April 2015 - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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As usual im working this weekend :cry:
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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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Richard

Well there is guaranteed to be three of us. Need Christover to declare his position for this one.

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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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One more day of spanner spinning before I can be certain.
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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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OK spanners all spun, Vitaras ready for action.
So I will be coming.
Not bringing the camper for just one night.
Was looking forward to the Caledonia trip, but this should be fun.
See you all at Stratford Saturday morning.
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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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Great Chris, Glad you can make it!! Some updates on post next 24hrs. Cheers Richard
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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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For Info Richard it looks like 10 to 20mm rain in the area on Friday and 5 to 10mm on Saturday. Almost nothing forecast for Sunday.

I am planning to stay at the Stratford caravan park on Friday night but I will wait for your confirmation before booking anything.

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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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Line up for weekend is:
Richard Sierra
Wayne - Sierra
Mike - Jimny
Chris - Vitara
Brenton - Sierra (to be confirmed Thurs).

Tracks in Walhalla /Aberfeldy area open.

Expect some rain Sat & maybe some Sun but not sufficient to cancel trip. Will update this tomorrow night.

Will review & revise route on the day at Stratford - if necessary. Fuel up at Stratford also!

I'm travelling to Sale Friday afternoon & stopping with family.

I think you all have my mobile phone No.

Cheers Richard
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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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Hi Guys,

Final line up now down to 4 cars.

Richard - Sierra.
Wayne - Sierra.
Chris _ Vitara.
Mike - Jimny.

Weather : expect some rain (5-10mm) on Saturday and possible showers (1-5mm) on Sunday so include your umbrella!!

Ring me with any queries otherwise see you all at usual spot in Stratford on Saturday between 0830 & 0900 hrs.

Cheers Richard
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Re: 18/19 April - Revised - Stratford to Walhalla High Country (was Caledonia River) Trip - Easy.

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Unfortunately had to cancel trip late on Friday due to 'Severe weather warning' for Gippsland, also constant rain overnight. Won't run an overnight camp trip until next summer. Pretty depressing weather on Saturday on the drive home with Mike, until near Pakenham.
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