2014 GTG Vic high country - ask anything here

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

I'll be right, I have a cpap machine so no snoring for me, god help you though if my battery goes flat lol mmm save the battery for cold beer ??

Does your cpap machine run on 12v? Mr Fido666 has a machine too but not sure if it will run on 12v. I was wondering how we were going to deal with that. He's not using it much at the moment but he really should, sleep apnea isn't good for you.

[MidLifeCrisis Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MidLifeCrisis]

Is there a recommended beer for those wanting to assimilate into the Mexican culture?

Do we need visas?

What is the primary language spoken?

Do you accept Hutt River Province currency?

Is NTP going?

[gumboot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close gumboot]

Is there a rough itinerary yet?
What are the temperature ranges likely be, so we can pack appropiately
and most importantly, who's bringin a decent coffee machine so I know who I will have to stalk....

[halfpastfour Member Find all posts View Profile Close halfpastfour]

mlc might be doing it tougher than he thinks he will. some others might be in for a rude shock as well. Talbertville is in the Alpine National Park and in Victoria generators are banned in NPs. So bring all the fridges you can fit in but remember they need to run on gas or your aux battery.

The Talbotville campsite is actually in the state park so generators are fine. It is right beside the Alpine National Park. I've been camping up there at Easter for a few years now and it can be bloody cold at night at that time of year, so come prepared.

Mark

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The Talbotville campsite is actually in the state park so generators are fine. It is right beside the Alpine National Park. I've been camping up there at Easter for a few years now and it can be bloody cold at night at that time of year, so come prepared.

Mark

Haha Barra.

Note to self, add electric blanket and genset on the list

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

You beauty genni is coming as well yahoo. Hiya gumboot now that we can bring the genni the wife will be bringing the coffee machine so your welcome !!!! .... Cheers Steve

[Chris220220 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chris220220]

No Visa needed just a current photo with at least 1 front tooth missing.
Basic mountain lingo with clenched teeth to keep the flies out spoken by most locals.
Melbournians will have a distict latte lingo. Make sure you drop at least 1 coffee type in each sentence.

Weather :-) At that time of year???
Could be fine sunny and mid to high 20's or low teens with a biting wind and thats just on the first day.
Expect low single figures or possible minuses at night especially if clear, no matter how warm the day.

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Do you accept Hutt River Province currency?

Would be good if they do, I picked up a few dollars worth yesterday when I visited prince Leonard

Cheers Andrew

[barajak Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barajak]

Haha Barra.

Note to self, add electric blanket and genset on the list

As far as I can find out without ringing Parks Talbotville is in the Grant Historic Area ADJOINING the National Park. Parks maps show it within the park and the NP Parks sign is in the campground. It is also listed as a Parks Campground. Good job it is not in the South China Sea or it would be surrounded by warships, seems to be hot property. If we keep a map with us showing it is outside the park then gen-sets will not be banned by Parks.

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Is there a rough itinerary yet?

And will there be a really rough itinerary too?

[JPH Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close JPH]

Rough itinery here gents!

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-who-is-coming

Cheers

JPH

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Is there a recommended beer for those wanting to assimilate into the Mexican culture?

Yes, any.

Do we need visas?

In your case, illegal entry would be easier ;-)

What is the primary language spoken?

¿Qué?

Do you accept Hutt River Province currency?

If you can show some, we'll take it but reserve the right to determine the exchange rate.

Is NTP going?

No correspondence shall be entered into that may involve the reputation of another PP member

[gumboot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close gumboot]

You beauty genni is coming as well yahoo. Hiya gumboot now that we can bring the genni the wife will be bringing the coffee machine so your welcome !!!! .... Cheers Steve

Steve,
Consider yourself being stalked Muuuuust have coffee
Cheers
Robert

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Hi there're mrs fido, yes it does run on 12v BUT I havnt used it on 12V before. Apparently I can just get another power cord cut the point end off it and solder some alligator clips on and connect it direct to a battery or the other option is to run through an inverter. I will definately give it a try either way and let you know how it goes. Apparently running the dehumidifier chews up a bit more power due to the heating process. I do use it without this some times but if the weather is extremely cool/cold then you need to use it other wise he will wake up coughing due to a dry throat. AND he needs to use it if he's suppose to be using one. Can be deadly in more ways the one if he doesn't, eg fall asleep while driving. I was really bad prior to using theachine. Using it makes a massive difference for my self. He may be only mild so not as bad. I was falling asleep at morning tea at work, meetings etc but thankfully never behind the wheel. Sorry I didn't reply before I some how missed the email back, I'll blame the wife for opening it and not telling me lol..... Cheers Steve

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

Thanks Steve for the advice, I will pass it on to HWNL. When he does use the machine he wakes up after a few hours and rips the mask off, says he doesn't even realise he's doing it. I'm just concerned because he is an asthmatic, I'm hoping it won't be too damp for him in the High Country come April.