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Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Sun 13 Apr, 2014 6:24 am
by luigi
Hi Fellas.
For those coming from east or sth of Melbourne. Be aware of road closures in Melbourne today. (Run For The Kids). Domain tunnel is closed.
Regards, Wayne.

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Sun 13 Apr, 2014 7:50 pm
by Mike57
Thanks for another well organised trip Wayne.

Sorry we had to pull out part way through the afternoon. Vera was not really too bothered by the hills in the end after she realised that cars can go up and down them quite smoothly and I could have continued with only a little pressure. Nevertheless, I thought I was pushing my luck to continue after lunch so I quit while I was in front. Went back to Daylesford to walk through the same shops we saw the day before. Oh well anything for permission to spend more time away 4WDing in the future. (I think I did mention that I took off for the Wonnangatta weekend 2 days after Vera had oral surgery so I had to make up for that one!). I said to my daughter that she is now my only hope of finding someone else in the family that likes going bush!

Thanks again for a very informative and interesting trip.

Mike

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Sun 13 Apr, 2014 7:54 pm
by luigi
Hi Fellas.
Lots of smiles at the end of today. The weather was perfect and the tracks were almost dry. A super day, thanks everyone for coming. :D
Regards, Wayne.

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Sun 13 Apr, 2014 9:31 pm
by gv2010
Thanks Wayne for organizing and leading the trip.
Thanks to everyone who helps me pass through some tree trunks without damaging the car.
Great trip with great team.

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2014 2:18 pm
by Poz93
^^ Came very close to needing a new rear bumper!

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2014 8:11 pm
by LouisGV11
Thank you Wayne for a great trip, and to the guys who came along.
Everyone helped each other and kept it safe.
Loved the last large hill, the wife freaked out and was amazed how the GV got up it.
I do have a video of our trip but youtube upload is long.
I'll have it up soon.
Louis.

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2014 8:56 pm
by Mike57
Louis

I could hear you on channel 26 when I was sitting in the main street of Daylesford. Must check out what antenna you have. I picked you up a few times on the drive into Daylesford as well. Could not hear anyone else.

Mike

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2014 9:11 pm
by LouisGV11
G'day Mike,

I was only running a RFI 2.1dBi gain antenna.
Which is great for hills. I think the reason you heard me is,
I was the only one, I think with external antenna. Everyone else had a hand held.
And using it in their cars.
We all heard you talking to us in Daylesford.

Louis.

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2014 10:38 pm
by Mike57
Louis

That would explain it then. Glad you could hear me, I could not pick you up if you responded. I am guessing you were on top of a hill at that stage. Disappointed I missed the biggest hill of the day. Never mind at least I earned some browning points.

Mike

Re: 13-Apr-2014 - Daylesford/Jim Crow Ranges.

Posted: Wed 16 Apr, 2014 9:34 pm
by LouisGV11
G'day,

Finally uploaded the video.
As you can see, few fallen trees and some bush bashing to get around stuff.
Very enjoyable trip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5SzjS9QeIE