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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
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| Day trip to Hampton State Forest - Saturday 15 August |
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Hi Folks,
At the last couple of pub lunches, we have been kicking around the idea of having a day trip from Sydney. A few of us have decided the best choice would be Hampton State Forest.
Hampton is about a 2 hour trip from Parramatta, so if we plan to arrive Saturday morning - we could have a full day playing in the hills. It would then give people the option of heading home, or staying at the Hampton Halfway Hotel Motel (http://www.halfwayhotel.com/).
I heard from WayneD that there are some steep, rocky hills in Hampton SF. HT tyres may be a liability, and recovery may need to be considered if the weather turns nasty. Sounds like fun! 
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OK troops! Here is the list:
Definite
jonesy63
WayneD
Mr Andrew
Rob Hollonds
~Rich~ + Toyota
Baggy
Zilch
Possible
CaverD3
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THE PLAN!
The plan is to meet at 9am - at the Mount Victoria Caltex, which is on the right hand side after the heavy vehicle inspection (when coming from Sydney). We can have a coffee/tea and breakfast there - so we don't have to stop for morning tea.
WayneD kindly provided a trek which was previously run by the RROC, so we will follow that. I guess Wayne will be in the lead, as he has the GPS with the map on it! I have 3 extra UHF hand-helds I can lend, in case anyone needs one.
A couple of us have piked out of camping and booked to stay at the Hampton pub! 
We should finish by about 4pm, so plenty of time to drive back home if you don't want to camp or be corrupted!
Cheers,
Rob
Edited list - moved Rob Hollonds; added friend's cars; removed aukre; moved ~Rich~ + Toyota; added Baggy, removed Pajero; changed plans to stay at pub; and added Zilch.
Last edited by jonesy63 on 9th Aug 2009 1:37 pm. Edited 4 times in total
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 10th Jul 2009 12:50 pm |
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Rob Hollonds
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Sydney
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Well I am a potential starter, in Hotel or Swag (SWMBO will not be in it  ) but have a leave pass from her and work if we get this happening  . Rob, I would be happy to camp despite your sentiments!!!! MY07 D3, TDV6S; Bull Bar, Cooper S/T's, Dual Battery, UHF, GPS; 03 D2, 94 D1, both departed & 1950 S1 80" going strong. 06 Astra CDX Coupe.
Humanity has no capacity to influence the global tidal wave of cyclical climate change!!!!
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| 11th Jul 2009 7:09 am |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
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Cheers Rob!
WayneD is going to jump in when he has the details for the trek, and also knows where to camp. I'm happy to camp as well - as long as I pack my thermals and put on a "beer blanket"! 
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| 11th Jul 2009 9:31 am |
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Rob Hollonds
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 69
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......beer blanket In my case, a bottle of port to numb the senses...or even a bottle of the old green ginger wine...that used to find its way into my back pack for high country trips years ago MY07 D3, TDV6S; Bull Bar, Cooper S/T's, Dual Battery, UHF, GPS; 03 D2, 94 D1, both departed & 1950 S1 80" going strong. 06 Astra CDX Coupe.
Humanity has no capacity to influence the global tidal wave of cyclical climate change!!!!
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| 11th Jul 2009 11:15 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
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I used to mix 50/50 Stones Green Ginger Wine with VB. Tastes just like homemade ginger beer but pow what a kick. Warming too. Did you think I would leave you crying,
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Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
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| 11th Jul 2009 12:18 pm |
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Dan W
Member Since: 21 Jun 2008
Location: Brisbane
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Rob Hollonds wrote:...or even a bottle of the old green ginger wine...
When I was younger we used to call it "Green Steam"
It's good in beer too! Take a swig of a fresh stubby then throw in a slurp of Green Steam - you won't feel the cold....or your legs
Of course you should enjoy it in moderation. I always drink in moderation - moderated by the amount put into a bottle... 2012 MY13 SDV6 SE D4 Ipanema Sand with Almond leather
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| 11th Jul 2009 12:21 pm |
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WayneD
Member Since: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney Darwin ,Singapore, USA, UK and now country NSW
Posts: 531
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Camped in the Blue Mountains this time last year when we did Jenolan SF and had inch and half of rain. Let me tell you it was pretty cold.
All others slept in vehicles, but I had a tent and was swimming by 5 in the morning.
Late August did the Hampton run stayed in the pub at Rydal. Very wet again, but this time on the inside via too many schooners.
Cost $55 for Bed and breakfast. But they only have about 4 rooms.
Think I will be O/S late August so Im in for the 15th. I have recovery gear, including hand winch so we are covered in that area. Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.ARB Bull bar,side protection bars,Mickey Thompson ATR's 17" rims, Rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch LR RAI Steel Rims , GME UHF, Off Road GPS, Llams (yet to be fitted)
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| 12th Jul 2009 3:29 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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Dont mention port around Jonesy...i dont think
he would be game after Bendethera Pete
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| 12th Jul 2009 7:04 am |
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WayneD
Member Since: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney Darwin ,Singapore, USA, UK and now country NSW
Posts: 531
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Hey Norto
You up for this? Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.ARB Bull bar,side protection bars,Mickey Thompson ATR's 17" rims, Rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch LR RAI Steel Rims , GME UHF, Off Road GPS, Llams (yet to be fitted)
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| 12th Jul 2009 8:31 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
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Wayne
Sounds good but i work Saturday nights Pete
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| 12th Jul 2009 12:16 pm |
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~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
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I'm a maybe as well. 
BTW are any of you guys members of 4wd clubs?
I'm a 20+ year member of the AWDC of Sydney. 2005 TDV6 HSE Silver, LLAMS Height Controller, Tinted Glass, Onroad - 19" GG AT's, Offroad - 18" 275/65 MT, Traxside Dual Battery kit, Rasta Protection Plate, Alpine Roof, BAS Remap, ARB Air Compressor, eDiff Custom Drawer and storage unit -http://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64 UHF CB, 4x4 Intellegence RWC, 120ltr Long range tank, Rock Sliders and Compressor protection plate Beanie grill, De Tango.
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| 12th Jul 2009 12:31 pm |
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Rob Hollonds
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 69
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Card carrying member of RRC of NSW & LROC here, albeit inactive. MY07 D3, TDV6S; Bull Bar, Cooper S/T's, Dual Battery, UHF, GPS; 03 D2, 94 D1, both departed & 1950 S1 80" going strong. 06 Astra CDX Coupe.
Humanity has no capacity to influence the global tidal wave of cyclical climate change!!!!
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| 12th Jul 2009 10:06 pm |
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WayneD
Member Since: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney Darwin ,Singapore, USA, UK and now country NSW
Posts: 531
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Bad Luck Norto, We will have to arrange something for a Sunday down your way when it gets warmer.
Rich, Im member of RRC but unlike Rob active. Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.ARB Bull bar,side protection bars,Mickey Thompson ATR's 17" rims, Rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch LR RAI Steel Rims , GME UHF, Off Road GPS, Llams (yet to be fitted)
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| 12th Jul 2009 11:52 pm |
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IanR
Member Since: 28 Apr 2007
Location: Daleys Point
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Unfortunately can't make it as we will be skiing at Falls Creek on the 15th 'S' TDV6, Air suspension, Terrain Response, Active rear diff, Safari Snorkel, Opposite Lock rear wheel carrier, OL drawer system, Cargo Barrier, Dual batteries with Rotronics isolator, GME 3440 UHF. Codan NGT HF, Asus UMPC running TrackRanger. Cooper LT245/70R17 STTs when off-road. Tow Ultimate off-road camper.
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| 13th Jul 2009 12:25 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Depending on my health on the day I would love to go. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 13th Jul 2009 2:10 am |
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