Post by: Thumper on June 02, 2008, 08:59:52
Thoughts anyone?
Post by: Dazzler on June 02, 2008, 11:05:28
I live in Devonport Tasmania where the Spirit of Tasmania (ferry between Melbourne and Tassie) docks. If anyone decides to bring their i30 down to Tassie to enjoy our roads, I will give them a warm welcome (even if it's cold!)
Cheers,
Dazz
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 02, 2008, 11:15:57
I like your idea but not sure there is a concentration of i30 owners ,or members more to the point to make it work.
How about this for an idea though. We all drive our cars down to port Melbourne. Sounds like fun allready right, But wait theres more. We than load our entire fleet of I30's ,Petrol , Deisel, Auto , manuals, Sx and slx and SR's of asorted colours onto the spirit of tasmania and set sail to the appple isls.
Tassie Dave will meet us on arrival and from there we will follow him to Dazz's place. Dazz will greet us all with a cold Cascade lager and a selection of King island cheeses before putting us all up for the night in his new 40 Sq place he has just completed. Sorry Dazz, your wife might need to park her Nissan Tiida on the street for the night to accomodate the 40 or fifty on i30' in your garage.
The next day we will set out early (to advoid tassie peek hour) and set out on a drive around Tassie with Dazz acting as our tour guide. Can you imagine, a convoy of I30's cruising the roads of Tasmania. We will certainly get some looks.
I have never been to Tassie but have heard it is a lovely place to have a leisurely driving holiday. What a way to see the place.
What do you reckon guy?
You up for it Dazz?
Post by: Dazzler on June 02, 2008, 11:32:47
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/AboveourBlock.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/EmptyBlock.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/Newhousefromgate.jpg)
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 02, 2008, 12:00:15
Mate, we dont get blocks that big in Canberra.
Post by: Dazzler on June 02, 2008, 12:04:07
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 02, 2008, 12:16:35
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
Yeah - 2 acres for $83,000 (private sale) Got a little dam and a 14" deep well (crystal clear water) :lol:
Looks really good. My wife would kill to live there.
We recently (14 months ago) sold our 3 bedroom place and moved into a bigger 4 bedroom house in Canberra. Now she is on my case to sell up again and move onto a big block or property within an a hours drive of Canberra somewhere.
Post by: Thumper on June 02, 2008, 12:25:05
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 02, 2008, 13:08:22
We did get a bit off topic agreed.
I like your idea. but other than you and me, who else is likely to attend. I mean if people are prepared to travel maybe up to 2 hours or so from the ACT or surounding areas, fantastic, i will be all for it.
Maybe if we can get some expresions of interest we can judge if we can make it happen.
Post by: encountar on June 02, 2008, 14:12:09
Post by: Thumper on June 02, 2008, 22:59:15
Nice run down/up the highway.
Thoughts?
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 02, 2008, 23:53:02
Hlf way and we can all sit down to a big Mac
Post by: Thumper on June 03, 2008, 01:06:58
Ok, sounds good.
Up for a run soon?
Post by: Dazzler on June 03, 2008, 10:40:13
Post by: encountar on June 03, 2008, 10:45:08
Post by: eye30 on June 03, 2008, 19:08:13
Don't forget to post pics etc
Post by: Dazzler on June 03, 2008, 23:39:23
Good Idea!
I could be there ON the Spirit
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/SmallSpirit.jpg)
(but cant get time off at the mo - offsider on workers comp)
Post by: jamiec on June 04, 2008, 11:54:35
sorry tho i wont be around that area for a meet up (dont own an i30 yet anyway hopfuly
one day).
jamie
Post by: Dazzler on June 22, 2008, 13:29:38
Post by: Thumper on June 26, 2008, 23:21:09
EDIT: How about half way between Sydney and Canberra, say Bowral? Should only cost a few $'s for us diesel owners!
Post by: encountar on June 27, 2008, 13:57:24
considering i do an hours drive to work each day, and with my iPod thats only 2 cd's of music might be an idea to get everyone to see the time/distance so we can work out a half way point.
Post by: awj2005 on July 09, 2008, 13:30:23
but yeah.ash
Post by: Thumper on July 23, 2008, 14:11:12
So, how about a NSW/ACT meet at Bowral, say at the end of August?
I think we'll have enough members now for a little meet.
Post by: blawler on July 23, 2008, 14:29:07
Definately. . Ill drive anywhere
Post by: David Rosser on July 24, 2008, 09:56:35
Post by: Dazzler on July 24, 2008, 12:09:33
I've got a smaller ditch to cross, but it's a ditch just the same
Post by: bikejockey on July 25, 2008, 01:22:57
Post by: Thumper on August 28, 2008, 08:51:29
Will be up in Brisbane until early next month, so, looks like an August meet is off the cards, how about early Sept?
Thoughts?
Post by: bikejockey on August 28, 2008, 23:32:52
Post by: EymaTeapot on August 29, 2008, 05:25:09
Post by: Dazzler on August 29, 2008, 10:45:11
Quote from: "bikejockey"
Still no news on my car, beginning to think I won't get it this side of Floriade!
Floriade, what in the .... is that (sounds like some kind of drink
)
Post by: EymaTeapot on August 29, 2008, 11:22:03
Floriade does sound like a drink, or maybe somthing you would clean the toilet with.
Its actually a celebration of spring. It is set around lake burley griffin and incorporates hundreds of gardens all planted out in spring flowering plants. They use mostly bulbs, mainly Tulips but also Iris, Daffodils and poppies to create wonderful dispays and designs.
It attracts thousand of tourists each year and generates plenty of business for the community.
If your a keen gardener, you will love it. If your not, its still worth a look for it is on an amazing scale.
Post by: Dazzler on August 29, 2008, 12:54:41
Post by: bikejockey on August 30, 2008, 02:07:19
Please don't pospone it for me - we are likely to have a pretty complicated life for the next couple of months so may not be able to make it anyway. Maybe the next one?
Post by: Thumper on September 03, 2008, 04:42:59
I think we have a few members that could make it to this one.
Anyone interested?
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 03, 2008, 11:50:36
I prefer your earlier suggestion of Bowral. I think more Sydney siders would make the trip.
I am definatley keen. It just about where and when.
Post by: Thumper on September 03, 2008, 16:39:25
Bowral still is on the cards. (I'm flying back up to Sydney tomorrow (Friday) for two weeks, working.
Will chat some more when I get back. (Grrr, bloody work!)
Post by: eye30 on September 03, 2008, 19:03:13
Post by: eye30 on September 03, 2008, 19:03:39
Quote from: "Thumper"
during Floriade
Thumper,
I'll show my Pommy ignorance here. What is Floriade?
Is it some sort of carnival?
Post by: Dazzler on September 03, 2008, 23:27:19
I asked the same question earlier in this thread (see answer a few postings back)....
Post by: donc on September 04, 2008, 00:13:14
Post by: Thumper on September 04, 2008, 01:06:21
http://www.floriadeaustralia.com/
Post by: Thumper on September 04, 2008, 01:11:50
Quote from: "donc"
Dazz I just caught the '2 acres for $83000' part - wow - Is that the going rate for land in Tassie? - around here 1 acre will set you back about $325,000 unless it's miles out of town... and we are nearly 4 hours away from Sydney (an acre in Syd, if you could buy one - probably several $mil I suppose nowadays)
4 hours away from Sydney? :P
Post by: eye30 on September 04, 2008, 06:36:37
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
Hi Eye...
I asked the same question earlier in this thread (see answer a few postings back)....
Must of missed it . Thanks.
Hi Dazz,
Floriade does sound like a drink, or maybe somthing you would clean the toilet with.
Its actually a celebration of spring. It is set around lake burley griffin and incorporates hundreds of gardens all planted out in spring flowering plants. They use mostly bulbs, mainly Tulips but also Iris, Daffodils and poppies to create wonderful dispays and designs.
It attracts thousand of tourists each year and generates plenty of business for the community.
If your a keen gardener, you will love it. If your not, its still worth a look for it is on an amazing scale.
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 04, 2008, 12:24:06
I should be a promotions officer, sold floriade pretty well in that spoll. :lol:
They should pay me.
Post by: blawler on September 04, 2008, 13:31:19
Post by: bez10y on September 08, 2008, 12:28:01
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 08, 2008, 12:36:50
Does that mean we have ourselves yet another Canberra member?
We are well represented here. There is CHB, Lowemissionsi30, Bikejockey, Thumper( well, close enough, just outside our border) and myself. Sorry if i missed any other Canberrans off the list.
Post by: bez10y on September 08, 2008, 12:47:30
*edit: typo*
Post by: Thumper on November 14, 2008, 11:24:48
I'm proposing a Canberra BBQ meet down the cotter next weekend (22nd or 23rd November) Say around 10am-11am up from where the old pub used to be. (Drive towards the Cotter dam)
A quick BBQ lunch, get to say hello to each other, have a chin wag, and plan the future gathering up North with the rest of the NSW folk.
What say you Canberrians?
Post by: camerooney on November 16, 2008, 07:23:51
If the weather is fine I'll be there
:lol:
Something about having several i30's lined up in a row gets me all excited.
:lol:
Post by: Thumper on November 16, 2008, 08:45:57
The wife and I will be there, with a little feed on the BBQ.
Even if you don't have an i30, yet, all are welcome to come down and have a chat.
Post by: bikejockey on November 16, 2008, 21:47:46
I'm busy on Saturday but may still be able to sneak out for an hour or 2. Sunday's fine.
Peter
Post by: Thumper on November 19, 2008, 08:33:06
Ok, down at the Cotter, go over the large bridge at the old pumping station, go around the turns, head over the smaller bridge then turn right like you are going towards the Cotter dam.
Have a look for my silver i30 (Can't miss the tail lights)
I'll be somewhere near a BBQ and seating of some sort.
Say, around 11am-Midday.
Even if you don't have an i30, come up and say hello!
Post by: camerooney on November 19, 2008, 10:28:38
Main factor will be weather I think.
:D
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 22, 2008, 01:54:33
We are just back from Coffs Harbour. Weather was about the same there as it is here at the moment. :-[
Very kke for this ACT meet but the forecast for tomorrow is rain. What if we put it forward one week for Sunday 30th.
Post by: camerooney on November 22, 2008, 02:56:02
Its sunny with blue sky at the moment, but that could change very soon.
So are we definitely gonna reschedule to the 30th?
Depending on weather ofcourse
:)
Post by: Thumper on November 22, 2008, 07:05:54
If it's raining cats and dogs, then it'll the following weekend. 8)
Post by: camerooney on November 22, 2008, 09:13:11
Can you or eyma post a quick weather report in the morning?
I'll have to leave between 8-9 to get there for lunch thats all
:)
Post by: Thumper on November 22, 2008, 10:18:08
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 22, 2008, 11:48:59
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 22, 2008, 19:47:36
Post by: Thumper on November 22, 2008, 20:44:13
Next weekend it is.
Sorry folks, rare that we have had this much rain! (It is a good thing, we needed it!)
Post by: Shambles on November 22, 2008, 20:46:09
...rare that we have had this much rain! (It is a good thing, we needed it!)Well we get it all year round, and we sure don't need it.
Good luck guys with the meetup
Post by: camerooney on November 22, 2008, 21:17:23
Thanks for the update
:biggrin:
Post by: bikejockey on November 22, 2008, 23:58:08
Peter
Post by: camerooney on November 23, 2008, 08:17:39
Whenever we have the meet, the parents are going to tag along too.
They want to visit the markets while I'm at the meet.
Quick google search shows there are quite a few venues, but not sure which one will be on!
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=canberra+markets&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
Thanks,
Cam
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 23, 2008, 08:52:18
The old bus depot Markets will be on if we do the meet on a Sunday. They sell a lot of art and craft and other good stuff. If its fruit and vegies your after, the belconen or Fyshwick markets are both good.
Post by: camerooney on November 23, 2008, 09:27:17
Thanks Eyma
:biggrin:
Although its only 3hrs away we dont visit Canberra often.
The last visit was in September when I was down for an interview/job assessment.
:)
But we didnt get to venture to any of the exciting places.
I really like Canberra, just never had the opportunity to drive around and have a look.
Post by: Thumper on November 23, 2008, 23:42:12
Oh well. :biggrin:
Post by: camerooney on November 23, 2008, 23:49:39
:lol: :lol:
Its typical, back to work for the week and it clears up.
:'(
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 24, 2008, 03:56:03
It sounds like we have a few starters for next Sunday though. :)
Post by: camerooney on November 24, 2008, 04:46:34
So we should have me, eyma, thumper and bikejockey.
Anyone else gonna come?
:biggrin:
Post by: Thumper on November 26, 2008, 21:47:31
30th (Sunday) 11am-Midday start, down at the Cotter reserve.
Head over the large bridge at the pumping station, following the winding road till you get to a smaller bridge, cross it, then turn right towards the Cotter Dam.
Looks like we will be either on the left (Large undercover BBQ area) or on the right near the children's playground (For those who wish to bring the little ones)
Electric BBQ's are there, so is seating.
No stores or rubbish bins, so you have to bring it in, and take it back out!
Plenty of parking, sealed road all the way. (IE: No dirt)
Hope to see you there! :biggrin:
(If the weather turns sour again, will post first thing in the morning with an update)
EDIT: If you want to share mobile numbers, PM me. 8)
Post by: Shambles on November 26, 2008, 21:58:17
Quote from: Thumper
No stores or rubbish bins, so you have to bring it in, and take it back out!
:eek: No rubbish outlets :eek:
That is totally alien to me. You have to take all rubbish back from where you came? :eek:
Post by: bikejockey on November 26, 2008, 22:19:02
Post by: Shambles on November 26, 2008, 22:26:35
Post by: Thumper on November 26, 2008, 22:29:37
If you expect others to pick up after you, then there is rubbish everywhere! :mad:
Post by: camerooney on November 27, 2008, 00:28:42
:)
Thumper, off the top of your head would you know the closest shopping centre / butcher?
I'll probably pick up some snags on the way through rather than carting them down with me.
Post by: Thumper on November 27, 2008, 01:18:46
Also a laserwash carlovers kind of thing, if you need to give the little one a bath before it comes down. You know, get rid of some dead bugs that may have committed suicide on the front of your clean i30. :razz:
Less than 5min off the main road.
http://tiny.cc/7btTA
That is a link from Google Maps on how to get from the City to the Cotter reserve. (You can see Western Creek on those maps)
Follow the map, NOT the directions (They are rather wrong, by the looks of things)
Post by: camerooney on November 27, 2008, 02:28:05
Thanks
:biggrin:
I'm using this as a bit of an economy run. It will be the biggest trip yet for it.
I dont think I'll get lost.
I'll have the trusty Navman with me anyway.
:lol:
Post by: Thumper on November 27, 2008, 03:19:21
It's meant to be 'Weston Creek'
:lol:
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 27, 2008, 09:53:35
Hope the weather holds 8)
Post by: camerooney on November 27, 2008, 20:30:35
Its currently overcast and looks like its about to pour down. But in around 2 hours we'll probably get sunshine again!
I hope the weather is fine on Sunday.
I'll be washing mine on Sat anyway. Its a bit dirty.
:rolleyes:
:lol:
Post by: camerooney on November 29, 2008, 08:16:37
Nice and sunny. Thats when I washed the car
10mins later it started raining
:rolleyes:
:lol:
I'm really hoping the weather is nice for tomorrow.
Can you give me an update in the morning again please?
:)
Post by: Thumper on November 29, 2008, 11:34:24
Looking at cloud charts, it looks to be fine.
Unless it's pissing down rain, I guess it's still on for tomorrow! 8)
Will post again in the morning what the weather is like.
(I was in Sydney all yesterday, and left about 4am. Rain all the way up, rain all the way back, got caught in peak hour, still managed a respectable 3.7lt/100 km) :twisted:
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 29, 2008, 11:53:47
Post by: camerooney on November 29, 2008, 11:55:50
:biggrin:
Post by: bikejockey on November 29, 2008, 20:07:16
Post by: camerooney on November 29, 2008, 20:13:17
How long approximately does it take to get from the Old Bus Depot Markets to Cotter Dam / picnic area?
Post by: Thumper on November 29, 2008, 21:51:02
BBQ is still on. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Time wise, roughly 25-35 mins, depending on how you drive, and if you get stuck at the odd traffic light.
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 29, 2008, 22:31:03
Post by: Rubix on November 30, 2008, 01:31:35
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 30, 2008, 04:20:08
Not long back from the cotter. We had good weather and a good little get together.
Thumper took some pictures of our i30's. There were only three, Thumpers, Cameroneys and mine, but it still looked nice to see them all lined up together. Bikejockey was also present at the meet but has'nt picked up his car as yet :'(
Thumper will post some more details and photos shortly, but it was a good day and successful outing. :biggrin:
Post by: Dazzler on November 30, 2008, 04:45:36
Hi Guys,
Not long back from the cotter. We had good weather and a good little get together.
Thumper took some pictures of our i30's. There were only three, Thumpers, Cameroneys and mine, but it still looked nice to see them all lined up together. Bikejockey was also present at the meet but has'nt picked up his car as yet :'(
Thumper will post some more details and photos shortly, but it was a good day and successful outing. :biggrin:
We are all envious of your little get together.. I think the biggest meeting up to this time for the club was only two members!
Eyma, you will be quite the celebrity on our site now with two lots of pictures....
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 30, 2008, 04:53:12
I think I was able to keep my ugly head out of the pics this time :lol:
Post by: Rubix on November 30, 2008, 06:59:26
I can't wait 'til I get mine!
Not to steal the thunder from your meet, but maybe we should start organising a New Year get-together now, in the Blue Mountains - following up from Whitbomb's thread earlier... for as many NewSouthWelshmen as possible. 5+ people is the target... with snags and steaks of course.
Post by: Thumper on November 30, 2008, 07:07:47
Three i30's showed (Myself, EymaTeapot and camerooney) and Bikejockey with partner.
So we had three different colours, Crystal White - Continental Silver - Steel Grey.
Nice BBQ was had by all, and it was good to catch up, chat about our i30's, and show others who haven't acquired one, yet! :P (Come on, Bikejockey, you know you want one!) :mrgreen:
Now, pictures. Please excuse the quality, my digital SLR decided it was now the perfect time to scramble the SD memory card. Hence, I had to resort to plan B, the video camera. All shots where taken with it, grabbing each still frame, reducing the size by 50%, then posting up here.
(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3493/pic02211jn5.jpg)
(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/392/pic01881ch6.jpg)
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3166/pic01991zo8.jpg)
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3994/pic01831px7.jpg)
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9149/pic01771tw7.jpg)
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9356/pic01931yq6.jpg)
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3660/pic02131xv6.jpg)
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6213/pic02061tk9.jpg)
Post by: Rubix on November 30, 2008, 07:28:26
Btw - should post these pics in their own thread in the new Pic'ies part of the forum
(Edit: Oh, you already did put 2 of them there)
Post by: EymaTeapot on November 30, 2008, 08:13:44
I notice you have my car among others appear on your avatar. I see this as a great compliment :biggrin:
Just to add another interesting side note. There were two other car club meets happening at the Cotter river today. There was the Ford GT owners club with about 8 beautifully presented GT falcons. My kids thought they were cool. There also appeared to be a Toyota Supra owners meet with about a dozen vehicles represented. Our little gathering probably appeared pretty dismal by comparison, but hey, we are growing as a club and next time we will have a bigger gathering.
One topic of conversation between our happy Little group was to propose a Canberra/Sydney meet. I know Thumper suggested this a while back, but our member base has increased considerable, so it may well be worth floating this idea again. Mittagong or Bowral were two suggested locations.
So what do you think Sydney?
PS...All of us present were also considering a trip to the blue mountain meet if it happens.
PPS...I might post this subject under a fresh thread as well
Post by: camerooney on November 30, 2008, 08:18:00
:)
BBQ was great, and it was wonderful to meet Eyma, Thumper and Bikejockey (and ofcourse Eyma's kids and Thumper/Bikejockey's partners)
:biggrin:
We did discuss another meet between the Sydney members + Canberra members.
Not really sure on location at the moment, but perhaps we should start another thread?
I'm up for it.
:P
Post by: davet on November 30, 2008, 10:27:27
Post by: Thumper on November 30, 2008, 12:08:01
best part of half an hour
:question: :question:
Post by: bikejockey on November 30, 2008, 21:13:57
Yeah, you're right thumper - I gotta get one! :lol:
Post by: camerooney on December 01, 2008, 02:45:17
It was a great day guys, very nice to meet everyone.
Yeah, you're right thumper - I gotta get one! :lol:
Will you re-order in the new year bikejockey?
:)
Post by: bikejockey on December 01, 2008, 03:42:00
Will you re-order in the new year bikejockey?
:)
Yep, unless I do it before Xmas :lol:
I'd like to see the CW tho'...
Post by: camerooney on December 01, 2008, 03:47:56
Will you re-order in the new year bikejockey?
:)
Yep, unless I do it before Xmas :lol:
:lol:
The wagon looks ok in photos.
But the hatch looks better
:P
Post by: bikejockey on December 01, 2008, 21:40:24
Do I need the extra space - nah!
Do I need to spend the extram money - nah!
I still might wait 'till the new yeart though.