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[ACT] Australia Day Cruise

Started by _Yella-5000_ , Jan 21 2009 10:46 PM

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#26 _Herne_

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Posted 24 January 2009 - 09:38 PM

The wild violet/lavender Torry owned by my bro in law is a likely contender now but i forgot to mention the gold coin donation.

Jeremy is coming with me as he doesn't have to work on Monday.

Cheers
Herne

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#27 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 24 January 2009 - 09:52 PM

Meh, it's all OK Al, the donation is voluntary anyways, but will help get a dedicated ACT section for this purpose.

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#28 _willo_

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Posted 24 January 2009 - 11:01 PM

canberra's last torana run turned a few heads http://the-riotact.com/?p=10441

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#29 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 25 January 2009 - 07:40 AM

Good stuff, pity the old club doesn't do run reports anymore, would have been good publicity.

Anyways, only one more sleep to go.

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#30 _Herne_

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Posted 25 January 2009 - 10:17 AM

canberra's last torana run turned a few heads http://the-riotact.com/?p=10441

Thanks for posting that Willo, its really good to see the cars getting some recognition and for the right reasons

Cheers
Herne

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#31 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 25 January 2009 - 01:16 PM

I got Australian car flags, that sit on your window. Flags will go to the first 10 cars, going to Torana's first. It's gonna be good. If you want to help out by getting your own flag, they are available at Sam's Warehouse, Made in China no less, $1.67 for 2.

We'll do them left rear window so passengers don't get too cranky, hatchbacks can use their rear flip out window.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 25 January 2009 - 01:30 PM.

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#32 Toranavista

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Posted 25 January 2009 - 03:23 PM

canberra's last torana run turned a few heads http://the-riotact.com/?p=10441

Thanks for the Link to the Canberra Torana Club run, Willow. Looks like good publicity to me. Although we weren't seeking it. Just a quiet get together for club members and their families. Garry from the ACT/Queanbeyan branch dropped in and was good to see him. He was rallying support for the Tasmanian trip he is organising for October this year. Unfortunately I am unable to make it but I think it will be awesome. :spoton:

Edited by Toranavista, 25 January 2009 - 03:23 PM.

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#33 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 25 January 2009 - 10:29 PM

See you there.

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#34 _Herne_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 01:06 PM

Hi Guys 3 cars attended the Inaugural Run plus we had two apologies, one from Trev who was down the Coast and one from my Bro in Law Danny who would have liked to have taken part but he had a business meeting to take care of.

It was a good run and especially nice to see Waz in his lovely Torry - see photo's

Here is the link to the few shots we took.

https://cache.gmh-to.....naugural Run/

Next run is in a couple of weeks time. We will keep people posted.

Cheers
Herne

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#35 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 01:39 PM

Great day for a spin, although a bit warmish. Good to meet you Waz. We also saw a lass driving an original red LH SL/R 5000, nice.

Will post pics once I cool down with a beer (light).

We all thought we had locked brakes when the FA-18's x 5 flew up behind us as we took the round-a-bout!!!! Took a while for the penny to drop what was going on.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 26 January 2009 - 01:41 PM.

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#36 _WOZ_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 01:41 PM

sorry i forgot to donate.
fix you up next time.
was a nice drive & wish i could have stayed longer.

nice pics herne.

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#37 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 01:42 PM

Love this photo Al, you want to email me a hi-res copy?

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#38 _Herne_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 02:19 PM

Two similar pics on their way to you now Pat

Al

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#39 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 02:23 PM

My pics. Pays to have a photographing passenger. Thanks Jeremy for taking the pics.

Oh, we collected $8 for the forums, I'll get details from one of the mods.

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WOZ's Beast
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#40 _Herne_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 02:32 PM

Nice photo's Pat, the Dreams phat arse comes up ok

Perfect weather, if anything a tad hot. Yup the F18's had me thinking the rear brakes had locked up too, sure sounded like it as they screamed past.

$8.00 donation for the forum was very good considering the small numbers attending, attendances should improve for the next run or one after.

Thanks to Jeremy for supplying me with cold drinks and taking some pics whilst we were mobile, the two little girls were delightful to have along, perfect little ladies and a credit to their mother.

Cheers
Herne

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#41 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 02:36 PM

I've done runs with as little as me, myself and I. Just good to get the old girls out, and doing what they should be: driving around.

I might see if we can tee up some runs through Old-GMH, and get a bunch of Holden's together.

WOZ, if there are any suggested improvements, PM me.

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#42 _keith1962_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 05:07 PM

Hey Yella slurpy and Fruity tingle the cruise today was a small 1 but it may get bigger in time (Torana attendance).

cheers Keith

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#43 _Herne_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 05:41 PM

Hey Yella slurpy and Fruity tingle the cruise today was a small 1 but it may get bigger in time (Torana attendance).

cheers Keith

Hi Keith, we believe it will and certainly hope so mate

There are some good runs ahead, all within an hour or so of Canberra.

I have had a great weekend with the Torry, first the wedding on Sat which got heaps of recognition for the cars and then again today, chants of Aussie, Aussie Aussie rang out as we drove along the lakes edge. We (Jeremy and I)naturally replied with Oi, Oi Oi, as we passed by.

Cheers
Herne

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#44 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 05:49 PM

Yup, the cars never fail to attract attention. Hope it made a few people's Australia Day complete. I like just cruising, it is great. They loose something when they are sitting still in a paddock.

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#45 knoath

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 06:12 PM

Happy Aus Day Pat, Woz and Herne!
It's not the number that turn out, it's the turn out that counts.

Gee I miss the old girl when I see threads like these.

We had 3 FA-18s fly right over our house this morning (bloody low, we could see the pilots!!), the boys (6+1/2 and 3) were hysterical!!!! They loved it, never heard anything like it.

They're too young to remember the Hatch!!

Good to see you enjoyed the run.
More, more, more!!!!

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#46 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 06:17 PM

That's right Knoath. There will be more pics, I promise.

Sounds like you got other priorities right now, I'm sure the time will come when you get another.

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#47 _Herne_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 06:20 PM

Hi Knoath, cheers mate

yes numbers are not the all important part, enjoyment is....Hopefully more will want to enjoy their rides and join in. if not I am happy with my lot.

Cheers
Herne

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#48 _j7723_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 06:23 PM

Thanks guys had a top day and so did the girls

cant wait to be driving but not a commondore

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#49 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 26 January 2009 - 06:58 PM

Yup was good. I wonder if early morning or twilight is better with the hot weather? Any feedback/suggestions?

I was thinking we coulda cruised Cotter, but that place would have been packed today. I helped do traffic management on the single lane bridge one year.