so noone gets left behind!! (PM noted Papatonga) and checking thru last minute details.

THORNLEIGH MEETUP
1. Red Frog
2. Skippy + 1
3. 5PIDER
4. Chicaboo (Bogan from Logan)
5. Kitty 'n' Aaron in Bruce (sumwhere along the way)
6. Critter
7. 32c
8. Preeman

HEATHCOTE MEETUP
9. Nate + 1
10. Odd12C + 1
11. Arden
12. Laser the Amazer (in the Euro)
13. Papatonga + 1
14. BraXta
15. Silver6
16. STU13Y
17. Turbo Brian +2

BERRIMA MEETUP
18. Kingy (OMC) (Berrima at 1pm)

MAYBE
19. butters323 *maybe*
20. Mams *maybe*
21. The Jabba *maybe* (OMC)

Red Frog

28-01-2006, 01:39 AM

My number is 0403 338 172 if anyone needs to call me during the day.

Can't wait!! Really should get some sleep now ;) lol

Cya all 2moro morning!! YAH!! :D

-BraXta-

28-01-2006, 06:52 PM

Great cruise peoples =D

had fun =D

and now i know how good the Accord can drift out the back end now =P hahah

Great cruise and good work Red frog =D was a good feed too... but those grasshoppers were trying to steal our cars...

Laser the Amazer

28-01-2006, 07:01 PM

Great cruise peoples =D

had fun =D

and now i know how good the Accord can drift out the back end now =P hahah

did you turn VSA off for that?

I have tried Handbrake turn's on dirt with it on and it runined all my fun

Rob

-BraXta-

28-01-2006, 07:07 PM

nah VSA off =D

Just keep it on and it will spin round =D lol

But you gotto tap the pedal and it kinda keeps it ... but a few tims i took it off =P

Red Frog

28-01-2006, 08:24 PM

Oh Moy Gawwwwd!! Thanks guys for an amazing & fantastic day!! Am completely buggered after driving all day, but DAMN it was worth it!! Beautiful weather, great roads, lovely ppl, fantastic cars and a scrummy lunch, just made the day exactly what I hoped for :D It was great to finally put names to faces and have a chat :) I am lost for words (which is a very rare occasion for moi!) on how to thank everyone who attended, for their cooperation and patience. Thank you to Rod and everyone involved, for organising the photo shoot too :) Haven't had a look at the pics yet, but i'm sure they're brilliant. And thanks Brian, for the detour on the way home to Mt Keira. It is just stunning up there!

I'm having a look at the pics now, but I shall get them up sumtime 2moro.

Mazda_Brian

28-01-2006, 10:20 PM

Definately a fantastic day was had, That's one of the few cruises that will always remain a high-strung memory for me, it had everything, and it fell into perfect harmony the entire way.

Braxta, I need to get a copy of that movie you took of my car, but would preffer it stay out of public view, people that want to see it please PM me.

Red Frog, thanks for a sheer perfect cruise, definately well planned, and organised, and good job on the maps and other stuff as well (you poor thing, spending all of this morning at 2am setting it all up)..

The detour was nothing short of priceless, those views are stunning and to die for, but I was amazed at the amount of people that cruised up with us, made the ending of the day well worthwhile for me.

Look forward to the next cruise (if I am invited of course).

The cars, the people, the route, it was all fantastic, especially the people, so many friendly faces.

Rod, hope all goes well with the ODD 12C, was definately a downer hearing about that, good luck on the rebuild.

B.

STU13Y

28-01-2006, 11:49 PM

What a mad day!!

THANKS FROGGY!! well done!!

hey i live on Mt Keira Rd!!! damm, i should of come back with u guys but my mate had to pick his gf up at 4ish. oh well next time!!

Damm the pics and Video footage look awsome - ill have to make a cool little movie out of them!

*thinks about planning another cruise* ;)

papatonga

28-01-2006, 11:58 PM

it was definately a great day....very well planned and organised...(froggy, sorry for the late pm)

it is by far the best cruise i been on and was amazed by the views on top of mt. keira

how about we set up a directory of some sort for all the pics to be uploaded in the same place???

Dogo

29-01-2006, 08:55 AM

glad to hear it went well.

looking forward to photos guys !
email them to me(at)davesole.net and I can stick them in the Club Gallery

chicaboo

29-01-2006, 10:14 PM

I have to say the content of this cruise made it the best I have ever been on. My only dissappointment being slow Camrys+Commonwhores on Macquarie's Pass on the way back... Mt Kierra was great except for that red scooby! Great to catch up with the usual suspects and meet some new people too.

Nice one Leighfrog!
Gav.

arden

29-01-2006, 10:36 PM

oh BTW why did we have to stop at that little side road just as we going down macquaries pass??

We had no cars between us and i thought it was perfect timing???

Mazda_Brian

30-01-2006, 07:13 AM

oh BTW why did we have to stop at that little side road just as we going down macquaries pass??

We had no cars between us and i thought it was perfect timing???

Because there where cars about 20 meters in front of me at the time, wanted to put a few minutes between us and any cars at all....

That motorbike shat me, thought he would have been a touch quicker than the equivilant of a bus.....

B.

Exodus323

30-01-2006, 07:41 AM

STU13Y

30-01-2006, 08:43 PM

ummmm

bit late dude. cruise has been driven

Red Frog

30-01-2006, 11:24 PM

'Tis all kewl :) I knew you were there, didn't get a chance to chat thou! But you guys came up Mt Keira. How good was that!

Actually this was the list of who came on the day. And it was lovely to meet you all!!

Braxta (Euro)
Spider (SP23)
Chicaboo
Brian +2 (Nissan)
Rod + Jo
32c (Rob) +2
Arden + Grace
Rob (Euro)
Papatonga +1
Da Nate (w/ the floppy headlights ;)) + Aza
Stu13y + Stu13y's Tag Along ;) (Brand new SP23)
Skippy + Jane
Silver6
Critter (wow! what a change with the car! looks great!)
Mazda6ex (MPS sweeeet!)
Exodus323 +1
Preeman + 1
Kitty + Aaron (until the Sea Cliff Bridge - in Bruce!)
and Moi! (Fazda Lastina)

I'm pretty sure that was everyone!! Am very sorry if I left you out, but am sure I didn't. So all up 19 cars. That was a lovely number to have, as less chance of getting lost and was able to chat to most ppl on the day :)