ZigZag 18/09/2011

[stevet]

ZigZag Sunday 18/09/2011 - For new members.....

Where -- The ZigZag @ Lithgow,
When -- Sunday 18/09/2011,
Meet -- At Richmond Macca's at 8.00a.m, depart by 8.15a.m to travel in convoy to the ZigZag or meet at the ZigZag carpark @ 9.30a.m.,
Grade -- "C+"/ "B" optional only, there are bi-passes around most sections, some "sight seeing" as well......
Requirements -- recovery points Front/or Rear, rated shackle x2, own recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera.
This run is limited to 14 vehicles plus leader.............
Further info contact --- Stephen T., Mob. No. 0412-707903, or post up your intent to attend the run..........
Last to arrive does the trip report for the club magazine.....:D........:)................
This run is intended for newer members with limited off road use off their Jeep's so they can see what can be achieved........
Will increase run numbers if a couple of more experienced members want to attend to assist on the day.....:cool:.....
**** This run will also "weather dependant" as per SJC's "Tread Lightly" code****
**** Attending,--
1- Stephen T.,
2 -Bear-
3.-Wolfe
4- Skizzi,- ZigZag C/Park
5, Eddy Bolesta
6, Will2003TJ
7, Aussie JK
8, Steve C
9,-Ke14va
10,Rob & Tanya
11,-Springbale
12,- Reszo
13,- Kevin - Kiwi Kev.
14,- Ian W.- Meet at ZigZag C/Park
15,- Dave I.
**** This run is intended for newer members with limited off road use off their Jeep's so they can see what can be achieved........ Any new member of the club with stockers are still welcome as stated, the "B" grade is optional only...There are plently of area's were you can just learn/practice driving skills with willing assistance given (when needed) and you will be able to see some of the more modded Jeeps go through their paces-- Stephen T.....Lol...****

[SteveC]

Is this a time warp thing Steve? 11/8/11

[stevet]

Is this a time warp thing Steve? 11/8/11
Adjusted..... No, just a simple typo error................... Steve F........... Can you adjust trip page ........ Can not do same.......

[Bear]

Nice one Steve I would have been interested if given a few days notice.

[stevet]

Thank's Bear.......Lol....

[Bear]

Nice one Steve I would have been interested if given a few days notice.
In view of the date change I will attend.

[sfedek]

SteveT please put me down for this one.

Eddy

[SKIZZI]

yes please

[Wolfe]

yep, put me down please

[TRBN8R]

Sorry mate would have loved to come but working the weekend.....

[Will2003tj]

Id like to come as well too please, been a long while

[aussiejk]

yes i would like to attend...

[SteveC]

Ill come along too Stephen

[SKIZZI]

Ke14va asks to put his name on the list. He became a financial member at the AGM and wants to come out with us all.

[Rob&Tanya]

Yes please put us on the list
Have to try out the new boots

Rob

[Wolfe]

Trip is now full please put names down for reserve list

[Reszo]

Pls put me down on the reserve list.

[kiwi kev]

put me on reserves , thanks Kevin

[Maggie]

Trip is now full please put names down for reserve list

Who is No.11 .. not in member list?

Maggie

[Wolfe]

Springbale is a new member who joined at the AGM


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[stevet]

Bump!..:)....Updated Trip Run Entry.......:)...............Please read.............:)......... Stephen T.

[Flatfender]

I'm overdue for another run and it looks like it should be ideal flatfender weather.
Let me know if there is any space left for me Steven.
Ian W.

[sfedek]

SteveT please put me down for this one.

Eddy
My bad, just stuffed up. I am ok to go still.

[AussieCJ7]

Stephen,

Do you have room for one more, the kids are at me to go on a trip this sounds like a good one for them I know your already at 13 but happy to help spot if need be

[sfedek]

Now here is something. I have managed to get the Mrs & Ms 13 to come along for this trip. Now the questions start,
1. Are there any toilets for my Ladies, apart from the 1 at the Railway &
2. Are any other people bringing their Children?
The things we do to make them happy.

Thanks guys

Eddy

[AussieCJ7]

Now here is something. I have managed to get the Mrs & Ms 13 to come along for this trip. Now the questions start,
1. Are there any toilets for my Ladies, apart from the 1 at the Railway &
2. Are any other people bringing their Children?
The things we do to make them happy.

Thanks guys

Eddy

Plenty of gum tree's part of the joy of getting away from the city :)

As long as Stephen is happy having a few more Jeeps on this trip than the orginal limit of 10 I have my 3 kids there aged 9 6 and 2

[aussiejk]

there are long drops around but tree's are best option..

[Reszo]

Now here is something. I have managed to get the Mrs & Ms 13 to come along for this trip. Now the questions start,
1. Are there any toilets for my Ladies, apart from the 1 at the Railway &
2. Are any other people bringing their Children?
The things we do to make them happy.

Thanks guys

Eddy

I will be bringing my 4 little monsters, but they are all 8 and under

Aree

[Rob&Tanya]

Probably a silly question - but why do some of us have - before our names in the list of attendees and some don't ???

ie
- Wolfe
- Steve F
etc etc

PS - with the new bigger muddies and lift - we are now keen to tackle the harder stuff :) :) :)

[stevet]

Trip is "full".......................
Only toilet is at the ZigZag...Bring your own shovel/paper so to speak or get the other half back by hitting nearly every bump back on the way to the ZigZag......Lol.....................

[aussiejk]

What happened to the long drops there use to be a few around

[Bear]

What happened to the long drops there use to be a few around

They got vandalised and were subsequently removed.

[stevet]

Probably a silly question - but why do some of us have - before our names in the list of attendees and some don't ???

ie
- Wolfe
- Steve F
etc etc
Hi guy's,
I did not adjust most of the attendee list............... But being a self confessed computer "boof-head", gave up on trying to remember unsigned entries are whom they are, so using their avartars with usually a ?? after their names added to the list ( unless I do know who is what e.g, Flatfender = Ian W......)
PS - with the new bigger muddies and lift - we are now keen to tackle the harder stuff :) :) :)
Should be some I will point out to you to have go at along the way.............

[SteveC]

Probably a silly question - but why do some of us have - before our names in the list of attendees and some don't ???

ie
- Wolfe
- Steve F
etc etc

PS - with the new bigger muddies and lift - we are now keen to tackle the harder stuff :) :) :)

I was wondering the same thing - Perhaps is Stephen hitting too many key strokes..

[stevet]

I was wondering the same thing - Perhaps is Stephen hitting too many key strokes..
Wondering if the "nip's were getting longer" on your end......Lol...... Got the reply up at least the best I could and the rest is rather self-explainitory I thought?? and came up the way it did??............ Computers are not my thing, buggers me how many times I have to repeat it, again.....................Lol...............

[aussiejk]

ok guys i will see you all tomorrow, if it's anything like it was today should be a great day...

[SKIZZI]

I will be at the zigzag railway carpark at about 915am. Is that the final meeting point?

[stevet]

I will be at the zigzag railway carpark at about 915am. Is that the final meeting point?
Yes,
About 9.30ish.a.m.......................

[Flatfender]

A great day out in the mountains today - although it would have been even better without the wind and dust. Did manage to discard the waterproofs though, although I should probably have left them on for that mudhole.
Thanks to Steven for his organisation again and one or two others for some heart stopping moments. Hope someone managed to get them on film.
Cheers
Ian W.

[SteveC]

Here are a few images of the day out.
Great day and shame I left early due to a slight sound in rear left. Looks like it was simply my lower control arm was not tight enough...

[SteveC]

And some more

[sfedek]

Fantastic day thanks guys. My Girls didn't think it was to bad. My Daughter wanted me to play in the mud though. I just wasn't up for it. (cleaning)
Looks like they might come again.
Well done to Stevet for his spotting, Wolfe for his inspiration, lift & wheel (something i will get in the near future) & skizzi for something to look forward to when i can afford a moster truck like his!

Eddy

[Maggie]

Really enjoyable day and it was really good to see the families out today, Aree with his wife and lotsa kids, Eddy with his family and Dave Erwin with his three little ones and don't they just love the bumpy roads. Many more 4WDers in that crew today. Unfortunately I had a fall at lunch so we had to leave early, a few bruises and some aches and pains but nothing serious. I hope there are some photos of the mud puddles the guys were heading to when we left them.
Good trip, thanks Stephen for calling it, and a full list as well ... I think we had about 14 vehicles. Thanks also to Will and Wolfie for their lunchtime entertainment.
Maggie.

[aussiejk]

Thanks everyone I will post up pics once I have through them all... I have 134 to go through. Thanks to steve for calling the trip... And No mud hole will stop the mighty red rubi....

[SKIZZI]

Thanks for today Stephen. Had a great day with you all. Let's do it again soon ;)

[Wolfe]

Thanks to everyone for a great day. Well done to steve for organizing it. Great to see all the families out and about. Sorry to hear you fell over Maggie, hope your not hurt and ready for the next run.


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[AussieCJ7]

Great Day

Here is a couple of short Video grabs

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEcdC7uWUtg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKXscq_HyYA)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5nyWXEFn8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKXscq_HyYA

[aussiejk]

http://www.sydneyjeepclub.com/album.php?albumid=42

will add more soon

[Reszo]

Just a quick note to say thanks to Steve and the rest of the gang from both the family and myself. It was a great day out and for me the most challenging run with the Jeep club yet, and hence the most enjoyable so far.

Will post up some photos tomorrow once I sort through them

[Dieselcon]

Bugger...... looks like i missed a great day out at zigzag. Had My daughters 13th birthday party at jamberoo action park. It was a great day but......I was thinking all day about 4wding with you guys.... Please do another run again soon as I would like to do zigzag. It's been a few weeks since I've been out ;)


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[Rob&Tanya]

What a wonderful day. We had an absolute blast and it was fantastic to see so many Jeepers!!!
Looking forward to the next one :)

and Wooders - the new Tyres and Wheels are AWESOME!!!!!!!

[Will2003tj]

Such an awesome day, my favorite time out wheeling.

A good turn out, 15 or so jeeps and the perfect level of difficulty, although Wolfe and I did get outselves in some trouble on the same climb. Thanks to everyone who attended and special thanks to Steve T for leading and providing wise advice and spotting - especially in the moments when i really needed it.

Eddy, I just spent $90 on getting the jeep polished so your decision not to play in the mud was probably a good one...



Cheers all, hope to see you out again soon.

Will

[SKIZZI]

lol, i spent 25 bucks at a DIY carwash and it still looks the same....

[Will2003tj]

Yeah Skizzi, i usually go to those places, but it hadnt had a decent clean in ages...They washed under the bonnet and the frame / diffs for me too.

This was at sydney car wash at gordon... they always have specials and knock down their prices for you on the more expensive washes... They do wash and vacumm for 15 dollars...

Just dont get talked in to the 200/300 dollar options as the girl their likes to build raport with jeep drivers, claiming her BF used to have one (which i dont not believe). She thinks im crazy for not buying the 300 dollar paint protection....

[SKIZZI]

haha yea htey do try fool people.

you know i meant I spent 25 bucks and my car still looks like i drove through a mud pit.... right ;)

it will take me at least another 2 washes to get it "clean"

[SteveC]

Quite a coincidence that the Pipeline we travelled on Sunday appears on the latest DVD that arrived last night from 4wd Action.

[stevet]

Thank's to everyone whom came out for the day. I lasted a little longer then even I expected so that was bonus as well and I hope the remaining guy's who stayed on for the last tracks had fun & no damage............
Thank's Dave I. for your little "tongue in cheek" roasting to me about your kid's giving you a bit of a hard time on the pipe line track when you sort off stopped on that little climb ( I didn't really make you stop on purpose, really........Lol.....), anyway, that's what I thought dad's were for sometimes especially when you could not do much but Smile about it.........Lol..........
Who took the pic's of the Magpie at the rock there.......... A "billygoat" last year now a Magpie.......Lol.........
We had a police 4wd sitting patiently for 20 minutes or so about ten feet behind us whilst we aired up, re-connected, cleaned number plates etc at the ZigZag cark park. They pulled out only after Will had cleaned one of his blinkers of dirt from it. They must have thought some easy tickets were about to be given out..........Lol............
P.S. need a trip report -- Last to arrive or last to leave to complete the tale......Anyone wants to put their hand up... Kid's prospective's/report's are welcomed as well if they want to write something up about their day with mum & dad and the SJC and then see them (their story) in the club mag as well.......................

[Will2003tj]

haha yea htey do try fool people.

you know i meant I spent 25 bucks and my car still looks like i drove through a mud pit.... right ;)

it will take me at least another 2 washes to get it "clean"



Hahha yeah, ive had the same experiences with DIY washes.


Steve,

I have some pics of you and others hand feeding the magpie on the phone, will upload today, just have to find my phone usb cable, which at the moment i cant find anywhere.

[Will2003tj]

the pics i took before i saw the slr's come out... the phone ones didnt come out the best.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/IMG_0005-1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/IMG_0004-1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/IMG_0003-3.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/IMG_0002-2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/IMG_0001-1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/2011-09-18152406.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/2011-09-18152349.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/Will239/2011-09-18152327.jpg

[Wolfe]

Quite a coincidence that the Pipeline we travelled on Sunday appears on the latest DVD that arrived last night from 4wd Action.

Great now it will be closed down :(


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[stevet]

Great now it will be closed down :(


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Sounds like it's not a to flattering a segment on the DVD?? Not seen the DVD or any of them for that matter......................

[SKIZZI]

Just a dumb question because this was my first trip to zigzag. Did we do the pipeline track?
Cheers
Greg

[Wolfe]

Just a dumb question because this was my first trip to zigzag. Did we do the pipeline track?
Cheers
Greg
Yes, quite literally it was the track with the water pipe lying in the middle, that ended with the large wombat holes before you joined the main trail

[SKIZZI]

Thanks for that :)