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Events => Past Event & Run History => Topic started by: RJ7868 on March 17, 2008, 09:20:24 PM

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on March 17, 2008, 09:20:24 PM

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/image001.jpg)

Parking will be arranged along the Water side of Wharf Road.

All Corvette owners welcome.

Event organizer is Rusty: 0439 870 830
Please let Rusty know if you are coming.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: gtc on March 17, 2008, 11:24:27 PM

I'm in.

I guess for those travelling northward, the meeting spot will be Thornleigh Maccas as usual?

Title: Breaky run
Post by: toyvet on March 18, 2008, 08:25:03 AM

;42I think to go to Newcastle for breaky only is to far why not lunch instead and a cruise afterwards ?

Title: Breaky run
Post by: gtc on March 18, 2008, 02:30:03 PM

^ I prefer the early start -- little or no traffic on the F3 makes for a better run, IMO.

We could hang around for lunch (or make it brunch) and a cruise too, I guess.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: MADLT1 on March 18, 2008, 06:09:49 PM

i might tag along as well:fun

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on March 24, 2008, 07:48:26 PM

I have updated this information to cater for all that wish to attend.

Those that wish to have breakfast, parking will be arranged shortly and information supplied via this thread or via phone calls.

Those that wish to have lunch parking will be in the same location as the breakfast people and, as above, information supplied via this thread.

Those like myself that will be at breakfast and lunch, parking will be available as well.

Any questions please call Rusty: 0439 870 830

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on March 26, 2008, 12:28:17 PM

A Link to the "WHEREIS (http://beta.whereis.com/nsw/newcastle_east/bond_st?id=38108B033D5848)" map for this event.

I am speaking to Newcastle Council to arrange a Half Road Closure for our cars to be parked all in one location, right next to the harbour. The cost of this closure is $40 for the day and I am sure it will be worth it.

Basically, our parking area will be the first turn left after the Watt Street and Wharf Road round-about.

If you arrive along Watt St. you turn right around the round-about then take the first left along the harbour.

If you arrive along Wharf Rd. go straight through the round-about then take the first left along the harbour.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: gtc on March 26, 2008, 01:50:18 PM

That beta version of Whereis locks up my PC. ;47

$40 to close half a road all day sounds pretty cheap, or is that $40 each?

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on March 26, 2008, 02:06:43 PM

$40 flat for half the road.

Mind you I am not really closing half the road as the place I want to close off is not really a through road. But some of the locals use it like that sometimes......;45

Title: Breaky run
Post by: vet71y on March 26, 2008, 09:01:22 PM

Count me in too. What time will we meet at Macca's?

Title: Breaky run
Post by: gtc on March 26, 2008, 10:05:42 PM

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Originally posted by vet84y
Count me in too. What time will we meet at Macca's?

Probably should aim to leave Maccas at 7am, I reckon.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on March 27, 2008, 09:28:13 AM

I received word this morning that our Half Road Closure has been approved by Newcastle Council.

Barriers will be up on both ends of our parking area to stop other vehicles from entering.

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/Parking.JPG)

I am hoping to be able to fill this with Corvettes. It is about 80m long and two lanes wide.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: GoldDigger on March 28, 2008, 09:17:01 PM

I reckon I will be in too.  Will be a good run to get used to my vett after 4 months of repair work.
The wharf is a good spot to kick back so bring your sunscreen & cool looks

Title: Breaky run
Post by: 72vet on March 30, 2008, 11:27:29 AM

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Originally posted by RJ7868
I received word this morning that our Half Road Closure has been approved by Newcastle Council.

Barriers will be up on both ends of our parking area to stop other vehicles from entering.

 

As usual Rusty well organised. :x

Seeya's at  Maccas Thornleigh for a 7am departure.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: toyvet on March 30, 2008, 02:06:52 PM

;54we are coming too see you guys .[nick ] on the road jorge

Title: Breaky run
Post by: 87droptop on April 02, 2008, 07:36:46 PM

if the weather is good for it, count me in. thornleigh macca at 7 ?

Title: Breaky run
Post by: gtc on April 02, 2008, 10:01:09 PM

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Originally posted by 87droptop
if the weather is good for it, count me in. thornleigh macca at 7 ?

Leaving there at 7am.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on April 08, 2008, 02:23:36 PM

This is on this Sunday, 13th April.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on April 11, 2008, 06:40:09 AM

Bump

Title: Breaky run
Post by: VETTENUT on April 11, 2008, 09:26:29 AM

weather permitting we'll be along for the ride. see ya at maccas.;)

Title: Breaky run
Post by: gtc on April 13, 2008, 08:21:06 PM

Five Vettes departed Thronleigh Maccas at 7.15am and headed into the thick early morning fog along the F3 that lifted magically around Mt White. The rest of the run to Newcastle was in sunshine as we diverted via beautiful Swansea (and a few miscellaneous suburbs thanks to a haywire GPS unit, LOL!), reaching Nobby’s Beach at around 8.45am.

Nobby’s Beach was where the Pasha Bulker famously ran aground in June last year.

Around 16 Vettes were in attendance. Rusty had arranged blocked off parking along the promenade, which provided a show for the local Sunday strollers-by as, meanwhile, we ate a hearty brunch from the surf club café at picnic tables overlooking the beach.

The weather at Nobby’s was fantastic.

Around midday the intrepid 5 set off in the sun for the return leg to Sydney only to be greeted about half way by a deluge that had the F3 traffic bumper to bumper in sections.

It’s times like that when I wish I’d put the rag top up earlier instead of trying to outrun the rain, but convertible drivers are eternal optimists when it comes to the weather.

Thanks to Rusty for organising the day out and thanks to all the participants. It was great to catch up with our Northern brothers and sisters who don’t get down to see us often enough.

72vet took lots of pictures, so look out for a selection of those in the picture gallery in due course.

Title: Breaky run
Post by: 72vet on April 14, 2008, 01:40:19 PM

;51 with you gtc  was a great day for a run up north and again thanks Rusty for oganising the parking.

Here are some of the pictures.


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/DSCN0539.JPG)


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/DSCN0540.JPG)


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/DSCN0560.JPG)


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/DSCN0562.JPG)


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/DSCN0563.JPG)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/DSCN0583.JPG)

The rest can be viewed Here (http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/thumbnails.php?album=84)
;42

Title: Breaky run
Post by: RJ7868 on April 15, 2008, 01:53:50 PM

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/albums/userpics/IMGA0402.JPG)

 (http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photo/thumbnails.php?album=85)

More pictures can be seen here...

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Title: Breaky run
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on April 18, 2008, 05:49:57 PM

Looks like it was a top day guys.  Good one RJ