Finke 2008

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:55 pm

So eveyone is talking about it, why not start a thread.

I'm keen to drive again, but flying is an option too.

At this stage I'd like to float the idea of a 3 week trip encompassing finke, other terrorist er tourist activitys in the area....boggy hole, the ranges, rocks etc with a quick trip (couple of nights) up to the rib factory otherwise know as wollogorang.

Other ideas or suggestions ?

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:10 pm

keen as. i think its about time my lib saw the desert. I have gained a lot of confidence after hearing all about your trip

subiwidow · Post by **subiwidow** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:05 pm

We are in. I asked for the time off on my first day back. The boss said to wait until the 2008 calender is up on the wall. I have checked out flights. $288 via Cairns, $250 straight through (only on Saturdays). We are looking at the prices of hiring a campervan, not sure if the orange girl will be coming or not.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:09 pm

I wanna take the orange one. Time I can get off will determine how we get there.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:11 pm

At this stage my whole tribe will be coming.Possibly fly and hire car or option 2 fly the wife and kids and drive myself out so i can do the 3 week tour.The wheels are in motion.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:25 am

I'll do the simpson again if anyone wants to head to finke that way.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:24 pm

I am itching to drive but plane sounds easy. Dunno yet. I suppose we will wait and see what happens, cost wise.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:18 am

I'll probably drive down for a look.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:03 pm

Any updates? i 'm working for the first 3weeks of June,Got the 2nd and 3rd at the moment.Probably have a newer car by then and maybe a camper trailer.Drivings looking good for 3 weeks.Lisa and the kids may do 2 weeks so drive and fly for them.Bring on the Finke 2008.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:49 pm

yeah i need dates aswell, as kim will be co-driving only for the part of the trip that is QLD school holidays (teacher...)

I am eyeing off touring tents at the moment for the trip, the lib is slowly becoming more of a tourer all the time with june 08 being my deadline

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:37 am

Long weekend in June....which would be 7,8,9th I think.

subiwidow · Post by **subiwidow** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:49 am

So are we looking at leaving on the Saturday 31st May ish. Stamp licker, it looks like I might be travelling out in the car, as I can probably get the 3 weeks off now. Depending on the dates we decide, what have you all booked for. Or I will fly out on the Wednesday if you are going to go for the 4 weeks.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:13 am

A week would be HEAPS to make it to Alice and I suppose you lot would want to look at the rock and stuff ?? Its not really that exciting imho.
Boggy hole could be worth a look - http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/RedCtr/Boggy_Hole.asp
As could be the likes of kings canyon
http://walkabout.com.au/locations/NTKingsCanyon.shtml

My plans are up in the air with a possability of a new job, yay and boo at the same time. So I will have to wait and see. Should know fairly soon.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:03 am

"In 2008 the event will be held from Friday 6th until Monday 9th June"

both those spots look cool wilbur. I would like to get back to the rock aswell, last time i climbed it was 22 years ago!

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:44 pm

I can definately get from the 6th to the 22nd of june,which is no good for driving.I'm negotiating from around the 28th of may up to the 22nd june.Pretty sure Lisa can only get 2 weeks .Hope to finalise my dates in a week or 2.Do most want to drive or fly?

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:27 pm

I only have one dilemma. I will be at Fraser for the fishing comp from the 24th to the 30th. I would have to leave Fraser on the 31st at the latest to be home and packed ready to drive off on the 2nd at the latest.

Time off shouldn't be a problem as I may be between jobs at that stage.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:36 pm

im driving. I want to get up to wollogorang if possible

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:29 am

I will ask brumbyrunner when he is down soon if we are welcome back there. Hopefully we didn't get in his way too much last time. I have a new bow that wants to go for a drive too.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:32 am

He isn't coming down Brett. Someone has to run the circus up there, so he tells me anyway. I reckon Jim should be fine by himself lol.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:17 pm

Jim's going abroad for a month.