2011 Pradopoint GTG ????

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It becomes a logistical nightmare at times during a GTG to cater for a large number of people when it comes to special dinners etc, these are things that all need to be considered.

Thats a bit of an ask. I have a food allergy but look after myself. If I cant eat what others are having then I munch on backup snacks I carry. You must be very patient 8)[/quote:24mci2qt]


No I meant special dinners like the meet & greet and the farewell BBQ or dinner. Sometimes the GTG is held on a particular day like last year which was the 4th of July and with our American members attending we put on a 4th of July party including a fabulous cake that was really a work of art, not to mention it tasted great too. We had a bar going that LFaR's father graciously manned and did a superb job too. These are all the things that need to be accounted for, the objective is to go from strength to strength with the GTG's, making them something special.

There is also the prizes for the various categories which always goes down well, this year we had MaxTrax providing a couple of pairs of MaxTrax as lucky door prizes which they also did the year before. On top of that there were prizes provided by Ample Outdoors who again also provided and ran the prize giving at Ayers Rock the year before. This year there was a $50 levy per car which went towards other prizes and the end of GTG BBQ.

All in all we have a great time at the GTG's and I would like to see this sort of planning and level continue in the future, it would be good if we could make it a state by state venture such that each year it is held in a different state.

I had planned to hold it back here in the NT next year before this thread occured, my plan was to hold it at Old Ambalindum Station but I am happy to let the reigns go to others if they wish to host the event.

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Good advice there Mav to which everyone is likely to say "yep I know that" until they get themselves the job and start working on it.

Personally I don't see myself going for a few years at least unfortunately (due to work etc) so I'm pretty unbiased.

1) you wont please everyone, those who realistically want to go will go at least half way across the country from what I gather.
2) be practical about the decision - could Fraser really cater for the GTG? I'm originally from Tas and it's an ideal destination but that stretch of water will stop 90% of people. FNQ from my knowledge wouldn't offer a base from which you can run various difficulty level trips at the same time and would require an extra level of planning.
3) It's been central, it's been east, but IMO the most interesting day trips seem to be done by the WAPPers (just going by trip reports and youtube clips) so I'd be sure they're capable of putting together a great week.

So with most of the PP membership being on the east coast, there's no right or wrong answer.

Simple answer; put it to vote with the questions being where are you from? Where would you like it? Have you been to one before? Are you genuinely interested...i.e. would you put a deposit down for it within 2 months? Are you active in PP day trips? I reckon these questions would determine the reality of who would come.

If it were myself, I'd pick the Flinders Ranges S.A. despite loving the Vic high country and Tas. But NOT in the heat.

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A good post Phil - and right on the money. I would love to go to another (miss 2010, but made 2009)... but fully appreciate the difficulties and magnitude of organisation that needs to be done to support such an event. Any like most things, volunteers and people willing to put money, time, effort up front are very precious commodities indeed. If another one goes ahead, I will do my all to get there.

Flinders Ranges is certainly my next favourite destination, but would happily visit WA if that was the choice.

This just once again highlights the extent of effort put in by all those that have put together the previous GTGs. All credit to them!!!

For those that have never experienced a PP GTG - you have certainly missed out on a wonderful experience.

I look forward to news of the 2011 GTG with anticipation. 8)

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Ah my bad........ :shock:

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A good post Phil - and right on the money. I would love to go to another (miss 2010, but made 2009)... but fully appreciate the difficulties and magnitude of organisation that needs to be done to support such an event. Any like most things, volunteers and people willing to put money, time, effort up front are very precious commodities indeed. If another one goes ahead, I will do my all to get there.

Flinders Ranges is certainly my next favourite destination, but would happily visit WA if that was the choice.

This just once again highlights the extent of effort put in by all those that have put together the previous GTGs. All credit to them!!!

For those that have never experienced a PP GTG - you have certainly missed out on a wonderful experience.

I look forward to news of the 2011 GTG with anticipation. 8)

Like wise a great post NT :lol: There is so much time and effort that goes into an event like this its not funny. and a plus 1 for the Flinders as well :lol:
I'm also waiting on the 2011 date with baited breath, as I apparently have a holiday and wedding to plan (according to SWMBO, that i reckon I could drag out for another 10 years or so :mrgreen: ) I dont think she realises that Im waiting to try and plan it all around this event :mrgreen: :mrgreen: shhh :lol:
Ryan

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I'm also waiting on the 2011 date with baited breath, as I apparently have a holiday and wedding to plan (according to SWMBO, that i reckon I could drag out for another 10 years or so :mrgreen: ) I dont think she realises that Im waiting to try and plan it all around this event :mrgreen: :mrgreen: shhh :lol:
Ryan

Congratulations on the wedding plans :!: :mrgreen:

When can we look forward to the wedding photos :?:

You'll scrub up well in a nice suit :wink:

May get to the 2011 GTG myself.

Cheers,

Glenn

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Like wise a great post NT :lol: There is so much time and effort that goes into an event like this its not funny. and a plus 1 for the Flinders as well :lol:
I'm also waiting on the 2011 date with baited breath, as I apparently have a holiday and wedding to plan (according to SWMBO, that i reckon I could drag out for another 10 years or so :mrgreen: ) I dont think she realises that Im waiting to try and plan it all around this event :mrgreen: :mrgreen: shhh :lol:
Ryan

Have the wedding AT the 2011 GTG :mrgreen: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Congratulations on the wedding plans :!: :mrgreen:

When can we look forward to the wedding photos :?:

You'll scrub up well in a nice suit :wink:

May get to the 2011 GTG myself.

Cheers,

Glenn

I had a feeling you would see this one Glenn :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Suit :? Shorts and thongs all the way I scrub up well in anything (except Hawaiian shirts I can't pull those off):lol: :lol:

they are still only Plans so far I can still get out of it :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Have the wedding AT the 2011 GTG

Thanks Leon But I dont think I could get away with this ............. not for lack of trying though :lol: :lol:
Ryan

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Do you think its worthwhile creating a new thread for the 2011 Pradopoint GTG and possibly a poll so people can vote on the next trip location?

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Do you think its worthwhile creating a new thread for the 2011 Pradopoint GTG and possibly a poll so people can vote on the next trip location?

While it is all very nice to have a poll and get a group to agree on what they would like to do, but you need to find a group who are willing ot organise this and as Mav pointed out it is a big task.

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Pick me, Pick me. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The QLDers who travelled to the GTG over 6 day trek via the NSW Northern Rivers Trail have previously mentioned that we would like to hold the event and organise it for SEQld in 2011. We are all willing to put our hands up and assist or fully organise the event if it is decided by Pradopoint members that the 2011 GTG will be run in SEQLD.

There are heaps of 4WDing and great touring in SEQld to show off our backyard. Such as Rainbow Beach (Beach drive - Requires Permit), Bribie Island, (requires permit), Condamine River Crossings, Glasshouse Mountains, Mt Mee and Landcruiser Park (Possible overnight visit) just to name a few destinations.

I think its about time to start the nomination process and give PP members heaps of time to organise their trip if they are coming.
Any SEQlders want to help organise the 2011 GTG event let me know.

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Any SEQlders want to help organise the 2011 GTG event let me know.

I would help u Gordo!

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PM sent to Mav - SEQld GTG Nomination

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I'm happy to help out where I can Gordon...

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I might fill the 44's and fire up the interceptor and come for a run, if its gonna be S.E.QLD.GTG 2011