Trip from Down Under

G'day all!

I'll volunteer as the token jeep owner.

Club ride or something rougher with a smaller group?

Damn! I'd like to meet you, Dean! Unfortunately I've got Army training that weekend.

Nick, Depending on where you go; I might could shoot some video to send back with him.

Hi Bluetoy, Sounds Awesome if you can arrange a trip on the 14th, Looking forward to meeting you all for awesome wheel'in and sights! My personel email: dean.saunders1@hotmail.com Cheers Dean

What Trail? I might need a change of scenery by then.

Hi Guys & Gals, currently on the 3rd day of camp coffs in New South Wales annual jeeping event set in the national forrest, last day today of some awesome wheeling. I am from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, about 7hrs north of here. We have over 100 jeeps here so awesome times. Just looking at the thread and in 98Tj could shoot some video then we can show it at the next coffs 2013. If you want to check out pic's of the event then all here have been asked to load all pic's on jeep australia facebook page so please check it out. My flights have been confirmed and will be there on 13th late evening staying in the super 8 motel. Cheers guys and hope to see you on the 14th. Cheers Deano

Looks like I am out.  I ripped the front track bar bracket off of my frame Saturday.  I doubt that I will have it fixed by Sat morning.

I'm in, just need to know where and when to show up.

 can't make it-still taking care of tornado aftermath. Steve

87-toy wrote: ........ Nick just can't get to the keyboard

I can pick him up, but I might have to leave a little earlier than usual, we're having a men's conference at our church Thursday - Saturday night.

jasper wrote: Hi Guys, Sounds good! just let me know times etc, will be gagging at the bit to get out there! Cheers Deano

My name's Randy, and I'll be driving a beeyootiful '84 (mostly) white Toyota pickup.  Looking forward to meeting you and introducing you to the gang!   Unfortunately, (or perhaps not) it appears all the Jeepers are broken down (again) so it will be a mostly Toyota bunch...

jasper wrote: Maybe I will be converted and go the Toyota route!

I had planned on going to Hale Mountain last weekend but ended up watching some fools at the power lines instead.  So I'll do Hale Mountain Saturday.

Im going to have to back out. Had to much fun today up there. They have been marking and cutting new trails all over the park. Didn't make it on any of them, but they look like a good challenge, and they have bypasses around the harder spots. Whole park is dry, lots of traction to be had, should make for a fun day.

Hey, I just tried to call the number you posted, I'll try again later. 

Edited by Toydawg - 14 April 2012 at 1:46am

Y'all have fun? Sure wish I coulda come.

Hi Guys & Gals it was a pleasure to riding the trails today, had an awesome time. Thanks for everything, will be in touch soon. cheers again and happy wheel'in. Deano

 I really need to stay off that waterfall. [/QUOTE] Witch waterfall?  The one that eat a locker?

Sounds like you where in 3 gear

It was good talking with you Deano and thanks for the Jeep Mag.

Edited by dontoy - 16 April 2012 at 4:55am

98TJ wrote: With all the broke down Yot'rs on this trip, I guess there werent nothin' to take no pictures of?

You're right, our yotas broke on the trail atleast and not on the mall speed bumps

I did think about bringing a camera.  That's all I did, think about it.

 

As the token Jeep driver on this ride, I feel qualified to say that a good time was had by all, to include those that managed to break parts.

 

One thing that irritated me was Dean describing his rig.  Two year old JK Unlimited.  They get them with diesel engines down there.  His also came with a factory installed selectable locker in the rear and it's not a Rubicon.  Why the hell does Jeep make things like that for export but refuse to sell them to us in the US?  Don't bother answering, I know why.  Just a bit pissed about it.

 

Dean did misrepresent himself to us as being an Aussie.  He's from Birmingham, UK living in Australia with his New Zealander wife (that wants to move to Florida), and working in Africa.  As a nice state trooper once asked me, "Just where do you live son?”  All because of my Texas driver's license, Illinois car tag, and Montana address on my insurance as I drove through Wisconsin at a hgh rate of speed.

Hi mdmtj, I'm sorry if yo think I misrepresented myself to you. It was a real eye opener to me to extreme rock crawling. I did take many pictures and videos of the day and will endevour to put on the forum. I will also post out a few copies of the Jeep Action magazine which will include a report and photo's of the trip. Again a massive thanks to Don and all for an awesome day, Randy, Brendon big thanks for collecting me and allowing me to ride shotgun. Big thanks to Nick for organising an awesome trip, catch you soon. Deano.

Hey Deano, this is BJ ( Brandon).. If you make it back in this area you are more than welcome to ride with me again. Glad you had a good time.

Or be-friend me on facebook and they are on there, find me by name or email. Cheers Deano

Thanks Jake.  Dean emailed the article to me, but I was not smart enough to figure out how to post it...

Dean, great article! Hate that I missed the ride.

Toydawg wrote: jasper wrote: Hi Guys, Hope you are all well, hope you like the write up, it was an honour to roll with you guys!   Cheers Deano   Hey Dean,       Good to hear from you.  Enjoyed the ride and liked the write up.  Let us know if you're coming to the Rocket City again and we'll try and set up another ride.  Hopefully next time more of your Jeep brethren will show up...

Wait a minute!  Seems like I was there.  It was a bit light on Jeeps that day.