QLD: Photoshoot - Sunday 13th April 2008

[Dee]

In line with Victoria and NSW we should all get out and join in the photoshoot they are having by holding our own on the same day - Sunday, 13th April 2008.

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Date: Sunday 13th April 2008
Time: 10am
Location: QEII / ANZ Stadium, Mt Gravatt - Entry off Mains Rd (Brisbane UBD Map 200 P 10)
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4236/1mtgravattkl7.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1mtgravattkl7.jpg)

Drive to next location - Murrarie
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=ANZ+Stadium,+QLD&daddr=Metroplex+Ave,+Murarrie,+QLD+4172&sll=-27.489878,153.023239&sspn=0.006757,0.009999&ie=UTF8&z=12 <-- map of directions
Drive: 18.3 km – about 28 mins
1. Head east on Kessels Rd toward Mains Rd 1.9 km
2. Continue on Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd 4.0 km
3. Turn left to merge onto Gateway Motorway 7.9 km
4. Take the exit toward Wynnum Rd 0.5 km
5. Turn left at Wynnum Rd 2.0 km
6. Turn right at Creek Rd 1.8 km
7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Metroplex Ave 0.2 km

Drive to next location - Lytton
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Metroplex+Ave,+Murarrie,+QLD+4172&daddr=Luke+St,+Lytton,+QLD+4178&mra=cc&dirflg=h&sll=-27.446095,153.11849&sspn=0.02704,0.039997&ie=UTF8&z=15 <-- map of directions
Drive: 6.1 km – about 14 mins
1. Head south on Metroplex Ave 0.1 km
2. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Creek Rd 0.4 km
3. Turn left at Lytton Rd 5.2 km
4. Turn left at Luke St 0.2 km

Drive to next location - Hamilton (trains for action shots)
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Luke+St,+Lytton,+QLD+4178&daddr=Theodore+St,+Eagle+Farm,+QLD+4009&sll=-27.446095,153.11849&sspn=0.02704,0.039997&dirflg=h&ie=UTF8&z=13 <-- map of directions
Drive: 20.9 km – about 51 mins
1. Head southeast on Luke St toward Lytton Rd 0.2 km
2. Turn right at Lytton Rd 6.2 km
3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Junction Rd 1.5 km
4. Turn right at Wynnum Rd 0.5 km
5. Turn left to stay on Wynnum Rd 1.2 km
6. Turn left to stay on Wynnum Rd 1.7 km
7. Continue on Lytton Rd 0.7 km
8. Turn left at Shafston Ave 1.0 km
9. Continue on Bradfield Hwy 0.4 km
10. Take the ramp onto Bradfield Hwy 1.3 km
11. Continue on Gipps St 0.2 km
12. Turn right at Wickham St 1.3 km
13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakfast Creek Rd 1.2 km
14. Slight right at Kingsford Smith Dr 2.6 km
15. Turn right at Remora Rd 51 m
16. Turn left at Curtin Ave W 0.5 km
17. Slight left at Cullen Ave W 0.4 km

Drive to next location - Mt Coot-tha
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Theodore+St,+Eagle+Farm,+QLD+4009&daddr=-27.435013,153.075771+to:Mt+Coot-Tha,+QLD&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1&sll=-27.461672,153.012085&sspn=0.108146,0.159988&ie=UTF8&z=13 <-- map of directions
Drive: 17.6 km – about 30 mins1. Head north on Theodore St toward Kingsford Smith Dr 0.3 km
2. Turn left at Kingsford Smith Dr 3.4 km
3. Slight right at Inner City Bypass 4.2 km
4. Continue on Hale St 1.2 km
5. Take the ramp to Milton Rd 0.1 km
6. Turn right at Milton Rd 2.9 km
7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mt Coot Tha Rd 0.3 km
8. Take the ramp to Mt Coot Tha Rd 47 m
9. Slight right at Mt Coot Tha Rd 0.1 km
10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Mt Coot Tha Rd 1.1 km
11. Slight left at Scenic Dr 0.8 km
12. Slight right at Sir Samuel Griffith Dr 3.2 km
To: Mount Coot-Tha QLD



We'll fit lunch in sometime in there to... possibly even afternoon tea or dinner. But then again it is a sunday night.. so maybe not dinner.

THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU:
- Sunscreen - if we learnt anything last year it's that you NEED sunscreen! There is not too much shade at some of the locations, so SLIP, SLOP, SLAP
- Water
- Nibblies

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as of 10.04.08:


CALIbrated - WhiteCali
CALIbrated - green cali
orion_996 - G turbo
ant0ny - Kadett
reedaaron - Corsa SRi
aza28 - G Turbo
skulless - AH
glider - G 2.2
RobotWarrior - Veccy B
Astrauturbo - G Turbo
Tfer - Veccy C
Ishley - AH SRiT
CJB - AH Coupe
Dowie - Astra G 1.8
JADDEMON - Astra G 1.8
Spinksy - AH SRiT
Blueraven - G SRiT
Chrissn89 - Veccy B
vectraguy01 -Veccy B
mell - g turbo or ss
RudeOne - VXR
auzvectra - combo
chris r - combo
orion_996's mate (possibly) - H turbo
lowastra - hilux (possibly)
chick with racing stripes (lol) (possibly) - astra g....







*Disclaimer*
Opelaus.com or the organisers are not responsible for the behaviour of the attendees of this event.
We will be using public and private property and will respect other people's property.
If not, there will be plenty of cameras around to take photos of the idiots and pass them onto the relevant people.


Please don't be a dickhead, you won't impress anyone.

[btm]

nice work dee!

an Oz wide (almost) opelaus photoshoot :D

[maloo97]

next thing on the list is a aus wide meet up photoshoot :p

[btm]

at a central location.... hmmmm... maybe coober pedy or uluru :p

[PaulyJ]

Ok guys, no spamming in these threads please.

[Calibrated]

1. Dee
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's :)
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8.
9.
10.

do you want me to ask Jamie (Digital Emu) to tag along?

[Orion_996]

Fingers crossed, me gets the day off


1. Dee
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's :)
3. orion_996
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[Dee]

Dario, if you beg now you should be able to get the day off ;) it's a month away

[Wraith]

As mentioned in the NSW thread, lets try and get all the other states in on the act :)

[ant0ny]

If I am in town I could bring the Opel... would you like to see the Opel Kadett GSi replica rally car in these pics?

[blueraven]

yeah i am in (or hopefully the new owner of my car if i sell it will attend.
)

[Dee]

If I am in town I could bring the Opel... would you like to see the Opel Kadett GSi replica rally car in these pics?
of course it's welcome :D you can even come too

yeah i am in (or hopefully the new owner of my car if i sell it will attend.)
awesome Nik, I can't wait to see your car in the flesh

[Calibrated]

of course it's welcome :D you can even come too

awesome Nik, I can't wait to see your car in the flesh
x2

i really want to see the Kadett :)

[reedaaron]

i'm in too..

will be good to have another photoshoot :D

[ant0ny]

x2

i really want to see the Kadett :)

Cool thanks.. if I am not away I will definetly be there.

[reedaaron]

1. Dee
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's :)
3. orion_996
4. antony
5. reedaaron
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


lets see if we can get a bigger turnout this year...last year was a pretty good size..

[oneightoo]

If I am in town I could bring the Opel... would you like to see the Opel Kadett GSi replica rally car in these pics?

is the pope catholic?? :D

[aza28]

I'll be there.

1. Dee
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's :)
3. orion_996
4. antony
5. reedaaron
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7.
8.
9.
10.

[auzvectra]

damn it, dont think the car will be ready by then, lost too much time from my hand, still bloody only just healing.
i'll try but i doubt it, just dont have the time to wok on it doing 60 hr weeks n then doing stuff round the yard ect on the wkend (i'm on acreage).
oh and i'm going camping for the easter long weekend too, so thats another weekend out :(.
any1 wanna tow me there :D:p.

[poita]

wish i could make it :(

[glider]

i'm intersted in going, but will have to confirm at a later date

[skulless]

Just got back from my 6 weeks holiday.. interested in going..meaning i need to wash my car nicely :)

1. Dee
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's :)
3. orion_996
4. antony
5. reedaaron
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless
8.
9.
10.

[Dee]

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8.
9.
10.

[glider]

after a bit of thought (2 days wtf!?) i'll be going

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9.
10.

hopefully we get our OpelAus stickers before this day

[EL BURITO]

don't you need to add Nik

[Dee]

don't you need to add Nik

I will if he says he's available for it

[RobotWarrior]

Hey Guys Count me in too!

[astrauturbo]

Count me in aswell. But i will have to confirm 100% a bit down the Track if thats ok.

[sooty]

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo

See if you guys can't catch up to victoria :p

[auzvectra]

so how many's vic got?
i'll most likely be there as a passenger, in chris's veccy.

[sooty]

so how many's vic got?
i'll most likely be there as a passenger, in chris's veccy.

18 cars....hopefully more to come

[Dee]

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo

See if you guys can't catch up to victoria :p

it's not a competition Ain, it's a combined effort from the whole of Australia :p

[Tfer]

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C

Photoshoot only, as my Dad goes into hospital same day :(

Suggestion..... Brisbane City council commuter parking somehwere for ease of access (I would suggest ANZ Stadium, but it is not very central)

[Dee]

Awesome idea Thomas, I'll do my best to get down there and check it out and see what the scenery is like...

ie. how many poles are sticking up out of the middle of nowhere

[Tfer]

Awesome idea Thomas, I'll do my best to get down there and check it out and see what the scenery is like...

ie. how many poles are sticking up out of the middle of nowhere

Thanks D,

She is a big, very big open carpark..... reason I thought of this, was I saw another car club do the same thing a couple of weekends ago... so not really my idea to claim, but its a thought I guess :)

[Ishley]

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C
12. Ash - AH SRiT
13. Crispy - AH Coupe (I will make him come along :p )

[sooty]

it's not a competition Ain, it's a combined effort from the whole of Australia :p

sounds like something someone who is losing would say lol :D

[poita]

sounds like something someone who is losing would say lol :D

like someone without a licence and without an opel would say more to the point :p


ps i really do wub u Dee ;)

[Dee]

like someone without a licence and without an opel would say more to the point :p


ps i really do wub u Dee ;)

I still have a licence and an Opel

the licence is suspended...

and the opel is going on Sunday :( until then, it's still in my name :p

YOU DON'T WUB ME!!!

[ant0ny]

Have we decided a venue and time for this meet yet?

I am hoping in brisbane as I will be driving on my "barely legal" slicks and with the close ration gear box it is a pain to drive large distances.

Also I was pulled over by an english lad who moved here to Brisi and imported his Vauxhall Astra GTE from England... his name is Chris and I don't believe he is a member here yet. I have his mobile and will ring him tonight.

[Dee]

All of the photoshoot points will bein Brisbane - Hamilton, Mt Cooth-tha, Port of Brisbane, Mt Gravatt, etc.

Will get back with meeting point asap. Will send out a mass pm too with all of the details so the people that don't get to long in too often will get an email notification as well

[glider]

All of the photoshoot points will bein Brisbane - Hamilton, Mt Cooth-tha, Port of Brisbane, Mt Gravatt, etc.

Will get back with meeting point asap. Will send out a mass pm too with all of the details so the people that don't get to long in too often will get an email notification as well

hmm i better start saving for petrol :P

[skulless]

mt gravatt hilltop would be probably too small to fit so many cars. the parking is very small.

[CJB]

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C
12. Ash - AH SRiT
13. Crispy - AH Coupe (I will make him come along :p )

I need a car to come along dear Ishley! :)

and, I think I accepted the invite on Facebook... hehe

[Dowie]

I will come :angel:

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C
12. Ash - AH SRiT
13. Crispy - AH Coupe (I will make him come along :p )
14. Dowie07 - Astra G 1.8

[JADDEMON]

Room for one more?
Black Astra g sedan with 17s

JAD

[glider]

i cant see why not

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C
12. Ash - AH SRiT
13. Crispy - AH Coupe
14. Dowie07 - Astra G 1.8
15. JAD - Astra G 1.8

[JADDEMON]

Thanks

JAD

[Dee]

always room for 1 more :D

last year i think we had 30 odd cars.... i dont think we'll make it that far this year by the look of it...

[CJB]

I want my car to go :(

[Calibrated]

I want my car to go :(
why cant it?

[Dee]

I want my car to go :(

steal it for the day - it's a good cause

[Ishley]

It will be back by then! No need to worry about that, need to worry about new tyre's....... :(

[Spinksy]

Count me at this point. I do have a mates engament party around that weekend I think.

[blueraven]

I am in if i remember :)

[glider]

i do believe that makes it

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C
12. Ash - AH SRiT
13. Crispy - AH Coupe
14. Dowie07 - Astra G 1.8
15. JAD - Astra G 1.8
16. Spinksy - AH SRiT
17. Blueraven - G SRiT

[Dee]

I am in if i remember :)

we'll remind you Nik ;)

[CJB]

It will be back by then! No need to worry about that, need to worry about new tyre's....... :(
Oh yeah.... :(

Better redo the callipers by then too.

[PaulyJ]

So what's the official list for QLD then?
Who's doing the photo's?

[Ishley]

I think it may be a combination of people. I will have my camera, I think Crispin will have his. And Dee the photography genius will more then likely be playing with her's.

And anyone else who want's to take pic's is welcome.

[Calibrated]

im bringing Jamie (Digital Emu) with. he'll show us how things are done properly. might get brian aswell (Bamas Photography)

[Dee]

im bringing Jamie (Digital Emu) with. he'll show us how things are done properly. might get brian aswell (Bamas Photography)

If that's the case I may as well leave my camera at home....

[Calibrated]

If that's the case I may as well leave my camera at home....
lol.. bring your camera dee ! you are good with a camera, and you can learn some things :)

im still bringing mine

[Dee]

Well I won't have a car so I may as well I guess....

[auzvectra]

dame it, car is nowhere near ready, been away for work :'(.
maybe i should bring the combo, or quickly get the head redone on the gsi n bring it :D.

[poita]

combo ftw!!

[auzvectra]

would be an unusual twist :D.
well it is lowered atleast ;), well the front is, the rear has just collapsed from all the weight :(.

[poita]

how many combos do you see at photoshoots or meets, it would be great!

[aza28]

At least bring one of them, the more the merrier! :)

[auzvectra]

ok, but i aint cleaning it out :p.
i'll wash it, but the inside all stays. well i wont wash it, the car wash will :D.
so i'll be there with 1 XCII combo, with big roof racks n all ;).

[sooty]

so i'll be there with 1 XCII combo, with big roof racks n all ;).

Pimp'n Style

[auzvectra]

now every1 bug chris r till he brings his, then we can have twins :).

[astrauturbo]

lol.. bring your camera dee ! you are good with a camera, and you can learn some things :)

im still bringing mine


the more pictures the better. +learning from an experienced photographer i wouldnt mind at all :D, will bring my friend he has a pritty good camera aswell.
So even more Pictures :D

[aza28]

You can add another to the list.. i'll be bringing my new dslr camera. :)

[glider]

ill bring my V3 razr which is clearly far superior to your slr cameras

[PaulyJ]

ill bring my V3 razr which is clearly far superior to your slr cameras

v3 razr is a good phone, but it doesn't beat the Nokia 7650 for image quality with its superior 24-bit VGA (640x480) camera.

With this many photographers, I'm expecting some pretty awesome shots from you lot.

[Dee]

v3 razr is a good phone, but it doesn't beat the Nokia 7650 for image quality with its superior 24-bit VGA (640x480) camera.

With this many photographers, I'm expecting some pretty awesome shots from you lot.

ohh but of course Pauly :D

[Dee]

Quick update for you all - I'll be out over the weekend to scout out places and see where we can go and meet. I'll post here on monday and pm everyone on the list so they know what's going on.

does everyone want to meet up in the morning and make a whole day of it? or after lunch and make an afternoon of it?

[astrauturbo]

Lunch prefarably, But i am not picky :P

[Calibrated]

Quick update for you all - I'll be out over the weekend to scout out places and see where we can go and meet. I'll post here on monday and pm everyone on the list so they know what's going on.

does everyone want to meet up in the morning and make a whole day of it? or after lunch and make an afternoon of it?
that sounds like a good idea donna! i'd be keen for it

[Dee]

that sounds like a good idea donna! i'd be keen for it

keen for what ash???

morning or afternoon

[Calibrated]

keen for what ash???

morning or afternoon
either, doesnt really matter. :)

[oneightoo]

either, doesnt really matter. :)

thats the attitude to have :)

[SSS_Hoon]

keen for what ash???

morning or afternoon

anything like me then well anytime is a good time...;)


oh wait what we talking bout here should i remove my mind from the gutter again?:p


SSS_Hoon

[Dee]

bloody spammers

[SSS_Hoon]

bloody spammers

yeah its a love hate relationship with them aint it.


SSS_Hoon

[Calibrated]

bloody spammers

says the OA Spam queen.....

[Dee]

says the OA Spam queen.....

i usually only spam in the designated threads :p

not in the general parts of the forum

[skulless]

its exciting, cant wait to see so many opels joining the photoshoot.

how about mid-morning like 11ish...:)

[glider]

its exciting, cant wait to see so many opels joining the photoshoot.

how about mid-morning like 11ish...:)


works for me

[Ishley]

As Dee has suggested.....

Dee, myself and Crispin will be checking out the location's. And decide from there what time would be best to start to fit in the best location's and the best time of day to be visiting them.

[Calibrated]

im going to be camping on saturday. so maybe a bit later in the arvo? otherwise ill just meet you guys when i get there...

[RobotWarrior]

I'm lookin forward to this its gonna be great to see em all going down the road. And it looks as though we are gonna have some quality photos too!

[Calibrated]

so, whats the story? where, when??

[chrissn89]

i do believe that makes it

1. Dee (passenger)
2. CALIbrated x2 Cali's
3. orion_996 - G turbo
4. antony - Kadett
5. reedaaron - Corsa SRi
6. aza28 - G Turbo
7. skulless - AH
8. glider - G 2.2
9. RobotWarrior - Veccy B
10. Astrautrbo - G Turbo
11. Tfer - Veccy C
12. Ash - AH SRiT
13. Crispy - AH Coupe
14. Dowie07 - Astra G 1.8
15. JAD - Astra G 1.8
16. Spinksy - AH SRiT
17. Blueraven - G SRiT



Add me in ill be there for sure (dee if you could please PM me the Mass pm with all the details would be most appreciated when your doing it)

18. Chrissn89 - Veccy B

[Ishley]

We had a look around the suggested photo shoot area's yesterday, and think it may be best to start in the morning to make sure we give ourselve's enough time to gas bag and make it to all the area's without having to rush thing's.

*Look's for Dee's approval* This is not definate.......
Meet at ANZ Stadium at 9/9:30am for a group shot as it's a large open area.
Then move onto the train's after that at Hemmant.
Then onto the ABC Centre at Murrarie.
Then to Benjamin Place at Lytton
Then onto Mt Cootha.

Depending on how long each location take's, we can fit in some lunch somewhere along the way.

Dee has some pic's from each place, and will help me make a more detailed run of how thing's will go on the day. It will be posted tomorrow.

[CJB]

me and my car are in :D

[astrauturbo]

People coming from the gold coast wanna meet up somewhere before we all head up to brissy.. Helensvale train station.??

[Calibrated]

ouch.. im probably gonna have a big headache... going to be up the sunny coast and will have to drive down early :(

[glider]

so i assume im just gonna follow you guys to the places other than ANZ? (i know where anz is but the rest i got not much idea)


anyone from this side of town wanna head down there around there around the same time? meet somewhere we know

[JADDEMON]

Yep all for that Glider

JAD

[skulless]

sounds good. anz is very near to my place. looking forward to this sunday :D

[auzvectra]

chris (vectraguy01) will be there aswell in his veccy, and i think chris r may make an apearance too, as i asked him last nite to make it 2 combo's :D.

[Dee]

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[Dee]

CALIbrated x2 Cali's
orion_996 - G turbo
antony - Kadett
reedaaron - Corsa SRi
aza28 - G Turbo
skulless - AH
glider - G 2.2
RobotWarrior - Veccy B
Astrautrbo - G Turbo
Tfer - Veccy C
Ash - AH SRiT
Crispy - AH Coupe
Dowie07 - Astra G 1.8
JAD - Astra G 1.8
Spinksy - AH SRiT
Blueraven - G SRiT
Chrissn89 - Veccy B
vectraguy01 -

[Ishley]

Thank's Dee. Hopefully thing's run smoothly on the day and everyone get's some awesome photo's and has fun.

I learnt the hard way last year about not wearing sunscreen, so don't forget it guy's. :)

[Dee]

let's hope the weather forecast doesnt change before sunday!


Brisbane Forecast
Issued at 4:50 am EST on Tuesday 8 April 2008

Warning Summary
Nil.

Forecast for Tuesday
A shower or two , moderate S to SE winds.

Precis: A shower or two.
City: Max 25
Bayside: Max 24
UV Index: 6 [High] UV Alert from 9:10 to 14:40

Wednesday A shower or two Min 18 Max 24
Thursday A shower or two Min 18 Max 25
Friday A shower or two Min 17 Max 26
Saturday Mostly fine Min 16 Max 27
Sunday fine Min 16 Max 28
Monday fine Min 16 Max 29

[ant0ny]

Maybe an indoor car park on route for an option if the weather turns.

Or something like Chermside on the roof under the shades or Stafford car park... that sort of idea wheather proof but still some natural light for pics

[Dee]

If the weather is bad Chermside will be a nightmare unfortunately. Actually, a lot of major shopping centres will be :(

We'll see how the weather is on Sunday morning

[ant0ny]

Yeah Chermside would be.... but on a Sunday some of the smaller shoppers will be more empty.

Shorly there is somewhere where it is undercover and not used on a Sunday.

[Tfer]

If the weather is bad Chermside will be a nightmare unfortunately. Actually, a lot of major shopping centres will be :(

We'll see how the weather is on Sunday morning

Agreed.... if it rains, there will be no available group parking undercover, but as they say, the show must go on......

Thanks Donna for organising this.... really top effort :cool:

As I have my future family-in-laws arriving from Fiji at 10:30am Sunday, I will be at the very least be present for the first 2 -3 locations, and play it by ear after that (they were supposed to arrive Monday)

Sunscreen everyone.... the power of positive thinking! :D

[Tfer]

Yeah Chermside would be.... but on a Sunday some of the smaller shoppers will be more empty.

Shorly there is somewhere where it is undercover and not used on a Sunday.

Good luck with this ant0ny.... you have been successful in your nomination to find the alternative "rain" venue :)

[Dee]

Good luck with this ant0ny.... you have been successful in your nomination to find the alternative "rain" venue :)

Haha, nice work Thomas ;)

[Calibrated]

Vote -1 for chermside roof., regardless.. the cali is too low.

[Dee]

Vote -1 for chermside roof., regardless.. the cali is too low.

doesnt matter anyway Ash, there's no way we'd all fit up there anyway

[glider]

this plan kicks ass

[Calibrated]

urgh.. i might have to miss the 1st meet. coz i have to drive back with a bad hangover from the sunny coast..

[Dee]

this plan kicks ass

is that a serious comment or a sarcastic one?

[glider]

nah for real

sounds good

[Dee]

Phew
*wipes brow*

if anyone has any "wet weather location" suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated!

[Calibrated]

Phew
*wipes brow*

if anyone has any "wet weather location" suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated!
Coles Mount Gravatt? doubt their undercover parking would get too full...

[Dee]

First post updated with maps :D

[aza28]

If it does rain and a few places a washed out, there will be a multitute of options for undercover spots if we extend the meet into the evening. If the last place we go is Mt Cootha for afternoon/evening shots, indooroopilly shopping centre is very close by.

[Dee]

This is true - the carparks will be empty after 5 - 5.30 - just all depends if they have gates on them. we'll soon find out i guess

[Orion_996]

Sounds like a lot of fun, top effort guys. I also may be bringing a good friend, he just bought a AH SRiT.

[Dee]

** post removed - check first post! **

[Tfer]

Amen to Dee's last comment..... :cool:

[glider]

looks good Dee

will see you at ANZ

[mell]

i'll try an b there not sure if i'll be in my astra or the ss but i'll do my best.

[Calibrated]

i'll try an b there not sure if i'll be in my astra or the ss but i'll do my best.
ASTRA!!!!:)

[RudeOne]

I will be coming at 10am to come say hi and see everyone, but as i was telling dee earlier today I am in the final week of my MBA and will need to finish off assignments etc. so cannot attend the whole day - its been a while since I have seen the opel crew!! Might even drag lowastra down in his low hilux

[Dee]

CALIbrated - WhiteCali
CALIbrated - green cali
orion_996 x2 (possibly) - G turbo + H turbo
ant0ny - Kadett
reedaaron - Corsa SRi
aza28 - G Turbo
skulless - AH
glider - G 2.2
RobotWarrior - Veccy B
Astrauturbo - G Turbo
Tfer - Veccy C
Ishley - AH SRiT
CJB - AH Coupe
Dowie - Astra G 1.8
JADDEMON - Astra G 1.8
Spinksy - AH SRiT
Blueraven - G SRiT
Chrissn89 - Veccy B
vectraguy01 -Veccy B
mell - g turbo or ss
RudeOne - VXR
lowastra - hilux (maybe)

[Dowie]

Can't wait.
Well done Dee for compiling everything :clap:
Looks great!

[Dee]

Can't wait.
Well done Dee for compiling everything :clap:
Looks great!

Thanks.

Hopefully it all works out as well as it looks ...

[auzvectra]

u missed me on the list too dee :p.

[Ishley]

Shaping up to be a pretty good turn out. Still a few member's that I can think of that aren't on the list. . . . Will need to get in contact with them and see if they are able to make it out.

[Calibrated]

Shaping up to be a pretty good turn out. Still a few member's that I can think of that aren't on the list. . . . Will need to get in contact with them and see if they are able to make it out.

i've already spoken to kate, she wont be there :(

and mygsi is off the road afaik

[skulless]

awesome work there guys. top job. :)

[auzvectra]

looks like chris r will be joining too ;).
oh and i may have the chick with the racing stripes coming also :).

[Dee]

CALIbrated - WhiteCali
CALIbrated - green cali
orion_996 x2 (possibly) - G turbo + H turbo
ant0ny - Kadett
reedaaron - Corsa SRi
aza28 - G Turbo
skulless - AH
glider - G 2.2
RobotWarrior - Veccy B
Astrauturbo - G Turbo
Tfer - Veccy C
Ishley - AH SRiT
CJB - AH Coupe
Dowie - Astra G 1.8
JADDEMON - Astra G 1.8
Spinksy - AH SRiT
Blueraven - G SRiT
Chrissn89 - Veccy B
vectraguy01 -Veccy B
mell - g turbo or ss
RudeOne - VXR
lowastra - hilux (maybe)
auzvectra - combo
chris r - combo
chick with racing stripes (lol) - astra g....

[ant0ny]

Good job Dee :clap:

I have cleaned the Kadett... just have to change the wheels and I am ready.

I have a "breakfast" on Sunday morning so meeting at ANZ will be pushing it for me.

What is your expected time of arrival at Murrarie?

[Ishley]

Meet time is 9am at ANZ. So allowing time for all people to arrive, and have abit of a gas bag and then the group photo. I dare say we wouldn't even leave ANZ until 10:30ish.

[Dee]

Meet time is 9am at ANZ. So allowing time for all people to arrive, and have abit of a gas bag and then the group photo. I dare say we wouldn't even leave ANZ until 10:30ish.

Ish... meet time is 10am... :o



Good job Dee :clap:

I have cleaned the Kadett... just have to change the wheels and I am ready.

I have a "breakfast" on Sunday morning so meeting at ANZ will be pushing it for me.

What is your expected time of arrival at Murrarie?

can i get your mobile number (via pm) and give you a call when we are leaving ANZ?

[Calibrated]

so you would probably be taking the group photo at ANZ around 11ish?
Donna, pm me your mobile number ( i lost all my numbers :( ) ill find out where you guys are when i am on my way down.

[Dee]

so you would probably be taking the group photo at ANZ around 11ish?
Donna, pm me your mobile number ( i lost all my numbers :( ) ill find out where you guys are when i am on my way down.

knowing the qld group we will still be there at lunch time lol

pm on the way

[Calibrated]

knowing the qld group we will still be there at lunch time lol

pm on the way
haha, too true :p

thanks..

[Tfer]

knowing the qld group we will still be there at lunch time lol

pm on the way


haha, too true :p

thanks..

Couldn't have put it better myself..... will be great to catch up with the oldies and meet the newbies :D

Looking forward to it.... well done D! :)

[sooty]

Good turn out up north :p

[Calibrated]

i see no beckie and ginge on that list o_0

[Dee]

Beckie was on yesterday, no idea why she didnt post in here

Ginge doesnt have the internet yet i dont think.... no idea...

[Calibrated]

Beckie was on yesterday, no idea why she didnt post in here

Ginge doesnt have the internet yet i dont think.... no idea...
im pretty sure he told me on saturday night that he is coming.. although i dont remember much of saturday night :o

[Dee]

he's not posted as coming, so i wont put him on the list. we dont really want to be waiting for people that arent coming.

dario's mate is a possible, but we'll know for sure when dario turns up, same with rudi and lowastra, and auzzvectra and his followers.

[Ishley]

Ish... meet time is 10am... :o




can i get your mobile number (via pm) and give you a call when we are leaving ANZ?
My bad. More sleep in for me then! :D

Beckie was on yesterday, no idea why she didnt post in here

Ginge doesnt have the internet yet i dont think.... no idea...
I think Crispin text Ginge about it yesterday..... Not sure if he got a reply though.

Almost the same turn out as last year!

[miss beckie]

Beckie was on yesterday, no idea why she didnt post in here

Ginge doesnt have the internet yet i dont think.... no idea...

lol hello i am here!
Umm i'm not sure if i can make this Sunday...I'll check what's going on....if i do come the car will be as good as it can look but it's still slightly green on one corner :o

[astrauturbo]

Gold Coast ppl wanna meet up for a cruize up to brissy????????????

[ashman]

he's not posted as coming, so i wont put him on the list. we dont really want to be waiting for people that arent coming.

dario's mate is a possible, but we'll know for sure when dario turns up, same with rudi and lowastra, and auzzvectra and his followers.

Hey Dee,

You not selling your corsa anymore? :confused:

[Dee]

Hey Dee,

You not selling your corsa anymore? :confused:

It's sold, and has been gone for about 2 weeks now.
I'm carless but will be a car **** for the day.

[Calibrated]

It's sold, and has been gone for about 2 weeks now.
I'm carless but will be a car **** for the day.
:( no more beep beep :(

[ashman]

Do you still have your BSA's for sale??


It's sold, and has been gone for about 2 weeks now.
I'm carless but will be a car **** for the day.

[Dee]

:( no more beep beep :(
this is true. gee you guys are behind on the goss :p

Do you still have your BSA's for sale??

and yes, they are at mum and dad's waiting..... waiting.... waiting....

[ashman]

this is true. gee you guys are behind on the goss :p


and yes, they are at mum and dad's waiting..... waiting.... waiting....

How much are you looking to get for them?

[Dee]

How much are you looking to get for them?

spam out of the thread - will pm you

[PaulyJ]

Stop the spamming please

[Dee]

Gold Coast ppl wanna meet up for a cruize up to brissy????????????

that would be a good idea, get in contact with auzvectra, or vectraguy01 ;)

[Dee]

Sorry to do this guys, but the first post has been edited *again* for ease of understanding.

[skulless]

that is alot of ppl turning up for the shoot. it's gonna be a fun day. and probably some of us would get lost as well. its a good idea to share some phone numbers on that day

[astrauturbo]

Yeah no problem ill try orgenise something with ppl from the gold coast then,
anyone wanna join our mini cruize pm me on here.

[auzvectra]

i'd say coomera bp at 9:15 am.

[astrauturbo]

This is the weather in Brissy over the weekend.

Think we should be fine.
FRI http://www.weather.com.au/images/icons/2.gif Mostly Sunny. Mild. 13 km/h
S - 83&#37; 17 26 SAT http://www.weather.com.au/images/icons/2.gif Mostly Sunny. Mild. 14 km/h
S - 82% 16 26 SUN http://www.weather.com.au/images/icons/2.gif Mostly Sunny. Mild. Humid. 13 km/h
S - 73% 18 26 MON http://www.weather.com.au/images/icons/19.gif Showers Late. Mostly Sunny. Mild. Humid. 24 km/h
SE 1mm
(35%) 72% 17 25




Id prefer too meet at the Helensvale train station for the gold coast run, If anyone has got any objections let me know.

[astrauturbo]

Ok people from the gold coast this is the meeting place at 9 -9:15am
(please try make it there at 9 rather then 9:15) We will leave at 9:20 at
the latest. my mob number is 0432784372
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=3380013848330234782,-27.926230,153.324186&saddr=-27.926133,153.323758&daddr=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=-27.926161,153.324144&sspn=0.005403,0.011759&ie=UTF8&ll=-27.92628,153.324782&spn=0.002702,0.005879&z=18

The location is a Quix Petrol Station. So we can top up and buy nibbles hehe.
Where the A dot is located on the map thats where we are meeting. If you
have further questions pm private on this site.

[Dee]

Brisbane Forecast
Issued at 11:10 am EST on Friday 11 April 2008

Warning Summary
Nil.

Forecast for Friday
Mostly fine, just with an isolated shower or two, chiefly during the afternoon.
Light to moderate SW to SE winds.

Precis: Mostly fine
City: Max 26
Bayside: Max 25
UV Index: 6 [High] UV Alert from 9:10 to 14:30

Forecast for Saturday
Fine. Light to moderate SW to SE winds.

Precis: Fine
City: Min 16 Max 27
Bayside: Min 16 Max 26

Sunday Mostly fine Min 16 Max 28
Monday Mostly fine Min 15 Max 27
Tuesday Mostly fine Min 14 Max 25
Wednesday Shower or two Min 15 Max 24
Thursday A few showers Min 15 Max 24

[PaulyJ]

Awesome
still cant beat 28 cars tho... :D
GO VIC!!!

[Dee]

We have (possibly) 26... which is close...

Doesn't matter anyway, we beat you last year by a long shot.

And anyway, it's not a competition, it's an Aus Wide thing, we are all in it together :p

[PaulyJ]

I know i know
Just stirring love :D

[oneightoo]

Awesome
still cant beat 28 cars tho... :D
GO VIC!!!


We have (possibly) 26... which is close...

Doesn't matter anyway, we beat you last year by a long shot.

And anyway, it's not a competition, it's an Aus Wide thing, we are all in it together :p

just be greatful you have that many cars that wanna turn up..

nsw has a lot of people who say they wanna, but then at the last minute there are always withdrawals, cars off the road, accidents and people like me who sell their car 3 days before the shoot..

[glider]

Awesome
still cant beat 28 cars tho... :D
GO VIC!!!

more cars means you need to find places to fit them...

...shame if you cant :D

[astrauturbo]

In other words what oneightoo (http://www.opelaus.com/forum/member.php?u=839) is trying to say is that VIC has 28 cars that
wanna turn up and QLD has 26 cars that will turn up ;), hehe

[Dee]

Ok, it doesn't look like I'll have internet access over the weekend so if anyone has any questions please give me a call on *number removed*

See you all on Sunday morning!

[poita]

can tehy call you anytime?
is now a good time?

[Calibrated]

can tehy call you anytime?
is now a good time?
lol:D

doo it pete. see what response you get :D

[chrissn89]

Went to the movies last night and saw 'Super-hero movie' i think its called. It was funny but too much like Spiderman... Anywho had a good night then when leaving we walked out to my car and i noticed a nice black mark on the passengers side rear bumper:confused:, hmmm i was thinking road works tar maybe hopefully, as i got closer i realized it was black because............. can anyone guess .

BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WHITE PAINT:mad: and also my BUMPER was not in place aswell:mad:. A **** that can not drive had backed into my car and scratched the bumper and the bumper had moved unclipped.

So this morning i went to my panel beater man, He got it clipped on ok not perfect but it'll do till Monday when he respray the bumper and refits it. The reason why it came unclipped was because were the car hit mine there was a clip right behind it and in-turn bent the metal that the clip is attached too:eek:.

Stupid ****s i hate shopping center parking now. So sorry guys my car will have a touched up bumper not the perfect on it had 24hours ago. Ill throw some touch-up paint on it this arvo and hopefully it'll hide it a little.:(

See ya all tomorrow morning :cool:

[JADDEMON]

Well that sucks, and damn the person that did it. But consider your self lucky it was minor, just today a barina or something close missed me by about 2m, lost control went onto the side walk jumping the gutter knocking over a sign and hitting a power pole, no one was injured but the female driver froze not even flinching for the short time i was there. She took a corner without slowing down at all, i could tell she was gone the moment she crossed in front of me.

Damage: front hit the power pole, indented about 200mm, the left side got the gutter, so the wheels were gone and i didnt see where the car hit the sign so there is a mark there aswell.

So dont rush corners, it wont turn out good.

JAD

[chrissn89]

Cheers man, yea that was close to your car, i bet the driver of that car is gonna take corners a little slower now!! cya mora

[Orion_996]

Hey guys, the other AH Turbo is coming with me, also i"ll be bringing a friend who just got his new XR5 Ford Turbo, hope thats OK with all of yous, he obviously won't be taking part in the photo parts though eheh. See you all guys tommorrow. :D

[astrauturbo]

Ok people from the gold coast this is the meeting place at 9 -9:15am
(please try make it there at 9 rather then 9:15) We will leave at 9:20 at
the latest. my mob number is 0432784372
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=3380013848330234782,-27.926230,153.324186&saddr=-27.926133,153.323758&daddr=&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=17&sll=-27.926161,153.324144&sspn=0.005403,0.011759&ie=UTF8&ll=-27.92628,153.324782&spn=0.002702,0.005879&z=18

The location is a Quix Petrol Station. So we can top up and buy nibbles hehe.
Where the A dot is located on the map thats where we are meeting. If you
have further questions pm private on this site.


Reminder

[auzvectra]

well i have a few off the list, my combo wont be there, as my dad's using it now, so i'll be in chris's veccy instead.
chris r wont be there, and the astra with the stripes wont be there.
my astra was very close to making it, i tried to get it going, been working on it for the last few days flat out, from empty engine bay, to just the dump pipe needing to be finished welding, damn it was close :'(.

[glider]

only 9 hours to go...

I should really go sleep...

[ant0ny]

Dee and all,

I will be able to make the ANZ shoot now... but it is swapped for the arvo so I will have to head about 1 - 2pm.

See you there.

[Calibrated]

you guys must feel special that i, in my drunken and tired state, left the sunshine coast at 7am.. see you guys at ANZ :D

[Dowie]

Sorry i couldnt make it guys :( :(
I had a few issues to deal with.
Devoed.

[RudeOne]

Good to see everyone this morning - like i said after thursday i have no excuses not to come to cruises. p.s the XR5 is a worthy competitor to the VXR - love it!

[glider]

was a great day, good to finally put faces to usernames

I've got a few random shots up at http://sgbfm.net/oa_photoshoot/

(images are full size - 56k = no bingo)

or at photobucket (slightly more 56k friendly)

http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/deathglidersrus/OA_Photoshoot/ (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/deathglidersrus/OA_Photoshoot/)

they wont be as good as ones to follow in a few hours i suspect...


cant wait to see the pro shots....

[auzvectra]

yeah, good day.
17 opels in total for the day i belive, or was it 16 and i already counted clint that brought his honda instead :o.

[reedaaron]

should be some awesome pics up when people get around to it :p

[glider]

agreed aaron, we we wants the pics /chant

[ant0ny]

Good job all involved... had a great time.


Sorry I had to leave early... should do a get together again soon.

[chrissn89]

Great day and cant wait for the pics, like its been said good to put some names to faces ;)

[glider]

should do a get together again soon.


definitely up for that

[poita]

oh we will be guys, dont worry ;) ;)

d/l all those pics now, thanks gilder :)

[Calibrated]

i just woke up... lol..

great day :D

i'll download the pics from my camera in a bit, but definitely looking forward to seeing the shots jamie took.

[Tfer]

Good job D with the organising of the photoshoot. :)

Thanks Ashley for arranging Digital Emu to be there :)

And well done to everyone who may I say, were all on their best behaviour, and I really think there were no egos along for the ride this time, unlike last time..... awesome show guys :cool:

Good to put faces to the names, and good to catch with some older members and the newer members...... :clap:

[Dowie]

Devoed i didnt make it
*Sniff Sniff*
Looked good.
Cant wait to see more pics.

[Dee]

Good job D with the organising of the photoshoot. :)

Thanks Ashley for arranging Digital Emu to be there :)

And well done to everyone who may I say, were all on their best behaviour, and I really think there were no egos along for the ride this time, unlike last time..... awesome show guys :cool:

Good to put faces to the names, and good to catch with some older members and the newer members...... :clap:

Ditto to all of that!

Thanks everyone to coming - you guys are the best!

See you all next time

[Calibrated]

Look who i spotted on the drive home :p

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b200/loudclearcorsa/mini-IMG_9863.jpg

[Calibrated]

a quick teaser from the analogue kangaroo :D

http://photos-925.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v238/113/21/720120925/n720120925_1113568_7195.jpg

[Dee]

Look who i spotted on the drive home :p

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b200/loudclearcorsa/mini-IMG_9863.jpg
NOT HER!!!!

Where is that Getz??

a quick teaser from the analogue kangaroo :D

http://photos-925.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v238/113/21/720120925/n720120925_1113568_7195.jpg

that looks great - can't wait to see the rest

[reedaaron]

a quick teaser from the analogue kangaroo :D

http://photos-925.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v238/113/21/720120925/n720120925_1113568_7195.jpg

pic no work.... now i see why, hosted on facebook....bah!

[Orion_996]

Hahaha go the Lexus. Idiot.


Aaanyway, good to see you all again, was a fun day, can't wait to see the pics also. Kudos to Dee for organising it all, and thanks to all for being cool to the Ford guy hahah, well for better part of the time heheh.

[Dee]

Hahaha go the Lexus. Idiot.


Aaanyway, good to see you all again, was a fun day, can't wait to see the pics also. Kudos to Dee for organising it all, and thanks to all for being cool to the Ford guy hahah, well for better part of the time heheh.

speaking of the ford, thanks for the ride dario ;)

[mell]

was good to see you all again:D, sorry i left early was really tired an a little hung over.

[skulless]

it was an awesome day, cant wait for the pictures...

[glider]

cant wait for the pictures...


i demand satisfaction! (glove slap)

any idea when the photographer might post them dee?

[Calibrated]

i demand satisfaction! (glove slap)

any idea when the photographer might post them dee?


he was working on them today. so i would think later tonight or tomorrow i will have them.

[Dee]

i demand satisfaction! (glove slap)

any idea when the photographer might post them dee?


No idea sorry, i had nothing to do with him. Ask Calibrated

[Dee]

please add your photos to this thread
http://www.opelaus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16468


Glider, if you could pic a few from your previous post too ;)