A Winter's Trail : 2 Oceans 29th Aug -Be a Blessing Program

Post by **Pumba** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:24 pm

Atlantis is definately only if we have to :!: :!:

Sounds like Two oceans will be more of a risk when it's wet than what Atlantis will be?

Thanks Shaun. will let you know

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:17 pm

Pumba wrote:Atlantis is definately only if we have to :!: :!:

Sounds like Two oceans will be more of a risk when it's wet than what Atlantis will be?

Thanks Shaun. will let you know

Two Oceans in the rain:

Red Route will be Closed by Trail Owner if it's too wet, the Blue Route will remain open - 100 x safer than Atlantis in my books

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:19 pm

Dadz Toy BFI wrote:Afraid I'm only in if the venue is any place other than Atlantis (more safety reasons) :shifty:

It didn't have anything to do with that precarious position you managed to get yourself into last time?

Bucket is having some "directional" repairs done at the moment... I hope to have the repairs completed before the day, if I can source parts at a reasonable cost... I'll find out tomorrow what the damage is...

B

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:53 pm

King Rat · Post by **King Rat** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:10 pm

snipes wrote:
Dadz Toy BFI wrote:Afraid I'm only in if the venue is any place other than Atlantis (more safety reasons) :shifty:

It didn't have anything to do with that precarious position you managed to get yourself into last time?

Bucket is having some "directional" repairs done at the moment... I hope to have the repairs completed before the day, if I can source parts at a reasonable cost... I'll find out tomorrow what the damage is...

B

Simple, don't reverse down an incline

:shifty:

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:58 pm

Regret that I'm unable to be a part of this one

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:19 pm

Going to two Oceans tomorrow so can give you a trail update later in the weekend.

Rooikappie · Post by **Rooikappie** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:00 pm

Is it 2Ocean OR Tierkloof on 22 Aug ??

Where and when do we get the details or do we just go there early and see??
Thx
Lourens

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:53 am

Two Oceans update: Did the blue route yesterday + 1 of the red sections. The blue is fine, slippery in places but the Rav with us handled it fine. (actually the Rav easily made one climb where the isuzu double cab 4x4 had to use rear diff lock). Did not do the final Red climb as it was too slippery to walk. Soil has a high clay content. I would say the trail needs 2 days of sun after rain before all Red slopes are safe to do unless you are running Muds and like Clay slopes ;)
Great views from the trail though and nice picinic spot at the Dam.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:38 pm

Great views from the trail though and nice picinic spot at the Dam.

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-F_D

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:52 am

Just for you FD:

View from top of Blue Route

Ok, so the smog does suck but other than that

Post by **Pumba** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:57 am

Rooikappie wrote:Is it 2Ocean OR Tierkloof on 22 Aug ??

Where and when do we get the details or do we just go there early and see??
Thx
Lourens

Hi Lourens.

We have moved the date to 29Aug and the venue to Two oceans. just read further up the thread to see all the details. Hope you will be able to make it

.

Post by **Pumba** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:12 am

Pixel wrote:Just for you FD:

View from top of Blue Route

Ok, so the smog does suck but other than that

Thanks Pixel :!:

Looks like a great spot. Now we must just trust that the rain will stay away over that time...

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:00 pm

Beee-Yuuu-tii-ful!

Love that greenery, everything is rustic brown up here at the moment, but there's already a feeling of Spring in the air!

-F_D

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:48 pm

On 14 Nov, if God will, we will go a bit higher from the Grabouw side to the overhang where you can see this view and more. All from G/bay to Simons Town an B/berg.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:34 pm

Piesang, if I look at that magnificentr view, I figure you'll be at a higher altitude than I am here - ±1330 metres!!
What altitude is the koppie/mountain...?

-F_D

Rooikappie · Post by **Rooikappie** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:13 pm

Baie dankie PUMBA.
Dit sal die eerste keer wees dat ek saam met HILUX4x4 se mense kan gaan en die datum verandering gaan my nie afskrik nie.
Ek kyk elders vir die inligting en hou maar hierdie thread dop vir verder info.
Ek is seker die tye, ens sal later hier iewers duidelik raak.
THX

^
NS: Wonder of hierdie Kappie rooi is??

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:40 pm

On Sunday we did a Private Trail on a wine farm that directly neighbours the Helderberg Farm (2 Oceans Route)

It basically mirrored the 2 Oceans Trail in format

Conditions were good; a bit wetter than I've seen it and a bit slippery with axle deep clay holes in places, one such hole got the better of a VW Tow-Rag

:shifty:

But hey, I wasn't driving on this occasion, all the guys were relegated to the back seat

:wth:

It was Women's Day after all

If this 1st time Low Range Driver can take DadzToy to the top without a hiccup, and master a clutch-less steep incline ascent start, any newbie in an SFA should handle the 2 Oceans Trail

(the Views were stunning, despite all the Landies obscuring the view :roll:

)

See Peekchaz Eric

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:52 am

Family_Dog wrote:Piesang, if I look at that magnificentr view, I figure you'll be at a higher altitude than I am here - ±1330 metres!!
What altitude is the koppie/mountain...?

-F_D

Ek is nie seker van die 'altitude' nie.

But 4 thouse in Cape Town if you travel from S/west on the N2, just before you staart the pass and look up to the mountains rich right infront of you, thats where this foto was taken, and you can cet there with your lux from Grabouw side.

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:02 am

I would say the trail needs 2 days of sun after rain

Ek was vanoggend voor 6 in die berg en dit is sopnat aan die kant en dit reen hard, en ons moet ingedagte hou dat ons nou in die reen maand is.

Ek wil nie ouens afsit van die trip nie, wil net sê "Ons vertou op Die Here vir mooi weer en sien uit na 'n lekker uitdaaging!"

Buff · Post by **Buff** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:48 am

Hi Gents, could you please give me a bit more info on your intentions for this day? Is it just to take the less fortunate kids out for a spin and give them a bite to eat or are you combining it with some sort of Christian mentorship program with message on the day and maybe even a team build type session?

Post by **Pumba** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:51 am

Gents,

We are speeding towards the 29th and things are looking good so far. I just want to appologise

for all the date and venue changes and if you are still confused :? , see below.

If I look at some of these views, I can't help thinking how it will impact the children. Currently I have more Kids that keen to go than what I have bakkies

.

Just a reminder: this is for everyone, not just for Toyota's. If you have a friend that would like to go, please invite them and put their name on the list.

1. Kobus - Pumba - 29 Mhz
2. Rich - Dadz Toy - 29 Mhz

3. Shaun - Noob - Radio Sponsored
4. Bretton - Snipes - 29 Mhz

5. Pieter - Piesang - Radio Sponsored
6. Stephan - Boeta Steve - Radio Sponsored
7. Lourens - Rooikappie - Radio Sponsored
8.
9.
10.

To Clarify:
Date: 29 August
Venue: Two Oceans
Meeting time: 07h00
Meeting place: Parking lot of the GM(Opel) motor dealers(they closed down). C/o Bird street (R403) and Adam Tas street(R44) Stellenbosch

Post by **Pumba** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:04 am

Buff wrote:Hi Gents, could you please give me a bit more info on your intentions for this day? Is it just to take the less fortunate kids out for a spin and give them a bite to eat or are you combining it with some sort of Christian mentorship program with message on the day and maybe even a team build type session?

Hi Brett.

This day is really to give the people in our church, that are reaching out to these schools, a chance to build relationships with these children. the kids going are chosen and we don't just take anyone, if there is space, we will take as many as we can. On the day we don't really plan for anything but seeing that this is such a short rout we could do something...

As far as the food is concerned: I have managed to get a Pick 'n pay sponsor for the boerewors for an amount of R200-00. I'm not sure how much wors that is but will negotiate the price with them. We also have a sponsor for the buns and some fruit from Cape Gate Spar and Fruit & veg city. You will have to take some snacks and drinks for everyone in your bakkie please. we normally take Skottels to braai with but seeing that this is such a great venue, maybe we should take some wood and stuff. Will let you know...

If everyone that will be going could PM your contact details so that I could contact you if needed and to phone through more details and directions on the day if needed.

Buff · Post by **Buff** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:24 am

Thanks Kobus, you can pen my name down as well. A friend will be joining me in the bakkie so I can accommodate 2-3 kids in the back. I have a 29Hmz in the vehicle.

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:51 am

1. Kobus - Pumba - 29 Mhz
2. Rich - Dadz Toy - 29 Mhz

- Pending repairs to suspension
3. Shaun - Noob - Radio Sponsored
4. Pixel - Bryan with a Y - Radio Sponsored
5. Pieter - Piesang - Radio Sponsored
6. Stephan - Boeta Steve - Radio Sponsored
7. Lourens - Rooikappie - Radio Sponsored
8. Brett - Buff - Radio Sponsired
9. Gary - (Friend Of Rich) - from Land Cruiser Forum - Pending he doesn't murder Bretton his Co-pilot
10.Marius (BananasMate) - Radio sponsored
11. Andrew and Richard - Rangerous Frod - Radio

Keep them coming asblf Manne, we only have NINE Confirmed

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:53 am

Rich you can add Marius Voigt, allso from Grabouw, but he can only stay till 2 o'clock. No radio.

Buff · Post by **Buff** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:22 am

Rich, I don't need a sponsored radio, I have one in the toymotor.

Cheers

Post by **Pumba** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:30 am

Hi Brett

The sponsored radio's are not 29mhz, so we will give one of the sponsored ones to all of those that are coming and if need be some will work on both.

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:57 pm

A few more 2 Oceans pics, also if you are short of vehicles keep me posted I might be able to make it.

they are not kidding:

but the trail is great:

The RED bit that the RAV did:

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:42 pm

Nice pics Pixel

Shame photos don't do justice to gradients nê :roll:

There was a river running down that last climb the last time I was there, moenie wori it's bark is worst than its bite

Please come along the more the merrier and hey you're a 2 Oceans Veteren nou so you can teach the greenies a trick or two

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:46 pm

Well guys, Bolt will not be ready for the event...

Replacement parts for the 'stoofed' steering box will only be shipped to Cape Town on the weekend of this event... many thanks to ToyBox(Jonathan) for his generous help...

I will though be open to co-pilot/navigator/technical advisor/rubbish talker/braai assistant invitations... I will behave... most of the way!

B 8 )

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:51 pm

snipes wrote:Well guys, Bolt will not be ready for the event...

Replacement parts for the 'stoofed' steering box will only be shipped to Cape Town on the weekend of this event... many thanks to ToyBox(Jonathan) for his generous help...

I will though be open to co-pilot/navigator/technical advisor/rubbish talker/braai assistant invitations... I will behave... most of the way!

B 8 )

My Pal Gary might appreciate some Technical Advice, those 4.2ltr 60 Series Cruisers need careful positioning mos

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:03 am

snipes wrote:Well guys, Bolt will not be ready for the event...

Replacement parts for the 'stoofed' steering box will only be shipped to Cape Town on the weekend of this event... many thanks to ToyBox(Jonathan) for his generous help...

I will though be open to co-pilot/navigator/technical advisor/rubbish talker/braai assistant invitations... I will behave... most of the way!

B 8 )

Net soos in die Army, ons los nie 'n gewonde makker agter nie, daar sal vir jou plek wees, al moet ons jou op 'n dak vas maak.

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:53 pm

Dadz Toy BFI wrote:Nice pics Pixel

Shame photos don't do justice to gradients nê :roll:

There was a river running down that last climb the last time I was there, moenie wori it's bark is worst than its bite

Please come along the more the merrier and hey you're a 2 Oceans Veteren nou so you can teach the greenies a trick or two

Put me on the list 8 ) No radio though and could someone post directions or gps co-ords to the meeting point. Agree'd photo's dont do climbs justice. Hmm, veteren... Not so sure, have done blue route and some red in the damp and have done boom-slang in the very dry but thats it. Looking forward to it.

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:39 pm

Pixel wrote:
Dadz Toy BFI wrote:Nice pics Pixel

Shame photos don't do justice to gradients nê :roll:

There was a river running down that last climb the last time I was there, moenie wori it's bark is worst than its bite

Please come along the more the merrier and hey you're a 2 Oceans Veteren nou so you can teach the greenies a trick or two
Put me on the list 8 ) No radio though and could someone post directions or gps co-ords to the meeting point. Agree'd photo's dont do climbs justice. Hmm, veteren... Not so sure, have done blue route and some red in the damp and have done boom-slang in the very dry but thats it. Looking forward to it.

Cool Mr. Pixel

consider yourself IN

Ps.. what's your real naam asblf

Pixelation

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:14 pm

LOL

, thanks, see you there.
Will be myself and a mate, Brett, which leaves space for 2 or 3 pax.
Found the meeting place earlier in the thread.
Bryan

. (aka Pixel)

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:25 pm

Pixel wrote:LOL , thanks, see you there.
Will be myself and a mate, Brett, which leaves space for 2 or 3 pax.
Found the meeting place earlier in the thread.
Bryan . (aka Pixel)

"Bryan with a y", that's my Dad's name

Great Bryan your in (y enol)

R

ps... will one of your Google Earth/Geocaching Fundi's give me a GPS Fix on Kyamandi please

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:39 pm

With a Y is how it should be spelt ;)
Forgot to ask, what time are things likely to wrap up?

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:44 pm

Pixel wrote:With a Y is how it should be spelt ;)
Forgot to ask, what time are things likely to wrap up?

By 2pm ish

Buff · Post by **Buff** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:26 am

Hi Rich,

You can add another vehicle to the list. A mate of mine and his boet will be joining us in his Ford Ranger. Andrew and Richard. He will have space for 2 kids.

Cheers
Brett

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:40 am

Buff wrote:Hi Rich,

You can add another vehicle to the list. A mate of mine and his boet will be joining us in his Ford Ranger. Andrew and Richard. He will have space for 2 kids.

Cheers
Brett

Cool, I'll bring extra recovery gear

Post by **Pumba** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:04 pm

See I missed a lot over the weekend

.

I'll post the GPS coordinates later in the week. Please plan till round about 4pm. I went to two oceans on Friday and had a long chat with the owner of the place. He is willing to let the kids pick some strawberry's for R10 per person and we can do the hiking trail which is 1,8 km long. We should be finished with the 4x4 trail more or less by 10h30 - 11h00(if we start at 8am and due to the long convoy) then go to the braai area, light the fires and have some lunch, games etc. After lunch we can walk the trail, +/- 1hour and then go strawberry picking. Should finish more or less by 15h00(or maybe even earlier) and then take them all home...

Hope this will suit everyone.

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:18 pm

Pumba wrote:See I missed a lot over the weekend .

I'll post the GPS coordinates later in the week. Please plan till round about 4pm. I went to two oceans on Friday and had a long chat with the owner of the place. He is willing to let the kids pick some strawberry's for R10 per person and we can do the hiking trail which is 1,8 km long. We should be finished with the 4x4 trail more or less by 10h30 - 11h00(if we start at 8am and due to the long convoy) then go to the braai area, light the fires and have some lunch, games etc. After lunch we can walk the trail, +/- 1hour and then go strawberry picking. Should finish more or less by 15h00(or maybe even earlier) and then take them all home...

Hope this will suit everyone.

Great

I'm bringing along a friend from Germany; he's gonna do the hike "on my behalf"

I don't walk anywhere that I can drive, I'm a lazy dude

SWAMBO has already insisted on Strawberries ie.. "don't you dare come home without......!!!!" - they are mooi

GPS Co-ords for meeting point are: S33*55'29" E18*51'19"

R

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:57 pm

Pumba as ek van Grabouw kom met die outjies wat ek saam bring is dit seker nie nodig om tot in S/bos te gaan nie, waar in S/wes kry ek julle?

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:39 pm

1. Kobus - Pumba - 29 Mhz
2. Rich - Dadz Toy - 29 Mhz

- Pending repairs to suspension
3. Shaun - Noob - Radio Sponsored
4. Pixel - Bryan with a Y - Radio Sponsored
5. Pieter - Piesang - Radio Sponsored
6. Stephan - Boeta Steve - Radio Sponsored
7. Lourens - Rooikappie - Radio Sponsored
8. Brett - Buff - Radio Sponsored
9. Marius (BananasMate) - Radio sponsored
10. Andrew and Richard - Rangerous Frod - Radio

Keep them coming asblf Manne, we only have NINE Confirmed

Maximum of 15 Vehicles allowed on Trail

Post by **Pumba** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:49 pm

Gents, please indicate how many kids you can take. This will be the easiest for me to keep track

1. Kobus - Pumba - 29 Mhz - 3 kids & Snipes
2. Rich - Dadz Toy - 29 Mhz - Pending repairs to suspension -
3. Shaun - Noob - Radio Sponsored - 4 kids
4. Pixel - Bryan with a Y - Radio Sponsored 3 kids
5. Pieter - Piesang - Radio Sponsored - Grabow kids.
6. Stephan - Boeta Steve - Radio Sponsored -
7. Lourens - Rooikappie - Radio Sponsored -
8. Brett - Buff - Radio Sponsored -
9. Marius (BananasMate) - Radio sponsored -
10. Andrew and Richard - Rangerous Frod - Radio - 2 kids

Rooikappie · Post by **Rooikappie** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:48 pm

7. Lourens - Rooikappie - Radio(VHF+29Mhz) - 2kidz

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:53 pm

Marius sitplek vir 3 kidz

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:35 pm

2. Dadz Toy - Rich - 3 Kidz

Buff · Post by **Buff** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:04 pm

Brett & Terron - Buff - 3kids

the BuTch3R · Post by **the BuTch3R** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:21 pm

Kobus, daar's plek vir 3 laaitjies in my trokkie.

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:48 pm

I'm starting to feel a little forgotten, I really don't mind sitting in the load bin on this one, can attend as official photographer and braai-er... assebliefies... someone... anyone... I will bring pictures with of my 4x4...

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:03 pm

snipes wrote:I'm starting to feel a little forgotten, I really don't mind sitting in the load bin on this one, can attend as official photographer and braai-er... assebliefies... someone... anyone... I will bring pictures with of my 4x4...

We love you B -

moennie wori there'll be a seat for you here boy; we need you (for the peekchaz)

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:24 am

Piesang wrote:
snipes wrote:Well guys, Bolt will not be ready for the event...

Replacement parts for the 'stoofed' steering box will only be shipped to Cape Town on the weekend of this event... many thanks to ToyBox(Jonathan) for his generous help...

I will though be open to co-pilot/navigator/technical advisor/rubbish talker/braai assistant invitations... I will behave... most of the way!

B 8 )
Net soos in die Army, ons los nie 'n gewonde makker agter nie, daar sal vir jou plek wees, al moet ons jou op 'n dak vas maak.

Soos reeds gesê Snipes daar sal plek wees.

Wie sal vir Snipes op laai of kom hy met sy plat kar tot daar en ons skweezzz

hom dan in.

Post by **Pumba** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:32 am

snipes wrote:I'm starting to feel a little forgotten, I really don't mind sitting in the load bin on this one, can attend as official photographer and braai-er... assebliefies... someone... anyone... I will bring pictures with of my 4x4...

Jy kan saam met my ry!

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:35 am

Pumba wrote:
snipes wrote:I'm starting to feel a little forgotten, I really don't mind sitting in the load bin on this one, can attend as official photographer and braai-er... assebliefies... someone... anyone... I will bring pictures with of my 4x4...
Jy kan saam met my ry!

Nou toe sien probleem opgelos, ag sorry watter probleeeeem

Post by **Pumba** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:45 am

Piesang wrote:Pumba as ek van Grabouw kom met die outjies wat ek saam bring is dit seker nie nodig om tot in S/bos te gaan nie, waar in S/wes kry ek julle?

More Pieter,

Jy kan ons sommer by Two Oceans kry as jy wil, die GPS goetis op hulle web tuiste. Dis andersins baie maklik om hulle te kry.

Pixel · Post by **Pixel** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:50 am

Just if you are driving from Somerset west side, watch out for the turn off, its sign posted just before (helderberg farm) but not at the turn off. Of the three times I have been I have only made the turn off once.
There's a farm stall and the road is just to the left of it.

the BuTch3R · Post by **the BuTch3R** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:43 pm

Pumba wrote:
snipes wrote:I'm starting to feel a little forgotten, I really don't mind sitting in the load bin on this one, can attend as official photographer and braai-er... assebliefies... someone... anyone... I will bring pictures with of my 4x4...
Jy kan saam met my ry!

Bretton, let me know if plans don't work out and you still need a lift. I'll also gladly collect you along the way.

(Just in case I need someone to help push-start Roy)

Where to go?