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Old 19-10-2008, 09:40 PM
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Great idea Houghy, I'll be in it if I come to IISAC.

WHAT is this "IF" business ???????????????????????????

i expect to see at least YOU there - if not one or more of the billy lids RB


NO EXCUSES allowed

the OWL has spoken!

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Old 19-10-2008, 10:33 PM
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: the throwing of the holy hand grenade will take place on Friday before dinner.
B****r

i wont be there till Saturday arvo
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Old 19-10-2008, 10:59 PM
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B****r

i wont be there till Saturday arvo
in fairness I suppose Saturday will have the most people - its just that I wont be there on that day - I have the Relay for Life event on from 2pm through until 10am Sunday morning. I hope and prey that it will be crystal clear - Cause I will be taking the 16" light bridge and charge a gold coin a look from dusk until dawn! i will be leaving at about 6am Saturday morning - I will be sure to sound the horn on the way out LOL
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Old 20-10-2008, 12:56 PM
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Less than 2 weeks to go now! Almost time to start looking at the forecasts!

I emptied the trailer out on the weekend and have started packing it with all the gear I need to take up.. 14 cases of soft drink and water take up more space than you think!
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Old 20-10-2008, 01:18 PM
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Less than 2 weeks to go now! Almost time to start looking at the forecasts!

I emptied the trailer out on the weekend and have started packing it with all the gear I need to take up.. 14 cases of soft drink and water take up more space than you think!
it certainly does. remember to evenly distribute the weight over the wheels/axel and not stack it forward towards the drawbar. you are lugging about 130 odd kg you wont bring home.
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Old 20-10-2008, 01:19 PM
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it certainly does. remember to evenly distribute the weight over the wheels/axel and not stack it forward towards the drawbar. you are lugging about 130 odd kg you wont bring home.
hmm yes, I'd never do that

I'll move them when I get home
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Old 20-10-2008, 05:41 PM
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Well I've just booked too for my son Riley and I...so in the imortalised voice of the late Big Kev (complete with loud Hawaiian shirt)... "IIIIIIII'M EXCITED!"

Looking forward to the eye piece toss...Dave you should make it a toss for distance, much more interesting, furthest distance wins...?...the rattling, cracked, grass stained...mess?

God I hope it is clear like last year

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Old 20-10-2008, 05:57 PM
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That's great news Mike,

Looking forward to meeting you there.

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Old 20-10-2008, 05:57 PM
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Hi there

I have been checking weatherzone for a forecast - but but sure which region "Hunter" maybe?

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Old 20-10-2008, 06:27 PM
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Hi there

I have been checking weatherzone for a forecast - but but sure which region "Hunter" maybe?

Cheers Petra d.
Hi Petra and everyone

These are the two best web locations (currently set for Gresford) to watch as we get closer

http://ozforecast.com.au/cgi-bin/wea...ation=Gresford


http://7timer.y234.cn/V3/product.php...AS02&site=1144

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Hi Mike

Greatly appreciated!

Cheers Petra d.
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Old 21-10-2008, 10:32 AM
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Just booked, looks like I'll be making Lostock this year (probably ).
Looking forward to catching up with friends and IIS members, new and old.
My girls won't be coming with me this year unfortunately.
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Great news RB. It's a shame the kids can't make it but it will be great to have you there.
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Old 21-10-2008, 10:38 AM
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Looking forward to catching up Andrew, It's been awhile between drinks.
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Old 21-10-2008, 10:46 AM
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wonderful news RB

what day you going up ?

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Old 21-10-2008, 10:50 AM
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Thanks guys, yeah I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone.

Geoff I plan on leaving here very early on Thursday to make the most of it.
Staying all 3 nights.
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Old 21-10-2008, 10:56 AM
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thats what i like to hear

looks like most of the "coasters" are leaving early Thursday

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Old 21-10-2008, 03:07 PM
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Time to start the appropriate sacrifices to the weather gods... Forecasts from Accuweather for Lostock.

Al.

Thursday, Oct 30
Mostly cloudy and not as warm
Low: 13 °C
High: 24 °C

Friday, Oct 31
Mostly cloudy
Low: 16 °C
High: 24 °C

Saturday, Nov 1
Partly sunny
Low: 16 °C
High: 28 °C

Sunday, Nov 2
Partly sunny
Low: 12 °C
High: 26 °C
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Old 21-10-2008, 03:12 PM
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You just can't trust it that far out Here's hoping it'll be clear.
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Old 21-10-2008, 05:18 PM
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Just booked, looks like I'll be making Lostock this year (probably ).
Looking forward to catching up with friends and IIS members, new and old.
My girls won't be coming with me this year unfortunately.
Awesome Andrew,

Looking forward to meeting you.

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