Now that I'm a definite starter, I thought we may as well have a thread for the NSW attendees to coordinate things like a convoy down and back (for those interested) and any other NSW-centric issues.

Please indicate your interest in convoying down and/or back and we'll set something up.

Would the organisers kindly post a list of the NSW entrants once entries are closed.

For those NSW people who are interested but haven't entered yet, I understand there's still some track spots left, so don't delay any longer.

If you have any other NSW issues to raise, do it here please.

 

Ummm time had slipped by hadn't it! Posted mine off today.

Dave, I'm thinking an early start Friday for a potential afternoon familiarization? Pretty sure that's Mr Big's" (aka MACCA) plan as well.

Otto? Drew? What're your plans???

 

Yep, I agree.

I wanna be out of Dodge before the morning peak hour.

Assuming the usual meet up point is chosen again, I'm thinking we meet there 6.30am for a 7.00am departure. Or do you want to go earlier?

Len, thoughts?

 

I'm in for this one. I have blanked out Friday in my Diary. Just let me know the final details.

 

Good on you Rod.

Watch this space...

 

I'm the new guy here! Where did all you guys meet last time?

maybe somewhere southish like liverpool since we'd all have to pass it to get to the hume hwy?

 

any updates NSW guys?

 

Sorry Drew - didn't see this earlier.

There is a rest area on the Hume south of Sydney that has kinda become the default meetup point for cruises heading south.

Assuming everyone agrees, that'll be the jumping off point for the Nats convoy.

I'll post details of location, etc later once people have had some time to consider their options.

 

sounds good! keep us posted!

 

any update on this guys?

revolver or mike?

 

Not really. I spoke to Len last weekend and he's broadly in favour of that kind of plan.

I'll post details when I get a chance. There's not much to plan though - just meet up and drive south for 7 hours.

In other words, relax grasshopper. It's all under control, lol.

 

As I understand it, the following people make up the NSW contingent at the Nats.

cronullarx8
Drewman
MACCAA
mikeyr
Ottog
Revolver

If I have missed anyone, please let me know.

 

Early start from the usual meeting point is good for me.

Hey Rod, great to see you can make again

Drive for 7 hours hmmmm. Don't forget a couple of us are nearing the geriatric stage of life. The odd pit stop might be required (LOL)

 

Are there any Cane Toads meeting up with us to join the convoy?

 

Big fella, update them shocks????

Reckon we should get some "cream" to keep them toads off the bumpa!!! LOL!!

Looking forward to it. Stupidly am flying back from sunny Melb just to drive down and then fly back on the Wednesday following. God we live silly lives!!!

 

"Will" we can see you online, you still coming???

 

Yeah, we'll have a 2-3 planned pit stops for food, drink and other requirements.

I'm also thinking some CB's might be good to coordinate unplanned stops and any other emergencies.

 

I think there are some Qlders yes, who of course are welcome to join us if it suits their itinerary. I'll post an invitation in the main discussion thread.

 

What time you guys planning on landing in Benalla? Friday is practise day at winton so you can come down and watch/have a squiz at the track 1st if you get there early enough, else head down to the cabins and I will see you there.

Cheers

Andrew

 

Ohh you don't say .... bugger here we were thinking that we might slip in a few quiet laps before the locals lobbed up!! Looking forward to a few more bevvies Andrew!!

 

We'll probably get there about mid-afternoon I'd say. Haven't discussed it with the troops but I'm in favour of heading straight to the track for a look see and then we'll head for the accommodation once practice is over.

 

I didn't know you were a drinker Mike?

 

Okay, have dug out the details of the meet up point for those who don't know where it is:

It is a designated rest area on the Hume Highway south of Sydney called the Frank Partridge VC Rest Area.

It is located 36.4kms south of the M5 Toll Plaza (in other words, as you're going through the toll booths on the M5, hit your trip meter and when 36 is coming up look for the blue exit signs - it's hard to miss).

The GPS coordinates are S34°09.423' E150°44.340' for those who want to check that out.

The advantage of this place is that it's en route for just about everybody from NSW and QLD and the interstaters from QLD don't have to leave any main roads to find it. It's got plenty of room, decent toilets and provides an easy place to wait as the clan gathers.

I favour a 7.00am meet for 7.15am departure (which allows us to get there before peak hour starts on the Friday morning). If that's too early or too late, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Suggest everybody who is coming PM's me their mobile phone numbers so I can do a last minute ring around for anybody running late (I have Len and MikeyR's numbers).

 

sounds good! will meet you all there!

you have a pm as well revolver

 

Drew...make sure you leave your toys at home....