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Dieselcon

28-01-16, 11:44 PM

Note changes below - If admin could sort it out please :)

Where - Yalwal , south Nowra

When - Saturday 27th Feb 2016

Meet - Corner Braidwood ( https://goo.gl/maps/KwpzmvzQsVK2 )

Time - 8.00a.m- Depart @ 8.30a.m.

Grade - C++/B

Requirements - 2" lift, sliders/rock protection, A/T or MT's advised, recovery points Front/Rear, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera.

This run is limited to 10 vehicles including leader.............

Further info contact Stuart.... Mob. No. - 0400 976 792 (tel:0400 976 792)

Attending:
1) Stu JKU Rubi/Jose. (Leaving you here buddy, just in case you're up to it)
2) Dru n Kerry JK Rubi
3) Chris in the XJ
4) Darksidecustoms in the XJ
5) Amy n Ben in the WG
6) Steve n Hayley in the JK
7) Stevet in the TJ
8) Rob Uncaged JKU
9) Roop. TJ
10)

Reserves
1) Will98 JK

XJeepers

29-01-16, 09:24 AM

Count me in Jose. What you driving?

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Dru

29-01-16, 05:40 PM

We're in Jose. Gives us a target for the rear locker repair. :-)

Dieselcon

29-01-16, 08:23 PM

Count me in Jose. What you driving?

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Not sure yet.... TJ or the Grand depends if I can get the rock sliders installed.

XJeepers

29-01-16, 08:32 PM

Thought you might have been back in a JK.... :) will be fun to watch a Grand :)

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Cpage66

29-01-16, 09:30 PM

Jose, put me down for this one...I'll bring the little XJ down...

darksidecustoms

30-01-16, 11:39 AM

Pencil me in with the XJ :-)

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eclectism

30-01-16, 11:54 AM

Count us in too - WG Grand
Amy & Ben

Jeep11

31-01-16, 07:48 AM

Please add hayley and I to the list please

stevet

31-01-16, 11:49 AM

Yes presently..... Will let you know once the new roster is out in 2 weeks...........

uncaged123

01-02-16, 12:36 AM

Hi Jose, yes please include me !!!

Cheers Rob

uncaged123

01-02-16, 01:04 AM

Yes please, I'll probably stay Friday night in Nowra and catch you as you travel through town !!!

Cheers Rob

rupicon

01-02-16, 09:34 PM

please put me down for this jose

Will98

03-02-16, 12:33 AM

Hey Jose,
Can you put me down as a reserve please!
Cheers,
Will

Hunno

10-02-16, 01:30 PM

Due to on going medical issues with Jose (Unless someone else would like to take over & run this trip).
This trip will be suspended until further notice.

more information will be given as it come to had.

XJeepers

10-02-16, 03:11 PM

I will run it.

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uncaged123

10-02-16, 03:36 PM

Hi Jose, your health comes first. Hopefully will see you on the track again soon. Take care !!!

Hi Stuart, as you're coming from the south where do you wish to meet up? As per the original arrangement or near Nowra? I'll possibly stay Friday night in Nowra myself, and meet up with you there as you pass through.

Cheers Rob

XJeepers

10-02-16, 05:52 PM

Standby for info, I will update tonight.

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XJeepers

10-02-16, 10:00 PM

Note changes below - If admin could sort it out please :)

Where - Yalwal , south Nowra

When - Saturday 27th Feb 2016

Meet - Corner Braidwood Road and Dean's Gap Road ( https://goo.gl/maps/KwpzmvzQsVK2 )

Time - 8.00a.m- Depart @ 8.30a.m.

Grade - C++/B

Requirements - 2" lift, sliders/rock protection, A/T or MT's advised, recovery points Front/Rear, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera.

This run is limited to 10 vehicles including leader.............

Further info contact Stuart.... Mob. No. - 0400 976 792 (tel:0400 976 792)

Attending:
1) Dru n Kerry JK Rubi
2) Will98 JK
3) Chris in the XJ
4) Darksidecustoms in the XJ
5) Amy n Ben in the WG
6) Steve n Hayley in the JK
7)
8) Rob Uncaged JKU
9) Roop. JK
10) Alex Jimenez JKU

Reserves
1)

DONE

XJeepers

11-02-16, 07:56 AM

I will be camping at wombat flats on Friday night after work. Probably arrive about 8pm'ish if anyone else is interested.

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Dru

11-02-16, 08:19 AM

Confirmed. Thanks for grabbing it.

Hunno, Jose update?

XJeepers

11-02-16, 07:30 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/2482a9b48c4e42700e1d2dabfffa2b4e.jpg

Straight from Jose himself.

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uncaged123

17-02-16, 04:25 AM

Thanks Stuart, please convey my best wishes to Jose for a speedy recovery soon.

Cheers RobS

XJeepers

17-02-16, 08:18 AM

Will do Rob. He is back home now and enjoying being with his family. Still a long way to go for him, but it is good to see he is back on his feet.

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Nekked

17-02-16, 08:24 AM

I'm pretty keen for this!

XJeepers

17-02-16, 01:26 PM

I'll update the list when I get home tonight [emoji106]

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stevet

17-02-16, 05:31 PM

In for the run!......... Anyone want to convoy down there in the morning??..............

XJeepers

17-02-16, 07:58 PM

I'm pretty keen for this!
Done. You're bringing the Grand right?...... :)

Will98

17-02-16, 08:09 PM

Can you still fit me in!?

XJeepers

17-02-16, 10:50 PM

Sure can Will.

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darksidecustoms

19-02-16, 04:17 PM

I'll be meeting Ben & Amy at Heathcote Maccas to leave 6am for anyone else who wants to convoy down.
Cheers
Nash

uncaged123

22-02-16, 12:43 PM

XJeepers

22-02-16, 01:00 PM

That's no good Rob! Hope everyone is OK and recovers quickly.

What a tard for pissing off!

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Dave

22-02-16, 04:21 PM

Hi Stu, regretably I'll be pulling out this trip. Have neck injury and soreness due to a head on crash (our car was stopped) with street car. Â£@â‚©%â‚¬$ clown in over vehicle was speeding, skidded into our car, backed off and sped off.

Catch you up on next trip.

Thanks Rob

That's rotten news Rob, I hope that you and passengers are okay! Also hope you had the dash cam in, got their rego, and have the police hunting them down!

Best wishes,
Dave

darksidecustoms

23-02-16, 04:22 PM

Hope you're alright Rob, get well soon.

Hey Stu, given the current forecast, will the trip be going ahead if its wet?

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XJeepers

23-02-16, 06:35 PM

I am keeping an eye on it and will update tomorrow and Thursday.

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jk_menace

23-02-16, 08:51 PM

Hi Rob, Not good mate, wishing you a speedy recovery.
Cheers mate.
Dennis

XJeepers

24-02-16, 12:40 PM

At this stage I will say we are still going ahead.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/483680ae7484478a7b829bf5eecb38f9.jpg

I will check again tomorrow and post another update.

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XJeepers

24-02-16, 10:53 PM

Just got some really crappy news that I won't go into. As a result I won't be able go. Is anyone else able to pick it up? Weather still looks like it shouldn't be too bad.

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Dru

24-02-16, 11:06 PM

Man, this is geting crazy. Hope you are good Stu.

Yes I'll take it. Geared up and ready. Happy if someone else wants to lead, but I will be at the allotted gathering point at the allotted time, heading for Monkey Gum.

Lets do this guys!

Dru for
Dru'n'Kerry

darksidecustoms

24-02-16, 11:08 PM

Yeah mate hope everything's ok with you and the family.

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XJeepers

24-02-16, 11:09 PM

Thanks Dru. I have a Mud Map file. If you need it I can send it.

Everything is OK, just going to be a rough few months ahead.

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eclectism

24-02-16, 11:12 PM

Thoughts with you Stu. Hope you'll be back out on the tracks soon :)

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Dru

24-02-16, 11:21 PM

Mate hope it settles. I was looking forward to seeing your new steed. I see Rupe and SteveT on the list as well. So we'll be fine. I have a nav track but yes I'd love your mud map file.

yes lets track the weather but this is a go.

XJeepers

24-02-16, 11:30 PM

http://www.mud-maps.com/tracks/58934/

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XJeepers

24-02-16, 11:31 PM

I think that will work.....

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XJeepers

25-02-16, 12:09 AM

Note changes below - If admin could sort it out please :)

Where - Yalwal , south Nowra

When - Saturday 27th Feb 2016

Meet - Corner Braidwood Road and Dean's Gap Road ( https://goo.gl/maps/KwpzmvzQsVK2 )

Time - 8.00a.m- Depart @ 8.30a.m.

Grade - C++/B

Requirements - 2" lift, sliders/rock protection, A/T or MT's advised, recovery points Front/Rear, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera.

This run is limited to 10 vehicles including leader.............

Further info contact Stuart.... Mob. No. - 0400 976 792 (tel:0400 976 792)

Attending:
1) Dru n Kerry JK Rubi
2) Will98 JK
3) Chris in the XJ
4) Darksidecustoms in the XJ
5) Amy n Ben in the WG
6) Steve n Hayley in the JK
7) Stevet in the TJ
8) Rob Uncaged JKU
9) Roop. TJ
10) Alex Jimenez JKU

Reserves
1)

DONE

List updated. Gutted I can't go :( was really looking forward this.

Dru

25-02-16, 08:33 AM

Cheers Stu, your mud map did help us get our bearings.

OK team. Kerry and I have done Monkey Gum only twice, ladt was at Grease Monkey last year. It's enough with Hema tracking to find our way in/out. I'm not at all bothered by the weather, rain will just dampen down the dust. Worst case scenario is we would divert to some C grade in the area - powerlines and rock garden maybe. There are plenty of play areas in Yalwal and Jose has been marvelous in introducing us to a few.

see you all on Sat morning!

:smile-new:

Dru'n'Kerry

rupicon

25-02-16, 10:26 PM

WOW we are dropping like flies
I am still keen and will be in the jk, looking forward to seeing every one
cheers Roop

stevet

25-02-16, 10:45 PM

May have drop out of the run.......... Need to get some annoying mechanical issues sorted tomorrow............. Fingers crossed...........

XJeepers

26-02-16, 07:55 AM

Cpage66

26-02-16, 07:06 PM

Apologies folks...I'm out. Have been asked to work tomorrow...:grumpy:

darksidecustoms

26-02-16, 07:08 PM

Shame mate - would've been good to see another XJ down there ;-)

Anyone meeting us at 6am Heathcote?

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Jeep11

26-02-16, 07:24 PM

Hi guys, sorry Hayley and I are out.
Steve and Hayley

stevet

26-02-16, 09:07 PM

Damn.......... Out again........ Unable to get all things sorted on the TJ...................Stephen T.

Dru

26-02-16, 09:39 PM

Still a likelihood of rain, we'll deal with it. Winds not so bad. Surfing and fishing sounds crap, so lets go wheelin'.

sorry to miss those not able to make it. Everyone else lets have some fun!

:-)

eclectism

26-02-16, 10:56 PM

Sounds good mate! See you there bright and early :)

Dru

27-02-16, 05:43 AM

Mobile: 0419 855 121

dri

Dru

29-02-16, 08:46 AM

Quick report back.

thanks to Will, Nash, Ben and particularly Rupe - who's experience was repeatedly called on. Stuart, yes wet weather makes Monkey Gum interesting.

We tried entry via rock garden to "middle earth". Slippery and slidey so we opted for an alternate. But the climb back out of the creek was testing. Having made the tricky looking bit, we were stuck in position with all 4 wheels rotating at an inocuous flat mud slime. Sliding sideways until bouncing on a root and through. Which was good as snatch straps dont tend to work well unless you have at least one jeep on the other side.

after discussion we tried entry via Wombat Flats which worked. But we let a group through who had broken up our convoy at an intersection. This was telling as on Monkey Gum itself we spent plenty of time waiting as the group ahead fought obstacles.

We set a cut off point of 3:00pm and turned back, approx half way through Monkey Gum. Pity but at least we were all airing up in daylight.

The JK has never had so much mud! It was a good test of navigation, a year since we've been there. The brain began to remember things during the day but it was a mapping recce at first. Well done to my navigator, Kerry!

Jose, that one is for you buddy. Get well soon!

Dru'n'Kerry

XJeepers

29-02-16, 12:24 PM

Sounds like a fun day! Can't wait to see some pictures.

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darksidecustoms

29-02-16, 01:27 PM

I've been posting a few on Instagram (@darksidecustoms) and will throw up a Facebook album soon (Nash Whitehouse).
Here's a couple of teasers til I get Ben & Amy's photos together.
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160229/c89fe1a0928ced6d758338fc53cd1cf6.jpg

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Dieselcon

29-02-16, 09:57 PM

thanks Dru.... I'm missing all the fun.... once Im better will re run this trip... MG is awesome... Thanks heaps to you both for leading this trip... will hopefully see you guys SOON.

Dru

29-02-16, 10:12 PM

thanks Dru.... I'm missing all the fun.... once Im better will re run this trip... MG is awesome... Thanks heaps to you both for leading this trip... will hopefully see you guys SOON.

What can I say? I'm a bloody slow learner. But as you always sussed, Kerry is on the ball. You and Stu were missed. We'll always be there to pay back your help bloke.

PS: we have a couple of Cherokees that have not yet been able to finish this trip (mea culpa). And we will all bite your arm off when you return. Then lets take the crew through Dusties and tree root loop. :-)

get well Jose.

Dieselcon

29-02-16, 10:19 PM

Im hoping Ill be 100% and driving by May so lets plan something for June...

Dieselcon

29-02-16, 10:21 PM

Im hoping Ill be 100% and driving by May so lets plan something for June...

Ive only had the WK2 for a few weeks so keen to start driving it again... I will be getting some sliders and bash plates over the next few months.. ready for play :)

eclectism

29-02-16, 10:44 PM

Many thanks to Dru & Kerry for running this trip - Jose we hope to meet you soon! Thanks also to Rupe who provided much guidance to us. The WG held its own on this occasion, but can't play on all the JK obstacles it has to be said.

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