Newcastle To The Nationals

[greg]

Steve,
Sorry to hear things are not going to plan, don't hesitate to enter the moto in the cressy, with the three of us driving we should be able to scrub some tyres. will bring spares and beer .
cheers greg

[hypo23]

greg,
ya no joy about the celica not being there this year, i might just take you up on the offer to have a drive as ive already paid for the motokharna, and ill shout the beers, will still be good weekend with no car to worry about will mean the more piss i can drink

will see you on friday and thanx for the offer to have a steer, muchly appreciated

[Hiro]

Been talking to a work colleague who lives out Heddon Greta way, his opinion is that going the New England through East Maitland, Maitland, Greta et al is going to be akin to racing a turtle with a snail, and suggests bypassing it all and go through Kurri, Neck-nock and come out along Wine Country Dr into Branxton, or even go out further via Broke to meet up with the Golden Highway at the end of Mitchell Line Rd at Mt Thorley.

If traffic is going to be heavy (and being Good Friday morning, it most likely will be), it'll be worth considering

[Gypsy23]

What we generally find is that its a little heavy around Hexham overpass but its all going North, wait til you see the line of cars trying to get over Hexham bridge from Sydney end!!

Then the traffic kinda peters out and flows pretty well all through Maitland, Rutherford, Branxton then there's just us(or so it seems) on the Golden Hwy.

So far its been pretty good, but you're welcome to go that way if its easier, as I'm not sure where you live, we can meet you other side of Branxton or similar, just let me know either way.

Cheers Danae

[Hiro]

Most of the traffic will be heading north, yes, but still plenty heading west too. At least the John Renshaw and Weakleys Dr overpasses means that northbound traffic no longer impacts on westbound traffic.

If everyone's going to go NEH then might as well tag along, no point going a possibly faster way only to wait at the end (or if for some reason it turns out to be slower, then to have to catch up)

[Gypsy23]

Slow, fast, warp speed its all fun, its kinda like a pilgrimage. See you Friday morning, don't forget your 2 way.

Cheers Danae

[gtz20]

hey guys can i jump on the back of your cruise
to nationals looks like pickin up brother inlaw
from newey now as he was comin up to me but
plans change cheers

[Gypsy23]

hey guys can i jump on the back of your cruise
to nationals looks like pickin up brother inlaw
from newey now as he was comin up to me but
plans change cheers

Abso-bloody-lutely......the more the merrier.

[craig28celica]

we wont make it for the 8.30am start, cant get kids off till 10am ish.

so we will leave by 11am at latest if any1 wants a later start. going the same way as the 8.30am people go.

any shirts this year or purchase them at dubbo?

[Toy77]

yeah Danae... how did we go with the newy crew shirts???? (Steve paid for mine.. i think)

Cheers
Stew

[Hiro]

we wont make it for the 8.30am start, cant get kids off till 10am ish.

so we will leave by 11am at latest if any1 wants a later start. going the same way as the 8.30am people go.

Mightn't make it to the early start, got a lot of packing and shopping to do tonight, plus it's my g/f's birthday tomorrow so we're having bbq etc tonight, might put off some packing until the morning then. Should be well and truly ready by 11 if you want some company on the drive

[craig28celica]

Should be well and truly ready by 11 if you want some company on the drive[/quote]

thats cool, we can meet at car park at glendale near KFC, leave at 11am.

[gtz20]

sorry guys want make it by 8.30 have to do overtime
so will b late in leaving home will catch u all at nationals

[Hiro]

Should be well and truly ready by 11 if you want some company on the drive

thats cool, we can meet at car park at glendale near KFC, leave at 11am.[/quote]

Perfect, will see you there
*goes off to start packing

[3t-RA40]

Alright everyone we need to take it easy on Troy, he can't help it if his car has never been to Dubbo
He can't help it that it caught on fire trying to keep up with the RA40
He can't help that his car has two diffs
There you go Troy I fixed them for you.

And for the record i have made it to Dubbo in daylight, last year, but not in the celica.
And for the record i am actually thinking of driving it out instead of towing it

8.30am start out. Even if the car is together I don't think there is much chance of me leaving at that time of the morning.

Oh, and I hope the glass house has frosted glass Troy

Just for the record before Troy gets in first the RA40 didn't go to Dubbo
But i did, had a great long week end, rooms booked again for next year and the car will be going no question.