AU Falcon Road Trip To Melbourne - Page 7

**Mechan1k** · 14-04-2006, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalKeen

yeah mate i suggest a meet time of 6:15 for a 6:30 departure

if it means we get to Yass a little early id rather hang around there than try and make up time on the way there

well thats what im doing anyway, if others are with me then all good

That's the best way ... allows time to stretch legs a bit ... photos ... snack/toilet break ... fuel up if needed. Is better to leave Sydney/M5 earlier as it means less traffic on the freeway on a Saturday morning.

I'd rather be at Yass a little earlier. Definitely a 06:30 departure from The Crossroads ... no later.

**Mechan1k** · 14-04-2006, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalKeen

would have to check out whereis to remind me how to get to the hotel and i have never been to Herrods, a reason why i would very much like to check it out

I'll have the Garmin Streetpilot 2610 in the ute .... so I can put all the waypoints in and shouldn't have issues finding the way .... I can give ETA times to all the waypoints mid-journey and distances, etc.

As long as I have the correct addresses ... it isn't an issue ... I know I have looked up the motel and it found it easily and gave directions straight to it.

I'll set it all up on the morning of the cruise .... i just need to get a 2-way radio for the cruise down yet .. if I get a chance to get one.

Bucknaked · 14-04-2006, 04:43 PM

Just an update to the list. AU3 Chaser has dropped out. Down to 7 cars. Lets try to keep these 7 cars if can. Before I cancel the room, I want to make sure that there will be no other cancellations. I think I'm beginning to wear out my welcome with the hotel

: Please, if you considering cancelling, can you make up my mind by Tuesday.

Ok so now its just me leaving now from Canberra, I'll get away early to make sure I'm in Yass before you guys arrive.

1. Stiddy (Twin) 22nd & 23rd
2. Mechan1k (Queen) 22nd, 23rd and 24th
3. xr8ute (Queen) 22nd & 23rd
4. Chief (Family) 22nd & 23rd
5. Bluedriver (Twin) 22nd & 23rd
6. Falkeen (Queen) 22nd & 23rd

ACT
7. Bucknaked (Twin) 22nd & 23rd

FalKeen · 14-04-2006, 06:53 PM

Sounds good Mechan1k, im going to go treat myself to a decent UHF tomorrow, sick of the little hand held always going flat half way through a cruise

:

**Mechan1k** · 14-04-2006, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalKeen

Sounds good Mechan1k, im going to go treat myself to a decent UHF tomorrow, sick of the little hand held always going flat half way through a cruise

:

Saw a decent Uniden going for about $200 ... UH-013 ... in dash removable face unit ... was on a central coast forum though. I think I'll just bring batteries along ... found Bec's parents have a set of 2-ways today ... and for an old set of 2-ways ... they are much clearer than some of the new ones I have heard. I think they were Digitor (of all brands).

**FTE217** · 14-04-2006, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalKeen

Sounds good Mechan1k, im going to go treat myself to a decent UHF tomorrow, sick of the little hand held always going flat half way through a cruise

:

I'll buy you a spare Duracell Adam

: ИИИИИ spending more on a radio used only a handfull of times.

**FTE217** · 14-04-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Just an update to the list. AU3 Chaser has dropped out. Down to 7 cars. Lets try to keep these 7 cars if can. Before I cancel the room, I want to make sure that there will be no other cancellations. I think I'm beginning to wear out my welcome with the hotel

: Please, if you considering cancelling, can you make up my mind by Tuesday.

Ok so now its just me leaving now from Canberra, I'll get away early to make sure I'm in Yass before you guys arrive.

1. Stiddy (Twin) 22nd & 23rd
2. Mechan1k (Queen) 22nd, 23rd and 24th
3. xr8ute (Queen) 22nd & 23rd
4. Chief (Family) 22nd & 23rd
5. Bluedriver (Twin) 22nd & 23rd
6. Falkeen (Queen) 22nd & 23rd

ACT
7. Bucknaked (Twin) 22nd & 23rd

Bucky I will give you my answer Tuesday, I may not have the XR by the weekend

:

Bucknaked · 14-04-2006, 09:19 PM

Ok now worries. But just so you know, I haven't finished cleaning out the garage for some extra space for the XR8.

:

Fingers crossed you get the deal your after

FalKeen · 14-04-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluedriver

Bucky I will give you my answer Tuesday, I may not have the XR by the weekend

:

mozza mate common! hold off a WEEK!!

wouldnt it be a great final drive of the beast.........

**FTE217** · 14-04-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FalKeen

mozza mate common! hold off a WEEK!!

wouldnt it be a great final drive of the beast.........

I know Adam but if the fish bites I'm going to hook the bugga and not hope he comes back, also don't think he'd appreciate 2,000odd extra clicks and chips

:

Bucknaked · 14-04-2006, 09:34 PM

I heard Maurie is selling the XR8 and changing his name from Bluedriver to Reddriver. Just a rumor of course

Casper · 14-04-2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I heard Maurie is selling the XR8 and changing his name from Bluedriver to Reddriver. Just a rumor of course

No, I think "Bluedriver" wil be more appropriate then ever from what I've heard

Tornado · 15-04-2006, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluedriver

I'll buy you a spare Duracell Adam

: ИИИИИ spending more on a radio used only a handfull of times.

Adam should buy the NiHM batery pack and charger that are available for the uniden handhelds.

KOUPE76 · 15-04-2006, 11:38 PM

:

Mick

KOUPE76 · 15-04-2006, 11:41 PM

Bucky you guys should be coming down King Way which is the off ramp on the South Eastern Fwy, it's before the tunnel just after the Docklands turn off, then you're 2 minutes away, I'm thinking of tying some BLUE balloons

: on each turn you take which is only 3 from that point.

Mick

:

**Mechan1k** · 16-04-2006, 06:16 PM

Blue balloons would be a nice touch .... I'll try and get those waypoints in ... and hope that the GPS uses those ones ... if it's going via the freeway though .... I'd say it will use it though.

Bucknaked · 16-04-2006, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Blue balloons would be a nice touch .... I'll try and get those waypoints in ... and hope that the GPS uses those ones ... if it's going via the freeway though .... I'd say it will use it though.

At the 3rd baloon, turn left, at the Dark blue Baloon take another left, and when you get to the light blue baloon, make a right

:

Bucknaked · 17-04-2006, 10:04 PM

Ok guys, we are down another car. Can I please stress to you, that if anyone else is considering cancelling, please let me know ASAP. Tommorrow morning. I'm down from 12 original bookings to 6 with another possible cancellation. I have made multiple changes with new bookings and cancellations to the accomodation in the past few weeks and I'm sure the hotel is sick of me. So please to make this easier on me, let me know by tommorrow morning. I have decided to go offline now until after Melbourne. I think it's easier for me just to stay away until Saturday. Please guys, I must know tommorrow.

1. Stiddy (Twin) 22nd & 23rd
2. Mechan1k (Queen) 22nd, 23rd and 24th
3. Chief (Family) 22nd & 23rd
4. Bluedriver (Twin) 22nd & 23rd (Possible)
5. Falkeen (Queen) 22nd & 23rd
6. Bucknaked (Twin) 22nd & 23rd

FalKeen · 17-04-2006, 10:18 PM

we all appreciate your efforts bucky

if anyone else needs to pull out, heaven forbid, do the dirty work yourself and not make bucky do it

**Mechan1k** · 18-04-2006, 08:05 AM

Damn we have dropped that many people.
I thought we'd have a decent cruise group heading down.

Bluedriver ... don't sell the car ... and make it a definite .... hee hee

Tornado · 18-04-2006, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Bluedriver ... don't sell the car ... and make it a definite .... hee hee

He just picked up a new car.
Have a look here - http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=45101

**Mechan1k** · 18-04-2006, 08:28 AM

You better bring it man.
I'll be taking motion shots on the freeway heading down to Melbourne (while Bec drives)

**FTE217** · 18-04-2006, 10:32 AM

Man so much is happening right now I don't know if I can make it really.
I was always on the fence re the bbq due to my boys sport on the weekends and all I really want to do is lock myself in the garage,detail the TS and hug it all night LOL.......

**Mechan1k** · 18-04-2006, 10:36 AM

hee hee ... I can understand the last part ...

Family is important though ... I do understand that.
If you can make it, it'd be cool ... if you can't, that is understandable.
We'll still be at the Crossrads till 6:30am

:

FalKeen · 18-04-2006, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Family is important though ...

And heres me thinking we were family........

The greatest ever Ford should not be stored - it should be driven

(if the kays are the problem look at it this way - would you not have bought it if it had 2000 more kays on the clock??? of course not...)

Casper · 18-04-2006, 07:52 PM

What Adam said... get down here Maurie!

KOUPE76 · 18-04-2006, 07:55 PM

What Casper said

:
Bring that georgeous TS50 so we can all enjoy and drool over it.

Mick

chief · 19-04-2006, 12:41 AM

Now that you are TS50 armed, show it off. Its going to be one great weekend.

**Mechan1k** · 20-04-2006, 07:37 PM

OK ... everyone ... bring your winter woolies (I'll be right ... I still wear shorts and T-shirt till middle of July) ... it's gonna be a little windy and cool on the trip down ... looks like the rain might be clearing through Goulburn and further south though.

I am still debating whether or not to clean the car before the trip down ... as I know it will get filthy ... I might give it a quick scrub though to get most of the crap off.

Looks like Sunday will be a fine day though ... albeit a little cool and windy though.

Bec will be looking for shops and cafes in the meantime while we are there ... so everyones significant other halves might be wanting to do that same thing.

Typical women .... hee hee

XR82GO · 20-04-2006, 07:59 PM

Hi Guys...wish i was going but i dont have the car back yet...so you all have a good time and please drive safely and remember that it is Double Demerits this weekend

Safe Driving guys