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Old 06-08-2007, 10:51 AM   #1
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[VIC] Cruise this Saturday, August 11th - all members invited !!

This is a spin off from another thread , hopefully to attract the attention of our Vic members.

There's a small cruise this weekend to welcome Kitty and Aaron who have come down from Canberra. ( Thanks Rod for organising )

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When: Saturday August 11th
Start: Alexandra Ave South Yarra (Just west of Anderson St) Melways 2G E10
Start time: 10:30AM, 11:00 at the very latest
Meet at the BBQs at 9:30ish for some breakie before heading off. Breakfast is optional and will end at least 15 minutes before the cruise starts.

We will start with a run up to Punt Rd, shoot up Hoddle St to the Eastern Fwy. Follow the eastern Fwy to Springvale Rd and experience some twisties through Warrandyte, Research and Kinglake before heading through Toolangi to Healesville where we luncheon at Healesville sanctuary.

I’ll need to know some numbers before hand so I can arrange food and drink that will be available for a reasonable price on the day. Any leftover moneys will be donated to AGT to help with the running costs.

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Entry to Healesville sanctury is $23 per person.
For more detail - http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/
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Here is the link for the google map.

Print it out if you like, i'll have a few spare copies on the day.
The cruise should be two hours long if Saturday morning traffic isn't too hectic.

Its not a race - we don't condone dangerous driving etc etc

Come along, be sociable, see some cars and have some fun.
Bring a walkie talkie if you have one.
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Old 06-08-2007, 05:05 PM   #2
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Quick words of caution.
The road upto Kinglake is popular with cyclists, very narrow and super twistie. Be patient and courtious.
The road between Toolangi and Healesville is popular with motorbikes and packed with high speed twisties. Some of the corners have interesting off-camber and tightening radius treatments.

Be safe, be courtious and if the car behind you wants to go faster than you feel comfortable at then let them past where safe. Also if the car in front is slowing you down don't push them hard, they may be better behind you watching your line.
We won't leave anyone behind even if we have to stop and let you catch up.
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Old 08-08-2007, 03:35 PM   #3
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We'll be in an unfamiliar car on unfamiliar roads so chances are we will be going a bit slower than the locals.
I certainly appreciate that if we are slow that you'll all wait for us

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Old 08-08-2007, 03:45 PM   #4
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are you hitching a ride or driving yourselves ?
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Old 08-08-2007, 03:52 PM   #5
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Don't worry, I plan on being Captain slow on this cruise also
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Old 08-08-2007, 03:54 PM   #6
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i guess that depends on whether dan is bringing the bug
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:04 PM   #7
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We'll be in an unfamiliar car
We have organised a hire car for the event seeing as even though Dan was going to lend us the bug, more than 60kg in the passenger seat was assured if either Aaron or I sat in it :s

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Old 09-08-2007, 09:59 AM   #9
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rent a bomb !

http://www.rentabomb.com.au/
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Old 09-08-2007, 12:01 PM   #10
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We will be in a VW though

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Old 09-08-2007, 12:43 PM   #11
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Old 09-08-2007, 01:11 PM   #12
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Old 09-08-2007, 01:31 PM   #13
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I was hoping to see your Bug's new paintwork
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You'll have to wait and see....

I'll carry a big bore Gerbera just in case we need more power.

BTW Dan will i need to leave some empty space in my bags to take a little Japanese thing home with me?

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I may be late, I may be in the Demio...


The Astina's camber alignment has become unstable and needs to be looked at. If I can fix it easily or even make it stable then I will be there on time. If it's a bigger job then I may need to break out the Demio.

It's been that kinda week.
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Well thank you to Cosmo for arranging our Cruise through the wild regions of the City, surrounds and food. You wear many hats and wear them well!

As Kitty is saying "Best Breakfast in Melbourne" and I have to concur it definiately takes the points as best cruise breakfast.....

Thanks also Rupewrect, Dogo it's always great to see you guys!

Apologies to Boyd and Adam for not saying farewell - we had thought you guys were running with us or meeting up with us later and we hadn't realised . Kitty wishes she had a chance to spend a bit more time with you guys...

Oh and yes I made it back to the hotel this morning with only one extra "blockie" completed. Starting to work out that this place is technically a grid with lots of 'wiggles" to avoid those silly tin trains that run around. Hook-turns - WTF!

Ohhh and if anyone is consider staying at the Crowne Plaza, think $0.55/min for the Internet! *gasp*

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