Port 911 Posted 10March, 2021 Report Share Posted 10March, 2021 Ok people I know we only just got home from Luftwasser, and some are still on there way home. I was only informed over the weekend that this event was on again. The All German Day on The Newcastle Foreshore Saturday the 8th of May 2021. http://www.mbccc.org.au/.../mbccc-annual-showcase-event.../ For those that are keen, we will be leaving from the Port Macquarie area on the Friday morning and making a day of it. Driving up the Oxley Hwy, and yes it is true 75k of 35k corners Porsche heaven. Then turning into Thunderbolts way heading towards Gloucester, then more back road almost all the way to Newcastle. We will be staying overnight in Newcastle the Friday Night as the All German day is on the Saturday. Thanks again for everyone involved in Luftwasser, it was awesome and we are looking forward to next year already. Peter M and Russ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 10March, 2021 Report Share Posted 10March, 2021 I'm in, but not doing the round trip via Port Mac Port 911 and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 10March, 2021 Report Share Posted 10March, 2021 I'm keen! If I get the rear window and a carpet kit reinstalled in time..... OZ930 and Port 911 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 10March, 2021 Report Share Posted 10March, 2021 In ... Port 911 and Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 12March, 2021 Report Share Posted 12March, 2021 I'll probably play Dreamr and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 1April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 1April, 2021 Hi All Due to road closures at this time, the drive down to this event will need to be re-planed, we will need to use Hwy for at least some but only where we have to. The Oxley I think will be out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 14April, 2021 Report Share Posted 14April, 2021 On 01/04/2021 at 16:30, Port 911 said: Hi All Due to road closures at this time, the drive down to this event will need to be re-planed, we will need to use Hwy for at least some but only where we have to. The Oxley I think will be out of the question. I'm on the government group managing the reconstruction of the Oxley... Around 30,000 tonnes of 'difficult' soils to move. It's going to be out 3 months before even one lane is open on lights. Possibly years before a safe counterflowing highway is achieved Port 911 and Russ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 16April, 2021 Report Share Posted 16April, 2021 On the plus side, I think trucks over 4.5t will have to be banned long term... Port 911 and Russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 3May, 2021 Report Share Posted 3May, 2021 I heard that the Oxley is open...with lights and single lane areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 8May, 2021 Report Share Posted 8May, 2021 On 03/05/2021 at 10:51, OZ930 said: I heard that the Oxley is open...with lights and single lane areas. Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8May, 2021 Report Share Posted 8May, 2021 Transport for NSW don't even know themselves when it will open to any traffic at all There are a couple slips still moving and as recent as Thursday night new slip cracking was evident in the pavement of one curve. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 8May, 2021 Report Share Posted 8May, 2021 The Torana XU-1 fellas was tellin’ me fibs then. Peter M and Fishcop 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 9May, 2021 Report Share Posted 9May, 2021 Did anyone go ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 9May, 2021 Report Share Posted 9May, 2021 Brian, there are some photos on the CPA Facebook page. OZ930 and Port 911 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 18July, 2021 Report Share Posted 18July, 2021 Oxley is now open with single lanes and lights. That's the 'get it open' obligations met... But I wonder how long before we have a functioning counter-flow highway? The other good news is the Gingers Creek Roadhouse opened this week also! That's a business that's been smashed in the last two years - will be good to offer it a bit of patronage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 18July, 2021 Report Share Posted 18July, 2021 John, When I was down there earlier this month for their media event they were talking 2 years before it is fully back to 2 lanes. Fortunately all the single lane stuff is concentrated around and to the east of the Mt Seaview area so there is still plenty of good stuff to the west up to Gingers and beyond. I was also pleasantly surprised how clean the road surface was with everything west of Nodingbul Road intersection , where the real western road closure was placed, spotless and the section from Nodingbul to Mt Seaview not too bad at all and should be pretty clean again soon. Probably the big surprise to me was that they are talking about closing the road temporarily any time there is heavy rain in the future. They haven't worked out the details yet but they expect further landslides to occur if there is enough rain. Good to hear Gingers has opened yet again. In the latest AMCN, they nominate the Oxley as NSW's greatest motorcycling road. I still like the Putty but I can't really argue against them to strongly! Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 18July, 2021 Report Share Posted 18July, 2021 @Peter M Yes I was also informed we're looking at at-least a couple years before we see full counterflow. The soil type is highly erosive and the steep slope combined with rainfall means it will probably continue to slip randomly. I think they will reinforce and pin some of the really dangerous sections, but otherwise they'll wait and see. I might try and find a few hours to do a bit of a mid-week recce and coffee at Gingers Peter M and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 18July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 18July, 2021 13 hours ago, Fishcop said: @Peter M Yes I was also informed we're looking at at-least a couple years before we see full counterflow. The soil type is highly erosive and the steep slope combined with rainfall means it will probably continue to slip randomly. I think they will reinforce and pin some of the really dangerous sections, but otherwise they'll wait and see. I might try and find a few hours to do a bit of a mid-week recce and coffee at Gingers Hi John I'm sure we could get a few together to help with the recon, Steve, Phil and myself could do a mid week. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 19July, 2021 Report Share Posted 19July, 2021 11 hours ago, Port 911 said: Hi John I'm sure we could get a few together to help with the recon, Steve, Phil and myself could do a mid week. I may have to meet you at Long Flat, to , you know, help out! Fishcop and Port 911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 22July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 22July, 2021 On 19/07/2021 at 18:42, Peter M said: I may have to meet you at Long Flat, to , you know, help out! Ok @Peter M , Paul is talking this coming Tuesday meeting at the service centre Port at 8.30am, could get those going to Long Flat around 9am. @Fishcop Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 22July, 2021 Report Share Posted 22July, 2021 4 hours ago, Port 911 said: Ok @Peter M , Paul is talking this coming Tuesday meeting at the service centre Port at 8.30am, could get those going to Long Flat around 9am. @Fishcop Jezus Rickie, you don't mess around! I'll have to get back to you on Sunday as I need to reassemble my car this weekend! Where are you having lunch? Walcha and then back down TBW? @sus911 Port 911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 22July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 22July, 2021 12 hours ago, Peter M said: Jezus Rickie, you don't mess around! I'll have to get back to you on Sunday as I need to reassemble my car this weekend! Where are you having lunch? Walcha and then back down TBW? @sus911 We are having lunch/morning tea at Gingers, give them a little support from the locals. Phil is now heading down the snowy's as of today, last minute window opened and he jumped. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 25July, 2021 Report Share Posted 25July, 2021 On 23/07/2021 at 07:20, Port 911 said: We are having lunch/morning tea at Gingers, give them a little support from the locals. Phil is now heading down the snowy's as of today, last minute window opened and he jumped. Well I did SFA to my car today so it is no closer to being driveable so I have to catch you and Paul next time. If you do happen to be running late and have an early lunch in Walcha, probably recommend Cafe Graze for a Tuesday visit, I can manage that! 0436 four22 102 Not all bad, @OZ930 was inspired to finally finish his 4 month project to fit new numberplates on his! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 25July, 2021 Report Share Posted 25July, 2021 10 minutes ago, Peter M said: Not all bad, @OZ930 was inspired to finally finish his 4 month project to fit new numberplates on his! You spoke too soon. I was doing a tidy up final fit and snapped a head off a stainless steel screw which is now embedded in the rear bumper...🤬🤬 ...and I'm sure it's closer to 10 months. It's a very complicated procedure, just made worse. 🤐 Fishcop and Peter M 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 25July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 25July, 2021 12 hours ago, Peter M said: Well I did SFA to my car today so it is no closer to being driveable so I have to catch you and Paul next time. If you do happen to be running late and have an early lunch in Walcha, probably recommend Cafe Graze for a Tuesday visit, I can manage that! 0436 four22 102 Not all bad, @OZ930 was inspired to finally finish his 4 month project to fit new numberplates on his! Looks like there has been some more trees down with all the winds, and along with vehicle issues we will pompon this run till another later date. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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