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gazah · Apr 3rd, 2004, 11:54 AM

there's been some talk over the last few months of a run up the coast to Port Macquarie & then inland to Tamworth... so i'm posting to get expressions of interest & input as to dates etc!

we'd be looking at ~660 km up from sydney & 830 km down from brisbane...

~500 km back to sydney, & 575 km to brisbane!

so...
we'll be looking at a full 2 day run leaving first thing on a saturday morning
i'll look into accommodation just out of tamworth depending on numbers
i'll also look into including more scenic [& less highway] driving on the above routes

all input much appeciated, especially from those that may have driven-around or stayed up this way previously!

be sure to list your prefered dates if it's an issue!

Dooks · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:34 PM

Hey PlayFife, by the time this run occurs, you will have your MINI. If Gareth isn't tagging along, maybe I can be your navigator/DJ/drinkholder this time round

gazah · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:37 PM

you're not sick & tired of driving the MINI already are you dooks?

warped · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:44 PM

Loads of good quality twisty road is mandatory

Couple of nice places to eat, maybe a quick pass through the Hunter for some vino and I would be pretty damn happy

Interested to see peoples thoughts on dates ... personally early July would be good ... I seem to be spending money like water at the moment so I need a few weeks to recover my breath would be nice

Dooks · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gazah

you're not sick & tired of driving the MINI already are you dooks?

lol NEVER!!!

I just want to compare PlayFife's manual MC with my CVT.

BTW I just washed my Mooper and noticed tar marks

Oh dear... What to do

Mini2v · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:51 PM

I'll be there if dates are OK, July sounds the go. The Oxley Hwy has lots of MINI roads and Thunderbolts Way from Walcha to Gloucester is equally good, the road from Gloucester to Raymond Terrace will work out our kidneys, sealed but bumpy.

Vic

Dooks · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

I seem to be spending money like water at the moment so I need a few weeks to recover my breath would be nice

LOL I promised myself to behave after I bought my Mooper... but today on an impulse I bought a new phone

gazah · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Interested to see peoples thoughts on dates ... personally early July would be good

there's no rush on the run itself, but getting a date & some details finalised sorta soon-ish should mean we get a good turn-out & a well-organised trip!

let's see what the hoards have to say!

Mini2v · Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dooks

lol NEVER!!!

I just want to compare PlayFife's manual MC with my CVT.

BTW I just washed my Mooper and noticed tar marks

Oh dear... What to do

Dooks

I'll bring the magic Meguires with me tomorrow and we'll see what happens to the tar, The Prestige Auto Salon Treatment is great for this problem they just wipe off.

Vic

ScottyB · Apr 3rd, 2004, 01:10 PM

If it is an early July trip, I should be able to take my baby up there!

I spoke to my dealer today - he seems to think my little girl is heading down the build line as we speak

Meaning, very end of June delivery if all goes well. Heres hoping.

IML337 · Apr 3rd, 2004, 04:10 PM

sounds good for July - Oxley Hwy yee har

AussieMini · Apr 3rd, 2004, 09:20 PM

Great idea Gazah!!!

Why don't some of us Queenslanders pop along? It's around half way between Brisbane and Sydney and I know a few of us'd be dead keen to come on some informal run.

My wife's due to have our baby last week of June/first week of July and clubMINI's heading to the snow in August so early June would be great! 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th perhaps?

Should be a bit of accommodationthat time of year too. Nice and cold for the superchargers as well.

swamos · Apr 3rd, 2004, 10:33 PM

I might be up for that

I'll have to see how the family is going

We should definately pop in on the way to the snow though and say hello

ERIN OLSON · Apr 4th, 2004, 04:23 AM

Sounds good to me . Some time in July would be a nice time of year for a run up the coast & would be a good excuse for me to leave Tamworth on the sunday & head up to the sunshine coast for a nice break from a wintery Sydney .

Keep us all posted Gaz , ill have a look for some nice roads on the net !

gazah · Apr 4th, 2004, 05:08 AM

i'll throw in a queensland option tonight!

AussieMini · Apr 4th, 2004, 06:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ERIN OLSON

Sounds good to me . Some time in July would be a nice time of year for a run up the coast & would be a good excuse for me to leave Tamworth on the sunday & head up to the sunshine coast for a nice break from a wintery Sydney .

Keep us all posted Gaz , ill have a look for some nice roads on the net !

Erin, We could be the escorts back to Queensland.

Mullet · Apr 4th, 2004, 07:28 AM

I could be up for that... so long as the Mini gets here in time for the trip !

ScottyB · Apr 4th, 2004, 07:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mullet

I could be up for that... so long as the Mini gets here in time for the trip !

Whens she get built?

Smurfn · Apr 4th, 2004, 11:49 AM

Sounds good to me. It would be great to meet some of the banana benders as well. But I may not be able to make it as I will be in Cairns end of May - early June. I will wait to see when it gets organised for.

ScottyB · Apr 4th, 2004, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

Sounds good to me. It would be great to meet some of the banana benders as well. But I may not be able to make it as I will be in Cairns end of May - early June. I will wait to see when it gets organised for.

Im hoping itll be early July

Apr 3rd, 2004, 11:54 AM	#1
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Tamworth Run - NSW & QLD - MINI2 State Of Origin there's been some talk over the last few months of a run up the coast to Port Macquarie & then inland to Tamworth... so i'm posting to get expressions of interest & input as to dates etc! we'd be looking at ~660 km up from sydney & 830 km down from brisbane... ~500 km back to sydney, & 575 km to brisbane! so... we'll be looking at a full 2 day run leaving first thing on a saturday morning i'll look into accommodation just out of tamworth depending on numbers i'll also look into including more scenic [& less highway] driving on the above routes all input much appeciated, especially from those that may have driven-around or stayed up this way previously! be sure to list your prefered dates if it's an issue! come MOTOR with clubMINI Last edited by gazah : Apr 5th, 2004 at 02:44 PM.

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	you're not sick & tired of driving the MINI already are you dooks? come MOTOR with clubMINI

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by warped Interested to see peoples thoughts on dates ... personally early July would be good there's no rush on the run itself, but getting a date & some details finalised sorta soon-ish should mean we get a good turn-out & a well-organised trip! let's see what the hoards have to say! come MOTOR with clubMINI

Apr 4th, 2004, 05:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	i'll throw in a queensland option tonight! come MOTOR with clubMINI

Apr 4th, 2004, 11:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Sounds good to me. It would be great to meet some of the banana benders as well. But I may not be able to make it as I will be in Cairns end of May - early June. I will wait to see when it gets organised for. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dooks Hello World! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 293 Offline	Hey PlayFife, by the time this run occurs, you will have your MINI. If Gareth isn't tagging along, maybe I can be your navigator/DJ/drinkholder this time round

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Loads of good quality twisty road is mandatory Couple of nice places to eat, maybe a quick pass through the Hunter for some vino and I would be pretty damn happy Interested to see peoples thoughts on dates ... personally early July would be good ... I seem to be spending money like water at the moment so I need a few weeks to recover my breath would be nice

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dooks Hello World! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 293 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by gazah you're not sick & tired of driving the MINI already are you dooks? lol NEVER!!! I just want to compare PlayFife's manual MC with my CVT. BTW I just washed my Mooper and noticed tar marks Oh dear... What to do

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	I'll be there if dates are OK, July sounds the go. The Oxley Hwy has lots of MINI roads and Thunderbolts Way from Walcha to Gloucester is equally good, the road from Gloucester to Raymond Terrace will work out our kidneys, sealed but bumpy. Vic

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dooks Hello World! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 293 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by warped I seem to be spending money like water at the moment so I need a few weeks to recover my breath would be nice LOL I promised myself to behave after I bought my Mooper... but today on an impulse I bought a new phone

Apr 3rd, 2004, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dooks lol NEVER!!! I just want to compare PlayFife's manual MC with my CVT. BTW I just washed my Mooper and noticed tar marks Oh dear... What to do Dooks I'll bring the magic Meguires with me tomorrow and we'll see what happens to the tar, The Prestige Auto Salon Treatment is great for this problem they just wipe off. Vic

Apr 3rd, 2004, 01:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	If it is an early July trip, I should be able to take my baby up there! I spoke to my dealer today - he seems to think my little girl is heading down the build line as we speak Meaning, very end of June delivery if all goes well. Heres hoping.

Apr 3rd, 2004, 04:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	sounds good for July - Oxley Hwy yee har

Apr 3rd, 2004, 09:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Great idea Gazah!!! Why don't some of us Queenslanders pop along? It's around half way between Brisbane and Sydney and I know a few of us'd be dead keen to come on some informal run. My wife's due to have our baby last week of June/first week of July and clubMINI's heading to the snow in August so early June would be great! 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th perhaps? Should be a bit of accommodationthat time of year too. Nice and cold for the superchargers as well.

Apr 3rd, 2004, 10:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	I might be up for that I'll have to see how the family is going We should definately pop in on the way to the snow though and say hello

Apr 4th, 2004, 04:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
ERIN OLSON MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: BALMAIN SYDNEY Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 209 Offline	Sounds good to me . Some time in July would be a nice time of year for a run up the coast & would be a good excuse for me to leave Tamworth on the sunday & head up to the sunshine coast for a nice break from a wintery Sydney . Keep us all posted Gaz , ill have a look for some nice roads on the net !

Apr 4th, 2004, 06:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:25 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ERIN OLSON Sounds good to me . Some time in July would be a nice time of year for a run up the coast & would be a good excuse for me to leave Tamworth on the sunday & head up to the sunshine coast for a nice break from a wintery Sydney . Keep us all posted Gaz , ill have a look for some nice roads on the net ! Erin, We could be the escorts back to Queensland.

Apr 4th, 2004, 07:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mullet Mullet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 91 Offline	I could be up for that... so long as the Mini gets here in time for the trip !

Apr 4th, 2004, 07:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mullet I could be up for that... so long as the Mini gets here in time for the trip ! Whens she get built?

Apr 4th, 2004, 11:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn Sounds good to me. It would be great to meet some of the banana benders as well. But I may not be able to make it as I will be in Cairns end of May - early June. I will wait to see when it gets organised for. Im hoping itll be early July

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