Me Thinks It's Bloody Time For A NSW Cruise!!!

[Red Frog]

Right. That's it! These days I have to go to QLD for a cruise!!...which btw are damn well worth it (thanku ryan, gav & nate;) )....So I have decided, seeing as the Lastina is getting extremely toey, it's time to roll out the mid-year NSW cruise!!

<Insert WOOT! WOOT! WOOT! noises here>

If you're interested anytime in Aug/Sept and hav any suggestions of where to go, post away or forever hold your peace. Newbies! Lurkers! and i know there's quite a few of you, this is your chance to FINALLY meet the wonderful family of AGT.

I'm open to all suggestions, most dates and any hands to help organise it. Once we've got a number of ideas/dates, i'll make a poll and then an official thread. here's a few ideas to get you started....

Half-day/night cruises followed by: a night at the drive-in cinemas at Blacktown or Bass Hill, ten-pin bowling, dinner, kayaking (late sept), go-karting at Butterfly Farm (Windsor)....

Full-day cruises:
Sydney surrounds: Galston Gorge, Royal National Park/Bundeena (!!!), Bobbin Head NP, West Head NP/Cottage Pt/Akuna Bay/Church Pt (!!!!), Windsor, La Perouse, Botany Bay NP, Warragamba Dam.....

NSW: Wiseman's Ferry, Patonga (Central Coast), Blue mts (mmm a hot lunch & hot choccy!), Stanwell Tops, Cataract Dam, Wollongong, Kangaroo Valley, Newcastle, Hunter Valley (!!), Kiama, Jambaroo, Port Stephens/Nelson Bay....

Dust off the cobwebs and get ur creative, energetic brains into gear and start suggesting!

X Leigh :D

[CHiMPY]

If you make it a sunday make it late september. then I can actually come.

If I do come I will bring along a photographer so everyone better make sure their cars are super clean/sexy

[Red Frog]

well sat 30th sept/sun 1st oct are out cos of you know who is getting you know wot in canberra.....
but maybe the weekend b4.

and kewlies bout the photographer ;)

[Zooming Bravo]

Hi Red Frog,

Janets Astina would luv to join others on a cruise.....as it hasn't met any of its AGT buddies..

[skippy]

sooner better because.. So yeah Tentative in.
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[Joczy]

Sounds like a plan. Never been on an AGT cruise b4 =P. I work Sundays but if its far enough ahead i might be able to get it off :)

[Tom]

well i might be in, dependin on things!

[Red Frog]

kewlies! glad to see some interest!!
now start suggesting sum places! i'm more than happy to suggest a place, but it's a big wide state, so there mite be areas AGT has yet to discover....

[Beau]

id like go carting or jamberoo.. dunno if u guys have been recently, but jamberoos been done up a bit... Plus ive always wanted to dive there for the twisties..

And also, good on u redfrog for getting a cruise goin!

Im up for any date, the sooner the better in my opinion, but with the HSC n **** just around the corner, some weekends may be out of the question, but itd be a nice break anyhow.

Beau.

[MAztinA 323]

hey im pretty keen. ive got uni all this semester (as you do) but of course depending on the date i'd love to come! (i live in eastwood)

[Zooming Bravo]

I tried this cruise for Ozmazda.com last month but no takers...

http://www.ozmazda.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=432

Just a suggestion...

[Laser the Amazer]

I would love to come

free at this stage in september

only 1 problem

I'll be in the Astra

Rob

[Laser the Amazer]

id like go carting or jamberoo.. dunno if u guys have been recently, but jamberoos been done up a bit... Plus ive always wanted to dive there for the twisties..

Beau.

I get the pleasure of driving those twisties most mornings on my way to work

so you could say I know them pretty well hehe

Rob

[Sammy]

hey guys
brand new to the site. just registered cause i saw you were organising a nsw cruise
count me in. i'm driving a white 95 323 v6

also wanted to know if anyone else lived in or near campbelltown??

[Cincinnatus]

Ceudos for organising a cruise, never been on one, better pm rupe about those stickers. Count me as a very probable for late sept, will need at lease fortnight notice to free up the weekend.

[Red Frog]

SLIGHTLY OT:
YAHAHAHA! i could do the kermit dance, but it's a little too early to bring that out ;) lol
yeah i need to get a sticker too, but want a BIG ole fat 1 that stretches across my windscreen, but noone seems to hav them nemore :p mind u, i need a mazda to put it on too ;)

and rob!!! :p :p :p !! hello?! i have a l'astina, so of course the astra is allowed to come! we will refrain from trying not to "kick it"....or remind rselves of such canberra '04 events :p :p oh where's the emoticon that has a face about to puke? lol :D

okay guys and girls! so glad to hear the great response, esp. from newbies! love meeting newbies and brain washing them w/ my useless knowledge for hrs ;) lol just j/k. i only do it to the oldies nowdays ;) tehehe looking 4ward to seeing you DAVE & Janet!! i really should do those steak nites again, as i drive thru guildford everyday. ah i'm slack :p

CRUISE TOPIC:
now i'll figure out the general area where every1 lives (when i get a free chance) and then decide on a venue/location to set this cruise. i'm still really keen for a royal national park cruise, as this is still close to syd BUT central for any south-nswales-ers. there's an amazing bushwalk down at bundeena that i did w/ platypus a few yrs bak, that takes you right out onto the heads and the heath area. the views are +++++ so professional photographers, this one would b for you :D

otherwise.......suggest what YOU'D like to do, so i have a rough idea of where ppl are willing to travel to.

i'm also thinking i MAY push the cruise further into late sept/oct now bcos of warmer weather and more predictable sunshine. also i won't be so rushed about w/ work and wedding commitments ;) lol

hmmm fark. the clock says 12.32am. wasn't i sposed to be in bed by 10pm? bugger. will chk bak later.
KEEP THROWING AROUND IDEAS!!! i really NEED to know what types of things you guys like doing ie. picnics/bbq/twisties/long or short drives/full or half day/1 destination or a multitude of them.

tutah for now!
luv Salty Cracks (gotta love Rove eh ;) )

[Beau]

im willing to go anywhere really..
and just chuck the agt sticker on the laser.. who cares! :D

if i have plenty of notice, ill most likely be available any time too..

[Red Frog]

tehehe yeah but maybe there's an sp23 in the pipeline sumwhere in the next 12mths..........so that would be okay if i was thinking of at least buying a mazda, rite? ;) lol

sounding kewl guys! when i gets meself organised during the week and miss lastina gets her alignment done 2moro, i will start getting around to preparing more finer details for this cruise. but this wkend has been full of work, baby showers, birthdays and ses courses, so hopefully during the wk i'll hav sum time to work out the cruise!

[Zooming Bravo]

RF....we should look at somewhere completely different. Maybe a drive to Lithgow or upto the Hunter Valley...just a thought.

[mazdamanik]

hunter valley good my backyard:D

[EddyEdwards]

hunter valley good my backyard:DYeah, we could do a Newcastle to Sydney via Windsor... I love that drive.

[rejy]

Hi everyone im bran new so be carefull with me :(

I like the idea of the hunter valley maybe the famous pub out that way called harrigans would be a nice place for a catch up or even one of the vinyards parks near by :)

[EddyEdwards]

That'd flow well with my Idea.

[Red Frog]

eh yeah harrigans is OKAY but agt's been there, done that and it's the typical place to go.....there's nicer places in the hunter that are cheaper, like u said one of the vineyards :D and good work for suggesting!! and A BIG MASSIVE HEEELLLO WELCOME to ya :D

u know, the newcastle to sydney via windsor DOES sound very exciting! hmmm i likies! will investigate further into that idea.....

[Red Frog]

oh oh OHHHHH!! just did a quick look w/ travelmate smarttripper and OMG..........

Brilliant!! (http://www.nowwhereroute.com/travelmate/SmartTrip/mappage.aspx?fromTown=newcastle&toTown=sydney&RouteType=SHORTEST&ViaTown1=pokolbin&ViaTown2=Windsor+NSW)

[EddyEdwards]

Yeah, theres also an awesome pittstop along the way, its the Halfway house as it's half way between Windsor and Pokolbin (Pokolbin state forest is a nice place, we went hunting there once, but were Hunting declared zones are allocated its all extremely steep cliff hahaha, I enjoyed the four wheel driving though). It's a fairly large petrol station with an awesome restaurant, pricey but that's what you get on the road. around $5 for a hamburger with everything, and I mean EVERYTHING there was a stick through the middle to keep it all together. It was a memorable experience that burger haha.

It's a really really nice scenic drive, Bikies love it out there too for all the twists and turns along some of the way so I imagine the AGTers would love it too, it's very pretty indeed. I'm happy to hear you like the idea Red Frog, I REALLY have to get my P's - I don't think I can fail next week.

[EddyEdwards]

Actually, looking at that map again - I think I had Putty Road in mind, not sure :P

[Beau]

heres just a throwaround idea, but i know it wouldnt work out very good for most of you guys, but jervis bay, near nowra, theres an awesome spot down there in the national park. good driving too from what i can remember..

just an idea - feel free and go ahead if ud like to shoot it down:D

[EddyEdwards]

What about this way Red Frog? :P Just let me know what you think.

http://www.nowwhereroute.com/travelmate/SmartTrip/mappage.aspx?fromTown=newcastle&toTown=sydney&RouteType=FASTEST&ViaTown1=pokolbin&ViaTown2=putty

[mazdamanik]

oh oh oh theres mad road west of jarvis bay....i believe its called maquarie pass....im planning on going down tehre anyways:D such and awsome driving road

[chicaboo]

I did Macquarie pass once, and got held up on the way up, and then got held up on the way down later. Most enjoyable... :( Atleast I didn't have to worry about brakefade... :rolleyes:

[Zooming Bravo]

Looks like we have a few ideas thrown into the hat so lets get serious about this cruise and what do we want..

A Drive and lunch to suit all members....so lets make it a good day out and have a nice lunch to boot.

Janet and I haven't been upto the Hunter for ages so I would be all for that...

I would love to tagalong on the OMC cruise with some of you guys as it might be fun on a personal note but sadly (cough cough) Janet and I will be holidaying in Singapore.

So lets get our thinking caps on and I will promote this cruise on Ozmazda.com
(ZB's new home) for a great turn out.

As the Mrs ZB's Astina is ready to roll......

[32c]

Im up for a cruise! havent been on one since the annual :(

[Red Frog]

Fantastic response guys! sozza but was in qld over the weekend learning lotsa cruizing tips from all those crazy/gorgeous AGT boys lol :p so haven't had a chance to sit down and figure this 1 out yet!

we're prob now looking at a mid october cruise, as atm i am extremely overwhelmed at work w/ way too much on my plate :p BUT regardless! i'm an aussie battler and i will bring you a great mid-year cruise :D

thanks so much dave for ur enthusiasm!! this weekend, i will sit down and throw together a few dates and a more defined route.
atm the hunter stands as the most popular, so i will go with this including a few extra options along the way.

stay patient my friends, and i will endeavour to do my best to organise a great day out :D
X Leigh :)

[Bailey87]

I am up for a cruise in october cos by then my car should be finished it is getting painted, lowed and new exhaust hopefully in september.
Just name a date and i should be there.

[Beau]

you still going with your car? its been a while, cant wait to see it finished, should be awesome :D

[arden]

I did Macquarie pass once, and got held up on the way up, and then got held up on the way down later. Most enjoyable... :( Atleast I didn't have to worry about brakefade... :rolleyes:

Hahaa the trip down was truly ghey!!!
The trip up was decent...thank god for those overtaking lanes!

[EddyEdwards]

I got my P plates so Im all good for cruises!

[Zooming Bravo]

Leigh,

I would like to put forward a suggestion of the weekend 21/22 October and I'm all for a trip to the Hunter..

I will link this thread over at OMZ and push it along as well.

[Red Frog]

that weekend is Opera in the Vineyards, which works quite well - must admit! - but hmmmm.......will have to wait and see. sozza, but after this weekend, i really should hav heapsa time to get this going.

just have programs etc etc!! due at work this week w/ no time to prepare, as per usual :p

[Beau]

thats fair enough...

if you need a hand with anything, please, let me know.. ill try my best, but im also busy too (hsc exams for the next two weeks..)

Thanks..
beau.

[Mazda_Brian]

Heys Leigh, long time no chat, we need to meet up fpor a coffee and catch up!!!!

Has a definate date been set yet, if not, how is early to mid September (cant do late September, already booked with very important dates, and I sespect you have the same dates and appointments set as well).

Hunter region and Central coast would be an awesome cruise, and I am sure OzMazdaClub would support your cruise in the same fashion as your previous cruise.

If this cruise is as awesome as your last cruise to Berrima, then it's set to be a sensation and I would love to join you guys.

B.

[Zooming Bravo]

What about this way Red Frog? :P Just let me know what you think.

http://www.nowwhereroute.com/travelmate/SmartTrip/mappage.aspx?fromTown=newcastle&toTown=sydney&RouteType=FASTEST&ViaTown1=pokolbin&ViaTown2=putty



Looks like a way the Sydnites could go and have some fun....

[Zooming Bravo]

Fantastic response guys! sozza but was in qld over the weekend learning lotsa cruizing tips from all those crazy/gorgeous AGT boys lol :p so haven't had a chance to sit down and figure this 1 out yet!

we're prob now looking at a mid october cruise, as atm i am extremely overwhelmed at work w/ way too much on my plate :p BUT regardless! i'm an aussie battler and i will bring you a great mid-year cruise :D

thanks so much dave for ur enthusiasm!! this weekend, i will sit down and throw together a few dates and a more defined route.
atm the hunter stands as the most popular, so i will go with this including a few extra options along the way.

stay patient my friends, and i will endeavour to do my best to organise a great day out :D
X Leigh :)


Leigh Oct would be great as like you said more sun....

[Red Frog]

hey guys!

well it looks pretty anonamous from where i'm sitting.

lets choose the weekend of the 21st/22nd of october, so we're looking at roughly 10 weeks away. so that is AGES to get this cruise sorted out and routes organised.

i'm still quite keen w/ the route originally suggested that goes thru the hunter and putty rd, etc etc.

does ne1 hav any objections to either day on this weekend OR the location?

[EddyEdwards]

Sounds awesome!

[Beau]

sounds great for me.. a long time to wait.. but itll be worth it :D

[Mazda_Brian]

Good for me Leigh!!!!

B.

[Zooming Bravo]

Sounds great Leigh and Janets Astina will be there to meet its new friends..

[Sammy]

yea sounds good... i'm prolly gonna get lost but hey ill try neway

[Mazda_Brian]

I will bring some friends from OMC as well, if it's anything as good as Berrima, it will be AWESOME!!!

[bradsp20]

lookn good

[Red Frog]

this IS going to happen i promise!!!

i'm going to get a new thread posted during the week - even 2nite if u're lucky! - with exact details of the cruise, the times, the meetups, the rds we're gonna cruise on etc etc, and ideas for lunch, and ppl who hav said they're interested. the date is set for saturday the 21st october. actually, i might put up a poll 1st to determine which day is better. alright.

so look out for it! and answer the poll as long as u're interested :)

love leigh :)

[Zooming Bravo]

sounds like a good plan leigh will be looking forward to this cruise and so will some of the gang from Ozmazda.com

[dru]

I should be up for it - although my astina has a few big dints and a grey panel....lol

I will bring my camera though.

[rejy]

:D Sounds great

[Red Frog]

kewl guys. thanks for being patient. i've had the cold this week and been pretty busy at work.
will get this running either 2nite or 2moro.

[Red Frog]

Hey guys! Well I finally got my lazy brain into action and posted a brand new thread with a poll for this cruise!! Please vote for the day you'd prefer to attend. Also please re-post if you are interested on attending the cruise so I can get a good idea of who is coming. And don't forget to keep adding any new ideas of suggestions you have that we might be able to include on the day. I want to hear from everyone and get everyone's ideas and opinions!!

http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7497

Looking forward to hearing from you all and seeing you all there on the day! I will try my best to bring you the quality, fun and experiences that we had for the January 2006 Berrima cruise :)

This thread will now be closed to prevent any confusion.
Thanks Dan :)