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Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:56 am
by Bigwill
Roelf,

To me the September option with caravan sleepover on the mountain will be the preferred one. However I have a major task ahead to convince SWAMBO. (She has some health problems). I have never had an opportunity to join in on any of the POCSA events, although personally I am dying to do so. So please except this as a vote of preference but I cannot commit as yet.
If we did do the sleepover, I suppose it will be a "wild" camp sleepover setup as apposed to using an official campsite with some facilities? Both ways will suit me with my well equipped ECHO 4X4 Chobe caravan. When traction is reasonable I can pull this beast up most grade 3 kind of tracks. I took her down "van Zyl's" in the past, but scared the hell out of SWAMBO in the process.

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:10 am
by RoelfleRoux
Bigwill,

Yip, a mountain sleepover will be wild. Spade for a toilet and everything we need will have to be carted up. The track I have in mind for the caravans isn't too tough - not even almost Van Zyl's class.

So lets keep an eye on reaction and then re-visit the date issue.

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:38 pm
by KurtG
Guys, I've never attended a POCSA event but the fact that it is later in the year has made me quite keen to join with the Metalian. I prefer a non-electrical time of the year, shouldn't we do it just before the storms start?

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:11 am
by RoelfleRoux
Gerbek,

Noted and yes, I think you should meet a few of the Pajero boys and your Metalion will enjoy a bit of fresh mountain air.

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:07 pm
by Willemdj
Hi Roelf,

Count me in, I am the traditional type and 27th &28th September will be fine but if there is a change of date it will also be fine. SWAMBO will want to stay in town, no "graaf" (spade) for her. Looking foreward at seeing you all again.

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:44 pm
by RoelfleRoux
Great stuff Willem.

I think we will have to seriously look at keeping the traditional date. I'll make a "formal announcement ;) " soon

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:11 am
by KirfJanke
Yes Roelf, we are in, any date that you guys decide on will suit us, only have a tent... We can't wait. Thanks for organizing this trip every year. Regards Kirf and lovely Wife

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:53 pm
by RoelfleRoux
Captain Kirf. Great news. Better talk (read "beg") your wife into buying a Boswa for you That mountain will get seriously cold at night.

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Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:01 pm
by Willemdj
Hi,

I have just put in my leave for the week 22 - 26 September and looking foreward to se everybody and maybe a few new faces again. Just did an Ironman suspention lift on my new old Pajero.

Re: Barberton Tie in the Dots 2014

Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:23 pm
by RoelfleRoux
Hi Willem,

Great news. We will miss the sound of your V6, but look forward to seeing your new diesel machine.

Roelf