MazdaSpeed Newcastle - Nelson Bay Cruise (21st January)

[Zooming Bravo]

I'm looking forward to this cruise and now I'm 100% committed as I have rostered myself off....its an advantage when you build the rosters..

now what to bring the Astina or the Bravo...thats right the Bravo as it might need to tow that Nissan thing..

OMC last year cruise is so over and OK there was a hiccup but then we are all sheep one turns we all turn..

[Mazda_Brian]

I will know hopefully today if I am 100% or not

Even if my car's not ready, I will tag along with someone else, then I can say hi to everyone anyway...

B.

[Red Frog]

hahahaa you two GIRLS seriously need to spend some time with the Kindies i taught last year! They'd teach you a thing or two!

Neways, we all know that the Berrima cruise was the best *stands in the limelight for a bit longer......* nah just joking. it just seemed like a good cruise, bcos i put A LOT of effort into organising it, and when i meant A LOT, it was probably too much effort - doing the recon, i wrote down every detail of every turn we needed to take.....(obsessive is a good word!). i did this to make sure that if there was a hitch on the day, there was a plan in place to resolve it (once again, obessive...lol). and as to the printed directions, that was seriously an 11th hour decision from a tipoff from someone who went on the OMC cruise and got lost. and i COMPLETELY agree with daz. it is your responsibility as a member of a cruise to know the route planned. do not rely on following others.

now, how bout we all take something from this: learn from others, build off that and make each cruise better and better. i'm not saying try to better another person's cruise, bcos that is harsh. just learn from them. hell, i could NOT have organised the berrima cruise if i hadn't learnt from others who had planned cruises i had attended. kudos to those agt, FL and OMC lovelies

neways, i will see what i'm doing that weekend and hopefully will attend the newy cruise need to test run the lastina neways, cos she's heading up to brissy a few days later.

[Zooming Bravo]

I hope you can make it Leigh as its been a long time as I missed you cruise last year due to the flu..

[Mazda_Brian]

Yes Leigh, it's been ages since we have seen each other, would be great to catch up as well....

I will be there for sure, got another few gadgets in my car to play with and show off as well

B.

[Q2CDIS]

ill b there if my car is in 1 peice again..

[Mazda_Brian]

I am confirmed now, there should be me and Danielle, and maybe 1 other but the 1 other isn't confirmed....

B.

[Zooming Bravo]

cool will be looking forward to catching up Brian..

[ROB-80E]

I'm out...

http://www.fordlaser.com/viewtopic.php?p=536524#536524

[Zooming Bravo]

Its a shame mate I hope you can get it back on the road soon...

[tidy protege]

I will make an appearance Andrew, will be a good excuse to run in the new car and catch up with some people i havent seen in a long time, sms me through the week mate.

*note* I am very disappointed to read the bitching going on about me and daz's australia day cruise almost a year later, the cruise became Kaotic when people didnt follow the directions posted on line, it was a simple case of monkey see monkey do and if memory serves me correct brian you are one of the people who went the wrong way. With minimal planning managing over 50 cars in peak hour traffic the day could have gone worse, lets not argue about it as its always nice to see a truck load of mazdas and their owners at the same place at the same time.

There were faults in our cruise as there are in many cruises, the brocky cruise you are so proud off wasnt as smooth sailing as people are lead to believe with in turn resulted in a **** fight on omc.

I still think my Astina GT Cruise to the Vineyards in 2005 was an awsome day, which went quiet smooth sailing and we got decent numbers there as well as having a quality day.

will be good to see you all soon

peace out

[bradsp20]

cant wait for this cruise

should be awesome.....

[Zooming Bravo]

Should be a great day Brad...

Don't forget Sydney ppl we leave Macca's Thornleigh @ 8:30am sharp...

[AZ00MD]

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[AZ00MD]

It is with regret that I am to postpone the cruise to Nelson Bay, which was to be held on Sunday, 21st January 2007.

Reason being, an imminent death in my girlfriend's family, and I feel that it is more important that I am with her during this difficult time.

I hope that you all understand this, and respect my wishes.

We will set the cruise at a later date.

[Zooming Bravo]

If it is OK with others Mel (ozm & omc) will look after this cruise and will still run it with help from the coasties if thats OK....but as for lunch it will be fish n chips or a hamburger from near the beach....I will confirm everything tomorrow...

[Red Frog]

So it's still running?
I'm going to head up, but might pull out a tad early as i need to get to homebush by 6pm.

[faz323]

Originally Posted by Red Frog

So it's still running?
I'm going to head up, but might pull out a tad early as i need to get to homebush by 6pm.

Cruise is on as originally planned. Cya tomorrow on the newcastle leg

[bradsp20]

Was a great day had by all

thats to all involved in organising the day....

The only downside was the 5.5 hr trip home because of the Bush Fires....
Gotta love Nelson Bay

Pics are posted on OMC

[Zooming Bravo]

Yeah it was a great day and next long cruise the Astina will be drafted for that one..the poor Bravo showed signs of heat stroke.....but it still soldiered on two wheeling around a roundabout..and Brad you had Janet and I in stitches on the way home with your commentary..

Thanks Newie guys..