ADVENTURE TOUR 2010

[Jonno]

As an afterthought from yesterdays discussion, is anyone able to bring a chain saw (plus spare fuel) - if a tree is down we cant really turn around in some places

We also need a couple of 20 metre winch extensions as there are a few places where the trees are a little far away if we need to winch or tie cars off.

Steve you mentioned someone is bringing a hand winch?

[dank]

I can bring:

McCulloch ~12" bar chainsaw
1 x 2500kg "fence strainer" style hand winch - used numerous times to right up a blue jimny that likes spending time on its side.....
1 x 20m winch extension - 2 x snatch straps (if you need to use them its a 6 pack per recovery!)
Plus a short length of Synthetic rope offcut.
This stuff except the chain saw stays in my car every trip anyway.

Zook is getting there....wiring will be finished tonight, rear shocks measured up and ordered...need to flex up the front and measure and fab new shock mounts. chassis extension completed...HEAPS better, bit too tall for my liking at the moment but we'll wait until the bar and winch are back on

[Greg]

I gather this is the place we are talking about staying at:

http://www.otwaystouristpark.com/

it's the gellibrand caravan park.

42 Powered Sites Sites
8 Ensuited Powered Sites
30 Unpowered Sites
8 Park Units
8 Fully Self-contained De-luxe Cabins
6 Fully Self-contained De-luxe Villas
Modern Amenities Building
2 Camp Kitchens with BBQ facilities
TV and Games Rooms
Large Solar-heated Shaded Swimming Pool
Childrens Playground
Public Telephone
Internet Cafe

am i right?

[gwagensteve]

I will have an ARB Magnum hand winch, 20m of Plasma rope as an extension, snatch block, and strap.

There's normally a second snatch strap hiding somewhere.

I can bring a second extension if it seems like a good idea.

I'll also have the magic ratchet strap hand winch

Lloyd - Is that the park?

Steve.

[Lloyd]

If its Main Rd Gelibrand its the only one.Gelibrand aint that big for two.

[Greg]

I have called the Otways Tourist Park (Gellibrand).

They have an area there that will be suitable for approx 8 vehicles with 2 trailers.

It's looking like it will be 3 unpowered sites - which at peak rate should be about $32 each per night, so call that $100 for the night, divided by 10 people equals $10ish per head.

They also have cabin space available - minimum of 2 night stay (since its a long weekend)...

My plan is to lock in the action later today / tomorrow.

[Greg]

A quick google for Gellibrand found the Gellibrand River Hotel - 03 52358499

http://www.gdaypubs.com.au/VIC/gellibrand.html

It looks like it has a lovely beer garden area.

[Greg]

Rumour has it that we another "Jonno mate" joining us to get along to the trip.

At this rate, Adventure Tour has been more successful than Wandin for getting new members.

I gather that must make the list something like:

1. steve g
2. noel
3. ajsr
4. mitch (sun and mon only)
5. greg (sun and mon only)
6. jonno
7. jay
8. lloyd + mock
9. jonno's mate (sat and sun only)
10. dan

massive list. biggest trip of the year even.

edit: added Dan to the list - sorry... any word from Harley?

[Jonno]

Yep, he is joining the club and wants to come. He said he spoke to Steve and its all ok?

[Greg]

Yep, he is joining the club and wants to come. He said he spoke to Steve and its all ok?

thats my understanding too mate... You must have told him some pretty big stories for him to want to join without every coming on a club trip.