2014 Prado Point G.T.G Vic High Country - who is coming??????

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

The GTG sounds fantastic but won't be able to make primarily due to heading down to the high country for 2 weeks in mid March - the first serious outing for our new Dove Outback. I was wondering if you could outline the 'van suitable' tracks you will be taking from Mansfield to Talbotville? Would love to explore the area with the van but want to avoid any tracks with 'nasty little surprises'. I have been down to the VHC a couple of times in the past but both times was in a convoy and not completely sure of the exact tracks we took - though I do remember the Herne Spur track out of Wonnongatta Homestead definitely being NOT 'van suitable'!!

There are none. If you want to get from Mansfield to Talbotville with a van you would have to take the Great Alpine Rd and down Dargo High Plains Rd. With an off-road trailer you could do 90% of it but the other 10% would need sponsorship to cover tyres and damaged equipment.

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

Hmmm... Back to 38. Who's pulled out?

I'm going, but not on the list, so the figure must be 39.

[2014PPGTG Moderated member Find all posts View Profile Close 2014PPGTG]

I'm going, but not on the list, so the figure must be 39.

You are correct.

Ok trendsetters, one spot left.............

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

It is with deep regret that I am forced to withdraw from the GTG. What with the move to Broome on 21/2, my leave plans have been scuttled with job demands through March, April and May. Bugger. The missus will be starting at a new job too when we get to Broome so her ability to take holidays has been ruined as well. I had so much fun at the SA GTG in 2012, meeting so many great people and having an absolute fantastic time experiencing the Flinders, Border Track and Beachport sharing with so many Prado enthusiasts. We were both looking forward to a great time in Victoria and planned on heading up to Brisbane for ANZAC day. Thanks to all the organisers and best of luck to all attendees.

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

That's a bummer Dave, work really is the curse of the traveling man.

Might have to try and catch you in Broome one day

Speaking of work, posting this at 3 in the morning from the cab of a truck

Cheers Andrew

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

I will miss your fancy documentary skills at 100km per hour on dirt roads.....

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

Work getting in the way again? It is a shame tripping does not pay the bills. How am I going to tell the misses that her favorite storyteller will not be coming. You do realise that when I tell her your moving to Broome she will insist on visiting.

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

OK, we're going to run a sweep for those coming to visit Broome and allocate one week blocks in our spare rooms.

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

I will miss your fancy documentary skills at 100km per hour on dirt roads.....

....and Lea still has a contract out on your ass for thse no underwear comments

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

Folks due to personal and work circumstances I won't be able to attend either, heartbroken as I won't be able to have a hundred beers with MLC.

See ya on the tracks, Richo. (Richoson)

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

Folks due to personal and work circumstances I won't be able to attend either, heartbroken as I won't be able to have a hundred beers with MLC.

See ya on the tracks, Richo. (Richoson)

Unacceptable. You are required to:
1. explain why you are remaining in Qld with Cindy.
2. Distribute your allocated petrol/diesel allowance amongst those going
3. Explain to the children why the PP fairy coincidentally wont be there also.


We urge you to think about the children Richo.... the children!

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

Unacceptable. You are required to:
1. explain why you are remaining in Qld with Cindy.
2. Distribute your allocated petrol/diesel allowance amongst those going
3. Explain to the children why the PP fairy coincidentally wont be there also.


We urge you to think about the children Richo.... the children!

MLC answers to your insightful questions
1. I really don't need to answer this some of us have seen phots of you in the SA GTG sandunes and Cindy on the Bungalow thread.
2. I have now converted the petrol/diesel allowance to a beer allowance as I won't be driving.
3. There have been some issues with the Pradopoint Fairy's "blue card" apparently the government dept has seen the pink tutu photo

I will leave it in your capable hands to carry the flag for the Queenslanders (or beer whichever is easier).

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

PS: I will however be doing a trip in September, Qld Gulf country, across to Tennant Ck, down to Alice Springs, Finke River to Mt Dare, Birdsville then back to Brisvegas, I am sure I will see the PPF on that trip somewhere.

[weasal4x4 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close weasal4x4]

MLC answers to your insightful questions
1. I really don't need to answer this some of us have seen phots of you in the SA GTG sandunes and Cindy on the Bungalow thread.
2. I have now converted the petrol/diesel allowance to a beer allowance as I won't be driving.
3. There have been some issues with the Pradopoint Fairy's "blue card" apparently the government dept has seen the pink tutu photo

I will leave it in your capable hands to carry the flag for the Queenslanders (or beer whichever is easier).

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

PS: I will however be doing a trip in September, Qld Gulf country, across to Tennant Ck, down to Alice Springs, Finke River to Mt Dare, Birdsville then back to Brisvegas, I am sure I will see the PPF on that trip somewhere.

On a more serious note Richo who's going to deliver all the awesome donations from the southeast members now??

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

On a more serious note Richo who's going to deliver all the awesome donations from the southeast members now??

Mick let me know what is required from here and I guarantee that delivery will happen. I'm am so unhappy about missing out on the trip. But things happen that are out of my control.

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

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

I can help out.

Cheers

Jim