Breakfast run at Atlantis mid October 28/10/07

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:37 pm

I am posting this on behalf of Suidwes. It was hidden in a reply and should be a separate post. Please suggest dates an times when you reply.

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:09 pm

Thanks Niel, really struggled to post anything on Friday.....Gremlins in the system :x

We usually go to Atlantis early Sunday mornings when it is nice and quiet.

How does Sunday 21 October sound?

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:12 pm

So far I am in. Are we going to get one person to get the permits....?

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:41 pm

Yes, that sounds good. The last time we paid R100 per vehicle and got the permits in Atlantis at the municipality, but I know one can get them in town as well. We could also do the trip on a Saturday and then get the permits on our way there?

Hoekom is die Kapenaars so stil

xuliH · Post by **xuliH** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:50 pm

Ek sal graag saam maar kan nie nou al sÃª nie.
Sit my vir tentatief op.

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:54 pm

sover is ek ook in,laat weet hoe laat ons gaan.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:09 pm

If it is 21 Oct I am also in.

xuliH · Post by **xuliH** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:04 pm

A lot depends on what happens with the world cup final on the Saturday.

Post by **george** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:03 pm

Ek sal ook will gaan.Maar kan nog nie bevestig.Hang af van die Rugby

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:06 pm

ons orginize soma n big screen vir die rugby.Hilux kan mos enige vrag dra.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:09 pm

Ek is so bly ek kyk nie Rugby nie, ek weet nie eers wie speel nie. EK het dus meer Saterdae oop as julle.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:54 pm

So in summary the following people will attend 21 October:

Suidwes,
XuliH (tentative)
Bosvark
Pietpetoors
George (tentative)
Myself

Where is the rest of the CT crowd?

For us rugby watching chaps the final is on Saturday, 20 October and this event is on Sunday, 21 October. What are you planning that you would not have recovered by Sunday?

Let me know

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:53 am

Hi Niel,

Wessel and his son Pierre from 4xTech will also be joining us, each with a DC SFA 8)

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:53 pm

Houston we've got a problem :?

I received a mail today about a Toyota sponsored fun day at Atlantis, Saturday 20 October 2007. Apparently this is an annual event and it sounds like loads of fun.

Are we going to join the guys on the Saturday or should we rather move the date as they will most probably not allow us to drive there on the Sunday - Apparently they use the Sunday to pack up the tents, banners, ect.

I'm going to enter, but will still join you guys if you prefer to go a different weekend.

Iâ€™ve attached last yearâ€™s poster and other info I received, let me know.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:52 pm

Let chat this afternoon since it is only us that has responded to date.

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:00 am

As agreed on Friday, we have moved the date and will tackle the dunes early on Sunday 28 October

Who's joining us

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:24 am

We had the following guys for the 21st. Please confirm who will attend on the 28 th:

Suidwes,
XuliH (tentative)
Bosvark
Pietpetoors
George (tentative)
Myself

Post by **george** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:22 pm

Hi Guys.

What is the date 21 or 28 ?

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:57 am

Due to the WC and the Toyota day/weekend(at Atlantis) it is now the 28th.

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:27 pm

Why so quiet Cape Town

- Whoâ€™s joining us on the 28th

Atlantis Dunes is really a great place to hone your sand driving skills and all the dunes and obstacles are optionalâ€¦â€¦ :D Just driving around and exploring is loads of fun and it is by far the cheapest trail that I have ever done â€“ R100 per vehicle and you can play all day.

Maybe more pics will helpâ€¦â€¦ :?

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:33 pm

Jaco, lyk lekker. Wil sommer nou gaan. Ons sal net voor die tyd moet geld insamel vir elkeen se permitte .....

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:02 am

Gents, here is the previous list of attendees(for the 21st- old date):
Suidwes,
XuliH (tentative)
Bosvark
Pietpetoors
George (tentative)
Myself

Please add and or confirm if you are going with on the 28th
I am willing to get the permits providing that I receive the attendeeâ€™s money (R100) per vehicle. I normally go to town on a Wednesday so if we can wrap this up buy then it will be lekker.

The following details are required: Vehicle registration number and name and surname (real name).

I know that the Hyundai 4x4 Club will be at the dunes as well. We can arrange the meeting point and time later the week or at the drinks on Friday.

You can PM me the datails....

Also see:viewtopic.php?f=25&t=342&p=6079#p6079

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:41 pm

So far:
Jaco
Wessel (With Jaco)
Pierre (With Jaco)
George
Niel (Tentative)
Piet (Tentative)
Kobus (Tentative)

Gents I will PM you my banking details.

Post by **george** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:30 pm

Niel (Tentative)

I thought you are the expedition leader.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:41 pm

No No this is Jaco's (Suidwes) domain :D

I will organise a 3/4 week trip (Nam/Bots) and then pretend that I am the expedition leader

Less chances of getting lost.

Post by **george** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:52 pm

Give us the dates and then we can start the bookings

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:57 pm

It is still just an idea but with small children plans change very quickly :| We can chat on Friday

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:27 pm

So far:
Jaco - have permit
Wessel (payment outstanding)
Pierre (payment outstanding)
George - paid
Niel - paid

This is the state of affairs at the moment.
I am in as well.

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:55 am

Just received a mail, Wessel and Pierre will unfortunately not be able to join us.....

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:05 pm

For the guys that still want to go, I will only pick up the permits at 11:00 tomorrow.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:06 am

Niel wrote:So far:
Jaco
Godfather
George
Johan
Charl
Bernard
Niel

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:32 am

Jaco, send you a PM

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:15 pm

Got the permits and will give it to you Friday at the drinks

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:52 pm

The group will consist of
Jaco
Charl
Bernard

The rest
George
Rob

Niel
Johan

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:45 pm

It was a very nice get-together that started at Mc Donaldâ€™s in Bellville from where we proceeded to Atlantis dunes. After the formalities it was time for the dunes with Suidwes leading the rest op â€œthe pack".

â€œThe pack" consisted of Suidwes (Jaco - 2.4 Toyota DC), George (2.2 Toyota Surf), Godfather (Rob - Toyota 2.7 SRX), Charl (old Land Rover with a 4.1 Chevey motor), Bernard (Isuzu 3l, DC, black) and Johan (Isuzu 3l, DC, metallic green).

The drive started of with a bit of sand driving on even terrain and then progressed to a few smaller dunes. Since it was my first time at the dunes I was amazed at the dune formations and where the other 4x4 went before us. That thought quickly disappeared as the guys started mastering the steep inclines on the dunes. This proved to be great fun and a few ramps (sorry no pictures) later we moved on to an even steeper and longer dune. Here we watched the Terrecan group. We then moved on a section that took me a couple of attempts to get over. We stopped for refreshments and then proceeded to what I will call "the hole".

Here we saw a number of things that impressed me i.e. female driving skills (anties in a white Isuzu KB 300) and the power of the same vehicle. By this time Rob has changed from gentle and reserved to an obstacle maniac and there was no stop in him for the rest of the morning followed by Charl in the Land Rover. Jaco had to wait patiently as a Cruiser and Colt and a few others (including quads) joined in the fun. Bernard also had a good go at "the hole" and was the first in.

The Cruiser 4.5 (80 series) just drove thru "the hole" as to say "where is the obstacle" The Colt V6 DC spinned a bit but also maid it look easy. Once again Rob was the die hard and went through a thick sand section after a few attempts. From there we proceeded to a few smaller dunes and we started heading for the gate.

Then we moved along to "the ramp" and at this section it took the willing drivers a couple of attempts to master the obstacle (Steep incline with a sharp turn to the right with a lot of thick sand just before the top). Some did not succeed but I am sure they will do so next time.

I would like to thank Jaco for ensuring us a save drive in the dunes.

Post your pictures. I only have a few photos but more movie clips and will publish it later.
Thanks for a lekker morning

Post by **george** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:31 pm

Thanks to all.Really enjoyed it.This is our route

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:59 am

Its a pleasure, really enjoyed it myself and I think we definitely should try to organize another trip this year still

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:05 am

Agreed, November or early December before the 10th

I am uploading the clips to my gallery and will publish the link once done. There are some nice clips.

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:25 pm

Maak nou julle mind oop waar ons gaan vir einde van die jaar afsluiting,ek hoop julle nooi my die slag saam

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:29 pm

Johan, jy was soos altyd hierdie keer ook saam genooi maar jy weet watter rede jy geruik het. Die verskoning kan nie weer gebruik word nie so ek neem aan jy is in vir die volgende keer? Daar word nou entry fee gevra 6 tafelkies maar as jy voel dit is te min kan jy altyd meer gee

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:32 pm

Ek gaan maar saam net die noord kaap manne koffie en beskuit geniet

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:35 pm

Jy is cheap 6 tafelkie is nie so duur nie, Trevor se sonde boetes gaan eers weer in Feb/Mrt 08 op so nog baie tyd

Post by **Family_Dog** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:35 pm

BOSVARK wrote:Ek gaan maar saam net die noord kaap manne koffie en beskuit geniet

Noord-Kaap?

Heheh..... laat ons weet waar, sodat ons Noord-Westers (Cheetahs land) kan maar saam kom. Bring asb. wyn saam

-F_D

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:40 pm

Family_Dog wrote:
BOSVARK wrote:Ek gaan maar saam net die noord kaap manne koffie en beskuit geniet

Noord-Kaap?

Heheh..... laat ons weet waar, sodat ons Noord-Westers (Cheetahs land) kan maar saam kom. Bring asb. wyn saam

-F_D

And you were hoping for wine where again?

Godfather · Post by **Godfather** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:54 pm

Dit was lekkkkkkkkkker or how do you say 'bevange'

Guys that was an amazing outing on Sunday! I had a great fun thank to some expert advice from everybody.
I must say i was a bit nervous to start but Jaco made it very easy to get into things with a calming effect.
Things started off with a bang when some guys 'wonâ€™t mention names' decided let see how can launch their machine the highest. Neil sorry but you took second place by 5mm.

After that it was smooth going until this place they call the 'hole' and after about 40mins of watching i think i saw enough. I will not forget the screaming as the girls made the hole look like a sand pit.

Well what can i say i think i found my magic gear in the hole ;)

For the rest it was great had a bit of a stiff neck the next morning but i think my Hilux new that was coming.

I would like to thank Neil for the great idea and organize it. Jaco for being the great guide although i think he have got to thank his secrete GPS.
To the rest thanks

Regards

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:00 pm

It felt like we were air born for a hell of a long time. Who piped us to the line? I was to far back taking clips to actually see the other ramps properly. We will do it again soon â€¦.

SuidWes · Post by **SuidWes** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:32 am

The landy took 1st place by a couple of mm's......

I'll post some pic's later this week

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:34 am

En dit deur n Landie ai ai :!: :!: Sou graag die fotos wil sien. Het nie genoeg spasie op die server om al die clips op te sit nie, sal begin mail

Cookie Monster · Post by **Cookie Monster** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:13 pm

Looks like you guys had alot of fun

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:45 am

Hi Justin we definately did and we will be going again.

Guys, rememeber the flying contraption

(white thing with blades) ... well I found out it was HJB from the 4x4Community site and he took 2 picture of the group. That is why he did not wave

Link:http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... 308&page=6

Post by **george** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:12 pm

Very cool.My first arial shot of the van 8)