loafer
X-TRAIL VETERAN
Date Registered: 02-2008
Location: Brisbane, Qld
TOTAL POSTS: 973
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Down & Dirty at D'Aguilar
A little late in posting this report, I know. But here goes:
Started off at the first meeting point (Shell @ Nudgee). First two exy's arrived on time (loafer and stuffinbuff), followed by MGH079 and running unusually late was freewill11.
A short drive to Dayboro (take a couple of pics) to meet up with Warrlord and DarrylM, and then it was on to dirty and dusty tracks.
A late morning tea stop-off at Kluver's Lookout (with views to Moreton Bay)
Then the fun started (I'm sure Robyn wasn't having too much fun to begin with, but after conquering the hills ...... )
(The tracks were a lot steeper than they look in the pictures)
The next ascent was much steeper than it first appeared and Jason took his time deciding which line to take (4 times, wasn't it mate? )
Triumphantly, everyone made it up to the top - like true champions
Somehow, we seemed to miss the "A Break" section (the road looked like it had been re-graded and perhaps diverted), so we made for The Gantry for a well earned rest and lunch break.
EDIT: Photobucket has decided to play up and won't let me add any more pics. I'll try again later
Take two
After lunch, we changed the order of drivers (Kevin was happy to lead us - said we were approaching his "neck of the woods") and headed off again. This time there weren't any steep climbs, just long, winding and very dusty roads. Great scenery, too.
It was then time to hit the black stuff again and head towards D'Aguilar.
Arrived at D'Aguilar and said our farewells after getting a group photo taken by Allan.
Many thanks to Jamie (BackThunda) for organising this trip, and we're all sorry mate that you couldn't make it out. You would've had a ball! But I know how bad that bloody 'flu knocks you about. Just get well so we can go out again soon.
It was great meeting new members and not-so new member. But most of all, it was great to see everyone beat their demons and conquer the terrifying climbs and steep descents that were put in our path. A great day with a great bunch of people!
PS
The Champions of the D'Aguilar:-
Warrlord (Kevin)
stuffinbuff (Jason)
MGH079 (Marc)
freewill11 (Scot & Wendy)
loafer (Stephen)
DarrylM (Robyn & Darryl)
Last edited by loafer, 4/May/2009, 10:21 pm
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4/May/2009, 8:44 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Down & Dirty at D'Aguilar
Well done guys
Thanks for calling me on the day Stephen to give me an update on who has turned-up. It was very professional on your behalf and I really appreciated that very much.
Am glad Jason enjoyed his first forum trip as well.
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4/May/2009, 10:03 pm
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