[Melb] Cruise 5th November

FOCUSonTHIS · 07-10-2006, 10:33 AM

The Spring Carnival is on and I think it's about time we got off our butts and got our horses going in our cars and go for a solid drive. I picked the date because most people should have a long weekend because of the Melbourne Cup. I have thought of a few places we could go. I'm always open to suggestions.

The Great Ocean Road (Lorne): We can have lunch at the pub there and along the way stop off at the Ford Discovery Center in Geelong which is $6 admission fee for an adult. Also there is a good spot for pictures down on the foreshore.

Bendigo: I have not yet looked at a map of bendigo but I'm sure there will be plenty to do. Maybe even pan for gold! But I will have a look at things to do there.

We shouldn't be using more than 3/4 of a tank of fuel. Times and loctations to meet will be posted when everyone has decided on a location.

So please register your interest if you want to go and add any suggestions to this thread.

JD2004 · 07-10-2006, 02:24 PM

Consider me there!! What ever we do im happy, not fussed about how much fuel we use!!

Put me down for anything and everything

See you all on the 5th Nov!!

Luke

raymon81 · 07-10-2006, 08:11 PM

Count me in!! long weekend perfect timing! i like the idea of lorne and the stop at Geelong, should be a fun day out.

camc88 · 08-10-2006, 06:13 AM

Ford Nationals at heathcote?

Lagom · 08-10-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

The Great Ocean Road (Lorne): We can have lunch at the pub there and along the way stop off at the Ford Discovery Center in Geelong which is $6 admission fee for an adult. Also there is a good spot for pictures down on the foreshore.

If you get around 15 people, you can book a tour - $4 per person.

Have you considered going east for a drive - eg. round Eildon, Gippsland, Yarra Ranges?

JD2004 · 08-10-2006, 11:19 AM

Good point Lagom,

East has alot to offer aswell, especially yarra ranges. or a cruise to the top of Mt Donna Buang.. thats a really nice drive with a stop at a few of the small towns on the way up.. I did that not long ago and really enjoyed the day. It isnt too far to drive either!!

Ideas are great and the more we have the better of this cruise should be. input people it goes a long way

Take care everyone!

Luke - catch me if you can (XR5T)

Lagom · 09-10-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JD2004

East has alot to offer aswell, especially yarra ranges. or a cruise to the top of Mt Donna Buang.. thats a really nice drive with a stop at a few of the small towns on the way up.. I did that not long ago and really enjoyed the day. It isnt too far to drive either!!

Personally I think the roads out in the Yarra Ranges are more fun from a driving point of view than the Great Ocean Rd.

There are only a few sections of the Great Ocean Rd that are good fun, there's often traffic too.

Don't think the G.O.R. has a 18km section with 165 corners in it ;)

amlohac · 08-10-2006, 05:41 PM

why dont you all go to the wagga all ford day? thats on the same day.

zetec · 08-10-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by amlohac

why dont you all go to the wagga all ford day? thats on the same day.

Adam and I can't go to Wagga as we have a prior committment that night that we had already booked earlier. Anyone else is welcome to go to Wagga.

For those who are staying in Melbourne, I'd support Lorne and the Discovery centre, that would be great. I've never been to the Discovery centre surprisingly, me of all Ford enthusiasts!!!

b2tf · 08-10-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by amlohac

why dont you all go to the wagga all ford day? thats on the same day.

Mate last year we had a grand total of 2 eurofords - one of which was mine. A very dismal effort but what can you say. I get sick of listening to people whinging about how all ford days are always "all falcon days" - if you don't like it, make the effort to change that.

Anyway, you cant (and im not trying to) force people to come.

JD2004 · 08-10-2006, 05:42 PM

or maybe queensland while we are at it?

zetec · 08-10-2006, 10:08 PM

As the other Euroford there I agree with Aust, it's an awesome day and set to be bigger than ever this year!!! But I'm going with a mate (Adam) to see Strassman with a group of friends and we booked the tickets ages ago before plans for the Wagga All Ford Day came to a peak.

FOCUSonTHIS · 09-10-2006, 10:49 PM

Point taken Lagom, we will do what more people would like to do rather than picking it myself. But if people are asking for it, they better turn up!

xurbanx · 10-10-2006, 02:42 AM

I'll give a more definite answer towards the end of October, as November 5th falls right into the start of my exams (Nov 3rd - 22nd).

JD2004 · 10-10-2006, 05:06 AM

Im up for the Yarra Ranges cruise.

And i will definately be there!!

Luke

OZXR4 · 11-10-2006, 08:09 PM

I am up for a crusie on the eastern side of the city. will save me bucket loads in money and fuel. so yarra rangers is a sure goer.

JD2004 · 11-10-2006, 08:25 PM

good to see your back on the team oz!!

hehe it will be great to see the mondeo again!! and my XR5 is sweeter that the little fez!!

Luke

xurbanx · 13-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Ok. I've got on the 2nd of November a court attendance (motor accident related), on the 4th I'll be out with friends fishing. Just wondering if I could try to bring a friend along with us on the 5th? He drives a non-Ford though.

FOCUSonTHIS · 13-10-2006, 04:22 PM

Helder you can bring anyone, you like as long as you attend. Haven't caught up with you since Small Ford Sunday.

xurbanx · 18-10-2006, 04:06 PM

Still undecided as I'll have to pay my re-enrolment on the 27th (Oct). Currently there's alot of things happening that requires money, however, I still might be able to make it.

melbzetec · 18-10-2006, 05:09 PM

I plan to be there. Either the Focus or the Audi A4 depending on whether the Focus is up and running. Yarra ranges suits me best.

As long as Helder doesn't run into me. lol Court appearance???? Motor related????? What is going on Helder???

FOCUSonTHIS · 18-10-2006, 05:13 PM

Yarra Rangers is planned, so just need to find out what we will be doing in the area, then it will all be confirmed and posted up. Have to get Matt off his a$$

JD2004 · 18-10-2006, 05:58 PM

if you need someone to drive over the roads with il be happy to come along and have some input.. after you have come up with a map of course.

Sounds great guys!!

Luke

xurbanx · 19-10-2006, 07:54 PM

Sounds nice, Yarra ranges doesn't sound too far. Plus it'll save me a bit of petrol money.

Hahaha, why all the drama? My net got cut out due to an overdrawn bank account, combined with mum off work and a $200 re-enrolment fee, I'm nearly all out of money :p

Oh and the court appearance is for mum's accident which happened on the 6th of January. The other party didn't want to pay up.

FOCUSonTHIS · 21-10-2006, 08:26 AM

Well Zetec and I are going out for a drive to Yarra Rangers today to check it out. So we will report back later on today or tomorrow

zetec · 21-10-2006, 10:09 PM

It was great, we drove up to Lake Mountain, via the Black Spur, for one of the best drives I've ever had, it was deserted and the air was about 2-3 degrees up on high, so perfect for keeping engine bay temps cool... especially with a big turbo fitted...

FOCUSonTHIS · 25-10-2006, 10:59 PM

Thought it was about time we decided to get together to show those NSW boys n girls that the "Best Club Display" winners of Small Ford Sunday 2006 are preparing their machines for what will be a huge year in 2007!!!

What better way to catch up again, talk cars and girls(and guys for the girls that are going to attend), eat bakery goods and enjoy some of Victoria's finest mountain roads than to head up the short but fun hillclimb to Lake Mountain.

If you're lucky, you might even see some local flora and fauna, like the chocolate-eclair-eating spiny anteater.

So join EUROFORDCLUB.COM cruise up through the Black Spur and to Lake Mountain for a nice Sunday drive. So make sure your cars clean, bring your family and friends even if you don't like them along.

Hope to see you all there to meet new people as well as catch up with the rest of you

DETAILS:

Sunday 5th November

Meeting Point 1: Car park on Alexandra Pde(just off Brunswick St opposite swimming pools) at 8:30am for a 9am depature

Meeting Point 2: McDonalds car park Nunawading(cnr Springvale Rd & Maroondah Hwy) 9:45am for a 10:15am depature

We can have lunch at the bakery in Marysville or on the way back at Beechworth Bakery in Healesville. We can make up our mind in the morning.

WHAT TO BRING:

Clean car, family and friends, UHF Radio(much easier to get stay in contact), money for lunch, digital camera for all the happy snaps we take. Also don't forget to bring a smile along even though it will be early in the morning.

PLEASE OBEY ALL ROAD SIGNS AND DRIVE RESPONSIBLY. EUROFORDCLUB.COM DOES NOT CONDONE ILLEGAL BEHAVIOUR.

List of people attending:

1.FOCUSonTHIS
2.Zetec

Also just copy and past the list not the whole post thanks

JD2004 · 26-10-2006, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

List of people attending:

1.FOCUSonTHIS
2.Zetec
3. JD2004

Also just copy and past the list not the whole post thanks

Adding Length to post

melbzetec · 26-10-2006, 07:54 AM

List of people attending:

1.FOCUSonTHIS
2.Zetec
3.JD2004
4.Melbzetec (in Audi. Maybe can ride shotgun with a few people)

Also just copy and past the list not the whole post thanks

Lagom · 05-11-2006, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the drive, nice to meet you all! Good weather, good roads, good company, ahh a good life

Luke & I eventually found the OzRenaultSport lads & lasses. The Megane F1s had left, but the rest were there.

Reefton Spur is still a gem of a road!