Australian FJ Rally 9th March 2013

[Bozo]

Yep, seen a few videos of people driving in the outback here with potatoes/meat etc wrapped up in foil, wired to the exhaust manifold on their 4WDs, get to wherever and theres a hot meal. Seems to work I guess.

Yep, works on an FJ - but ya need a beer ta wash out the grit if ya outback.

Hell its a good thing the raffle is not for a hind quarter of a cow, I'd have to ride.................am I allowed to say this............a Harley

[ribbert]

Have any of you guys actually done "manifold cooking" on an FJ?

Yes, the inside of my forearm, just below the elbow. I cooked it rare, I wasn't going to hang around and wait for well done.

Noel

[The General]

OK Doug, the question has been popped !!!    ... 95% sure I'm in  Jen doesn'tthink she could go the distance with her bones the way they are unless someone has a cool looking sidecar I can wack on in the next 2weeks ?? Seriously I'm up for it..... I think the only way we could ride 2gether now is with a chair .   Has anyone seen an fj hear in OZ with a chair?? On anothernote Aldi has really good 10" tablets on sale 2moro for $249  I have one &they are great .....Will drop your forks off at your place on Sun. Morn ... Once again  a Huge Thank You for the loan on the Men's Shed day the other week.      

An FJ with a sidecar was sold on Aust ebay only last week so you've just missed out. It sold for around $3300. Looked like a pretty good unit.  Pete. 

I`ve already left a message for the new owner of that sidecar, inviting him to Bellingen. (We need him to carry all tha chooks!)
That`s great news that ya coming to the Rally, Horse. Tell Jen I understand (Plan ta build a chair meself one day). No prob re Forks, glad you could make use of them---though this Sunday I may be seedy & smelling of cigars or up the range for brekky at this place (www.secretsonthelake.com.au/)....or both.... Youngest daughter just left my place with her husband .. off ta hospital cause she got some pains in her tummy..(apparently they get like that when they`re 9 months & 2 days pregnant!) 

[The General]

Have any of you guys actually done "manifold cooking" on an FJ?

Yes, the inside of my forearm, just below the elbow. I cooked it rare, I wasn't going to hang around and wait for well done.

Noel

Yeah I always use a socket extension now, but I did cook a bit of Roo on it....once. Not sure if it tasted like shit, but it sure smelled like it!
....ummmm... now I think about it...it might of been me too! 

[The General]

.....Will drop your forks off at your place on Sun. Morn ...    

Mate it now looks like I will be at home after all. (Got in Late)......Got a cigar for ya too!

[The General]

Okay you Real Men and ladies of Australian Rally steel, have I got some great news! 

1. The Bellingen Valley Lodge has closed off their Cosey restaurant for us only! Yep Exclusive for the Rally Saturday Night, including Piano, Bar and fantastic fireplace - Yep we got ASHES 



But wait there`s more:  ... They`re bung`n on a classey BBQ for us     
BBQ Steak, Lamb & Rosemary Sausages, Honey & Soy Chicken Kebabs, Grilled Onions, Baked Potato with sour cream & chives.
Traditional Greek Salad, Caesar Salad, Freshly Baked Bread Rolls with butter, Various condiments.(Vegetarians catered for also with special stuff - just let`m know in advance)
Desserts:- Fruit Salad, Wild berry Cheesecake & Chocolate Caramel slices. - and and and...only $45.00 a head. It`s got a bar with everything too:-


You blokes that can`t make it....I hear ya crying No No No! don`t tell us more  (he hehe)....but here it is:- 

We got us a Chook Raffle
...And and ..and we got more than just chooks for prizes. Out of tha helmet 1st prize is is ...is  (wait for it)...
Accomodation for two in the great Snowy Mountains of Southern NSW.  at a secret location for tha 2014 Aussie National FJ Anniversary Rally!  incl Breakfast and access to the Great Alpine Way that`s some of the greatest riding in Australia (Rated number 2 - Australian Motorcycle Atlas)
Plus, plus...plus... we got other stuff like : Torque wrench and socket set, another secret prize direct from a yamaha dealer, chooks etc.. with all money raised going to tha local needy.
Friday night`s a kinda free night where ya can hang out at tha Bellingen Pub (They even got a band for ya), order pizza for tha FJ petting area, pool, Lodge Dinner (Book ahead as tha locals book it out regularly) or take that classy FJ chic to a quaint romantic dinner at a local top Restaurant. (Book ahead as one is rated in tha top 10 in Australia)
But here it is---tha peice da resistonce weather forcast as arranged:-
Long term forecast forBellingen, New South Wales (Australia)
Updated at 6:03. Next update around 19:00.

Share on facebookShAdd are on twitterShare on emailMore Sharing Services0
Forecast as

•   Bellingen

Long term forecast


Saturday 
Monday04 March   Tuesday05 March   Wednesday06 March   Thursday07 March   Friday08 March   Saturday09 March   Sunday10 March

                                                                                                              

[X-Ray]

Wow General, just how DO you pull all these strings to spice this trip up even more?    This is going to be great, just have to get the FJ back together this weekend, do a test ride and all will be good to go, yeeehhhhaaaaaaaaa   

[megsy]

Gezzzzz he can even get mother nature on his side

Only bad thing is the BBQ, I was ready for the Rib eye on the bone 

I will just hafta have it on Friday night, it's 10/10 with a glass of red



A nice glass of red watching the sun set out here is magic  Thats provided we get the sun 

[oz.fj]

So he's even done a deal with the man upstairs  
Is there no end to this mans organisational  skills?
Aha Megsy, even if we don't get sun theres always a Port by the fire. Mmmmm

Darran

[stokes]

Okay you Real Men and ladies of Australian Rally steel, have I got some great news! 
Sure Thing Doug, I'll be in for that dinner, I can taste it now.
Is there any sort of programe for the week-end?
David L.
1. The Bellingen Valley Lodge has closed off their Cosey restaurant for us only! Yep Exclusive for the Rally Saturday Night, including Piano, Bar and fantastic fireplace - Yep we got ASHES 



But wait there`s more:  ... They`re bung`n on a classey BBQ for us     
BBQ Steak, Lamb & Rosemary Sausages, Honey & Soy Chicken Kebabs, Grilled Onions, Baked Potato with sour cream & chives.
Traditional Greek Salad, Caesar Salad, Freshly Baked Bread Rolls with butter, Various condiments.(Vegetarians catered for also with special stuff - just let`m know in advance)
Desserts:- Fruit Salad, Wild berry Cheesecake & Chocolate Caramel slices. - and and and...only $45.00 a head. It`s got a bar with everything too:-


You blokes that can`t make it....I hear ya crying No No No! don`t tell us more  (he hehe)....but here it is:- 

We got us a Chook Raffle
...And and ..and we got more than just chooks for prizes. Out of tha helmet 1st prize is is ...is  (wait for it)...
Accomodation for two in the great Snowy Mountains of Southern NSW.  at a secret location for tha 2014 Aussie National FJ Anniversary Rally!  incl Breakfast and access to the Great Alpine Way that`s some of the greatest riding in Australia (Rated number 2 - Australian Motorcycle Atlas)
Plus, plus...plus... we got other stuff like : Torque wrench and socket set, another secret prize direct from a yamaha dealer, chooks etc.. with all money raised going to tha local needy.
Friday night`s a kinda free night where ya can hang out at tha Bellingen Pub (They even got a band for ya), order pizza for tha FJ petting area, pool, Lodge Dinner (Book ahead as tha locals book it out regularly) or take that classy FJ chic to a quaint romantic dinner at a local top Restaurant. (Book ahead as one is rated in tha top 10 in Australia)
But here it is---tha peice da resistonce weather forcast as arranged:-
Long term forecast forBellingen, New South Wales (Australia)
Updated at 6:03. Next update around 19:00.

Share on facebookShAdd are on twitterShare on emailMore Sharing Services0
Forecast as

•   Bellingen

Long term forecast


Saturday 
Monday04 March   Tuesday05 March   Wednesday06 March   Thursday07 March   Friday08 March   Saturday09 March   Sunday10 March

                                                                                                              

[Harvy]

Doug...... one of the Brisbane guys IS going to win that Torque Wrench.....its closer to me to get it!....

Harvy

[Harvy]

Peta's mum had a fall this morning, tripped on the oxygen cord, broke the top of her femur where it joins the hip.
She is in hospital awaiting the decision as to whether she is going to have an op or not (considering the Emphysema, COPD and recent heart attack).
At the moment I'm still in, but just have to see how the next few days pan out.


Harvy

[X-Ray]

Jeez Harv, its one thing after another when these things happen. Hopefully all will be ok.

[X-Ray]

Oh well, got the FJ finished this weekend, oil cooler is in, ceramic coated headers done, (inside and out), ran a clay bar over the paint etc. Still hasn't stopped raining to go for a test ride but just starting the engine to check for oil cooler leaks showed none at the fittings etc, phew!. Now if its raining next Friday I will be extremely peed off, but hopefully the sun will be out, and we'll all have some fun, yeeehaaaaaa.

[The General]

Yep, seen a few videos of people driving in the outback here with potatoes/meat etc wrapped up in foil, wired to the exhaust manifold on their 4WDs, get to wherever and theres a hot meal. Seems to work I guess.

Yep, works on an FJ - but ya need a beer ta wash out the grit if ya outback.

Hell its a good thing the raffle is not for a hind quarter of a cow, I'd have to ride.................am I allowed to say this............a Harley

Hey Bozo, How was/is the Nullabor - Cook anything on tha way?. (i`m assuming you left home already) 3500klms is long way ta go to a Rally. Beautiful Sunny morning here. Watch out for pot holes.