Major Ledfoot
jamesinc;46406 wroteI don't see why it should be dead
Pinin' for the Swedish fjords?
Angus242164
Unfortunately I don't have enough free weekends between now and September to bring either of those cars to be up to a standard where I'd be comfortable driving them on this sort of trip.
Maybe next year!
Rob
:-O There are 24 weekends between now and then Angus. How much work do they need?
Angus242164
The 760 probably needs 100 hours or so, but that's not really the issue, the problem is the weekends are taken up by house repairs and improvements, child related activities etc, so I've spent 0 hours on the 760 since December.
Vee_Que
100? I think that is a bit ott :p working bee would get it driving again!
Angus242164
I think it's pretty conservative actually, that includes making an MS wiring harness from scratch and tuning MS, rebuilding a gearbox etc.
If I just wanted it driving again it would have only been off the road for a few weeks, but that's not what I'm going for, I want it to be significantly improved in a number of areas, and reliable.
deleted_user_160
so do we explore options of, alternative location, or simply a time change?
if we go 2 weeks either way, we are guaranteed a better chance.
bigger towns, and places with caravan parks are always good?
for example, kristen and i were are Rods RATS and Rides in tatura (country victoria) the caravan park was right next to the local oval, and sports grounds. which was interesting. and i imagine would make for a fun filled weekend.
jamesinc
I don't want to change the date. 1) putting it in the school holidays was deliberate, it makes life easier for those who have kids, and 2) I think some people have already booked leave around those dates.
deleted_user_160
just options for getting this sorted. as it looks as though gerringong isnt going to work.
so a location change?
Dauntless
I figured it would be easiest to meet in Gerringong for whatever reason the location was chosen, but stay in Wollongong. Nobody has agreed or objected yet.
OldnDecrepit
I've been looking at staying in Nowra/Bomaderry as the accommodation options closer seem to be few.
jamesinc
Okay to be clear, the meet is not moving, the date is not changing. best accommodation options are in adjacent Nowra, which is 25-30 minute drive.
The currently-still-draft plan for the Sunday will involve us meeting in Berry.
A_Volvo_Driver
Yeah!
AshDVS
jamesinc;46608 wroteOkay to be clear, the meet is not moving, the date is not changing. best accommodation options are in adjacent Nowra, which is 25-30 minute drive.
The currently-still-draft plan for the Sunday will involve us meeting in Berry.
Sounds berry good to me.
Rob
#-o
jamesinc
National Meet update
It will still be held at Gerringong on September 26 & 27. There is accommodation available nearby in Nowra. We have a group discount at the Best Western Balan Village Motel Nowra for Saturday September 26. Rates are as follows:
7 x Standard Queen Room (1 Queen Bed) - $130.00
6 x Deluxe Queen Rooms (1 Queen Bed) - $140.00
10 x Family Rooms (1 Queen and two singles) - $180.00
1 x Apartment (1Queen and three singles) - $240.00
The quantity is the number of rooms they currently have available - so get in quick! Call the motel on (02) 4423 1111 and mention Oz Volvo when making the booking.
OldnDecrepit
I'm booked!
egads (she/her)
Le booked!
Major Ledfoot
Booked! (without any demerit points...)
Vee_Que
So does this bypass the other idea?
