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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #75 on: July 05, 2010, 07:51:36 AM »
I am new to this site (have been on PradoPoint for awhile) but so far have had a great read.  We were actually looking at visiting the Cape either 2011 or 2012 after purchasing our CT last year.  Is this something that you do each year or every few years.  Can you put us on the list as we are keen to see the tip of Australia.  What are the minimum requirements vehicle wise as we have just picked up a new 150 series Prado.

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I have added your name to the list. There is a minimum requirement section

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« Reply #76 on: July 05, 2010, 10:26:45 PM »
The quickest way to upgrade the Prado up to scratch, would be to trade it in on a Nissan. ;D :cup: :cheers:

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« Reply #77 on: July 08, 2010, 04:48:38 PM »
hopefully if there is room and we have our new 4wd we can go.  So if there is space, put us down as a maybe.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #78 on: July 10, 2010, 09:15:46 PM »
I just plotted the intineray looks unreal can't wait.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #79 on: July 10, 2010, 10:34:53 PM »
Thanks McGirr,

Will be trying to get some cash put away for some upgrades to the Prado. Hopefully tax time will be worthwhile.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #80 on: July 16, 2010, 07:30:24 PM »
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Is there room for another car and c/t for the 2011 trip.My wife and I are keen.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #81 on: July 16, 2010, 07:56:12 PM »
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Is there room for another car and c/t for the 2011 trip.My wife and I are keen.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #82 on: July 17, 2010, 12:10:08 AM »
Gee Wizz. How many are on the trip now Mark. May need to take a grader to keep us all moving  ;D
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #83 on: July 17, 2010, 08:59:56 AM »
Put me and a 6yo down too, if you could ...  assuming December is the final decision time. Have to make sure I can swing something at work. Thanks.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #84 on: July 17, 2010, 09:06:44 AM »
Gee Wizz. How many are on the trip now Mark. May need to take a grader to keep us all moving  ;D

Yes 36 so far. ???

A final roll call in December will tell us who will go and who will pull out. We will make our owns tracks ;D

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #85 on: July 17, 2010, 07:23:38 PM »
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Count us in for 2011.We are keen.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #86 on: July 17, 2010, 08:21:26 PM »
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Count us in for 2011.We are keen.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #87 on: July 26, 2010, 09:34:33 PM »

Gee with all the reports from people heading to the Cape this year we are may have to close it just for ourselves for a couple of weeks.

What we will need is a few road closed signs and detour signs. That will fix things. ;D

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #88 on: July 29, 2010, 08:30:44 PM »
It is 330 days, 3 hours, 32 minutes and 26 seconds until Saturday, 25 June 2011 (Sydney time).
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« Reply #89 on: July 29, 2010, 08:44:27 PM »
Bring it on........... :cup: :cup: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #90 on: August 02, 2010, 06:41:11 PM »
Just found the forum, looks a great place to share thoughts, get ideas, see what's going on & to meet new people. Would be interested in tagging along as well. Just the wife & myself.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #91 on: August 15, 2010, 08:07:43 PM »
As new members of my swag i would love to join your trip to the tip as we where planing be there on our trip around oz around june/july.
Thats if we get a spot/invite

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #92 on: August 15, 2010, 08:25:06 PM »
Despite 300 people putting their hands up I know from personal experience that many will not be able to make it, so there should be enough spots for those who are still able to make it.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #93 on: August 15, 2010, 08:36:07 PM »
we will be a definite if we get a birth as like i said we had planed to get to the tip on our trip around June July anyway and what a destination to to head to on your first my swag trip/gathering

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #94 on: August 22, 2010, 06:20:24 PM »
If there's room please put us down as a 'more than likely'. 2 adults.  :angel:

By December, when you finalise the list, the Missus will have made up my mind for us.  :cheers:

I'm still unsure what to do about the mutt. Any suggestions? Are dogs okay or are they a nuisance for example access to National Parks etc. Perhaps a kennel at Cooktown is the way to go?  ???

Suggestions welcome. Please no croc jokes.  :D

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« Reply #95 on: August 23, 2010, 08:13:25 AM »
There is a place in Kuranda that looks after dogs. Highly recommended.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #96 on: September 26, 2010, 05:55:41 PM »
Hi Mark, put down as a possible.
 I've got a 07 bt50 dual cab with a rear diff lock, factory bullbar. What else would you recommend for my vehicle.
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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #97 on: September 27, 2010, 07:41:43 AM »

We are also keen on the trip but I didn't put us down as I saw there was already quite a few numbers. We are more seriously planning to do the cape in June/July now so I thought I would put our names in. There will be 2 adults and 4 kids.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #98 on: September 27, 2010, 09:22:54 PM »
What happens if everyone turns up, or even half? Even still count on another 2 adults and 3 billy lids.

I say we remove the bitumen and make all the roads dirt.

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Re: 2011 Cape York Members Trip
« Reply #99 on: September 27, 2010, 09:24:26 PM »
one day i will get up there, gotta get back over east 1st. am planning to  head up to the Mitchell falls about the same time.

have a great trip guys

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