Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012 https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/t129469 Runboard| Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012 en-us Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:55:19 +0000 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:55:19 +0000 https://www.runboard.com/ rssfeeds_managingeditor@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds managing editor) rssfeeds_webmaster@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds webmaster) akBBS 60 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060517,from=rss#post2060517https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060517,from=rss#post2060517Hi all,         Rather than start a new thread in the trips section, just a short note to say it was a great day at the dam. Plenty of other people enjoying all the facilites with the weather fine and hot so we cooked on our trusty butane stove under one of the shelters. I told the lady at Clovely Estate wines how we linked thier site in the opening post and how I had hoped to generate a bit of business for her. In any case, we had a great day out and the Xtrail was able to stretch it's legs. Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:26:30 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060486,from=rss#post2060486https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060486,from=rss#post2060486Hi Jalal and All,            I'm still going regardless as I have taken leave from work to do so. The weather is looking good, so if anyone wants to rock up on the day, that's more than fine by me. Really need to get away for a day in any case. It's a great place for a day away so I hope others can join us. Regards Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:43:33 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060484,from=rss#post2060484https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060484,from=rss#post2060484Hi John, Is this outing still going a head? Looks like most of the attendees have dropped out.nondisclosed_email@example.com (jalalski)Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:59:19 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060481,from=rss#post2060481https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060481,from=rss#post2060481I'm sorry John, but I won't be able to make it this Sunday. We've got to take Sprocket down to the vet (Palm Beach) to have an injection ..... the only day the vet is available and my only day off. Hope the drive goes well and I will look out for the trip report.   nondisclosed_email@example.com (loafer)Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:53:59 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060350,from=rss#post2060350https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060350,from=rss#post2060350Hi John, no go for Cody sorry mate as he has to work Saturday and Sunday and in fact is doubful I will be able to make it either. Will let you know ny Thursday if I can or not.nondisclosed_email@example.com (BlackThunda)Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:22:01 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060349,from=rss#post2060349https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060349,from=rss#post2060349Hi Stephen,            Hope Sprocket is Ok. Solly is having some surgery soon, just need to be there with them for a while. I think 1100 meet up is a good time and when you enter the dam complex, go past the office / kiosk, the road goes down and left to where you cross the dam wall. Just after this there is a road of to the left just before the toilet block. This is the BBQ area. Parking is along the the fence line. Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:09:51 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060314,from=rss#post2060314https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2060314,from=rss#post2060314G'day John Unfortunately, Sprocket won't be able to come along, as she is still recovering from her recent surgery and Rose will have to stay home (too) to look after Sprocket. So it'll just be me along for the drive. Oh, by the way ...... where are we all meeting up at and at what time?   nondisclosed_email@example.com (loafer)Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:26:41 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059905,from=rss#post2059905https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059905,from=rss#post2059905Sorry john would have loved to get out with you all again but we are currently very busy so will have to pull out from this event! Have a great time! Regards Scotnondisclosed_email@example.com (freewill11)Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:33:02 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059861,from=rss#post2059861https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059861,from=rss#post2059861Cody will not be able to commit until closer when he sees his roster the week before but if he's not working, he'll come. nondisclosed_email@example.com (BlackThunda)Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:32:23 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059855,from=rss#post2059855https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059855,from=rss#post2059855Hi to All,            I have now updated the introduction post of this thread to show that it is confirmed. Hopefully we find a few more members who wish to join us by the 19th February.  Regards John nondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:34:46 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059802,from=rss#post2059802https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059802,from=rss#post2059802Thanks mate. nondisclosed_email@example.com (BlackThunda)Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:51:23 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059795,from=rss#post2059795https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059795,from=rss#post2059795Hi Jamie and All,            At this point in time we have 5 Xtrails and I am am comitted to give it the go ahead, and as is several weeks out, I'm hopeful we can get the support of a few more. I will change the status of the Introduction page tomorrow when I get home. Whatever the numbers, it will still be a good day out. Regards Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:40:46 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059785,from=rss#post2059785https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059785,from=rss#post2059785Hey John, is this trip going ahead?nondisclosed_email@example.com (BlackThunda)Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:46:04 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059779,from=rss#post2059779https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059779,from=rss#post2059779  still no good with us nondisclosed_email@example.com (yummymummyis40)Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:35:27 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059514,from=rss#post2059514https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059514,from=rss#post2059514we would have loved to come along but unfortunately I have to work that weekend. I heard about this trip before Xmas and had been meaning to check it out. Roxynondisclosed_email@example.com (davnrox)Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:38:23 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059486,from=rss#post2059486https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059486,from=rss#post2059486Darn, I have to do another trip south in a few months time, but this one is just a little bit early for me - esp since I'm still not quite home yet from a Sunny Coast trip over Christmas....nondisclosed_email@example.com (trailx)Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:36:30 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059468,from=rss#post2059468https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059468,from=rss#post2059468[EDIT] Cannot make it now as it is a short weekend for me. Yay work nondisclosed_email@example.com (scarey77)Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:07:00 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059465,from=rss#post2059465https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059465,from=rss#post205946519th should be ok for us as well!nondisclosed_email@example.com (BlackThunda)Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:47:27 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059463,from=rss#post2059463https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059463,from=rss#post205946319th so far ok with us John! Regards Scotnondisclosed_email@example.com (freewill11)Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:20:26 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 19th 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059459,from=rss#post2059459https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2059459,from=rss#post2059459Hi Guys,            I was informed yesterday that we have to work the weekend of the 25 th and 16 th. Given most who have responded are fairly agreeable to the dates listed, I am choosing the 19th as the one day for this trip. With some of the new members in the SEQ region, I still hopeful we can get the numbers to make it happen. With only one target date, this may help the process. Could I ask that those of you who had registered earlier, please let us know if you are still able to make the 19 th. Regards Johnnondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:34:14 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058639,from=rss#post2058639https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058639,from=rss#post2058639  i swear nobody wants us at there events ..... nondisclosed_email@example.com (yummymummyis40)Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:40:39 +0000 Re: Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058613,from=rss#post2058613https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058613,from=rss#post2058613Count us in too, John We'll work in with whatever dates you / everyone else decide. Looking forward to it   nondisclosed_email@example.com (loafer)Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:09:19 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058604,from=rss#post2058604https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058604,from=rss#post205860412th or 26th is our preferred dates thanks John. nondisclosed_email@example.com (BlackThunda)Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:39:13 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058602,from=rss#post2058602https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058602,from=rss#post2058602Hi,    Yes, I am nearly 3/4 the way there. Actually I have been there once before when we first moved here. Just a thought for people heading up through Esk, blackbutt etc, the road over Blakbutt range is closed for 15mins to traffic each direction. So if you get there at the wrong time there could be a 15 min wait. They were suppose to have lanes open by Xmas but it won't be finished until middle of next year. Otherwise the drive up from Brisbane that way is a nice drive, also there is a market held at Fernvale every Sunday morning so it could be another quick stopping point on the way up if you leave early enough. Also watch out for a sneaky police officer in the town of Blackbutt who likes hiding behind a tree near his station with a radar gun. Hopefully wife and I will be able to get there on which ever date you decide. Cheers Craig nondisclosed_email@example.com (Ozzymac)Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:12:39 +0000 Re:https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058598,from=rss#post2058598https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058598,from=rss#post2058598Wendy and myself and our 2 rotties ( Flirt and Fynn) would love to come along! At this stage the 19th(1st) 12th(2nd) and the 26th(3rd) Regards Scotnondisclosed_email@example.com (freewill11)Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:06:41 +0000 Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, SEQ, February 2012https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058594,from=rss#post2058594https://baustralianxtrail.runboard.com/p2058594,from=rss#post2058594 Bjelkie Peterson Dam Meet Up, February 19th! * Hi to All,            A couple of weeks ago, we did a trip to Bjelkie Peterson Dam with our Solitaire and it occurred to me this would make an ideal place for a South East Queensland meet up. As it is under control of SunWater Qld, it is DOG FRIENDLY. With our Xmas meet up later this month and Christmas, New Year, The Australia Day weekend all approaching, I was thinking one Sunday in February, as during long weekends it can get fairly busy. The date we have chosen is the 19th February. This is a great opportunity for those in South East Queensland to meet other members without a lot of travel.    Getting there. As we are North of Brisbane it takes about 2 and a half to three hours to get there. Take the D'Aguilar Hwy to Nanango, then straight ahead on the Burnett Hwy for approximately 43 Klm to the turn off. You pass through Moffatdale then on to Bjelkie. If you keep going, you'll end up at Murgon. People in Brisbane could add about half and hour to this time. Our newest member at Yarraman is already three quarters of the way there.    Those on the Southside, Browns Plains, Greenbank, Mansfield could go via Ipswich, Fernvale, Esk on the Brisbane Valley Hwy which joins the D'Aguilar Hwy north of Kilcoy. Travelling time is about the same.    As I know we have number of members on the North Coast, you can go via Gympie to Kilkivan, onto Goomeri and down the Burnett Hwy to the turn off.    The BBQ area has a large car park area, which was used by the MG car club the day we were there. There is also electric BBQ's, and a well kept toilet block. As the dam is currently 100 per cent, it is a gentle slope into the water, making it ideal for both dogs and kids alike. ......     This is only a meet up with a BBQ lunch and does not involve any offroading at all. For those who like a drop of wine, you can visit many of the cellars in the district, as you are in the middle of some of the best wineries in Queensland, including Clovely Estate.    The dam also has a full caravan park with cabins, and villas for those who wish to stay overnight. It is called the Yallakool Tourist Park. Dogs are not allowed in cabins or villas of course, but allowed in the caravan park. Best check with the park managers on an individual basis.    See a Slideshow of BP dam List of Attendees...........Canine Xtrailer  X1834c Johngqld............Solitaire   *****Meet at the BBQ Area at 1100....BBQ at 1200!*****    IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: * please read the event rules before coming on this trip. They can be viewed Here * All participants on this run are to have signed off on the new trip rules as posted HERE HERE before being allowed to attend this trip. If you have non members attending this event, could they please read the rules and have them acknowledged by a member of the forum on their behalf! nondisclosed_email@example.com (Johngqld)Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:46:57 +0000