Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
Never tried the homemade stuff before... Special recipe?
NSW / Sydney Area Meet
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apsilon
Mors Kochanski
We can take a look at that site. Given it's a firetrail how suitable is it to road cars? Always a factor for group meets.
So what's the final role call for this weekend? Taplow, Lepmeister and myself? Could be a little damp with current forecast for clearing shower Sat and possible shower Sun. Top of 11 and low of 1 across the weekend but we all know how reliable the forecast is a week out.
So what's the final role call for this weekend? Taplow, Lepmeister and myself? Could be a little damp with current forecast for clearing shower Sat and possible shower Sun. Top of 11 and low of 1 across the weekend but we all know how reliable the forecast is a week out.
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
The roads / trails down there are in good condition, no problem for 2wd sedan on the areas I have been.
I'm in for sure!
I'll bring a few extra tarps so we can make a group shelter if need be.
Not all the roads are this good but to give you an idea.... this is Dalys Rd about 1k past the main camping area. Dont worry, I don't plan on breaking my car!
I'm in for sure!
I'll bring a few extra tarps so we can make a group shelter if need be.
Not all the roads are this good but to give you an idea.... this is Dalys Rd about 1k past the main camping area. Dont worry, I don't plan on breaking my car!
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Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
This is the Old Pine clearing.
peter.robinson
Rüdiger Nehberg
nice!
Yes I'm in. Trying to decide on tent vs hammock. Think I'll bring both.
The jerky recipe varies a bit with each batch. This one had soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic Chilli and onion salt.
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The jerky recipe varies a bit with each batch. This one had soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic Chilli and onion salt.
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apsilon
Mors Kochanski
Looks like it's just the 3 of us then.
As for roads, I have a 4WD so no issues but being the thoughtful kind hearted person I am, I always think of others. LOL.
I'm bringing a new tent, one I purchased when I sold the camper trailer specifically for car based camping. It's one of those 30 second Oztents and I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've been having some hip discomfort the past few days and so not sure the hammock would be a good idea as I can't move around as easily through the night and I toss and turn at the best of times. I will almost certainly bring it though as I haven't had a chance to use it "in the wild" either so will be looking to pick up some set up tips.
As for roads, I have a 4WD so no issues but being the thoughtful kind hearted person I am, I always think of others. LOL.
I'm bringing a new tent, one I purchased when I sold the camper trailer specifically for car based camping. It's one of those 30 second Oztents and I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've been having some hip discomfort the past few days and so not sure the hammock would be a good idea as I can't move around as easily through the night and I toss and turn at the best of times. I will almost certainly bring it though as I haven't had a chance to use it "in the wild" either so will be looking to pick up some set up tips.
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
I've got hammock gear to test out so that's what I'll be bringing 
Jerky sounds nice. I have a dehydrator just never got around to using it.
Jerky sounds nice. I have a dehydrator just never got around to using it.
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
All round nice bloke! That's what I like to see
Looking for ward to checking out all the new gear!
apsilon
Mors Kochanski
No worries from me.
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
hahahha goldie yeah? boy or girl? I have one too! that will make me miss my Parker!
highly encouraged!
highly encouraged!
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
That looks like the Old Pine Rd site? if not, where.... looks great.
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
Cant wait to me her... And you
apsilon
Mors Kochanski
No, we're not missing in Belanglo. Had a few busy days upon returning to work so haven't had a chance to post before now.
Many thanks to Lepmeister for suggesting the get together and Taplow for coming along (with four legged companion). I thinks it's safe to say we had a great time. Sat was a little windy and we couldn't use the famed Old Pine Rd site but we found a nice little spot that was reasonably sheltered even if it were a bit lacking for useable firewood. We avoided the forecast possible showers and had fine weather and best of all didn't have any trees fall on us (though we saw several down). Sun morning was a little cool (lowest I saw on my thermometer was 1.9) but the wind had gone and we had beautiful blue skies.
Got to try out a new tent, the Oztent RV1 (definitely a car camping only option) which impressed me along with a new mattress (Exped Synmat UL M W) which proved comfortable and never had any feeling of cold from the ground though my Snugpak Jungle Blanket and single wool blanket proved a bit cool around 2am and had to put on some extra layers. First real test of my Bob Dustrude Folding Buck Saw but as expected from a bow saw it made short work of cutting down the wood to more manageable sizes. Didn't get a chance to try several of the new toys so they'll have to wait for the next trip and also spotted a few things amongst my kit that needs tweaking for the next outing.
I didn't take any photos really but I know Lepmeister did so I'm sure he'll post some soon. Looking forward to the next outing now.
Many thanks to Lepmeister for suggesting the get together and Taplow for coming along (with four legged companion). I thinks it's safe to say we had a great time. Sat was a little windy and we couldn't use the famed Old Pine Rd site but we found a nice little spot that was reasonably sheltered even if it were a bit lacking for useable firewood. We avoided the forecast possible showers and had fine weather and best of all didn't have any trees fall on us (though we saw several down). Sun morning was a little cool (lowest I saw on my thermometer was 1.9) but the wind had gone and we had beautiful blue skies.
Got to try out a new tent, the Oztent RV1 (definitely a car camping only option) which impressed me along with a new mattress (Exped Synmat UL M W) which proved comfortable and never had any feeling of cold from the ground though my Snugpak Jungle Blanket and single wool blanket proved a bit cool around 2am and had to put on some extra layers. First real test of my Bob Dustrude Folding Buck Saw but as expected from a bow saw it made short work of cutting down the wood to more manageable sizes. Didn't get a chance to try several of the new toys so they'll have to wait for the next trip and also spotted a few things amongst my kit that needs tweaking for the next outing.
I didn't take any photos really but I know Lepmeister did so I'm sure he'll post some soon. Looking forward to the next outing now.
I had a great time - just too short! Really like the cosy new spot that apsilon and Lepmeister had found - great job guys! The wind got me worried about whether my hammock set up would be warm enough at night so I put up my tent as well. Then we spent quite some time hunting for firewood - the other two ended up driving out of the pine forest to find some decent hardwood. Finally I spent much of the evening cooking.
I ate so much - starting with grilled fish, then a curry in the camp oven with rice, with some of Lep's excellent bannock for desert, all washed down with tea and finally some port and a cigar - I had to leave my uncooked damper in the eski as well as my desert. Just when I thought it was safe, apsilon brought out the giant marshmallows.
Survived in my hammock with only a slightly cool backside by shoving my thermarest in between the bottom layers, and using a wool blanket over my sleeping bag. Then up early for a cooked breakfast before heading home, having to defrost the car windscreen first.
Looking forward to Lepmeister's photos!
I ate so much - starting with grilled fish, then a curry in the camp oven with rice, with some of Lep's excellent bannock for desert, all washed down with tea and finally some port and a cigar - I had to leave my uncooked damper in the eski as well as my desert. Just when I thought it was safe, apsilon brought out the giant marshmallows.
Survived in my hammock with only a slightly cool backside by shoving my thermarest in between the bottom layers, and using a wool blanket over my sleeping bag. Then up early for a cooked breakfast before heading home, having to defrost the car windscreen first.
Looking forward to Lepmeister's photos!
Lepmeister
Richard Proenneke
Sure was a great night out! Sorry to be so late in my reply and appreciation of the guys who made.
It had its challenges but that just made the experiance all the better. I have some pic that I'll get loaded now.
It had its challenges but that just made the experiance all the better. I have some pic that I'll get loaded now.