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ah well if it rains we can do something else. I'm gonna try n make up a contingency plan. But the more we talk about rain the more people are gonna be turned off from coming so can we stop predicting doom n gloom.

yeah was gonna say... can I borrow your cam... then again... Sam's got his old man's camera, which should do the job quite well.

If he remembers to charge it!

Actually, I've decided to take the plunge and order a DSLR (declaring myself bankrupt at the same time), can't wait to see how it compares with film.

contingency plan? You mean you know if a good pub that we can get hammered at right? :D

mmm beer

ah well if it rains we can do something else. I'm gonna try n make up a contingency plan. But the more we talk about rain the more people are gonna be turned off from coming so can we stop predicting doom n gloom.

contingency plan? You mean you know if a good pub that we can get hammered at right?

mmm beer

ah well if it rains we can do something else. I'm gonna try n make up a contingency plan. But the more we talk about rain the more people are gonna be turned off from coming so can we stop predicting doom n gloom.
Damn this trip to qld:cuss: gonna make me miss it  I just hope there will be another cruise in the not to didtant future

rest assured mate.

We are aiming for a big meet every 6 weeks on average.

And all will be decent routes. You have my word on that one.

We aint gonna bring you a crap cruise.

And 911's?

I have no problem at all. You can most certainly come along.

Oh... i have my car back tomorrow arvo too :D

w00t!

i'm touching wood as i ask: if it rains is the cruise still on? or will no one show up? i'm keen for some skyline action his week... can't wait for my first cruise!

also, i noticed we are goign to a winery and stuff. is there a scheduled stop for lunch ie at the winery or do i bring my own grub to eat in the car?

cheers...

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