TheNOBBLER

If you have any questions please fel free to call me on 0400843198. Make sure you store this number somewhere as well just incase you need it over the weekend! Jarrad

Johno... Melways Ref 465 C5. Almost done for the info thread. PLease check it for updates! JP

Sorry for the delay in getting the final details up... Mel has been working much harder than myself at it! So... I will be getting into it to get it up tomorrow night after work. Also, can we remind everyone to bring a chair if you have one... the folding camping ones will work great. Stu, you will work something out... trust me! Also, as for a convoy... you lot over in the east should work something out, would be a good trip from over there. One more thing My Phone number is 0400843198. Please store this and feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all... JP

Almost time everyone! Will be posting up as much info as I can this weekend. Make sure yo check the info thread for more details as well. JP

Hey Chief. I didnt think I had replied properly! You are right, the traffic lights through Geelong are a pain in the ass. One very good reason for a meet point in Waurn Ponds is that we will then actually have a meet point... if we all hit the freeway and make our own way down there then that defies the point really, the first decent place to stop would be Lismore I think? Will get back to you on that? The other thing is that we have most of the peninsula crew (all of them maybe?) coming from Torquay, they will have to go through geelong the as well if we go the hamilton hwy route. Waurn Ponds is a much more central point in that reguard. JP

Ok, The route I had planned at first was only looked at from Waurn Ponds, our first official meet point, just past Geelong. From Waurn Ponds to Port Fairy via a stop at Camperdown the trip had come in at 206km and 2h 55mins. From Geelong itself if we were to head up to the hamilton highway via lismore were only up for and extra 15odd km's and about 20mins. The main reason why the princes highway was chosen was to make the trip a little more enjoyable. We came back that way last year and there are some sights to see such as an old volcano (!) and for people that need it there are many more towns to stop for fuel in. Just realised, when changing the stop from lismore to camperdown with the same start and finish there is 2km and 5mins difference. So either way we are doing the same travel. I havent included other meet points for other groups around the city. It gets too complicated to organise with people coming from all over the city as well and some travelling from Torquay, Bacchus Marsh, Bendigo, Ballarat etc etc. I'm sure we can all sort that out umongst ourselves? JP

I'm Back! Will post up replies asap... need to sift through a bunch of PM's! Sorry for the time away, just moved and got the net re conected. JP

Merry christmas to all floating round the Rollaclub scene, hope you have had a merry merry season! Also, apologies for no updates, I am in the middle of mooving house so I have no net access currently... I'm actually sitting at my folks place in Mildura for the moment so when I'm back we will be back on line and I will throw some more goodies back up. Hope alls well, JP

Good advice! Looke like theres some good contacts out there! JP

You had me with the screen name... Corolla_265! I have to see this to believe it, I'm sure Cam (MRMOPARMAN) would love a look as well! CLub reg mate, I'm sure you could find a use for it if you want to take a brave pill and hit the street! Welcome to the club, hope to see you at the drags sometime soon. Oh, and hush316 welcome also! You will be welcomed by many who would like a nice early rolla! Including our very own kickn5k with his blown k powered ke11! Hope to have a look soon. JP

Spirits of the Corolla type I would say! And nothing wrong with that! Very good indeed that the Cam is manking the trip, along with the 30(ish) others :) A little bit bigger than were used to but it will give us a chance to run two groups for different activities around town if we like... will just mean I'm gonna need a hand to cook breakfast! Also, check the new info thread for details of the run. If you would like anything added to the list let me know. JP

And its not just a static display with a 3 hour drive to get there! Will see if I can drop in for a short while. SHould be good.

Hello everyone, This is where you will find all or almost all of the info needed to come along to the 3rd Rollaclub.com Great Ocean Road cruise held over the Australia day weekend (Jan 24-26th) 2009. For starters, the list of attendees for GOR 2009. The list! Vic: Webers4x48 + 1 (Deposit Paid) TheNOBBLER + 1 (Deposit Paid) MRMOPARMAN dfunkt + 1 (Deposit Paid) Kickn5k (Deposit Paid) Clown Johno (Deposit Paid) sheqel (Deposit Paid) Pozman (Deposit Paid) TE278U (Deposit Paid) Bowler (Deposit Paid) Soyboy (deposit Paid) Butty hugh88kw +1 (Deposit Paid) CH1KA Pixelated goat (Deposit Paid) BKS South Aus: Raven + 1 (Deposit Paid) Budowski +1 (Deposit Paid) QLD: Teddy (Flights Booked!) Medicine Man (Flights Booked!) Thats 27 people on the list... yes 27! 10 up from the last two years! We also have some members and friends making a day trip as well so that will boost our numbers for short periods once more. Now for the trip itself. Saturday the 24th Jan we will be starting our 3rd Great Ocean Road trip! Our first meet point is at Waurn Ponds just out of Geelong (Melways Ref: 465 C5, corner princes Hwy and Sth Valley Rd). We will be meeting from 9am onwards with the aim to leave at 10am sharp. This is at the Apco Service station/maccas. Click the link to have a look... http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&sou...093735033321126 We will then be making our way along the Princes Hwy to Camperdown for a rest/fuel break, then back on the road til we hit Warnambool for another quick stop. Then finally onto Port Fairy. The trip will take approx. 4 hours not including rest/fuel breaks and emergency stops etc. This should get us to Port Fairy by approx 3PM… if all goes well! Once were there we will need to setup camp and then we can have a look round town. If its nice and hot we can get out to the beach! Diner Saturday night will be at the local pub. Sunday 25th Jan. Well… After our hopefully late night we will be getting up to be ready to leave at 10am. Breakfast for this day is provided, A team of expert egg and bacon burners will be cooking up a storm for everyone to munch on. Were heading to Apollo Bay for the day via the 12 apostles, lunch should be a good one at another pub of our choice or we will sort something out… this is TBA. Our trip back after a good days fun will be another good one. We have two options for activities on the way home. We will be heading to Lavers Hill to hit the Otway Fly, this should be a great tree top walk. Hit Google and search for Otway Fly for a look. This is at a cost of $20 per person, less for students. The “Fly” is about 45mins towards Port Fairy from Apollo Bay via the Ocean Rd. So Option one is to make the trip back along the Ocean Road and do the otway fly with whoever comes. Option two is for those who haven’t had enough twisty roads… Skenes creek road is one of the most challenging roads that the area has to offer. Skenes creek is about 5 minutes towards Melb on the Ocean rd, skenes creek road then heads north for one wild ride. If you are keen on this run let me know and I will give you the rest of the details. Doing this road will most likely mean you will miss the Otway fly. Upon returning to Port Fairy we will kick back and relax, organize dinner then settle in for our trivia night! Please bring your own chair if possible for the night, then get ready for a bit of fun and games. Location TBA! Monday 26th Jan. Australia Day! Lets sleep in… but not for long. We have to be out of the Park by 10am. The town of Port Fairy has a great Australia Day celebration so lets join in! Our trips home will be varied, after we have had enough of the sunshine we can sort out what we want to do then get to it! We will sort this out over the weekend so keep your ears out and listening. Whats you get and what it costs. Ok, for starters I need a $10 deposit from each person that would like to come. It is getting a little late to join but we are a welcoming bunch and if you would like to make the trip, let me know! The more the merrier! The basic cost (including the deposit) is $40 for the two nights per person. This will include the camping site fees, a BBQ bacon and Eggs breaskfast for one morning, goodies bags for everyone and awards for those who win! It does not include fuel, food (bar the breakfast) and all other needs you may have for the weekend. If you intend to join the group taking the Otway Fly you will need at least $20 for the walk itself. What you need to bring You will need as a bare minimum, * Something to sleep in (eg. Tent, swag etc) * Bedding to sleep in (it could be cold, could be hot, could even snow with our weather!) * Clothes (including bathers for a swim and cold weather gear!) * Torch * Some food * Tools * Sense of humour! * Water * Chair This is a minimum to bring, this will most likely be added to. If you would like more added to the list or have suggestions PM me or post it up in the discussion thread. Thats all I have for the moment.

Never to late for MRMOPARMAN... But its not a leap year!

Sweet! Cheers Raven. Would have them in the goodies bags Tate but that would mean its the only thing we have in the bags! At $15 each it takes up the extra $$$ per person to cover awards, bags and breaky. The only way to include them in the bags is to bump the price up another $15 per person, but then maybe not everyone would like a T shirt? And I still have to see about sorting them out anyway. Benny, will have to have a chat to you about the $$$ for the bags. Will be able to sort something out. JP

Six so far from SA coming on the run! Woohoo! Anyone else keen, I need deposits yesterday for sites and will be very happy to hear of more SA nuts coming :dance: 5.0 Mullets or not! JP

Duggy, bit of a long drive for you! We have two people from QLD coming on the trip but they will be flying down and making the trip with the rest of the group. If your keen theres plenty of cars to hop around in on the trip. Just a quick update, we now have 24 people who have paid there deposits... 7 more than last year already! I know of 3 more coming who have not payed yet... this is going to be our biggest best year yet! Check the link in the first post for more updates or head to the vic section and have a gander. JP

Adam, where is the Motorkhana held? If I can I wouldnt mind coming along for a look... always good to wathc these events! I clicked on the link to the TCCAV site and tried to get in via the actual site but can't get the site to work. JP

Raven, $10 a piece to cover the deposit... which is a grand total of $350 this year! Will be working on stickers and will head over to the T-Shirt place to see what they will cost and if they want to do them. There pretty simple and should be available in many colours, I will find out what I can asap. I getting myself one either way! Star stickers for the year (as in a new star for each year to go beside the GOR one) may happen, depends if people ant them. There nice and easy though, buy them in a pack! JP

I'm even bringing the wags! JP

Thats up to yourself really, if you want to pay beforehand thats fine as it will go towards prizes for the awards etc before the run. Otherwise you can pay the balance (remember you should have already payed a deposit) at the start of the cruise so I can get the $$$ sorted for our arival at the camp grounds... we have to pay in full before we can set foot on the sites. Well, I have to have a chat to Teddy... yes Ted, thats you... about stickers for the event. They seem to be the thing that always doesnt happen each year so we will see how we go again! Another idea, T-Shirts. Would anyone be interested in some simple shirts for the run at an extra cost? They should be about $15 a piece and will simply read "www.rollaclub.com Ocean Roan Run 2008" Let me know what you think, I will get back to you all with more asap. JP

Another 2 sites now booked to keep up with our growing numbers! 10 Sites in total booked now. ALso, have a price for the weekend now. $40 per head for the weekend... Nice and cheap, cheaper than last year! More to come. JP

Farkin grouse! I'm a nob... didnt read the topic properly and thought it was all going to be to late! Very nice work Johno... very nice. can't wait to see Jon's handywork. JP

Sweet as! Time to update the list! JP

Look, I have gone through all of my photos and threads that should have some good pics but I can't find decent ones on here. Can someone post good photos of the three cars mentioned? Soon? Also, the last photo in the first post is my vote for the group photo, the best of the bunch picture wise... its going to be blown up remember! JP Also, the poll wont quite work now as were not polling the photos that were initially put up... need some more pics or Jon is going to get angry :)