Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route-NOW 17 May (previously 10 May 08)

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:52 am

So what are you doing 10 May (Saturday) and more importantly are you going with.

Have a look here and let me know:
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... 832&page=1

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:08 am

Ek is in in in,Bosvark soek weer n bietjie bos vir n slag

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:01 am

This trail is 38 km long and the cost is R150 pv. We have to organize if we want to braai because there is a mountain bike event taking place in the same forest and some roads will be crossed by the bikers.

I suggest that we get together at the gate (map and directions to be provided later) at 09:00 and then obtain the permits (at the gate) and start driving at 09:30 or so.

The trail consists of "farm roads" and mountain sections with a very tricky section that you can bypass if you want. So let me know who is in so I can confirm with Susan. There is accommodation available for those that want to stay overnight. More details to follow. :) This rout is very scenic and should make for very nice photos.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:04 am

Johan, daai vark se kop sal seker reg wees daarna :D :D Geen Sondagskool verskonings die keer nie

Bring the family with :D

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:13 am

Ok herewith some more information as received from Susan (contact person for trhe trail)
THE EIKENHOF LAPA COTTAGES

THE VENUE AND ITS LOCATION:
An ideal venue to serve as a base camp for hiking, birding or mountain biking groups, as well as for conference and/or corporate teambuilding events.
Situated on the Grabouw plantation, 6 km from town, next to the Eikenhof dam and surrounded by mountains, pine forests, natural river pools and waterfalls.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The 3 lapa cottages and the house are about 400 metres apart:
ï‚§ The 3 Lapa cottages, sleep 30 people.
These 3 cottages are 10 meters apart and have a communal kitchen/dining room and an open braai area.
Each cottage has its own toilet- and shower facilities, a lounge and deck overlooking the dam, 100 meters away.
ï‚§ The Eikenhof house, sleeps 18 people,
6 per room in 3 rooms on double bunker beds. It is an old forestry house with kitchen/dining room and open braai area.
NB: Please note that there is no electricity.
Each cottage/house is equipped with beds, mattresses,
Fitted sheets, toilets and showers, one (1) gas light, tables
and benches/chairs.
Each kitchen is equipped with gas stoves, gas fridge, benches/chairs and tables
Please bring following:
â€¢ Lighting: candles, torch
â€¢ Bedding and towels.
â€¢ Food and beverages
â€¢ Toilet paper
TARIFFS
2008
1. The 3 Lapa cottages.
ï‚§ Per person per night: R85
ï‚§ Minimum tariff per cottage: R425
2. The Eikenhof house.
ï‚§ Per person per night: R65
ï‚§ Minimum tariff for cottage: R520

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:20 am

Attached a map of the route picture to follow

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:38 am

Hou kop binne bakkie,anders hak hare aan takke

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:26 pm

of ons spit n varkie

JBurger · Post by **JBurger** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:50 am

Niel wrote:So what are you doing 10 May (Saturday) and more importantly are you going with.

Have a look here and let me know:
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... 832&page=1

Klink great! net jammer ek is in Goudini die naweek. Heilige naweek. Familie naweeek...

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:34 am

Ook daai naweek in Goudini,sal jou daar sien

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:54 am

At the Friday GTG Jaco suggested that we do this trail the next weekend so that we don't clash with the MTB event. Jaco, I will find out if we can get in the next weekend and let you know. Please indicate who will be available the next weekend (17th)

Tonto · Post by **Tonto** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:22 am

Unfortunately I am tied up with 2 events on the 17 th.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:19 am

So far:
1) Bosvark
2) Niel
3) Suidwes (?)

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:05 pm

A bit confused with the dates

If this is gonna be on the 17th, I'm in
Is the 10th canned now

Rich 8)

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:12 pm

seems like the 10th

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:17 pm

Can't do the 10th

(it's the Alpha weekend at our Church - the Big Fella's work has to come first

)

Is there something happening on the 18th

Cheers

Rich

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:33 am

Ek kan soos oudergewoonte ook nie daar wees nie. Sorry boys...

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:27 am

Ewald, jy vat mos in elk geval net hier en daar grond

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:40 am

Weet jy hoe moeilik dit is vir 'n groot ou?

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:31 am

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:04 pm

OK so the date is now the 17th so it will fall nicely with the forum birthday

Let me know who can make it?

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:07 pm

Sal nog steeds nie kan maak nie.

henniedebeer · Post by **henniedebeer** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:12 pm

Potjiekos kompetisie in Franshoek.

Iemand moet darem daar ook vir die Stormers skreeu.

JBurger · Post by **JBurger** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:22 pm

OK Niel, 17de is goed vir my sal more finaal bevestig.

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:11 pm

I'm keen Niel :!:

Is there something on the 18th too or is this the Official WC Anniversary Event

Rich

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:21 pm

Dadz Toy wrote:this the Official WC Anniversary Event

Yes sir, nothing on the 18th to date

JBurger · Post by **JBurger** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:08 am

Niel wrote:OK so the date is now the 17th so it will fall nicely with the forum birthday

Let me know who can make it?

OK, I'm in! :D :D

richard · Post by **richard** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:01 pm

You can count me in for the 17th...and one of my buddies. He also belongs to the club but is a very silent member- Calum. Everytime i ask him about it he's always "I'm keen, I'm Keen!"

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:30 pm

Ek sal julle ook miskien join maar sal eers nader aan die tyd kan bevestig...

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Tue May 06, 2008 3:54 pm

Ek sal julle ook miskien join maar sal eers nader aan die tyd kan bevestig...

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:01 pm

Hoekom

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Tue May 06, 2008 4:16 pm

:D SOMMA :o

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:23 pm

So far we have the following attendees:
Bosvark
Bees,
JB,
Dadz Toy
Richard
Suidwes ?
Niel

Any other takers?

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:25 am

Dont forget to include my one buddy, Calum. Him and his wife will definately be joining us.

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:45 am

Neil, i've read a few reports and they all say a max of 5 vehicles on the route and it costs R200 pv.
I cant remember what Susan has told you but would you mind letting me know regarding these two points?
Thanks

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:06 am

richard wrote:Neil, i've read a few reports and they all say a max of 5 vehicles on the route and it costs R200 pv

The number of vehicles does not matter and the cost is definately R150 pv as confirmed this moirning by Susan. We can have a braai there as well and I will arrange that next week. So let me know if you want to braai.

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:10 am

A braai and beverage sound brilliant...or sprite zero.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:35 pm

Neil, I will also be there.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:42 pm

So far we have the following attendees:
Bosvark
Bees,
JB,
Dadz Toy
Richard
Suidwes ?
Niel
Calum
Pieter

Any other takers?

Bees · Post by **Bees** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:12 am

Ok Niel
Iewers is so klein misverstand, ek het alweer 'n blonde oomblik gehad.
Ek sal eintlik nie daar kan wees nie.
Gaan na 'n wyn veiling toe in Tulbagh ( Mamma se wÃªreld )

So geniet dit en dink aan arme ekke, wens ek het 'n pier by pier gehad

Sien julle weer op 'n ander dag, miskien by daai nuwe GTG plekkie met die duidelike waiters. :D

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:32 am

Bees wrote:Ok Niel
Iewers is so klein misverstand, ek het alweer 'n blonde oomblik gehad.
Ek sal eintlik nie daar kan wees nie.
Gaan na 'n wyn veiling toe in Tulbagh ( Mamma se wÃªreld )

So geniet dit en dink aan arme ekke, wens ek het 'n pier by pier gehad

Sien julle weer op 'n ander dag, miskien by daai nuwe GTG plekkie met die duidelike waiters. :D

ai nog n NIEL VIVIER OP DIE FORUM,AI MAMMA

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:18 pm

Varkie, gaan jy ook die sondagskool gebruik as verskoning om nie saam te gaan nie of is dit MAMMA wat gese het "jy bly by die huis mannetjie"

Bees · Post by **Bees** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:33 pm

Mamma sit nie op my kop nie. :x

Wou julle maar net laat verstaan dat ek nie in die nabygeleÃ« omgewing is nie. :) Verstaan

Ek herhaal, EK IS NIE BANG VIR MAMMA NIE, net versigtig.

:D

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:49 pm

Mamma het julle al 3 aan die oor beet en draai hom net so elke nou en dan 'n bietjie om te wys wie is baas...

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:21 pm

Thys so wat se mamma, gaan jy saam?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:16 pm

Niel wrote:Thys so wat se mamma, gaan jy saam?

Mamma kannie wag om te gaan nie, maar ek is nie lus vir ry nie..

:evil:

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:22 pm

Nou laat vir Mamma ry

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:25 pm

SuidWes wrote:Nou laat vir Mamma ry

Mamma se Fiesta gaan nie so lekker daar cross-axles handle nie...

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:35 pm

Mag Mamma dan nie vir Kaspaas ry nie

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:45 pm

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:46 pm

SuidWes wrote:Mag Mamma dan nie vir Kaspaas ry nie

Nope! Wat as sy hom beter ry as ek?

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Fri May 09, 2008 2:58 pm

Banggat

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri May 09, 2008 3:03 pm

SuidWes wrote:Banggat

As you wish... maar dit was haar woorde nie myne nie... 8)

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Fri May 09, 2008 3:10 pm

Dis reg Thys, ons verstaan

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:04 am

So far we have the following attendees:
Bosvark
JB,
Dadz Toy
Richard
Suidwes
Niel
Calum
Pieter
Morne

Jaco, is Bernard en Charl ook saam?

Any other takers?

swifty · Post by **swifty** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:29 am

Niel,

Ek sal ook saam gaan.

Thanks,

Martin

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:31 am

Niel
Ek sal nie saamgaan nie....
Thanks
Thys

Katools · Post by **Katools** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:49 pm

Ek is in as daar nog n plekkie is!!! 8)

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon May 12, 2008 2:02 pm

Martin & Eben julle is altyd welkom en daar is baie plek. :D

Thys, pity man, maar volgende keer :)

So far we have the following attendees:
Bosvark
JB,
Dadz Toy
Richard
Suidwes
Niel
Calum
Pieter
Morne
Katools
Swifty

If I missed someone pls let me know and you can even join us on Saturday morning if you want. We pay at the gate and I will confirm with Susan the approximate number of vehicles. :D

Please let me know if you want to braai afterwards because it has to be arranged and I need to know by Thursday around 12:00.

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Mon May 12, 2008 2:46 pm

HOE ,WAAR,TYD,PLEK,HOEKOM EN WAT BRAAI.HOEVEEL LANG HAAR SPESIES SAAM GAAN.

Niel wrote:Martin & Eben julle is altyd welkom en daar is baie plek. :D

Thys, pity man, maar volgende keer :)

So far we have the following attendees:
Bosvark
JB,
Dadz Toy
Richard
Suidwes
Niel
Calum
Pieter
Morne
Katools
Swifty

If I missed someone pls let me know and you can even join us on Saturday morning if you want. We pay at the gate and I will confirm with Susan the approximate number of vehicles. :D

Please let me know if you want to braai afterwards because it has to be arranged and I need to know by Thursday around 12:00.