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Old 31-07-2013, 08:02 PM
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safe trip guys !!!! careful with the roadworks there's a lot of lane changes around my area-coffs to woolgoolga..
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Old 31-07-2013, 08:07 PM
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safe trip guys !!!! careful with the roadworks there's a lot of lane changes around my area-coffs to woolgoolga..
yeah I read that on the Rta web site. there are quite a few on the way up there. be interesting to find out where people are coming from for the event, apart from anyone coming from OS I think Tassie is the long hauler
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Old 31-07-2013, 08:27 PM
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and i think coming down from north qld !!!!
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Old 31-07-2013, 08:30 PM
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busy downloading drivers, updates and software.....
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Old 31-07-2013, 08:45 PM
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Hi Astrofest'liano's, just wondering what the situation is with making a day visit and into the evening, but not staying overnight ? Is there a fee for this, i dont mind contributing if a fee is in place for daytime visitors !
Would like an estimate of such a fee if relevant, if possible ?
Wouldnt mind the previledge of dropping in, seeing stuff and meeting a few
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Old 31-07-2013, 09:26 PM
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There is a fee for day visitors. It's to cover insurance costs.
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Old 31-07-2013, 09:27 PM
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busy downloading drivers, updates and software.....
I did that yesterday.
I'm still thinking I'm missing something important though. I guess I'll remember what it was when I get there.
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Old 31-07-2013, 09:34 PM
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OFF I n the morning have a safe trip everyone see you there
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Old 31-07-2013, 09:40 PM
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and here is the trailer gift wrapped......
Gee I hope you've had those wheel bearings serviced, Dave.
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Old 31-07-2013, 09:44 PM
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Gee I hope you've had those wheel bearings serviced, Dave.
No worries he's got a spare bearing in the EQ8 John.

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Old 31-07-2013, 09:52 PM
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OFF I n the morning have a safe trip everyone see you there
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You too Al ... catch you on the weekend
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Old 31-07-2013, 10:05 PM
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Safe travels.
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Old 31-07-2013, 10:14 PM
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I did that yesterday.
I'm still thinking I'm missing something important though. I guess I'll remember what it was when I get there.
well that could be the mount - but that in the trailer
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Old 31-07-2013, 10:19 PM
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The camper van is choc a block. No room for the 10" dobbie unfortunately.
All I need to add now is clothes, food, computers and alcohol.
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Old 31-07-2013, 10:41 PM
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We're at Ballina ATM, happy to report that despite the proliferation of roadworks, there weren't any significant delays, I'd estimate under half an hour in total Newcastle to Ballina judging from the GPS estimates and the real times. The trip from Ballina to Brisvegas might be a different story though.

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Old 01-08-2013, 06:28 AM
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Just in case anyone is interested I have a spare EQ8 counterweight - I bought an extra one just in case but now definitely don't need it. I'll bring it along to AF.

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Old 01-08-2013, 09:52 AM
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some interesting weather forecast for Friday night ... wonder if it will show up?

Might be good setup weather though lol
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Old 01-08-2013, 10:30 AM
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The latest from BOM. (Linville works off the Ipswich forecast but subtract 4C off the minimum temps)

Friday Fine, partly cloudy. Min 6 Max 24
Saturday Fine, mostly sunny. Min 7 Max 23
Sunday Fine, sunny. Min 4 Max 22
Monday Fine, sunny. Min 4 Max 22
Tuesday Fine, mostly sunny. Min 5 Max 23
Wednesday Fine, mostly sunny. Min 6 Max 24
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Old 01-08-2013, 10:40 PM
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well car is packed and now just gotta wait til i can escape from work see everyone tomorrow night
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Old 02-08-2013, 05:52 AM
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It's 05:51 and I'm all ready to pack the car and set off. I am worried though that this year I won't fit all the kit in. I might be turning in to Houghy
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