TAS Southern Get Together

[TazzyVR6]

Hey southern dubbers. There's been some internest after the July 19th meet to have a meet down south somewhere. Throw up ideas for dates and locations here. I've only been down here for six months so don't know of any good roads myself, though I have heard that Grasstree Hill can be good?
Cheers,
Al

Interest so far for 29th August:
Stephy & Matt - A Ni#*@n Confirmed
tassie_euro_mk1 - B1 Passat Not Attending
TazzyVR6 - Mk4 GTI Confirmed
gtimk5 - Mk5 GTI Maybe
joshfair - Mk1 LS Not Attending
ethan - Mk1 golf Not Attending
hennie - Mk1 golf Maybe
proj - Mk3 VR6
hjsimpson01 - Mk5 GTI Not Attending
speciP3 - very noisy Mk3 CL maybe
axis - Mk5 GTI Pirelli Not Attending
86gti - Mk2 GTI maybe
Who else and other date suggestions?

[Stephy]

I'm in. Can it be later in August? I have a free nights accommodation at wrest point...

[gtimk5]

Grasstree Hill road now has a 60km/h limit on it and it only goes for 8kms anyway. However, plenty of room for a bbq and get together at the other end of it as I will be on my block of land well and truly by then. Pretty much on a road that heads north for those who have to return that way.
The channel has some great roads, Cygnet has a nice pub with great meals. Most of us down here know the targa stages down that way.
Last time we had a VWW drive down that way only 3 cars turned up and member Golfcart who organised the day was driving his BMW.
Had a couple of people from Launnie who promised to show up but must have had late changes of plans, didnt show up.
We need some VW social interest down here, once upon a time, we were leaders on the forum for having good drives and get togethers...

[Stephy]

I'm up for just a meet and chat. I'm going to a datsun one in the next couple of weeks and It's only photos and bbq. I'm all for trying to get more get togethers happening. Really, hobart isn't that far for me.

[TazzyVR6]

It's a bugger with all the 60kph limits around country roads these days! Perhaps Sunday so most people shouldn't have work commitments? August 22nd or 29th? I like the Cygnet idea, haven't had a chance to go down that way before.

[Stephy]

Ohhh - i've never been there either. If we push it to 29 August - I may have actually finished my VR...

[tassie_euro_mk1]

I would like to make it to this one So far it all sounds pretty good. Sunday suits me well, or if we get a set, agreed date, I can inform work that im cruising in my Vdub

Dont care which roads we take. Ill be in the Passat B1 so I wont be taking it hard anyways hahaha

[TazzyVR6]

Meet here. In Repco carpark next to KFC and McDonalds

[GRN_VAGN]

count me out
Dont mind the odd HWY drive, but after 2-3 hours of driving with a 4 speed and loud exhaust it really kills..

[TazzyVR6]

Just put a link up on ozedition. Spread the word

[gtimk5]

May be crowded at that meeting spot, being on top of BigW?
I suggest meeting at the B68 no. on the left of the pic, its on the highway route, turn right at the roundabout there and you have a large area with Maccas, KFC and a car wash with a load of room. I am easy though and will meet where ever. 12 may be too late as the northerners have a longish drive home.
From Kingston its a good 45 minute drive to Cygnet using some of the targa roads. The views down the channel are special as well so stop offs here and there will make that time longer.
There are picnic areas in Cygnet, not sure about gas bbq's. Theres a nice bakery there as well.

[JoshFair]

yeah i should be able to make it in the golf. which would be nice. maybe that should be my goal.... to have it finished in time for the cruise sounds good to me!!

[TazzyVR6]

Ok well I'm planning to go scouting the area on my bike first, I'll check out what the parking is like on sunday at 10:30-11am and where there may be other places to park. How early are the northerners wanting to get up? I know it's probly a good 2.5hrs from Launie to Kingston! I'm hoping my turbo will turn up in time to go on before the cruze, may be giving you a call in the next few weeks Andrew

[86gti]

count me out
Dont mind the odd HWY drive, but after 2-3 hours of driving with a 4 speed and loud exhaust it really kills..

Hahahhahaha, I hear ya!!! even my GTI isn't the comfort mobile it once was LOLOLOL

[Stephy]

You are both soft.