TrackChat August 2016

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1 August 2016 Overnight at Hay ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.. 16 AUGUST RSL CLUB, WAGGA WAGGA Living the Adventure! Living the Adventure! is the official Club motto. It encapsulates what we do as a Club. The enthusiastic members of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club delight in wilderness experiences and adventure in the great outdoors. Members enjoy and care for the environment and have a positive approach to conservation which is promoted through education and setting good examples. The club encourages family activities as much as possible, with social events and regular trips to places of interest in the bush. The club is affiliated with the Recreational 4WD Clubs Association of NSW and the ACT, and supports its code of ethics.

2 TrackChat Hay trip (25-26 June 2016) Met up with Annette at Collingullie on Saturday morning. Along for the weekend were Tony and Carolyn, Rob, and Aaron who brought along a work mate Amos, a young man from Somalia. After discussing the intended route we would take to Hay we set off. It was decided we would travel via Old Narrandera Road to Narrandera and then along the highway to Hay to arrive in time for an early lunch. Just out of Gullie we turned off the highway, crossed the Murrumbidgee River,then on to Old Narrandera Road. After travelling along at a good pace we came across a mob of cattle grazing along the road. They were well spread out. After clearing the cattle we came across water over the road, a chance to clean the sxxx off the tyres. Hit the dirt and tried to avoid the puddles to no avail. All going good till about 20k out of Narrandera, at the Grong Grong turnoff, we came across a closed road sign. Annette turned right toward Grong Grong before realising it too was closed. After reversing back to the intersection we realised we would have to backtrack and travel via Ganmain. Aaron said he knew the way so he took the lead. Somewhere something went wrong and we ended up at Coolamon, 160 km and 2 hours after leaving Wagga. Wombat? Stopped for a pit stop before Annette took over as leader again and we continued to Narrandera where we stopped at the old brewery reserve for morning smoko. Annette was telling Carolyn about the koalas in the area when they looked up and a koala was resting in the tree we had parked under.

3 Volume 1, Issue 1 August 2016 Hay Trip After smoko we hit the main road towards Hay. Arrived at Hay and went to turn into the river reserve only to find the road closed. Luckily there was an all-weather road to the camping area around the corner so all was good. Camp area was a bit wet but we managed to find an area big enough without any puddles. Were surprised at how many campers were already there. Set up camp and had lunch. While having lunch another 3 vans showed up. Finished lunch about 2.00 and headed to the Shear Outback centre. Very interesting and informative. After the shearing display we headed to the maze to find our way to the centre. Myself, Carolyn and Annette did it the proper way, while Rob climbed over the fences to the middle and worked from there to the outside. After leaving the outback centre we headed into town for a coffee but found nowhere open so decided to head back to camp for one. On arriving back at camp Annette realised that if we wanted to catch the sunset at One Tree we had better leave straight away so was decided to have smoko at one tree. Arrived in time to watch the sunset, definitely worth the drive. At 3.30 the shearing demonstration was on so we all headed to the shearing shed. The shearers name was Bill and after shearing a merino he laid the fleece on the sorting table and explained how they used all pieces of the fleece from the main part which was worth about $13 a kilo to the scraps on the floor that was worth from $1 to $4. Also told us how sheep only take about 24 hours after being shorn to acclimatise. Hay Trip

4 WAGGA WAGGA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY 16 AUGUST at 7.30pm RSL CLUB, CORNER KINCAID STREET & DOBBS STREET WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 2650 The AGM is our chance to elect an enthusiastic committee to run our club for the next 12months. If you have a particular interest in any of the roles, please let us know, as you will be very welcome. Nominations are called for all committee positions. For more information please see our website. All financial members are eligible to vote so we look forward to seeing you there. In the meantime happy four wheel driving. TWO... GREAT SITES FOR YOUR CAR WASHING NEEDS! 31 PEARSON STREET, WAGGA WAGGA Page 4

5 August 2016 Hay Trip Continued One Tree was once a Cobb and Co stop over as well as a pub. It is being renovated into someone s house so no chance to have a look. Rob saw a mud patch leading into the pub that he couldn t ignore. Across the road from the pub was a dam so we went for a walk to it to have a look. Returned to Hay in the dark and all but Rob stopped off at the fish and chips shop to buy some tea. Fish and Scallops for Carolyn and Myself, chicken and chips for Annette and pizza for Arron and Amos. Hay Trip After tea we lit the fire and all sat around chatting while some were sipping on red wine. Because of a limited supply of wood we all went to bed at around (No more wood). DAY 2 Carolyn and myself were out of bed about 8.30, everyone else were already up. Lazy breakfast and pack up. Ready to hit the road around Vote was taken to go into town for a coffee (someone also had a pie). After finishing our drinks, and pie, we headed to the servo to top up, our detour the day before had used up a fair bit. At the servo we decided to take the back road to Darlington Point. Somehow I ended up leading. Nice drive, no traffic and country none of us had been to. Stopped off at Carrathool Bridge, very interesting. Walked across the bridge, and Rob commented we saw more traffic as we walked across the bridge then we had seen since we left Hay. Turned into a reserve on the river just before Darlington Point, where the club camp before, so crossed the lagoon, (not too deep) to see what was over that side. Unfortunately came to a large bog hole which we decided was not worth the risk, so stopped and had lunch. During lunch looked at the map for options back to Narrandera. Annette, as trip leader decided we would take the back roads to Yanco. Again I found myself in the lead. Turned off the Whitten road onto River Road which looked like a good gravel road. After about 1 km the track turned into a clay road,very boggy. I told the others to wait while I took a look to see if we could get through. After about 500 metres decided it was too boggy, especially with trailers, so did a 6 point turn, with trailer, and headed back to the rest. Only just made it back, trailer and car weighing a lot more with mud everywhere. Went back to main road and then turned off on another road about 3km up the road. right before

6 TrackChat Hay Trip Continued eventually arriving at Yanco. A good time was had by all. Had smoko at the park at Yanco before Annette took over as leader and led us back to Collingullie, where she said goodbye and headed towards The Rock. The rest of us headed to Wagga and home. Would like to thank Anette for leading and organising the weekend, along with Rob, Aaron and Amos for making it an enjoyable weekend. Tony Driscoll 364 Edward Street, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: (02) Fax: (02) sales@dencodiesel.com Web: Connect with us at Page 6 Follow our Stockists of the Five Major Turbo Brands, Holset,

7 May 2016 August 2016 Activity: Tumut / Paddys River Dam / Tumbarumba Leader: Barry and Raylene Menz Ph: barryraylene.m@gmail.com Date: Sunday 24th July 2016 Start / Departure time: 8.00am Meeting point: Opposite RAAF Base Forest Hill Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 4 Description of activity: A day drive leaving Wagga at 8.00am and travelling to Tumut to meet up with us at the Tourist Information Centre, Snowy Mtns Highway, around 9.00am. Travel to Talbingo via Snowy Mtns Highway, past Tumut 3 power station, back roads to Paddys River dam - Lunch. Back roads to Tumbarumba, Mannus Lake and make way home. Level of difficulty of overall activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Hard / Moderate Trip Grading (see below): If wet: 4 If dry: 3 Suited to camper trailer? N/A Full time driving? No Fuel required: Full tank from Wagga Personal gear required: Morning tea and lunch and afternoon tea. Warm and dry clothing, strong waterproof boots. Each vehicle to be equipped with 8000kg snatch strap if you get stuck you provide the gear to get you out. Club gear req d: Other comments or safety issues: Paperwork Depending on weather and condition of tracks will determine where we can go, Come prepared to get your car wet and muddy, Ensure you have adequate clothing for wet and possibly snowy conditions. BBQ lunch so bring something to cook or just have something prepared. NOTES: Intending participants must inform the activity leader by the Wednesday before departure. For trips, all vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. Trip / Club rules are to be followed. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in a trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader. TRIP GRADING/ DIFFICULTY: (Conditions may change during the trip) Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour. Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely. Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required. Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly likely.

8 TrackChat Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. Living the Adventure! Still to 19 July Club meeting. Guest speaker - Glenn Stroud, NPWS 24 July Tumut/Paddy s River Dam/Tumberumba day trip - Barry & Raylene Menz 16 August Club meeting and Annual General Meeting 20 & 21 August Trip Lotto.. Kevin Riordan Cocoparra National Park come 27 & 28 August Club driver training course - Kent September Trip Lotto.. Peter & Fran Van Wel TBA 10 & 11 September Camping, fun, activity weekend - John Kent 1,2 & 3 October Southern Tablelands 4WD Club weekend - Bredbo October November December Trip Lotto.. Aaron Armstrong TBA Trip Lotto.. Ian Davidson TBA Trip Lotto.. Helen & Geoff Brill TBA Page 8

9 August 2016 Bullbars Lift Kits Snorkels Tyres (AT We won't be beaten on price. Just try us! & MT) Wheels Roof Racks Lighting & Accessories Hard lids & Canopies Plus much more for every make & model! 71 Copland Street, Wagga Phone: Lic No. MVRL51414 ABN: We are your

10 Activity: 4x4 DRIVER TRAINING WEEKEND Co-ordinator: John Kent Phone: Date: 27 & 28 August Start / Departure time: 8.30 am Meeting point: To be advised (TBA) Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 20 Description of activity: Minimum: A 2 day driver training course for Club members to learn sound 4WD techniques. It includes theory and practical 4WD driving sessions. 6 Level of difficulty of overall activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Moderate Trip Grading (see below): If wet: n/a If dry: n/a Suited to camper trailer? n/a Number of nights camping? 0 Location: n/a Full time driving? no Fuel required: Approximately 100km Personal gear required: 4WD vehicle with low range and suitable recovery points front and rear on vehicle basic tool kit (especially wheel brace) vehicle jack + base plate for soft ground groundsheet (for crawling under vehicle) wheel chocks (blocks of wood?) to stop vehicle rolling. snatch strap (suggest 8500 kg) + bag etc for airbrake 1 suitably rated D shackle e.g t Torch (for looking under vehicle and bonnet) Leather gloves Refreshments and lunch each day Work clothing (not good) and strong foot wear Chair for field prac day Training manuals (provided prior to course) Club gear req d: Other comments or safety issues: First aid kit, UHF radio, Jimmy thunder Desirable Gear: Vehicle operating manual First aid kit UHF radio Shovel (not essential) Tyre pressure gauge and air compressor (if possible) Page 10

11 August 2016 Activity: CLUB ACTIVITY WEEKEND Co-ordinator: John Kent Phone: Date: 10 &11 September Start / Departure time: 9.00 am Meeting point: Club training area quarry reserve Vehicle / participant numbers: Description of activity: A fun and social 4 WD weekend of games and learning Saturday: 9 am set up camp tarp, toilet, BBQ morning tea BYO BBQ lunch Afternoon games: Blindfold driving (organiser?); slow motion hill climb (organiser?); wet lap (organiser?); precision driving (organiser?), Afternoon tea - fresh damper (prize for best damper) knot tying (organiser?) camp / 4WD good ideas (attendees) Evening meal: camp cooking share creations. Maximum: No limit Minimum: 2 Sunday: 9.30 bush tyre repair (organiser?) winching (hand, hi-lift jack, power) (organiser?) driving on new tracks trailer reversing (organiser?) etc etc ideas??? BYO BBQ 1 pm pack up Details subject to change. Volunteers needed to run activities. Trip Grading (see below): If wet: n/a If dry: n/a Full time driving? no Fuel required: Approx 100km Suited to camper trailer? n/a Number of nights camping? Personal gear required: 1 Camping, recovery gear, UHF, food for BBQ and evening meal cook up. Damper ingredients, camp oven, fire wood. Club gear req d: Other comments or safety issues: First aid kit, UHF radio, Jimmy thunder Desirable Gear: Vehicle operating manual First aid kit UHF radio Shovel (not essential) Tyre pressure gauge and air compressor (if possible) Page 11

12 Activity: Cocoparra National Park / Riverina, NSW Leader: Kevin Riordan Ph: kriordan6@bigpond.com Date: August 2016 Start / Departure time: 9.00am Meeting point: Pearson Street, opposite BBQs Galore Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 6 Minimum: 2 Description of activity: The Cocoparra National Park is located approximately 35kms north east of Griffith, in an otherwise flat landscape. The Park of 8,500 hectares (or 17kms X 5kms) comprises a series od substantial hills including Mt Bingar at around 1,5000 ft above sea level. Our route is via Coolamon, Ardlethan, Barellan and Yenda where there is opportunity for anyone interested to visit 1 or 2 wine tasting venues. Plan to stay overnight at the Woolshed Flat campground within the National Park (see opposite). Should be able to enjoy a campfire at night, some low-key bushwalking and scenic drives on Saturday pm and Sunday am. Return to Wagga after lunch on Sunday. Note: western boundary of the Park is the Whitton Stock Route which is unsealed and becomes boggy when wet. NPWS may close the campground under very wet conditions (e.g. early July 2016) Level of difficulty of overall activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Easy Trip Grading (see below): If wet: 1 If dry: 1 Suited to camper trailer? Yes Full time driving? No Fuel required: Full tank full at start (450kms round trip) Personal gear required: Club gear req d: Other comments or safety issues: Warm clothing, sleeping bag, tent, drinking water, food for evening BBQ, treats, firewood, camp oven, camper trailers OK. First aid kit Risks when bushwalking (sprains, falls etc), slippery surfaces Page 12

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14 TrackChat Activity Information Sheet. template Activity: Contact: Ph: Date: Start / Departure time: Meeting point: Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: Minimum: Activity description: Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Trip Grading: If wet: If dry: Suited to camper trailer? Yes / No / NA Number of nights camping? Location: Full time driving? Personal gear required: Yes / No / NA Fuel required: Club gear required: Other comments or safety issues:

15 August Website: Postal Address: PO Box 5842, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 Club Jumpers Hunters Newsagents Club Badges Sports Bar Plus 8 Fitzmaurice Street Wagga Wagga

16 Grant Yeo PH (02) , Blake Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Plus Cryovac Service Page 16

17 August 2016 TRIP LOTTO Each month a club member leads a trip. The purpose and the destination is for the club member to decide. It can be a day trip or equally a trip to the movies or a bbq. The possibilities are endless. but the goal is a social event to bring members together. These are the trip leaders until December July Barry & Raylene Menz August Kevin & Gwen Riordan September Peter & Fran Van Wel October Aaron Armstrong November Ian Davidson BE PREPARED FOR AN ADVENTURE!! December Jeff & Helen Brill Page 17

18 MEMBERSHIP FORM I am: Applying for membership Renewing my membership Membership is annual from April 1 st to March 31 st of the following year. Club fees are $55 per year per vehicle/family. Privacy: This information is used for Club operational purposes only. I agree to my details, as selected below, to be published in the Club Members List. Please note that photographs taken during Club activities may be used for Club reports, promotion and publicity. Participants who do not wish to have their images included, must notify the activity leader. The following may be published in the Members Please print neatly List Full name: of (postal address) YES NO Town Postcode Home telephone: Business telephone: Mobile telephone: address: I hereby apply to become a member or renew my membership of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. I have read and understood the Trip Rules and Etiquette, and the Code of Ethics, and in the event of my admission as a member I agree to abide by these. I understand that four wheel driving is potentially hazardous and that injury and vehicle damage is always a possibility. I hereby nominate the following persons to enjoy with me the privileges of membership including voting on all Club operational matters except formal votes on constitutional matters: Spouse/Partner: Children: TrackChat delivery. TrackChat, the Club s monthly newsletter is normally ed to members to save costs and ensure quick delivery. It is also available from the Club website and in hard copy at meetings. Please indicate if you would like to receive a hard copy by post. Signature of applicant: Date: Please post a hard copy NEW MEMBERS ONLY are required to have this section completed. This nomination may be carried out when a prospective member attends a meeting and presents this form. As a member of Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc, I nominate the applicant for membership of the association. Name of proposer:.. Signature Date

19 August 2016 Club Executive President Vice President Treasurer Public Officer Andrew Thompson Paul Kingdom Rob Hoogland Paul Kingdom Publicity Officer Lee Simpson Training & Activity Co-ordinator John Kent Secretary Kaye Hoogland TrackChat Karen Lenihan Webmaster Ken Eustace Equipment Officers John & Brenda Moore Association Delegate John Kent NEXT MEETINGS RSL Club, Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga 7.30 pm Tuesday 19 July Tuesday 16 August AGM Website: Tuesday 20 September Postal Address: PO Box 5842, Tuesday 18 October Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 Page 19