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Inthisissue:PrezSez 3Tripreport:AusDayLakeGeorge8Merchandise 12GuestSpeaker 14Tripreport:Beachport 16TripCalendar 22Clubdinner 26
Volume23No.10
March2018
MountLoftyRangersInc.POBox1150,BlackwoodSA5051www.mountloftyrangers.com.au
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AGM 27Training 29Towingmasses 32MLRRecipeBook 36RFDS 40Nominationforms 47
ALOHA!!!! From Hawaii Kylie
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MountLoftyRangersInc.AboutUs The Club’s aim is for itsmembers to enjoy all aspects of owning and using our4WDswhileenjoying thediversesurroundingsofferedby thisgreatcountry.Weare a club of 4WD enthusiasts who enjoy challenging driving, regular trips,camping,campcookingandagreatsocialsceneonandofftrack.
Membership Membershipisopentoanyonewhoownsa4WD(regardlessofitsmakeormodel)andhasapassionfordriving.MountLoftyRangersIncisanaffiliatedmemberoftheSouthAustralianAssociationofFourWheelDriveClubs(FWDSA).
ClubOutings
TheMountLoftyRangersprovidesregularday,weekendandextendedfourwheeldrive trips, lead by experienced trip leaders. Trips are rated on the level ofdifficultyandareavailabletoallmembersandguests. Theclubhasadedicatedsocialcommitteewhichalsoorganisesregulareventsthatcomplementtheclubtrips. ExperienceandTraining
Our current members possess a wide range of skills ranging from beginner toadvanced.The clubhas anumberof accredited instructors andassessors, and isinvolvedinregulartrainingviatheSAAFWDCDriverTrainingUnit.
Meetings
Club meetings are the second Monday of each month* and are held at theBlackwoodFootballClub,TrevorTerrace,Blackwood
Time:7:15pmfor7.30pmstart
*ExceptwherethisMondayfallsonalongweekendthenthemeetingisheldonthethirdMondayofthemonth.
FormoreinformationontheClubpleasecheckoutourwebsiteat:www.mountloftyrangers.com.au
MT LOFTY RANGERS UHF CLUB CHANNEL NO 27
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It’sfunny–IalmoststarteveryPrezSezwithsomethinglike“wherehastheyeargone?”or“timeisflyingby”,sointimehonouredtraditionespeciallywithonlyacoupleofPrezSez’sleftformetowrite......Godthisyearisflying!Wearealmostathirdofthewaythroughitalreadyandlotshashappened,bothplannedandunplanned,butIguessthatcertainlymakeslifeinteresting.JustashortPrezSezthismonth,soifyouneedtoknowmoreofwhatisgoingoninMLRworld–you’lljusthavetocometothemeetingonMonday19/3!OurAGMisnotthatfaraway,pleasegiveseriousconsiderationtoputtingyourhanduptohelpoutonthecommittee,wehaveincludedabriefdescriptionofeachroletogiveyoumoreinformation,alternativelyhaveachatwithoneofthecurrentcommitteeonwhattheirroleentailsifyouneedmoreinformation.You’llalsofindmoreinformationinthismagazineabouttheAnnualMLRdinner,tobeheldonSaturdayApril28that3GumsBistroinHahndorf(sameplaceaslastyear),whichissuretobeanothergreatnight.TheKenBradyClubpersonofTheYearwillbeawardedaswellasacoupleofnewawards–willyoubetheretoacceptyouraward?WillyoubetheretoacceptyourFREE2018/2019MLRMembership?Yesthat’srightwewillhavealuckydoorprizeofferingaFREEmembershipforthenextmembershipyear–butyouobviouslyneedtoattendtobeintherunning.......Whileonthedinner,afewofourfellowmembersareofferingtoorganiseacoupleofdaytripsintheAdelaideHillsforthatweekend–readwineriesorbreweriesorjustacasualwanderdowntheHahndorfmainstreet,soyou’dbettergetyournameontheDinnertripsheet,thenEFTyourpaymenttotheTreasurertolockinyourspot!Finally,justalittleselfpromotion–Doody’sMysteryTripisonagainSundaymay13th,iftheprevious3areanythingtogoby,youcouldbesorryyoumissedoutunlessyougetyournameontothetripsheet.Therearenolimitationsfornumbers,butIdoneedtoworkoutifyouneedyour4WDorwhetheryoucanbringyourothercar?PreviousyearswehavewanderedthebackroadsoftheFleurieu,wehaveendedupattheMurrayMouthviaGoolwaBeachorlastyearcrossedalltheferriesfromWellingtontoSwanReach–doyouknowhowmanythereare?Wherecouldwebegoingthisyear,wellthat’sthemystery!Wellstudyiscalling,sohopetoseeyouatthemeeting
June2015
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YOURCOMMITTEE2017-18 COMMITTEEDIRECTORS
SECRETARY&[email protected]
MEMBERSHIPOFFICERLotharDunaiski/[email protected]
ALLPOSITIONSAVAILABLE(EXCEPTVICEPRESIDENTANDSECRETARY)
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YOURCOMMITTEE2017-18 COMMITTEEMEMBERS
WEBSITEOFFICERMichelleWatkin
MERCHANDISEOFFICER
PROPERTYOFFICER
EDUCATIONOFFICER
MAGAZINEEDITOR
COMMITTEEMEMBER
CraigWatkin
COMMITTEE
MEMBERMarianneSag
COMMITTEEMEMBER
ChrisGrear
COMMITTEE
MEMBERJasonMcKendrick
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WiththeMLRAGMrapidlyapproaching,itistimetoopennominationsfornumerouscommitteepositionswhichwillbevotedon/ratifiedatthemeeting.Committeemembersareelectedbythemembersforthemembers.TheyarevolunteerswhokindlydonatetheirtimetorepresentthemembersinterestinthedaytodayrunningoftheClub,areyou:
1. Interestedinputtingyourhanduptohelpthisclubgetevengreater?2. Notsurewhatroleyou’dlikeorwhat’sinvolved?
Keepreadingforabriefdescriptionofeachrole:President:-ConvenesallmeetingsofMLR.Meetingwith4WDSAtopushtheMLRinterests.SponsorLiaison.Vicepresident:-Facilitatemonthlytopicofintereste.g.guestspeakers,awarenesssessionsetc.BecomesactingPresidentwhenthePresidentunavailableTreasurer:-Lookingafterclubfinancials.Sponsorliaison.Secretary&PublicOfficer:-Minutetakingformeetings.Correspondenceinandout.TripsCoordinator:-Primarypointofcontactformemberstripplanning,adviceandattendancesheets.Communicatestripcalendartomembers4WDSADelegate:-Attendsbi-monthly4WDSAmeetingsandisthevoiceofMLR,alsoreportsbackonanyrelevantinformationfrom4WDSAthataffectsMLR.Membershipofficer:-FirstpointofcontactforvisitorsthatcometoMLR,keepstrackofcriteriaformembershipacceptance.Websiteofficer:-LooksafterMLRwebsiteandFacebookadministrationMerchandiseofficer:-Organisesclothingandotherclubapprovedmerchandiseforsaletomembers.PropertyOfficer:-Looksafterclubpropertyandtrailer,bymaintainingwhereappropriateandlendsequipmentouttomembers.EducationOfficer:-Organisesclubtrainingandawarenessdays.Liaiseswith4WDSADriverTrainingUnitforwidertrainingopportunities.Magazineeditor:-Collatesallmaterialtogointoclubmagazine–photos,tripreports,jokes,interesting4WDrelatedstoriessourcedelsewhere.Facebookadministration.CommitteeMember:-SupportsotherOfficersofthecommittee,andhelpswithclubeventsandtripswhereneeded.Ifyouwouldliketoshareyourexperienceandcontributetotherunningoftheclub,pleasespeaktoacurrentcommitteemembertoobtainanominationform.
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MLR Quiet Achiever Award
Well it’s that time of the year where we start thinking about MLR club awards.
You may have seen nomination forms for the MLR Quiet Achiever Award in the newsletters during
the year. If you think you know of someone who fits the bill nominate them.
The Quiet Achievers Award acknowledges just how much they are valued and appreciated and
recognises their important, often behind the scenes, contribution to the fabric of the Club. This is an
award that is presented to those special people who go out of their way to do things for others, not
because they want recognition but because it comes from their heart to give and serve others. Quiet
achiever may contribute in numerous ways including:
• Always friendly and supportive consistently helping others
• Continued fundraising efforts
• Volunteer efforts for the betterment of the Club
• Behind the scenes support
So over to you… There is a nomination form in this newsletter. Nominations should be forwarded to
the MLR Secretary at [email protected] or hand deliver to Jo at a meeting by the
end of Feb 2018
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SubmittedbyLyssaLiebeltLOTHARWASTRIPLEADERForgettingthatthetemperatureinAdelaidewas40degreesBeachportsureputontheperfectweatherfortheday.Aftercheckingofradiosandsomesafetyinformationweheadedoffabout9amwithLotharastripleader,andoh’whatatripleaderheis.LotharprovidedinformationeverystepofthewaywithinformationabouttheLakeitself.LothartrulyisawalkingencyclopediawhenitcomestoknowledgeontheLake.Headvisedthatitwasonlyasshortastwoyearsago,thelakewasanenvironmentaldisasterduetolackofwater.Youcouldapparentlywalkacrossitwithouttouchingwater.Fastforwardtwoyearsandthelakeisbloomingineveryway.YoucouldcertainlyhearitinLothar’svoicehowhappyitwastoseeitinbetterconditionandteamingwithwildlife.Wildlifesuchasblackswans,orangebelliedparrots,cornetsandmore.Weheadedalongtracks,oneofwhichleadustothemiddleofthelakeandonethattookusthroughsomeVERYSTINKYpuddles(thanksLothar).Ashortbreakfromdrivingtohavealookaroundinthemiddleofthelakearea.Lotharagaingaveusloadsofinformationaboutthelake.TheclarityofthewaterwasactuallybetterthanIthoughtitwouldbe.Itwasquiteclear.Againthemanyformsofwildlifecouldbeseen.WeagainloadedupandcontinuedtoheadaroundthelakefurtheragainwithLothar(theencyclopedia)givingevenmoreinformation.Iwasalsoamazedatthevarietyofflora.AsIamapersonthatloveslookingatthefloratherewereseveralplantsthatIwasamazedtoseegrowinginsuchanarea.ObviouslyIradioedthroughtotheencyclopediaaskingmanyquestions,allofwhichheseemedmorethanhappytoanswer.TheonethingInoticedastrongpresenceofwasaformofbridalcreepertakingoveralotofthearea,ofwhichLotharadvisedthatNationalParkstriedbutfailedtocontrol.Wethengottotheareaofournextadventure–thesanddunes.
TRIPREPORT:AUSDAYLAKEGEORGE
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MEMBERSHIPS2017/2018membershipfees
$70forcontinuingmember$80forneworreturningmemberEFTpaymentsareencouragedForpaymentbyEFT: BSB: 065132 AccountNo: 10044806AccountName: MountLoftyRangersInc.*Remembertoputyournameinthereferencefield
TRIPREPORT:AUSDAYLAKEGEORGE
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Paul McGregor – 0408 900 889
Keeping you off the beaten track
1800 633 745 | [email protected] @AJG_Australia |
Motor Vehicle• Agreed value options• All accessories included• Modifications OK• Full off-road cover• No claim bonus protection• Flexible cover
Caravans and Campers• Australia wide cover• Agreed value options
Camping• Theft from open air• Fire & malicious• Cover in vehicle and
at campsites
Additional benefits• Annual or monthly payments• Australia wide cover• 4WD club discounts
Talk to us about:
Call us today, quoting ‘GET OFFROAD’ and geta better deal for your 4WD.
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Clubequipmentforloan!
• Gratemates• UnidenUHFhandheldradios• Tyrerepairkit(large&small)• Tiforhandwinchandcable
• CarBra
• Gazebo3mx3m• Hotwaterurnandkettle
• Beadbreaker• Dragchains(x2)
• Trestletables,plasticfolding1.8m(x2)
• Recoverybag(incsnatchstraps,extensionstrap,treetrunkprotectorandshackles)
*Allclubequipmentissecurelystoredwithintheclubtrailer@Lonsdale
Forfurtherinformationonanyloanequipment,pleaseemailProperty
Officer:[email protected]
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KhakiShirtWehavenewkhakishirtswiththeMLRlogo,availablefororder,eithershortorlongsleevefor$40.Addyounameforanextra$7.
JacketsandVestsThesearestillavailabletoorderSoftshelljackets-Ladies$70;Mens$75Softshellvest-Ladies$55;Mens$60Addyounameforanextra$7.00
MERCHANDISE
$25-MLRSandFlagtobeusedunderthetheorangeflagasrequiredintheDesertParks,Beachportaswellasotherplaceswe4WDlikePeakeandMorgan.
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PoloShirtsAvailablefororderinthetwodesigns:TyreprintandFlindersprintShortsleeve$55Longsleeve$58Addyournameforanextra$5.50 Cometothenextclubmeetingandtryonasize!!!!Isityourbirthdaythismonth???ComeandseeKylieforadrink!
ContactSheenatoplaceanorder:[email protected]
MERCHANDISE
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social night
GUESTSPEAKER
Forfurtherinformationortobookaguestspeaker,pleaseemailGaryLight,GuestSpeakerCo-Ordinator&[email protected]
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FIREBANSEASON
FIREBANDISTRICT STARTDATE FINISHDATEAdelaideMetropolitan 1December2017 30April2018EasternEyrePeninsula 1November17 15April2018
Flinders 1November2017 15April2018KangarooIsland 1December2017 30April2018
LowerEyrePeninsula 1November2017 15April2018LowerSouthEast 22November2017 30April2018
MidNorth 1November2017 30April2018MountLoftyRanges 1December2017 30April2018
Murraylands 15November2017 15April2018NorthEastPastoral 15October2017 31March2018NorthEastPastoral 15October2017 31March2018
Riverland 1November2017 15April2018UpperSouthEast 15November2017 15April2018
WestCoast 1November2017 15April2018YorkePeninsula 1November2017 30April2018
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ReportcourtesyofTraceyKavanaghPhotoscourtesyofShelleySendiAsrelativenewcomerstotheclubandnewtoBeachportwewerekeentogetintothespiritofthelongweekendclubtrip.WithourTogassortedforTom'sRomanthemed50thbirthdaycelebrations,wejustneededtoorganiseafavouredtipple.ANegroniwasdecidedupon,adrinkthatisnectarforthegods;verysuitablefora'roaman'weekend.Wejustneededasupermarkettogetacoupleofkeyingredients.Thatdecided,andworkingonthepremisethatallroadsmustleadtoRobe,wewanderedovertocheckouttheSaturdaytripoptions.
WeoptedfortheLakeGeorge,Dunes,andbeachdrivewithtripleadersLotharandSheena.Thetripofferedquiteabitofsanddriving,aswellassomethingfornatureloversandphotographers.AndWOWdidtheseguysdeliver.
TRIPREPORT:BEACHPORT
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FromthetranquilityofLakeGeorge,totheexcitementofdrivinginthedunesandfinishingwiththebeachdrivetoNoraCreina,Lotharwasaconsiderateleader,cateringtoalllevelsofdriverexperienceandadjustinghisinstructiononceheassessedtheskilllevelofindividualswithinthegroup,akacallsignCheetah.Sheenawasexceptionalinherprovisionofwelltimed,detailedadviceabouttrackconditionsandpointingoutitemsofinterest.Stopswerescheduledtotakeintheviews,allowingthosewithaninterestplentyofphotoopportunitieswhileLotharprovidedanalltoobriefoverviewoftheregions'floraandfauna.
Timespentinthedunesallowedplentyofopportunitytoimprovedrivingskills,somethingthatappearedtoalsobetheaimofeveryother4WDvehiclewithincooee.Cheetah….we'lluseChannel26,OKwe'lltry27,nowtry25,nowtry24etc......OurgroupallhadMLRflagsontheirsandflagswhichmadeiteasiertospotoneofourown.
TRIPREPORT:BEACHPORT
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Most4wheeleddriversweremindfulofothersandALLweremindfulnottoswatthe2wheeled'mosquitos'thatbuzzedaroundthedunes,withapparentdisregardoftheirown,ifnotothers,safety.Wehadplentyoftimetopracticesteepsanddescents,buildtrustourcarscapabilitybyusingthemforwhatthey'redesignedfor.Sadly….Luckilyno-onecrabbedorgotboggedsowedidn'thaveachancetopracticearetrieval.ThePuddleprovidedanotherchancetopracticesteepdescentsandascents.RoryandLyssashowedacombinationofdriverskillandvehiclecapabilitybyascendingthepuddleonvirginsand.Rory'sdrivingskillallowedhimtoquicklycreate&maximise,ontractionresultinginasuccessfulascent.
BothMichaelandMartinintheirJeepsalsodemonstratedthat,combinedwithmanualdriverskills,thesecarsaremadeforthisterrainandeasilytraversedthesesteepascentsanddescents.MyratherswiftdescentintothepuddleresultedinsomedamagetothefrontpanelsofthePaj.Davidwillnowhavetobuythebullbarhe'spickedout,apurchaseI'vebeenputtingoff.PerhapsthisiswhyheinsistedIdidn'tfeatherthebrakes??
TRIPREPORT:BEACHPORT
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ThedaywasbrokenupwithalunchbreakinthepuddlewithMichaelandMartinhoningtheirdunesurfing,providingthelunchtimeentertainment.Wemovedfromthepuddlethroughthedunestowardstothebeach.Thebusylongweekendmeantabitofawaitforthenarrowonewaytracktothebeachtoclear.Thetrackwassonarrowyoucouldhearthecarsdepreciatingastheypassedbythesaltbushoneithersideofthetrack.Priortoexitingthetrackontothebeach,LotharandSheenakindlydemonstratedhowtopickthewronglineandgetstuckinadeeprut.Theyalsoallowedthegrouptoimproveskillsbyretrievingthevehicleusingmanpowertopushthecaroutofthepothole.Thiswasparticularlyconsiderateasitwasouronlyopportunitytopracticearetrievalduringtheentiretrip!Howthoughtfultheyare.Thebeachdriveonhardsandwasarelaxeddrive,nexttounbelievablyclearaquabluewater,endinganenjoyableday'sdriving.LotharandSheenaagaindeliveredthegoods,withalastbriefviewofthelocalfauna.Althoughsomeofourgroupweren'tsoimpressedwithwhatappearedtobeintroducedferals,Isayliveandletlive,likeallofgodscreatures,thenudistsareentitledtotheirspaceonthebeachaswell.
TRIPREPORT:BEACHPORT
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Nomatterthedingsandminorbinglesandscratches,wehadagreattripandwe'llcertainlybefirsttosignupforthenextoneledbyLotharandSheena,particularlyonethatpromisedmoredetailedinformationaboutthegeography,floraandfaunaofthearea.CheetahCoalitionSheenaandLothar–Prado,TripleadersTraceyandDavid-PajeroRobandShelley-200seriesLandcruiserMichaelandEllen-JeepWranglerMartin-JeepWranglerRoryandLyssa-100seriesLandcruiserFredandSimone-FJcruiserPamandNeil-NissanPatrol-TailendcharlieSparklingNegroniginvermouthbitterorangesparklingbloodorangesliceorangewedgelimesqueezedslicelemonpeelsprigrosemarypourintoshortglassontoalargelumpoficeenjoy!
TRIPREPORT:BEACHPORT
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2018SASCHOOLHOLIDAYS
Period StartSchoolHolidays Saturday14thAprilTerm2 Monday30thAprilSchoolHolidays Saturday7thJulyTerm3 Monday23rdJulySchoolHolidays Saturday29thSeptemberTerm4 Monday15thOctoberSchoolHolidays Saturday15thDecember
SAPUBLICHOLIDAYS2018
Monday12thMarch–AdelaideCupFriday30thMarch–GoodFridayMonday2ndApril–EasterMondayWednesday25thApril–ANZACDayMonday11thJune–Queen’sBirthdayMonday1stOctober–LabourDay
Tuesday25thDecember–ChristmasDayWednesday26thDecember–BoxingDay
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“Put up a trip sheet and people will come”
MONDAY
12thFebruaryClubMeeting7.30pm
BlackwoodFootballClub,TrevorTerrace,Blackwood9th–12thMarch Longweekend SteveBrown Cordolla/Morgan
QuarryBringyourkayakorcanoeforaspotontheriver
Greatfuninthequarrytobehadtoo!Sat10th-Mon12thMarch
LONGWEEKEND ADELAIDECUP LONGWEEKEND
MONDAY19thMarch
ClubMeeting7.30pmBlackwoodFootballClub,TrevorTerrace,Blackwood
24th–25thMarch Weekendtrip 4WDSA NgarkatworkingbeeInterclubworkingbee–seeseparateflyerformoreinfo
28thMarch–5th
AprilExtendedLongweekend
DonCameron NSWEasterJamboree
Limitedto10MLRmembersonlysogetinquick-$100pervehicleBuckenbowra/BatemansBay
Fri30thMarch–Mon2ndApril
LONGWEEKEND EASTER LONGWEEKEND
7thApril Clubsocial LotharDunaiski
Spoonwhittling
98Murray’sHillRoadCoromandelValley2-6pm
MONDAY9thApril
ClubMeeting7.30pmBlackwoodFootballClub,TrevorTerrace,Blackwood
23rd–27thApril Weektrip TasmanHunt LakeBonny(Barmera)AnzacDay,kayaking,siteseeing&LoveDay4x4daytrip
WEDNESDAY25thApril
PUBHOL ANZACDAY PUBHOL
SATURDAY28thApril
ClubDinner TomDoody HahndorfThreeGumsBistro
Cost,menu&accommodationdetailsTBCLuckydoorprize~Free18/19membership!!!!
SUNDAY13thMay
Daytrip TomDoody MysteryTrip
JoinTomforarandomdaytripoffunandadventure!
2018TRIPSCALENDAR
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MONDAY14thMay
AGMMeeting7.30pmBlackwoodFootballClub,TrevorTerrace,Blackwood
26-27thMay Sanddrivingweekend
SteveTownsend
Peake
Sanddrivingtrainingweekend–orjustaweekendhavingfuninthesand!
28/5–6/7 Extendedtrip LotharDunaiski
Africa!!!!!!
6couplesheadingoverseasforanadventureofalifetime
2/6–16/6 Extendedtrip Peter&JoReed Finke
800kminthesand–nofuelSimpsonDesert&Birdsville
15th–17thJune Weekendtrip GaryLight BigDesertCampBigBillyBore(Vic)
JuneTBA Extendedtrip RobDagri CapeYork
AdelaidetoBirdsville,ChartersTowers,Cairns,Cooktown.DevelopmentRoadtoCapeYork.VisitBatFalls,ElliotFallsetcetc.Backhomeviacoast.
MONDAY18thJune
ClubMeeting7.30pmBlackwoodFootballClub,TrevorTerrace,Blackwood
TBAFeb/March
Clubnight GaryLight Diamondsphotographycourse&dinner
SaturdayinCBD&endthedaywithdinneratthepub.CostTBD
TBA Clubnight TomDoody CampCook@Ashbourne
TBASchoolHolidays
Extendedtrip TasmanHunt Uluru(AyresRock)
WalkuptheRockforthelasttime.TruckMuseuminAliceSprings
2018TRIPSCALENDAR
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KEEPING IN TOUCH A PRODUCTION OF THE FWDSA EXECUTIVE
www.4wdsa.asn.au
K. I. T. “KEEPING IN TOUCH”
Number 47
18/12/2017
NGARKAT CONSERVATION PARK INTERCLUB WORKING BEE 24th & 25th March 2018
WHAT: Each year a group of volunteers from FWDSA affiliated clubs meet at the Ngarkat CP to undertake a number of tasks that have been developed in conjunction with the Senior Ranger, Natural Resources (SA Murray-Darling Basin, DEWNR) from Lameroo. These tasks assist DEWNR in maintaining, sustaining and enhancing the Ngarkat CP for all park visitors. This year the work to be undertaken is again generally on or near the one-way and two-way section of the Ngarkat CP Border Track and includes trail marking, fencing (repair, replacement or installation), fireplace & rubbish clean-up, signage, vegetation trimming and painting. DEWNR will be providing materials and specialist tools needed for the work and the volunteers will need to provide all the basic hand tools and labour. The one-way section of the Border Track is closed to public traffic until the first weekend of April and therefore will be closed to public traffic during the working bee.
WHEN: Weekend of 24th & 25th March 2018. Work starts at 9am on the Saturday, but you may setup camp on the afternoon or evening of the preceding Friday.
WHERE: Meet at the Ngarkat CP Pine Hut Soak campground (S35º 25’ 24.7” E140º 52’ 46.2”). See the map overleaf. Overflow if necessary to the nearby Nanam Well and Cox’s Windmill campgrounds.
Directions: Heading south from Tailem Bend cross the railway overpass, turn left onto the Mallee Highway; drive through Lameroo, Parilla and past the T-Junction to Bordertown (do not turn), then after ~1.9km turn right on to Rosy Pine Road (Ngarkat Park sign at this point), continue south for ~14.7 km to the Park Entrance (there may be one or two gates near the end of this road). 250m on from the Park Entrance is the visitor information shelter and a further 70m is the turn left to the adjacent Pine Hut Soak campground.
WHAT TO BRING: Camping: Camper trailers and caravans can be accommodated. The Pine Hut Soak campground has
one long drop toilet but you need to bring everything else (water, food, shelter). Please note that the working bee dates will still be in fire danger season so the "camp fire" will need to be artificial (a gas stove will be OK).
Equipment: Tools Post hole digging tools, pruners, loppers, bow saw, handsaw, shovel, rake, hand tools,
battery powered electric drill / angle grinder with a range of drill sizes and spade bits. UHF In car and handheld UHF radios will be useful, Channel 16 will be used initially. Personal Working gloves and footwear, drinking water, sun protection (hat, long sleeves, long
pants, sun screen). Bring high visibility vests or clothing and possibly share them with your fellow workers.
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KEEPING IN TOUCH A PRODUCTION OF THE FWDSA EXECUTIVE
www.4wdsa.asn.au
CONTACT: Darryl McManus - e-mail [email protected], Mb. 0488 275 300 Satellite phone: 0424 212 534 for Emergency incoming & outgoing calls during the working bee.
Important Note - let us know in advance: • Contact details for your group. • When you plan to arrive. • The number of people and vehicles in your party. • If you can bring a trailer that could be used to transport materials from the campground.
Ngarkat Conservation Park
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CLUBDINNERAreyoujoiningus?Whenandwhereyoumightask?Saturday28thMayat3GumsBistro,145AMountBarkerRd,HahndorfisthevenuewhichisinthesameprecinctastheHahndorfResort,soaccommodationrangingfrompoweredsites,cottages,unitsorresortroomsareavailableifyoudon'twishtodrivehomeafterwards.EntreeAsiansnackstoshareMainCourse(choicefrom3)RoastBreastofChicken–wrappedinProsciuttoonabedofCreamyMushroomRisotto,BroccoliniandCaféAuLaitSauceCrispySkinPorkBelly–withPotatoGalletteandaAppleandCeleriacSlawwithaRedWineJusPorterhouseSteak–ChargrilledtoMediumwithRoasredBabyPotatoesservedwithGrilledMushroomandTomatoDessertChocCakewithBerryCoulisandcreamIfyou'dliketojoinus,pleasegetyournameonthetripsheet.YouwillneedtoEFTpaymentthroughtoPaul:PaymentbyElectronicFundsTransfer:BSB:065132AccountNo:10044806AccountName:MountLoftyRangersIncPutyournameinthereferencesection
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ANNUALGENERALMEETINGANNUALGENERALMEETINGWILLBEHELDON14thMAY2018AT7.30PMATTHEBLACKWOODFOOTBALLCLUB,BLACKWOOD.NominationsforCommitteepositionsmustbesubmittednolaterthanoneweekpriortotheAGM(Monday7thMay).NominationFormswillbeavailableattheprecedingClubmeetings,orregisteryourinterestbyreplyingtothisemail.Pleasenotethat:Allnominationsmusthavewrittenconsentofthenominee,whocannominatethemselves.AllpositionsexceptforVice-PresidentandSecretary,areopenfornominationsasbelow:President(2yearterm),Treasurer(2yearterm),MembershipOfficer,4WDSADelegate,TripsOfficer,TrainingOfficer,Webmaster,MagazineEditor,PropertyOfficer,MerchandiseOfficer,GeneralOfficer(5positions)IfyourequireanyinformationonanyofthepositionspleasedonothesitatetocontactTomon0475404891
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DTUTRAININGCALENDAR7th/8thApril BasicTheory $20 Cavan 9.00am
14th/15thApril
Training
Advisor
$40
$60
Morgan 9.00am
26th/27thMay
Trainers&Assessors–Skillsupdate(TBC)
Morgan
16th/17thJune
Training(TBC)–Mud&Water
$40 Ashbourne 9.00am
27thOctober Tripplanning&leading $10 Cavan 9.00am
3rd/4thNovember
Training $45 Peake 9.00am
10th/11thNovember
GPS&OziExplorer Cavan 9.00am
MLRoffersnon-stop4WDeducationfromourtrainers:
TomDoody&GlennLawsonaswellastheassessors:JeffMorgan,Dave‘Shorty’Willsmore,MarkCurtisaswellasSteveTownsend.
Emailtraining@mountloftyrangers.com.auformoreinformationortoorganiseone-on-oneorgrouptraining.
TRAINING
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4WD EASTER
JAMBOREE
2018
Black Diamond Recreational 4WD Club in conjunction with NSW & ACT Four Wheel Drive Association would like to invite all affiliated club members to attend our Jamboree being held at Easter 2018. All affiliated clubs are welcome. Come along and join in the Jamboree fun! Enjoy the adventurous 4WD trips and outdoor activities to be experienced by you and your family. Located on 160 acres of private land adjoining Buckenbowra State Forest and Monga National Park. 45 minutes west of Batemans Bay.
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4 Great Locations
Ø Mitcham Square Shopping Centre
Ø Pasadena Green Shopping Centre
Ø Fairview Green Shopping Centre
Ø The Avenues – St Peters
Checkoutourconvenientlocations:
Ø MitchamSquareShoppingCentreØ PasadenaGreenShoppingCentreØ FairviewGreenShoppingCentreØ TheAvenues–StPetersØ StAgnesØ MtBarker
3rd BEST BUTCHERS BEEF BURGER in the WHOLE of AUSTRALIA!
Salt & Pepper Brisket Burger
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RatingsvsMassesTheCaravanCouncilofAustraliaweb-sitewww.caravancouncil.com.auhashadallcaravanandcamper-trailerdocsupdated.Thisincludestheindependentinformativedocs,freelyavailableunder"TechnicalArticles"onthehomepage.Clearly,theNo:1issuewith'vansandcamper-trailers,andbyfarthemainreasonforcomplaintsandlitigation,concerns"Ratings&Masses".ThereismuchtroublesomemisunderstandingandconfusionabouttheDefinitionsoftherelevantterms…especially"TareMass".CaravanRatings&MassesTheGTM&ATMareRatings.TheseareallocatedbytheManufacturerTheTareMassandBall-LoadingareActualMassesthatmustbemeasuredTheTareMassistheactualmeasuredmassofthevehicleasitleavestheSupplier.ThevehicleisfittedwitheverythingthatwasstatedonthePurchaseContract.Thevehicleisempty.Thegascylinder(s)andthewatertank(s)mustbeempty.
Drawing1showsmeasuringthe“Axle-Loading”.MustnotexceedtheGTMRating.
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Drawing2showsmeasuringthe“All-UpMass”.MustnotexceedtheATMRating.
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LegalLoad-CarryingCapacity=ATMRating–TareMassTheBall-LoadingisthedifferencebetweenthetworeadingsATM:AggregateTrailerMass(Rating)GTM:GrossTrailerMass(Rating)TheGTMRatingmustnotexceedthelowestofthe“Axle-Group”Ratings.The“Axle-Group”comprisesthe:•Wheels&Tyres•SuspensionStructure•Springs•Axles&Wheel-Bearings************************************************Tow-Vehicles:•GVM:GrossVehicleMass(Rating)•GCM:GrossCombinationMass(Rating)•RAC:RearAxleCapacity(Rating)•MaximumPermittedTowingCapacity:(Rating)•MaximumPermittedCouplingDown-loadCapacity:(Rating)Tow-Bar:MaximumPermittedTowing&Down-loadLimits:(Ratings)CaravanCouncilofAustraliawww.caravancouncil.com.au
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1.CookwithcouscousFormostcamperslivingitupintheoutdoors,efficiencyisthenameofthegame,andasfarasmealbasesgo,therearefewasefficientascouscous.Asaningredient,couscoushasanumberofadvantagesoverriceandpasta:itcooksfaster,requiresnoongoingattentionorculinarynoustocookcorrectly,anddoesn’tneedasmuchwater–whichinremoteareasisaboon–toprepare.Couscousisalsojustasversatileasitsmorefanciedcompetitors,whichmakesiteasytocutdownonthetimeandresourcesyouusewhilecookingonyournextcampingtrip.2.WrapupyourbreadusageBreadisastaplefoodinmanyhouseholds,butthatdoesn’tnecessarilymeanitbelongsinyourcampkitchen.Breadloaveshavealimitedlifespancomparedtomanyfoods,andinavehiclepackedtothehiltwithcargothat’sbouncingoverunsealedroads,itcanquicklybecomeanendangeredspecies(oratleastaslightlymisshapenone)ifyou’renotcareful.Aninterestingalternativetoaloafofbreadisitsunleavenedcousin:wraps.Wrapbreadstaysfreshforlonger,isbothmorecompactanddurablethanconventionalbread,andisalsosimplertoportion;theideaofencasingamealinanediblecontainerisalsoanenticingoneforcleaning-aversecampers.Whetherit’saneggandbaconburritointhemorning,ahamandsaladwrapforlunchorachickenquesadillafordinner,wrapbreadsarethegiftthatkeepsongivingwhileyou’recampingortravelling.
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3.OmelettesinthebagAcookedbreakfastisacampingfascinationthatoftenendsinintensivepanscrubbing,angryinternalmutteringandextensivefiddlingthatmanywouldprefertogowithout(ofteninretrospect)firstthinginthemorning.Tomakelifesimple,whynotboilthebillyforacupofteaandmakeaclassiccampingbreakfastinonefellswoop?Simplycracksomeeggsintoaziplockbagwithsomesalt,pepper,ham,cheese(paprikaanddriedparsleydoesn’tgoastrayeither)andasplashofmilk,giveitavigorousshakeandletthehotwaterdotherest.4.StartthedaywithovernightoatsWhilemanycamperscouldbeforgivenforrailingagainsttheageofinternetfadsandhealthy-livingmillennials,inactualfactthismovementanditsacolyteshaveunknowinglydeliveredawinnertothezip-upfrontdoorofanyself-respectingoutdoorenthusiast:overnightoats.Madefamousbyagenerationalobsessionwithmasonjars(andbecausetheylooksogoodinphotos),overnightoatsareeasytobothprepareandeat.Theprincipleofovernightoatsisthatyoulayerrolledoatsandadashofmilk-oftenincombinationwithyoghurt,fruitorothermorefancifulfare–inacontainerandleavetheminthefridgeovernighttosoakupthemilkandotheringredients.Then,inthemorningyouhaveawell-roundedandfillingbreakfasttostartyourdaywithoutextracookingandcleaningattached.5.StorespicesinpillcontainersAgoodcollectionofspicesisoneofthemostunderratedweaponsinacampcook’sarsenal-manywouldarguethey’reanunnecessarycomplicationinaplacewheresimplicityshouldreignsupreme.Inactuality,keepingsomespiceshandyinyourcampkitchenmakesiteasytodiversifyyourmealsusingsimilaringredients,whichhelpstosimplifyyourshoppinglistandpre-tripplanning.Toavoidbringingastackedspicerackwithyoueverytimeyougocamping(aswellasworryingaboutkeepingtrackofcountlesstinybottles),simplyputyourspicesinaone-a-daypillcontainer(availablefrompharmacies).Thismeansyoucankeepallofyourspicestogetherintheperfectquantities,allowingyoutopivotyourbeefmincefromBolognesetochiliconcarneinaheartbeat.
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6.LearnhowtouseacampovenCookingwithacampovenisanartform–manybooksareentirelydedicatedtocookingwiththem–buttheirbiggestdrawcardistheirsimplicityandversatility.Campovenscancookamassivevarietyofdishesfromcakesandcasserolestoroastsandrotis(anddoitwell),openingupawholenewraftofrecipesthatcamperswouldordinarilybeunabletochoosefrom.Thishastheknock-oneffectofmakingiteasiertoshopforyourcampingtrips,asyou’renotrestrictedtofrying,boilingorothermorebasicmethodsofcooking.Cookingwithcoalsisalsojustausefulskilltolearn,andformanyisasmuchapartofcampingascollapsiblechairsandinsectrepellent.7.FreezemealstotakewithyouCookingbeforeyougotakessomeforesightandabitofplanning,butforthosegettingtocamplateorwhosimplycan’tbebotheredcookingupastormatcamp,thebenefitsareobvious.Bycookingandfreezingmealsbeforeyougo,youcutdowntheneedforfreshingredientsthathavetobeprotectedortakeuplotsofspaceinyourfridgeorcooler,whilethesemealscanalsoservetokeepotherfoodcoolwhenfrozenincontainers.Ifyou’removingfromcamptocamponadailyorevery-other-daybasis(oraresimplycampingforanextendedperiod),youcanalternatebetweenfreshly-cookedandfrozenmeals,orevenkeepyourfrozenmealsasinsuranceincaseyourunoutoffreshfoodataninopportunetime.
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Report courtesy of Gary Light - Photos courtesy of Deb Aschmoneit
Club Night
RFDS Operations Centre (Adelaide Airport)
21 Feb 2018
By
Viktor Papa
Damn…everyone is here… guess I’m writing the trip report. (Thanks traffic and detour around harbour town). Wow, nice facility.
The first MLR Club night activity for 2018 was a visit to the new and very flash RFDS Operations
facility located at the beach end of the Adelaide airport. The trip was very well attended with 20
members showing up (thankyou), and all bar one before me (see first sentence). After signing the
trip sheet, our host Kristen, who many of you would have seen at our Christmas meeting in Dec
played tour guide.
The first thing everyone noticed, well hard not to really given the size, was a large screen with a map
of Australia displayed and real time tracking of all the RFDS aircraft currently in the air. I think I
counted at least a dozen aircraft with most of the activity in Queensland and WA. For those who are
interested you can actually see the feed on the RFDS website.
Kristen then explained about the facility, when it was built and how it was fully paid for by
donations, somewhere in the vicinity of $14M I think. Kristen took us into the hangar and told us
about the aircraft and the RFDS operations. Far too much information for me to remember. Some
facts I do recall; there are around 63 aircraft operating across Australia, six of which are based out of
Adelaide. The planes in Adelaide are PC12s and cost circa $7M each all publically funded. A new jet
aircraft for longer haul flights is expected to be delivered in the near future. Keep an eye on the TV
news for that one. Some operating costs e.g. staff salaries and fuel are supported by the government
otherwise the operation runs on donations, a lot of donations. As a result the PR machine is quite
extensive and well versed.
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One thing I didn’t realise is that the flights don’t routinely carry doctors. A typical crew for a call out is a pilot and nurse. If additional medical support is required a paramedic from the medical flight (choppers) will usually jump on board. Only on the odd occasion will a doctor actually attend. The RFDS also run remote area clinics where they set up shop for a short period to provide health care to remote communities.
After looking at the hangar we had a quick view of the patient transfer area which is like a small emergency department. We couldn’t stay long in this area as a flight arrived shortly after with a patient (RFDS in action). So, we headed upstairs to check out the modern office space, common areas and balcony that provides a great view out across the entire airport. The first thing I thought of was this would be a great place to hold a party.
I was impressed with the facility and after some closing remarks we said our farewells. 12 of us then headed to the Watermark Hotel in Glenelg for a pub meal. I must confess, from my point of view the company was good but my meal was nothing special, as they say, it filled a hole.
Final note - the facility isn’t open to the general public for tours. Tours are provided to groups or organisations that support the RFDS fundraising efforts. I think we as a Club can pat ourselves on the back to be considered in this group. If you are really keen and financial, you can become a major contributor and even get your logo put on an aircraft.
Anyway, a big thankyou to Kristen for inviting us to the facility, a big thankyou to all those who work in the RFDS, a big thankyou to all who donate and assist in fundraising efforts for the RFDS. It certainly was good to see how the money was spent/well spent.
More photos to follow (thanks Deb)
VP.
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