October 2019

Editor notes..

Hi everybody,

Spring time for 2019 is upon us. Time to energise and enjoy the spring flowers, slightly longer daylight hours with daylight saving and warmer weather. As to the warmer weather - not so sure about that.

However in the last 2 months club members have enjoyed a great social gathering by way of a tour of Dot's castle at Riverstone followed by a lunch stop at an 'undisclosed' location - the Waitaki Waters Holiday Park.

Ron Pringle organised an offroad trip onto Matt Gibson's property at Kinross, north west of Palmerston.

A big thank you to Stan and Ron for organising these events.

Photos from Shirley Taylor and Russell Thompson have been added to the club web site.

http://www.no4wd.co.nz/public_photos.php

Trip reports are published after each event, however to date I am yet to recieve any reports for the 2 recent events.

I would like to wish Stan a full recovery from his current chemotherapy treatment. We look forward to seeing you out and about as soon as you are well.

Regards Ian Vercoe - Club Treasurer

Presidents (Vice ) Narrative..

Hi everyone
This is a short report on behalf of our President Stan. We all wish you a speedy recovery from your treatment.

Over the winter we have struggled to put together trips, some of which unfortunately have have not come off for various reasons.

Thanks to Stan and Jennifer for organising the tour of Dot's Castle at Riverstone and the post tour lunch at the Waitaki Waters Holiday park.

Our thanks go out to Ron Pringle for a very well organised trip to Matt Gibsons property 'Kinross'. I have heard that everyone who went enjoyed it immensley.

We have no trips for October but have 2 trips organised for November.

The first trip is on the Tuesday 5th of November in the Mt Domett area. The club is assisting a St Johns fundraiser event orgainised by a film production company.

Please advise me (Les) on (03) 434 2367 if you intend taking part

The second trip is to Arrowsmith Station on Saturday 23rd November and on Sunday 24th November a short jaunt up to Erewhon Station - as detailed under trip info please contact Pam Phaup of your intentions to attend - (03) 688 2330

The December xmas trip will be held on 8th of December.
The intention is to return to the Vickers hut located in the Dunback area.

Our club relies on landowner contacts for access to properties, the committee welcome input from members who have contact with owners of properties that can offer great trips.

On the subject of 'maintenance of equipment' - using my tow strop to pull unwanted shrubs from the garden I unfortunately learnt from not adhering to the motto on tow strops.. 'if its frayed - throw it away'. I now have a bumper repair job to do on the front of our Suzuki Vitara along with buying a new tow strop.

Les Weir - Club Vice President

Upcoming events..

2019

November  - Mt Somers area Arrowsmith Station, Erewhon Station - details listed

December - Xmas trip - 8th December - Vickers Hutt - Trotters Gorge area

2020

January  - Wanaka weekend

February - Omarama area

From the archives #1

In August last year the club members enjoyed a day run through the Haka Valley

Trip info schedule - Mt Somers Arrowsmith / Erewhon Station 23rd November 2019

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2019

Organiser / contact details: Owen and Pam Phaup - ph 03 688 2330

PLEASE advise your intentions to attend

Limited numbers: No

Departing point and time: 9.30 am Mt Somers Domain

Conclusion point: Mt Somers Domain

Fees / Donations: Arrowsmith Station $20 per vehicle

Saturday evening - Social / evening meal to be advised

Pets allowed: not permitted on the trip

Weather restrictions: subject to land owner

Lunch: byo

Vehicle requirements : Hi / Low ratio 4wd, good A/T or M/T tyres

Standard recovery gear and associated equipment as per club schedule

Grade 2.5 / 3

Sunday - Ashburton Lakes - Erewhon Station and environs

Grade 2.5 / 3

This will be a shorter day

Accommodation options

Caravan / Tent sites at Mt Somers Domain  - 021 1760677

Studio Units / Cabins at Mt Somers Holiday Park

phone 03 3039719 for bookings (suggest you book asap)

B and B's and houses for rent in Mt Somers - requires a google search

Chalets are available at Stronechrubie

Committee 2019 - 2020

President: Stan Dorsey     Ph:03 4348610, 0274325740

Vice President: Les Weir    Ph:03 4342367, 02743422188

Secretary: Garth Dovey    Ph:03 4371851, 02102008273

Treasurer: Ian Vercoe     Ph:03 4452796, 0211708030

Trip Coordinator Ron Pringle    Ph:021476635

Committee members

Greg McFarlane    Ph:03 4372734, 0272294399

Noel Bain    Ph:03 4371849, 02128 9001

Russell Thompson    Ph:03 4343247, 0221914690

Social Convenor: Les Weir

Civil Defence co-ordinator: Stan Dorsey

Trip Advisory: Keith Rowland   Ph:03 4346089, 0276693262

Newsletter co-ordinator: Jennifer Dorsey

Club web site    www.no4wd.co.nz

Club committee meeting issues discussed ;

The last meeting for the club was held Tuesday evening 14th October.

Business was concluded by 8.30 followed by a social chat and informal catchup..

This is a good time to come along and meet the committee and have your say...

Social Event - Riverstone Castle - August 31st 2019

A good muster of club members and quests took the opportunity to tour one of North Otago's latest tourist attractions.... Dot's Castle at Riverstone..

Trip Report Kinross area Matt Gibson property Sunday 22nd September, 2019

Ron Pringle (Club trip co-ordinator) led a group of members in 14 vehicles south to Palmerston turning right heading up the pigroot.

From the photographs it looked like the participants enjoyed a great day. 1 member got to try some winching and another member enjoyed a free tow....!!

From the archives #2 29th August 2009

10 years ago .. August 2009.. Geoff Omnett organised a social weekend for members 

Whats your vehicle GCM - technical article

Our summer is approaching, time to hook up the caravan / boat / trailer....

Sadly some vehicle drivers are unaware of the risks when they inadvertantly exceed their vehicles GCM.... food for thought...

Here is a link to the NZTA site regarding trailers... Click here

Brackensprint

For colour laser printing...

North Otago Motor Group

Looking for a vehicle upgrade...

Smash Palace - Auto Parts and Car Rental

For tyres, autoparts, van and car hire...

Whitestone Contracting Ltd

as the advert says... any job big or small... give them a call

Buy, Sell or swap.....

Any interest in this section....

email me the details..

ianvercoe@gmail.com