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2011 Cape York Members Trip
« on: February 26, 2010, 11:15:52 PM »
Well it was over 2 years ago that I come up with the idea for the 2009 Cape Trip and the great adventures we all had so I have decided to organise another one.

This trip we will head to some different places and stay a little longer in some. Just like the last trip the itinerary, when done, can change depending on road conditions and members can either follow the itinerary or do their own stuff but you will miss the fun. 

We will be looking to go in the 2011 June / July Qld school holidays.

We will stick to the same numbers around 18 vehicles.

If you want to recap the fun we had see below.

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=3139.0

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=3140.0
« Last Edit: February 27, 2010, 09:37:44 AM by McGirr »
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2010, 06:27:10 AM »
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And I won't be driving the Navara this time either.... so no spare clutches required!
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2010, 06:33:50 AM »
Count me in as a possible for down South. Am planning a big trip for around that time and will try and link it all together.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2010, 06:34:05 AM »
I'm in. I read those reports with envy and would love to make the trip.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2010, 07:28:16 AM »
I have enjoyed all the trips, but this is the one that I really want to do.

We're in!
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2010, 07:29:49 AM »
I think I am going to cry  :'(

The 2011 Qld July school holidays are from 24th June - 11th July whereas the SA ones are from 8th July - 25th July.  Only 3 days overlap and with Catie being a school teacher she can't get the extra time off.

I was so envious of you guys going on the last trip!!!

However, she was talking about going back to uni though for further study ........
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2010, 08:50:58 AM »
Hi McGirr,

We are going anyway as it was going to be our belated honeymoon trip and as we hadn't locked in dates I don't see why we shouldn't join you and the thought of going in a group is much more appealing than possibly solo as we were intending ::)

So lock us in eddy, and now no need to phone a friend :laugh:

We were looking at adding some of the gulf country in to our original trip so will probably just go there once we separate after the cape as we were looking at around 6 weeks away :cheers:
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2010, 01:22:02 PM »
We are very interested in attending.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2010, 04:31:02 PM »
Very keen to do this trip.  Will await the formal call for interest with much anticipation :cheers:
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2010, 06:26:43 PM »
I will have the intinerary up once Brett has the trip up on the Child Boards.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2010, 02:11:41 PM »
Seeing as I missed the last one put me down for this one. Attempt number 2.  8)
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2010, 02:30:18 PM »
Hi McGirr,

I was thinking of a cape trip this year, But next year with the Myswag gang sounded like a better option and gives me time to get over a medical issue, please add me to the list.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2010, 02:59:14 PM »
Quote from: Brett on February 28, 2010, 02:11:41 PM
Seeing as I missed the last one put me down for this one. Attempt number 2.  8)

Just make sure you don't miss this one hey mate?  :police:  :cheers:
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2010, 04:49:29 PM »
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm  sounds interesting???

I had pencilled in a 2011 Cape York Trip just recently with some friends.

timing yet to be confirmed!

I shall follow this thread intensely! 

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2010, 11:29:21 AM »
Does this trip require a heavily modified 4wd?

We have an NS Paj with 2 inch lift, BFG AT's, snorkel, diff breathers, steel bash plates, rear diff lock and some other touring bits. Would this be suitable?

My wife and I are dead keen to do a Cape trip with the new CT but would prefer to do it with a tagalong (or group) trip as we won't have a lot of 4wd experience towing a CT. Plenty of vehicle only experience though.

Cheers, Sam.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2010, 11:32:51 AM »
Quote from: hookedon4wding on March 01, 2010, 11:29:21 AM
Does this trip require a heavily modified 4wd?

We have an NS Paj with 2 inch lift, BFG AT's, snorkel, diff breathers, steel bash plates, rear diff lock and some other touring bits. Would this be suitable?

My wife and I are dead keen to do a Cape trip with the new CT but would prefer to do it with a tagalong (or group) trip as we won't have a lot of 4wd experience towing a CT. Plenty of vehicle only experience though.

Cheers, Sam.

Sam your vehicle will be fine.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2010, 01:01:16 PM »
All I can say is Dam you all  ;D We were going this year with good friends but it's just to far to come from Broome so it will be 2011 for us, hope a few of you don't go this year so you can go next year. However, we are doing the Canning this year if any one wants to come over to play :laugh:
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2010, 01:32:48 PM »
We were planning on this year but it isn't going to happen, so put us down for 2011 trip as it would be great to go with other people.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2010, 04:18:32 PM »
Hi McGirr,

Is it worth taking a tinny with us, we were thinking it might be a bit of a hindrance on the cape leg but definitely wanted it for the later part through the gulf, we were only thinking of fitting the "H" frame or tradesman type racks not a swingover for the camper and the loading/unloading might be a pest everyday.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2010, 04:44:51 PM »
Quote from: seqfisho on March 01, 2010, 04:18:32 PM
Hi McGirr,

Is it worth taking a tinny with us, we were thinking it might be a bit of a hindrance on the cape leg but definitely wanted it for the later part through the gulf, we were only thinking of fitting the "H" frame or tradesman type racks not a swingover for the camper and the loading/unloading might be a pest everyday.

Just Cruzin took his tinnie with him but he was heading to the Gulf and Darwin. You can hire boats at the Cape.
You may want to store it in Cairns and pick it up on the way back through.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2010, 06:28:57 PM »
Quote from: SteveandViv on March 01, 2010, 01:01:16 PM
All I can say is Dam you all  ;D We were going this year with good friends but it's just to far to come from Broome so it will be 2011 for us, hope a few of you don't go this year so you can go next year. However, we are doing the Canning this year if any one wants to come over to play :laugh:

Mate, this trip is next year, not this year.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #21 on: March 01, 2010, 06:43:53 PM »
It's been one of those days.  Sorry mate, have fun next year.

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« Reply #22 on: March 01, 2010, 07:46:18 PM »
Quote from: Symon on March 01, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
Quote from: SteveandViv on March 01, 2010, 01:01:16 PM
All I can say is Dam you all  ;D We were going this year with good friends but it's just to far to come from Broome so it will be 2011 for us, hope a few of you don't go this year so you can go next year. However, we are doing the Canning this year if any one wants to come over to play :laugh:

Mate, this trip is next year, not this year.

Yea, Yea. I just re-read it, Dam me, Dam, Dam, Dam..

OK, now that's off my chest.... Yep were going hopefully with our good friends the Frostys...Will watch this with interest
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2010, 07:48:30 PM »
Symon, Just just sent Steve & Viv a PM about this trip and his post.  We are the good friends that were suppose to be going with them.  I think he may have had oine tooooo many glasses of red when he post. :cheers:
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« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2010, 08:36:22 PM »
Yea, good on ya.. So for the purpose of this thread we would love to put our names down (steveand viv and Frostd) starters for the 2011 Cape Trip if that's OK..

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