Official Melbourne Cruise to Archies Creek (Saturday 22nd Jan 10:30am)

saferisk · 01-17-2011, 05:45 AM

For those interested in a drive day, which option would you prefer?

Option 1 is driving to Archies Creek via the freeway for an expensive lunch.

Option 2 is driving through Eltham, Kinglake, Healesville and Marysville, stopping in Marysville for lunch and injecting the town with some much needed tourist money to help them rebuild their community.

Please respond with your preference so we can get this organised before Friday.

orey · 01-17-2011, 06:58 AM

im inclined to say whatever, but for the sake of decision i think marysville would be nice as i havnt been there before, also i recon the freeway isnt as nice to drive on as winding, scenic routes

sismic · 01-17-2011, 06:11 PM

i don't mind either way, but preffer more towards marysville.

saferisk · 01-17-2011, 06:24 PM

Cool, 1ers seem to think the same as us!

saferisk · 01-18-2011, 12:11 AM

Excellent news, just received official blessing to meet at BMW Group from their Communications mgr, Erin Burl and she's going to give heads up to their security personnel so we dont get hassled on Saturday!

CRT3 · 01-18-2011, 01:06 AM

Option 2 is a great drive. The black spur is a fantastic!! I would recommend eating at Giant Steps in Healsville or a Winery in the Yarra Valley. I just got back from Eildon today which is the exact route Ringwood, Lilydale, Healesville, BLACK SPUR, Narbethong, Marysville, Buxton, Thornton, Eildon. I loved opening up the ride! unfortunatly i will be in Portsea this weekend so cant attend.

sismic · 01-18-2011, 02:25 AM

If we really hungry, may be we can have this burger in Buxton for lunch

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orey · 01-18-2011, 08:05 AM

should we organise some radios? apparently there are some shortwave ones on sale at coles or dicksmith, would these work?

saferisk · 01-18-2011, 08:51 AM

Guess radios would be good although, not sure I could handle a radio and have two hands on the wheel!

sismic · 01-19-2011, 09:54 PM

Wheather is with us,this Saturday will be sunny 27C, it will be fun to drive.

Jeef Beef · 01-19-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by orey

should we organise some radios? apparently there are some shortwave ones on sale at coles or dicksmith, would these work?

CB radios are a must, at least for one at the front, and one at the back. They come in useful because some traffic always manages to break up the pack.

Cheap $20 ones will do the job fine

cruvon · 01-19-2011, 11:07 PM

all the best for the meet guys, sounds like fun, make sure ul take some awesome pictures!!

rossiM3 · 01-20-2011, 02:43 AM

does anyone actually have a proper SLR and can take decent pics? I dont have one

orey · 01-20-2011, 03:22 AM

i have an dslr that i can bring, im nothing special with it though and would feel better if someone else could also carry the all important 'pics' responsibility.

im sitting at 90% attending.

s4008616 · 01-20-2011, 05:26 PM

Count me in.
I will be there tomorrow.

Ur_Up · 01-20-2011, 09:58 PM

Good to hear Melbz weather will be sunny!

cruvon · 01-20-2011, 10:09 PM

suggestion on pictures, I would suggest everyone takes their own camera besides carrying the professional cameras too and then post your best pictures

, gives a nicely differing perspective out of different lenses!!

sismic · 01-20-2011, 10:14 PM

i will bring my dslr too, do we know the route we're going to take?

rossiM3 · 01-20-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

suggestion on pictures, I would suggest everyone takes their own camera besides carrying the professional cameras too and then post your best pictures

, gives a nicely differing perspective out of different lenses!!

I think ill have to bring the gf and put her on camera duty!

s4008616 · 01-20-2011, 10:33 PM

I will bring my Canon SLR too.

saferisk · 01-21-2011, 01:30 AM

Nice! Yup definitely keep those camera's snapping!

orey · 01-21-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rossiM3

I think ill have to bring the gf and put her on camera duty!

is she hot?

ill be there, am leaving for mt martha in 10, goin portsea pub tonight and ill see you guys bright and early tomorrow!!!

01-17-2011, 05:45 AM	#23
saferisk Back in the BMW family 43 Rep 406 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	For those interested in a drive day, which option would you prefer? Option 1 is driving to Archies Creek via the freeway for an expensive lunch. Option 2 is driving through Eltham, Kinglake, Healesville and Marysville, stopping in Marysville for lunch and injecting the town with some much needed tourist money to help them rebuild their community. Please respond with your preference so we can get this organised before Friday. __________________ Too much to list......
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01-17-2011, 06:58 AM	#24
orey Banned 10 Rep 397 Posts Drives: the forums Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	im inclined to say whatever, but for the sake of decision i think marysville would be nice as i havnt been there before, also i recon the freeway isnt as nice to drive on as winding, scenic routes
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01-17-2011, 06:11 PM	#25
sismic Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne-Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00]	i don't mind either way, but preffer more towards marysville.
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01-17-2011, 06:24 PM	#26
saferisk Back in the BMW family 43 Rep 406 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Cool, 1ers seem to think the same as us! __________________ Too much to list......
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01-18-2011, 12:11 AM	#27
saferisk Back in the BMW family 43 Rep 406 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Excellent news, just received official blessing to meet at BMW Group from their Communications mgr, Erin Burl and she's going to give heads up to their security personnel so we dont get hassled on Saturday! __________________ Too much to list......
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01-18-2011, 01:06 AM	#28
CRT3 i eat disco for breakfast 18 Rep 273 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (2)	Option 2 is a great drive. The black spur is a fantastic!! I would recommend eating at Giant Steps in Healsville or a Winery in the Yarra Valley. I just got back from Eildon today which is the exact route Ringwood, Lilydale, Healesville, BLACK SPUR, Narbethong, Marysville, Buxton, Thornton, Eildon. I loved opening up the ride! unfortunatly i will be in Portsea this weekend so cant attend. __________________ SAPHIRE BLACK 07 E92 335I /// M-SPORT // H&R SPRINGS // CF SPLITTERS // MATTE BLK GRILL // 19" // SUNROOF // GP THURDERS // JB+// BLACKOUT ROUNDELS
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01-18-2011, 02:25 AM	#29
sismic Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne-Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00]	If we really hungry, may be we can have this burger in Buxton for lunch .
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01-18-2011, 08:05 AM	#30
orey Banned 10 Rep 397 Posts Drives: the forums Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	should we organise some radios? apparently there are some shortwave ones on sale at coles or dicksmith, would these work?
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01-18-2011, 08:51 AM	#31
saferisk Back in the BMW family 43 Rep 406 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Guess radios would be good although, not sure I could handle a radio and have two hands on the wheel! __________________ Too much to list......
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01-19-2011, 09:54 PM	#32
sismic Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne-Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00]	Wheather is with us,this Saturday will be sunny 27C, it will be fun to drive.
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01-19-2011, 11:07 PM	#34
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	all the best for the meet guys, sounds like fun, make sure ul take some awesome pictures!! __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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01-20-2011, 02:43 AM	#35
rossiM3 ****** 23 Rep 451 Posts Drives: Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: http://www.facebook.com/chapsy iTrader: (0)	does anyone actually have a proper SLR and can take decent pics? I dont have one
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01-20-2011, 03:22 AM	#36
orey Banned 10 Rep 397 Posts Drives: the forums Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	i have an dslr that i can bring, im nothing special with it though and would feel better if someone else could also carry the all important 'pics' responsibility. im sitting at 90% attending.
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01-20-2011, 05:26 PM	#37
s4008616 Private First Class 20 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 991 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Count me in. I will be there tomorrow. __________________ Mini R56 JCW 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S 2015 BMW F15 X5 xdrive30d 2016 BMW E92 335i 2008 (SOLD)
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01-20-2011, 09:58 PM	#38
Ur_Up Private First Class 30 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Good to hear Melbz weather will be sunny!
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01-20-2011, 10:09 PM	#39
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	suggestion on pictures, I would suggest everyone takes their own camera besides carrying the professional cameras too and then post your best pictures, gives a nicely differing perspective out of different lenses!! __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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01-20-2011, 10:14 PM	#40
sismic Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne-Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00]	i will bring my dslr too, do we know the route we're going to take?
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01-20-2011, 10:33 PM	#42
s4008616 Private First Class 20 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 991 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I will bring my Canon SLR too. __________________ Mini R56 JCW 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S 2015 BMW F15 X5 xdrive30d 2016 BMW E92 335i 2008 (SOLD)
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01-21-2011, 01:30 AM	#43
saferisk Back in the BMW family 43 Rep 406 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Nice! Yup definitely keep those camera's snapping! __________________ Too much to list......
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