Sydney Visist 22 October

[Craig White]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Yep, I'm still ok for those dates. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif My GT40 won't be back together by then, but lets hope it's back from the paint shop.

Pete won't need much of an excuse to show off his baby. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Let us know what your plans are, as I expect you will want to get some sightseeing in as well or since you are in home of Aus theme parks you might want to do a quick theme park visit while up here(Seaworld, Dreamworld, Movieworld). Not much time though.

We can do a tour of GT40 Australia(GT40's & Cobra's) and check out Harrison(Cobra's & Daytona's) if you like. There is also a bargain factory outlet shopping centre down here as well, might be something we can interest your wife in, or maybe she would prefer to see the GT40's. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Could get GT40 guys together for dinner or something as well.

Let us know what you want to do and what time you have available.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Yep, look forward to it.Beers are now on the ice.

 

[Peter Delaney]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Brett, it looks like you are fully organised on a tight schedule for Brisbane, but you have a whole week in Sydney. As Tim suggests, we should be able to rustle up quite a few starters as another "Sydney Drive Day" is well overdue - the weekend of 22/23 Oct should ensure a good rollup.

Let us know which day would be best & where you will be staying in Sydney. I'll contact the team & we'll have some fun.

Kind Regards,

Peter D.

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Pete,
I'll check with the wife, as it'll give her an opportunity to see hersister who lives in Sydney.

I can tell you where I am staying now. I'll be in the Hilton, right in the centre. After all that time travelling iin my previous job, something good is comign out of it /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'll PM you and Tim et al my mobile and home mail tomorrow/Tuesday. Only 5 days till I fly, I am really looking forward to it!

Brett

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

[ QUOTE ]
another "Sydney Drive Day" is well overdue - the weekend of 22/23 Oct should ensure a good rollup.

[/ QUOTE ]

Pete, Tim et al
I've spoken to the boss and she has stamped the visa to be allowed out on Sunday 23rd. Is this OK for you guys?

Brett

 

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

I too shall check with the Minister. But i expect to be there in the Clubman, if it is still in one piece that is. Next weekend is the final round of the NSW stat supersprint champs, which i am leading outright. Need a good result to clinch it ..... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Hershal Byrd]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Go Tim Go!!
I'll be wishin' ya luck mate and tippin' a pot for ya'

Hersh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Peter Delaney]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Brett - great news on the visa !

I'll start the wheels turning with the crew here in Sydney & keep you posted.

Kind Regards,

Peter D.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Brett, what day are you in Queensland and are you staying
at Surfers or Brisbane?

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Pete,
I am in Brisbane Friday 28th. Sorry its an awkward day, but it was the only time I could get up there to see you guys. I'll be staying in the Conrad in Brisbane.

Brett

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Friday is a traditional day for lunch /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

I'm hearing you Pete /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif; just hit Singapore, just another 9 hours...

Brett

 

[Bill Bayard]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Brett,

Just curious...how many hours flying time from the UK to Oz?


Jet lag + mass quantities of beer?

That's gonna leave a mark! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif






Bill

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Bill,
Total flight time was just under 20 hours. However, met the sister-in-law and went straight out doen Circular Key for 5 hours of drinking /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

However, bad news. My mobile has gone walkabout /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif I'll PM people with my wife's mobile.

Brett

 

[Peter Delaney]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Brett, we have a Drive Day set up for Sunday 23-10-05 - there should be around 7 GT40's, a clubman rocketship & maybe an Ultima - all up, about 18 people

If you are still ok to go, I'll pick you up from the Hilton at 10am where will collect a few cars from the south of Sydney, then meet up with a few more cars a bit further north & all drive some 30kms out to Steve Shedden's place at Glenorie for a BBQ lunch.

You also have PM

Kind Regards,

Peter D.

 

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Looking forward to the GT40 gathering on sunday. A few running repairs on the clubman this week, after a headlingt bracket came off /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif during the race meeting last weekend.
Funnily enough, we have had rain all this week as Sydney is in the biggest drought we've seen in a long time. Should make our English friend fell well at home. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Expecting about 7 or 8 GT40's to meet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Peter & Tim,
Let me say BIG thankyou for organising the day and everyones' hospitality. It was great to see all the cars, especially the first RF registered. I will send you my photos once I get back to the UK. Once again many thanks, and if you are ever in the UK, I will attempt to arrange something similar; however, I don't think the weather will quite be the same /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Brett

 

[flatchat(Chris)]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Err Whats the plan today??

 

[flatchat(Chris)]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

Wasss the go today then?? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Peter Delaney]

Re: Leaving for OZ next week - still OK for beers?

A great day was had for the Sydney Drive #2 - 7 x GT40's :

From left in pic :

Haydon M - RF Yellow
Steve S - DRB Red
Chris C - RF Yellow
Peter D - DRB Blue
Terry D - RF Black
Steve T - RF Blue
Kim H - RF Yellow

Nice drive, brilliant weather & great hospitality at Steve S's "ranch". We also had Tim M in his fearsome Hyabusa powered clubman & Steve K in a brutal Chev powered Ultima - what a collection !

I'll post a few more pics as I get them (dummy here forgot to take his bloody camera) !

Kind Regards,

Peter D.