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February 2020
The Brisbane Four Wheel Drive Club Inc.
WEB www.brisbane4wdclub.org
FACEBOOK brisbane4wdclub.org
PO BOX 15039 CITY EAST, QLD 4002
General Meetings are held on the
second Thursday of each month
7:30 pm at Edinburgh Castle Hotel
421 Gympie Road, KEDRON
ALL VISITORS WELCOME
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP: SINGLE / FAMILY / SOCIAL
Joining Fee $20 (New Members - once only)
4WD Association Levy $30
Plus please choose either Single, Family or Social membership
Single Membership $40.00 (Full Year if join between - 1 July to 31 Dec); or
$20.00 (join between 1 Jan to 31 Mar); or
$10 (join between - 1 Apr to 30 June)
Family Membership $50.00 (Full Year if join between - 1 July to 31 Dec); or
$25.00 (join between 1 Jan to 31 Mar); or
$12.50 (join between - 1 Apr to 30 June)
Social Membership $15 (Full Year - Magazine via email only)
ENQUIRIES : membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
Club Bank Account Details
BSB: 124 013 Account Number: 10377798 BANK OF QUEENSLAND
COMPULSORY: It is the responsibility of each Trip Participant to ensure they
have a current drivers license and their vehicle has current registration and a
minimum of Third Party Property insurance.
We wish to acknowledge with THANKS the substantial contributions
to our magazine made by ADVERTISERS
Cover picture: Bogged in the backyard...Gareth
DANNY
President’s Report POWER
president@brisbane4wdclub.org
Already into February, the year has started with a
Chinese virus named after a Mexican beer, Trump being
impeached (or they hope) and the UK leaving the EU. It is a
good thing that this month has another day to assist us getting
over it. Speaking of the extra day Chris has managed to sneak a club
induction on the beach for this day, a once in a four-year opportunity.
Last month saw a couple of socials run, which Heidi and I were able
to get along to. This month brings a few driving events, and a social trip,
check them out and get along, they promise to be fun.
I have seen on FB plenty of banter, new cars purchased, cars
bogged in their back yard, notes from our intrepid travellers. Also, it has
many updates on future trips. Brolly’s have planned a huge trip to visit
some dinosaurs, and they have more plans. So, make sure you keep up
with the event page on Facebook.
Speaking of Facebook, it seems that making an event via a mobile
device has caused a couple of issues. We as a committee are looking into
this, as well as producing some new guidelines to assist trip leaders. We
“of the old school” are hoping to get proactive not reactive with the
technology.
Enough of my waffling, only a short one this month. I hope to catch
up with you on one of the many trips this month. Until then keep safe.
Comp time. what is this font?
Have a good one
Danny
TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
BRIBIE ISLAND BBQ
and DAY DRIVE
Saturday 8 February 2020
TRIP LEADER: Daryl O’Rafferty
MOBILE: 0418 183 637
MEETING PLACE:BP Morayfield, McDonalds
TIME: 8.00 am, Leaving at 8:15 am
Second meeting point White Patch at 8:45am
leave by 9:00 am
COMMENTS: Day drive around Bribie
Island, Bring your own lunch. The trip will
proceed rain or not. No Dogs allowed
You will need a permit - https://qpws.usedirect.com/qpws/
We will be travelling via the inland road to Bribie Fort with
stops at Poverty Point, Light house Reach and Fort Bribie
- High Tide is at 9:30am and will be 2 metres. Low tide 3
45pm. Leave at 4:00pm head south and off the beach for
home.
TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
TRIP LEADERS TRAINING DAY
Friday 21 to Sunday 23 February 2020
TRIP LEADER: Daryl O’Rafferty
MOBILE: 0418 183 637
MEETING PLACE: Janowen Hills 4wd Park
COST: $30 per vehicle +
$15 ad/ $7 child camping
TYPE: Medium / Hard / Extreme
TOILETS: Flushing
SHOWER: Hot, $1 coin or token
PETS: Yes, controlled
COMMENTS: Training day for prospective
trip leaders. Learn information to help when
leading trips and track classification.
TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
CLUB INDUCTION @ TEEWAH
Saturday 29 February to Sun 1 March 2020
TRIP LEADER: Chris Morahan
MOBILE: 0417 237 043
MEETING: Noosa Northshore TIME:8 am
COST: Beach driving permit & camping fees
TYPE: Medium / Hard PETS: No
TOILETS: BYO or Freshwater camp
SHOWER: BYO or $2 /3 min at Freshwater
COMMENTS: Club Induction on Saturday.
Theory component is on Wednesday 26th at
Chris’s house. Gold coin donation for
sausage sizzle. Contact Chris for time and
address. Training for new members or current
members with new vehicles.
TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
DAYBORO DAY DRIVE
Saturday 14 March 2020
TRIP LEADER: Daryl O’Rafferty
MOBILE: 0418 183 637
MEETING PLACE: Dayboro Bakery
TIME: 8.00 am
TYPE: Easy / Medium
PETS: No
COMMENTS: Day drive around Dayboro,
Mt Mee and maybe
D’Agular State Forest.
BYO lunch & morning tea.
TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
CRACKNBACK (Easter)
Friday 10 to Monday 13 April 2020
TRIP LEADER: Danny Power
MOBILE: 0428 926 041
MEETING PLACE: BP Yatala (Exit 38)
TIME: 7am
COST: $10 /person / night (3 nights)
TYPE: Medium
PETS: Yes (with conditions) *Not in NP
TOILETS: Flushing SHOWER: Hot
COMMENTS: Drive there together on Friday.
Day trips on Saturday and Sunday through
area. Drive home Monday. One pub meal
(lunch or dinner-Sat). We will book for group.TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
FRASER ISLAND CLEAN UP 2020
Friday 1 May to Monday 4 May 2020
TRIP LEADER: Danny & Heidi Power
MOBILE: 0428 926 041
COST: $10 per car registration, $80 barge
$10pp for meal on Sunday night
Registrations close 1 March 2020 or if sold out.
Merchandise closes 1 February 2020
TYPE: Medium / Hard PETS: No
COMMENTS: 20 Anniversary of the annual clean up of
Fraser Island. Register online:
Create User: https://www.ficu.org.au/register/
Then Register: https://www.ficu.org.au/shop/event-
registration-4wd-qld-club-members/
Friday 1st May-.7am Trip Leader to check in
Saturday 2nd May. - Yidney 12noon– BBQ lunch.
Sunday 3rd May –7:00am - 11:00 am clean up
3.30pm– Volunteer thank you evening at Cathedrals
on Fraser
Safety: Wear gloves, enclosed shoes, high vis vest,
sunscreen and have drinking water for clean up.SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
NATIONAL 4 X 4 SHOW
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 2020
TRIP LEADER: Daryl O’Rafferty
MOBILE: 0418 183 637
MEETING PLACE:
Brisbane Exhibition showgrounds
TIME: Rostered stall attendance
(2 hours max)
Free tickets if helping.
COMMENTS:
Help promote our club and what we do.
See the Exhibitions.SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
DINOSAUR TOUR
(EASTER HOLIDAYS)
Saturday 4 April to Saturday 18 April 2020
TRIP LEADER: Brett and Molly Lonergan
MOBILE: 0427 028 102
COST: TBA
TYPE: Medium PETS: No
TOILETS: BYO or on route
SHOWER: BYO or on route
COMMENTS: Touring, caravans, Majority
free camps. Visiting Longreach, Winton
and Richmond.SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
SHREK AT QPAC
Sunday 31 May 2020
TRIP LEADER: Linda Krey
MOBILE: 0412 713 445
ADDRESS: Meet at QPAC, South Brisbane
COST: $120
pay by FEBRUARY general meeting
COMMENTS: Max 20 persons,
Lunch beforehand
OUTLINE: SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance,
part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! The
hilarious story of everyone’s favourite ogre brought to life on
the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things
get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince –
shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who
won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with
attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve
got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero.SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
CLUB 50 BIRTHDAY /TROPHY DAY
Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 June 2020
TRIP LEADERS: Daryl O’Rafferty and
Gareth Costello
MOBILE: 0418 183 637 / 0409 470 921
VENUE: Neurum Creek Bush Retreat
268 Rasmussen Rd, Mt Archer
Next 50 birthday meeting is Thursday 13 Feb
2020 at 6:30pm, prior to the General Meeting
at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel. Come along
and help input to this great event. We need
as many contributors as possible.SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
BRISBANE AIRSHOW
Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 July 2020
TRIP LEADERS: Brett and Molly Lonergan
MOBILE: 0427 028 102
MEETING: TBA
TIME: TBA
COST: Single day pass $32 ad/ $12 ch
$28 Pensioner/ $80 Family (2+2)
Weekend pass $53 ad/ $21 ch
$45 Pensioner/ $140 Family
OUTLINE: Toogoolawah/ Cressbrook.
Aerobatic displays, Hot Rods,
Re-enactors on the ground, amusements,
food and drinks, joy flights.
Camping at Club Corner—Lowood.SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
RACQ MOTORFEST
July 2020
TRIP LEADER: Paul Hogan
MOBILE: 0404 856 139
COMMENTS: Registration for Motorfest
2020 will open in February 2020.
Usually held at Eagle Farm Racecourse.DARYL
Membership O’RAFFERTY
membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
Anton Neilsen
Janet Facey
Kacey Lonergan
Mario Czornyj
Ross MacDonald
Membership: Special Rate till May 2020
Membership costs will be $20 for single membership
and $25 for family membership until May this year as a
special 50th birthday offer.
This is half the cost of usual membership, as well as
waiving the joining fee and association levy.
Contact Daryl for any further information.
membership@brisbane4wdclub.orgSeaworld By Josh Facey Recently the club went to Seaworld on the Gold Coast. It was perfect weather for the day. Mum and I met Angela (trip leader), Nigel and their daughter Elysha there for a fun filled day. We entered the Penguin Encounter exhibit where we came up close to the King Penguins. You could watch them diving in and out of the water or sleeping. Next, off to the Illuminated Jellyfish area. When you enter here you are able to see Jellyfish in cylinder shaped tanks with different illuminated lights. You could watch them as they move throughout the water. Upstairs there is a research laboratory where you can learn about them. Off to Nickelodeon where old and young went on a ride before heading to the Dolphin Show. Due to the popularity of the Dolphin Show, there was standing room only. During the show, we saw dolphins leaping into the air, jumping over objects and pushing people through the water. It was an amazing show to watch. Castaway Bay was next on our list. Here Elysha and I boarded a boat with water cannons and shot people with water. This was fun except Nigel was on the land with a water cannon and we got DRENCHED. Didn’t mind though as it was a hot day. Polar bear exhibit was great viewing. We watched the Polar Bear from an underwater viewing area. We could watch him swim and diving in the clear water. While we were watching the Polar Bear from above, all of a sudden there was a loud splash and someone in the crowd yelled out “NO”. When we looked down, all we saw was his mobile phone sinking to the bottom of the enclosure. The Polar Bear now can phone his friends. Unsure if it was retrieved during the day. Lunch time, so we went to find a good view point for lunch and the Stunt Show. What an awesome show to watch. How talented they are on the water ski’s, jet ski’s and even jumping pushbikes. The show included the crowd which made it entertaining. At the end they went along giving everyone in the front row high fives. Shark Bay was amazing as you could view all sea creatures from underwater in the viewing area. Mum and I decided to head off after that leaving Angela and Nigel to enjoy the rest of the day as it was their first time at Seaworld. Thank you for the trip. It was great. Josh Facey (Milkshake)
Seaworld Pics
Australia Day Pool Party By Sean Power
Australia day this year was a lovely day spent at the
Costello's place. It started off with Mum, Dad and Rhiannon
picking Bec and myself up from our place and a drive out to
Brightview.
When we arrived there was a small gathering of people
including, Ron and Rondda, David and Stella, Andrew and of
course, Gareth, Amanda and Joel. Arriving a little later were
ANZAC and Rosalie, Linda and Grizzly.
We started off by playing a Trivia game run by Amanda.
There was a large variety of questions including how many
records has Slim dusty released. Would you believe it’s 118!!
Danny and Andrew tied the trivia with 7 points each. After that
we played a game which we had to make an Australian shape
out of a milk arrowroot biscuit. Some photo examples can be
seen here.
After the fun of that we all jumped into the pool for a cool
down. After a nice cool down a wonderful lunch and lovely
dessert, we had one more swim before taking a group photo
and heading off. Some opted to stay the night and help Gareth
recover his bogged car and trailer. Many thanks to Gareth and
Amanda for their hospitality and a great day!
SeanIngredients:
Snap lock bags Ham
Tomato Egg
Capsicum Cheese
Salt and Pepper Milk
Method:
1. Place ham, cheese, tomato, capsicum and
salt and pepper into snap lock bag. (This can be
made before leaving home and frozen).
2. Open bag and add two eggs per bag and a small amount of milk.
3. Mix up ingredients, place bag into boiling water and serve when
ready.
Needed: Easy carve Pork leg roast, Paper towel, tray, salt, wire pieces.
1. Pre-heat camp oven whilst getting the pork ready to cook. Place oven
next to fire (remember to rotate so that there are no hot spots).
2. Wash meat under cold water. Dry with paper towel. Oil meat and cover
in salt then place into camp oven. (use an aluminium tray sitting on
a trivet to allow for easy clean up).
3. The important step to get a perfect crackling in the camp oven.
Because of the moisture in the camp oven, the key is to crack the lid
for the entire cooking process. For the first 20 minutes place double
the amount of coals on top, then continue to cook as per normal.
4. Crack the lid using a piece of wire (e.g. a cut up coat hanger) and place
it under the lid for the entire cooking process allowing the steam to
escape and help create perfect crackling.February 2020
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Holidays
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Good Easter
meeting
Friday Sunday
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Trip Tour
returns
Easter
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School ANZAC
back Day
27 28 29 30
Magazine
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Clean up Meeting
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QPACMOLLY
Club Shop LONERGAN
clubshop@brisbane4wdclub.org
Cotton Drill Shirt Sublimated Club Shirt
Stubby Cooler
Shirt: Cotton Drill short sleeve $ 40
Shirt: Cotton Drill long sleeve $ 45
Club sublimated Shirt $ 40
Hats: Beanie, Cap, Wide Brim $ 20
Club Jacket $ 80 Snatch Strap
First Aid Kit
Snatch Strap 8000 kgs $ 55 8000kg
First Aid Kit: Club Bush $110 Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher $ 30
Bow Shackle (rated) $ 12
Recovery Blanket $ 30
Recovery Hitch Rear $ 50
Tree Protectors $ 35
Tow Hook $ 12
Key Trip Badge for sleeve $ 10
Ring
Cap Cloth Badge $8
Emblem Sticker $4
Stubby Coolers (2 for ) $ 11 Rear
Key Ring $ 10 Recovery Hitch
Pen $5
Emblem Sticker Cloth Badge Rated Bow Shackle Tow HookBreakfast on the Beach By Ron Harders Happy New Year everyone. Our annual Breakfast on the beach is a great way for the club to start a new year and this one was another good one. Heidi and Danny got to our usual spot near the Bongaree Jetty on the passage side of Bribie early to claim it. Members continued arriving for several hours and bacon and eggs were the popular choice for most but we cheated and had breckie before we left home. We older folk need to keep our strength up. Some were still having breakfast when we were having our morning tea but who cares. A bonus for some was a visit to the markets near us. We enjoyed having a chat and catching up but we were jealous of the kids as they were all having a ball. Josh came back from his first ride on a Jet Ski with a huge smile although it had been a bit scary but the smile got bigger after each ride especially after he almost lost his togs on one wild one. Alyssa and Cooper were also having fun jumping off the jetty and pontoons with what appeared 50 other kids of all ages, not a mobile phone in sight. Ex member Dell who lives on Bribie also joined us for a catch up. A suitable purchase our Social Co-ordinator Sean might make, is a louder alarm clock as he phoned around 10.30 to say he slept through his going off, anyway that was his excuse. We are sure he will make a generous donation to the Sergeant. People left at various times but we stayed on and a smaller group had lunch and relaxed enjoying watching the activity around us, great to see so many people having fun and enjoying what was another beautiful day in our paradise. Thank you Heidi (and Danny) for another enjoyable Beckie on The Beach. Ron n Rhondda
Breakfast on the Beach
Email us on northerncanvas@bigpond.com
ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKE
This is from an article in the VKS 737 Network News that they had reprinted from The
Women’s International Motorcycle Association (SA) newsletter. We had a laugh and hope
you do to, though it sums up the problems accurately. There are several versions of this
but we like this the best. Ron n Rhondda
Four all those who reed or right. We’ll begin with a box and the plural is boxes;
But the plural of ox became oxen not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice;
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen?
If I spoke of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and the whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose.
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his, and him,
But imagine the feminine as (being) she, shis, and shim.
Some other reasons to be grateful if you grew up speaking English:
The bandage was wound around the wound.
The farm was used to produce produce,
The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
We must polish the Polish furniture.
He could lead if he would get the lead out.
The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
At the army base, a bass was painted on the head of a bass drum.
When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
I did not object to the object.
The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
The wind was too strong to wind in the sail.ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKE Multiple pronunciations can mess up your mind! For example…if you have a rough cough, climbing can be tough when going through the bough of a tree. Let’s face it –English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger, neither apple or pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England. We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes, we find the quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guineapig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. And why is it that writers write but fingers don’t fing, grocers don’t groce, and hammers don’t ham. Doesn’t it seem crazy that you can make amends, but cannot make a mend? If you have a bunch of odds and ends, and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it, one odd and one end? If teachers taught, why don’t preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes I think of all the folks who grew up speaking English should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell? How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are the opposite? You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out, and in which an alarm goes off by going on. If Dad is Pop how come Mum isn’t Mop? Confused? I am. Perhaps a little Scotch or a glass of wine or three might help unscramble my brain.
HEIDI
Editor notes POWER
editor@brisbane4wdclub.org
NEXT MAGAZINE DEADLINE IS :
Friday 28 February 2020
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KACEY
Webmaster LONERGAN
webmaster@brisbane4wdclub.org
Club website:
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MATT
Public Relations ZANDER
pr@brisbane4wdclub.org
Public Facebook page: Brisbane 4WD club Inc.
Brisbane 4wd club Members group:
A closed chat group for current, financial members of The
Brisbane 4wd Club.
Contact PR Officer and request to join.CHARLENE
Association Delegate BROWN
association_delegate@brisbane4wdclub.org
Register for FICU, being held on the 1-4th May 2020
(May day long weekend).
Closing 1 March 2020 or if sold out first (limit of 350
vehicles).
It will be celebrating it’s 20th anniversary next year.
Lunch on the Saturday will be at Yidney Rocks,
dinner Sunday night at Cathedral.
Submissions for use of our public lands are due by 13 December
2020 for 4WD QLD.From the ARCHIVES: Whispering Wheels June 1987 Back 30 years ago our club did not have to venture very far to have a day’s fun. Areas like this one are now covered by houses or out of bounds. We were also still learning lessons about what happens when a snatch strap breaks. Ron Harders Rob Wells ' Kingston mud run. It's close to home and available whenever the rain has washed out other activities- trips in state forest trips and the likes. Sunday May 17th started off at 9am from Kmart Woodridge up Wembley Road to the first section. This first mud pit was already occupied by a stuck fast- all but dead Toyota Cruiser, bogged to the sills and suffering an un- serviceable transfer case. His mate in a 2wd 1100 had tried to extract him, and was now himself bogged. After several very 'last ditch' attempts by 'little E” (Stewart's mate) Bob Cook, looped his turbo charged Hilux to the front of the mob and heave ho!! The Toyota came unstuck. The next section took our convoy of nine vehicles to the flooded Wembley Creek area and after a few crossings of minor tributaries of said creek our gung ho trip leader felt it could be fun to test the depth of the said waters.. Darryl Bassett volunteered for 'dip-stick' duty and waded out to the centre of the creek. It was only oooh-aah almost oooh... the mud almost crotch deep. No good, too-deep for 9 vehicles so the crossing was aborted. Next, off to the big muddy spoon drain. This is about 1 km long 10 m wide and maybe 400mm deep mud. Several drivers got stuck in this-- Damien driving the white Hilux, Cliff (I'm definitely going to join the club) Joe, Stewart and even Bob Cook. Bob put on a display of slow driving up and down the drain and shame-shame he got stuck. This spot was meant to be a short smoko stop, but the big baby boys wanted to play in the mud. We were there for an hour. Here Justin and Doug Wells (red' suzy) left us and we proceeded to the next locality known as the three sisters. The three sisters are three interesting hill climbs side by side. Here Rob showed us what happens when you drive in to a deep creek crossing and forget to engage 4wd. This is what happens... You get stuck & water pours in over the tail gate. Passenger Warwick had his feet up around his ears trying to stay dry (without success).
From the ARCHIVES: Whispering Wheels June 1987 Bob was pulled out and managed to cross in his next attempt, in 4wd this time. Next across was Stewart with lots of push, lots of splash and one Mullet thrown out of the water by the wheel spin. These guys must have made it very easy for everybody else because the rest of the convoy made fairly easy work of it. .. . The next mean little bog hole was just around the corner. 5 vehicles tried it and they all got stuck a very hard snatch was needed to pull each car out. A word of caution to all drivers Trevor was snatching Bob Cook out of this hole when the strap snapped with a loud bang and went flying into Trevor's back door inflicting a nasty dent. This equipment is obviously capable of inflicting severe injury and should be treated with all due care. For me this day showed some interesting comparisons, my little boy puts gadgets on his bike and I rouse on him for playing in the mud. I put bits and pieces on my 4wd and my wife rouses on me for playing in the mud. We all had a great time, thanks Rob for putting on the trip. Rod Jenman.
From the ARCHIVES: Whispering Wheels June 1987
From the ARCHIVES: Whispering Wheels June 1987
TRACEY
Treasurers Report BRETTLE
treasurer@brisbane4wdclub.org
December 2019
BANK BALANCE
BALANCE AS AT 01-Dec-19 $14,797.52
INCOME
Interest $3.55
Raffle $222.10
TOTAL INCOME $225.65
$15,023.17
EXPENSES
Magazine $522.99
Shop $14.00
Functions $164.45
Trailer $34.95
TOTAL EXPENSES $736.39
BALANCE AS AT 31-Dec-19 $14,286.78
Accounts Summary
Cheque Bank Account 3,329.28
Investment Bank Account 10,957.50
Unbanked Receipts -
Total 14,286.78Committee
BRETT LONERGAN
vicepresident@brisbane4wdclub.org
GARETH COSTELLO
assist_secretary@brisbane4wdclub.org
KEVIN SHAW
sergeantatarms@brisbane4wdclub.org
CALAM LEARMONTH
training@brisbane4wdclub.org
Off Road Drive - Code of Conduct (Code of Ethics)
1. Obey the laws and regulations for Recreational Vehicles that apply to
public lands.
2. Respect the cultural, heritage and environmental values of public/
private land, by obeying restrictions that may apply.
3. Respect our flora and fauna. Stop and look, but never disturb.
4. Keep to formed vehicle tracks.
5. Keep the environment clean. Carry your own & any other rubbish out.
6. Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and clean to reduce the
environmental impact.
7. Adopt minimal impact camping and driving practices.
8. Seek permission before driving on private land. Do not disturb
livestock or watering points, leave gates as found.
9. Take adequate water, food, fuel, basic spares and a first aid kit on
trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle and have Royal
Flying Doctor Service, or equivalent emergency contact by radio or
satellite.
10. Plan ahead and lodge trip details with a responsible person.
11. Enjoy your recreation and respect the rights of others.
12. Support four-wheel drive touring as a legitimate family activity.
13. Consider joining an affiliated four-wheel drive club.CHRIS
Club Induction MORAHAN
cio@brisbane4wdclub.org
New club members: After joining the club, you are
required to complete our Club Induction before attending any trips
rated higher than “EASY”.
Driver Experience: Conditions on some trips rated
MEDIUM or above may prove too difficult for inexperienced
drivers even after the Club Induction. You should advise the Trip Leader of your
driving experience and vehicle equipment prior to signing up on the trip.
Trip Ratings: Trip Leaders—it is up to you to correctly rate your trips.
Make allowances for effects of weather on your trip and how it can effect the
novice 4wders.
*NOTE* some 4wds do not have the required recovery points, please contact
the Club Induction Assistant if unsure.
Trip Guide Lines
Brisbane Four Wheel Drive Club trips are categorised as follows.
Scenic: Bitumen, gravel surface, no 4x4 driving, lookouts, vantage points of the
local area and other points of interest.
Easy: Off road formed tracks, some 4x4 driving. no steep inclines, no deep
creek crossings. (No C.I. required)
Medium: Off road, bush terrain, medium grade inclines and side slopes, easy to
interesting creek crossings. (C.I. required)
Hard: Off road, rough terrain, steep inclines, steep side slopes, rough creek
crossings, possible towing. (C.I. required)
Extreme: Off road, rough terrain, very steep inclines, steep side slopes, difficult
creek crossings, possible winching and probable towing. (C.I. required)
Trips are rated by the Trip Leader at the time of reconnaissance. However, track
conditions can change dramatically between reconnaissance and the trip date.
These changes can alter the rating of a trip without the knowledge of the Trip
Leader.TYLER &
Club Induction Assistants BRIAN
cia@brisbane4wdclub.org
Every new vehicle to the Club must be inspected for
recovery points and required equipment by a Club
Induction Assistant prior to attending a Club trip.
The vehicle must be registered, maintained in a
roadworthy condition and have a minimum of Third
Party Property Insurance, however, full comprehensive insurance is preferred.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:- Must be carried on all trips
UHF RADIO:- Car mounted will give better range, but hand-held is the minimum
requirement. (Our club channel is UHF 9).
FIRST AID KIT:- Suitable for the amount of occupants in that vehicle.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER:- Let’s hope it is never required.
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT must be carried on all 4WD trips
NON-WINCH VEHICLE
Rated recovery points - front and rear – inspected and approved.
Snatch Strap - 8000kg min, should be rated 2-3 times higher than GVM.
Dampener Blanket - regulations state compulsory use with snatch strap.
Rated Bow Shackles - 3.25 tonne minimum rating.
Shovel – you’re using it, so make sure it’s comfortable to use.
Axe or Bowsaw - a bowsaw is easier, however, an axe is handy for chopping
firewood.
The above items are a minimum requirement for each club vehicle that
attends a 4wd trip. SPOT CHECKS MAY OCCUR
WINCH EQUIPPED VEHICLE: as for non-winch vehicles, plus the following:
LEATHER GLOVES - must be worn when handling winch cable or chains.
TREE TRUNK PROTECTOR - to protect the environment.
BOW SHACKLE - 4.75 tonne minimum rating for use with the tree trunk protector
Each member is able to, and should, add to these items as they see fit.
Tyler Broughton: 0413 830 096
Brian Learmonth: 0411 872 305BRENDA
Minutes 09 January 2020 MARMENT
secretary@brisbane4wdclub.org
The President opened the meeting at 7.34pm
PRESENT: As per the attendance records.
APOLOGIES: Kevin Shaw, Terry Scott, Matt Zander, Brenda Marment,
Cooper Marment, Alyssa Marment, Barbara Kirk, Glen
and Heather Hodkinson, Karen Meyers, Danny Pizzol,
Tyler Broughton, Tegan Lonergan, Brett and Molly Lonergan, Rob and
Jackie Shergold, Chris and Ruth Morahan, Shane Rose.
VISITORS: Matt Williams and Caitlin Wood
NEW MEMBERS: No new members. At the committee meeting, we agreed to half the
cost of membership, as well as waiving the joining fee and association levy until the end
of May. Membership costs will be $20 for single membership and $25 for family
membership.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
That the minutes from the December 2019 general meeting as printed in the January
2020 issue of Whispering Wheels Magazine are a true and accurate record of proceedings
and they be adopted accordingly.
Moved: Heidi Power Seconded: Duncan Marsden ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: Nil
CORRESPONDENCE:
Incoming: Invitation to attend the Brisbane Night Markets “Rev up Rocklea” at Rocklea,
4WDQ Insurance Certificate of Currency,
Outgoing: 3 magazines posted, 108 email mags (Editor).
Moved: Heidi Power Seconded: Daryl O’Rafferty ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: Nil
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The Treasurer moved that the Treasurer’s Report is a true and accurate record of the
Club’s financial position as at the end of December 2019 and moved that the report be
accepted.
Moved: Tracey Brettle Seconded: John Power ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM TREASURER’S REPORT: The cost of Magazine is high as it also
included the cost for the program for PDF Flip book converter.
VICE PRESIDENT: AbsentMinutes 09 January 2020 ..continued
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: There are a few printed membership contact lists at the front,
they will also be email with the next magazine. Membership cards are also there for
collection.
TRIP CO-ORDINATOR: Completed by Sean Power
New/Upcoming Trips:
Bribie Island Day Trip – 8th February - Daryl O’Rafferty – DON’T FORGET PERMITS
Trip Leader Training Day Janowen Hills – 21st -23rd February - Daryl O’Rafferty
Club Induction Teewah Beach – 29th Feb – 1st March - Chris Morahan (Theory component
will be Wednesday night 26th)
Dayboro Day Drive – 14th March - Daryl O’Rafferty
Crackenback (Easter)- 10th -13th April - Danny Power
Fraser Island Clean Up – 1st 4th May - Heidi Power
Kimberley Trip – June 2021 - Simon Kean-Hammerson (now closed)
Clean up Australia at Glasshouse – New trip that Daryl is running in March (trip sheet to
follow)
SOCIAL CO-ORDINATORS:
Verbals: Seaworld – Elysha Higgins-Johnson
Breakfast at the beach – Mike Elliott and Joshua Facey
New/Upcoming Trips:
Australia Day Pool Party – 26th January – Amanda Costello – Brightview, can stay Sunday
night. Gareth will post on Facebook re what to bring for food to share.
National 4x4 Show Exhibition Grounds – 26th -29th March - Daryl O’Rafferty, rostered stall
attendance 2-hour slots. Free tickets to be passed back and then passed on to the next
stand attendees.
Dinosaur Tour (Easter Holiday) 4th -18th April - Brolly’s - Longreach, Winton and
Richmond.
Shrek The Musical @ QPAC – 31st May – Linda Krey, need to pay by February meeting,
$120 per ticket.
Club 50th Birthday/ Trophy Day – 6th -7th June - Daryl O’Rafferty waiting for confirmation
from Neurum Creek Bush Retreat.
Brisbane Air Show 80th Anniversary Toogoolawah – 4th -5th July - Brolly’sMinutes 09 January 2020 ..continued CLUB INDUCTION OFFICER: Absent (via phone message -read out by Danny; “Theory is on 26 at Chris’ house. Lunch sausage sizzle gold coin donation”). CLUB INDUCTION ASSISTANTS: Absent ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Raffle to be drawn straight after the break. WEB MASTER: Absent TRAINING OFFICER: Absent EDITOR: The next magazine deadline is 28th January 2020. Heidi reminded that Microsoft Edge is not compatible for viewing of the Flip book. PURCHASING OFFICER: Absent ASSOCIATION DELEGATE: Absent PR OFFICER: Absent GENERAL BUSINESS:, Mike Elliott called for a minutes silence for Elvis 81 birthday. Paul Hogan mentioned the RACQ Motorfest. Register online, hoping for a big turn out this year. More details to come. SERGEANT AT ARMS: As per fine book, Grizzly standing in for ANZAC. RUDE ROD: Could not pass on, as it wasn’t brought to the meeting. (with the Trott’s) RAFFLE PRIZES: First ticket drawn by life member Ron Farmer $50 JB Hi Fi Voucher – John Power Weekend Pass to Janowen – Danny Power 2 small UHF Radios – Gareth Costello $50 voucher to meal at meeting venue - Chris Ward MEETING CLOSED: 8.46pm
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