Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection

Shazza · 30-08-2005, 13:19

Ok since there are only a few days to go a decision has to be made which way the convoy, starting at Sizzlers in Kelmscott, will go.

So only those who are going to be joining this convoy from the beginning or at some point along the way joining in please vote or make comments here. If you have comments in general please place them in the "Southern Cross Ute Convoy" thread at http://www.beaututes.com/convoy-cruise-archive/1255-southern-cross-ute-convoy.html

Ok I have sat here for the past couple of hours working all this out so here are the two choices inlcuding approx times etc.

Route 1 (approx 390 kms)

Kelmscott (Sizzlers carpark) 0500 - 0530 hrs
Westdale (Turnoff) 0623 hrs
Beverley (main street at it goes through) 0655 hrs
Mawson (junction of Mawson-Beverley & York-Quairding roads) 0720 hrs
Quairading (main street as convoy goes through) 0740 hrs
Bruce Rock (main street as convoy goes through) 0840
Merredin (Pick up point will be a parking bay heading out of town on right hand side. Some may need to refuel. There is a BP on the Hwy in the direction of travel so no need to deviate through town centre) 0920 - 0940 hrs
Southern Cross 1055 hrs

Route 2 (approx 382 kms)

Kelmscott (Sizzlers carpark) 0500 - 0530 hrs
Midland (pick up point behind Red Rooster next to Caltex left hand side of GE Hwy) 0606 - 0610 hrs
Northam (via bypass) 0722 hrs
Meckering (main street as convoy goes through) 0748 hrs
Cunderdin (main street as convoy goes through) 0804 hrs
Tammin (main street as convoy goes through) 0824 hrs
Kellerberrin (main street as convoy goes through) 0844 hrs
Doodlakine (main street as convoy goes through) 0857 hrs
Hines Hill (main street as convoy goes through) 0911 hrs
Merredin (Pick up point will be a parking bay heading out of town on right hand side. Some may need to refuel. There is a BP on the Hwy in the direction of travel so no need to deviate through town centre) 0926 - 0946 hrs
Southern Cross 1111 hrs

Radio: UHF Channel 28. If you havn't got one, borrow one. Having problems getting one ring or SMS me on 0418 930 351 or post on this thread and I will bring my spare hand helds.

Fuel Stops: If anybody needs to stop for fuel along the way before reaching Merredin please get on the radio and let the convoy know about 5kms before the town. The convoy will then stop and wait.

Speed Limits: We will be responsible and stick to the designated speed limits. That includes and roadwork sites we may encounter along the way. Save your energy and ute for the circle work at Southern x. We don't need to blow any diffs, gearboxes etc along the way.

BeautUtes

Rebel Redneck · 30-08-2005, 19:31

FYI Guys

utes to be parked on oval and registrations in by 11am.

cheers

Redneck Woman · 30-08-2005, 20:21

Route 2 sounds the best for everyone to meet up on. that way Feral Vixen & Missing S can meet the convoy @ Midland.

We can meet ya @ Cunderdin

THE FLYING SCOTSMAN · 30-08-2005, 20:39

i know i said we have to make our minds up but this is way to early no way it is going to take 6 hours to get up there. i thought it would be better if everyone met at sizzlers were we always leave from at this stage am thinking i will see yous up there. the only way am getting up that early is if i shit the bed and am not doing that.

BeautUtes

Feral Vixen · 30-08-2005, 21:11

yep Route 2 sounds pretty good

arky · 31-08-2005, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING SCOTSMAN

i know i said we have to make our minds up but this is way to early no way it is going to take 6 hours to get up there. i thought it would be better if everyone met at sizzlers were we always leave from at this stage am thinking i will see yous up there. the only way am getting up that early is if i shit the bed and am not doing that.

even though im not going i have to agree with the scotsman on this one no offence to anyone but it doesnt take 6 hours to get to southern cross as i have taken the road to there before it will take approx 3 1/2 to 4 hours as it is the same as albany which takes 4 hours to get there and it is further.
with the fuel stops it should take maybe 30 mins on the outside at the station.

hope this may help anyone!!!

Princess Kassandra · 31-08-2005, 09:25

I've done the trip a zillion times and I think Shazza has got the right idea, if everything goes perfect then 6 hours is more than enough but roadworks, fuel stops, convoy, time delays etc.... Its worth leaving a bit early

Shazza · 31-08-2005, 10:33

To those who say it won't take 6 hours I agree, I have done it in less myself and confess I was not doing the speed limit. (Yes the Datsun does go faster than 100 km/hr.) The times were taken from Travelmate.com site as I did not have that much time to work it out. It also takes into consideration the pick ups. The fact that so far every convoy that has been arranged has never left on time has been taken into consideration too! I was also making sure we got there with room to spare in case there is a queue like there was at Beverley.

Now I am gonna spit the dummy a bit here too! I have just got in from work and it is now 0830 hrs. I have to go to bed in a min and try and get me usual 7 hrs sleep. Upon waking I have a few business issues and a few other bits to squish into an hour and then it is out the door to start and hour early than usual to pack a ute up for a bloody big detour I will have to put in place for part of the night works that we are doing the traffic control for on Leach Hwy. I will be lucky to get home tomorrow morning before 0700 hrs. Oh and I also have a cold!!! So believe when I say that right at this minute I don't have time for this and I don't really care which way the convoy goes or if it even happens. I am quite use to travelling in a convoy of one.

BeautUtes

Missing S · 31-08-2005, 15:21

Now Now Shazza, dont be like that...

View Poll Results: Which way do you want to go?
Route 1	2	28.57%
Route 2	5	71.43%
Voters: 7. This poll is closed

30-08-2005, 13:19	#1 (permalink)
Shazza Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Armadale, Perth Posts: 293 Rep Power: 5	Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection Ok since there are only a few days to go a decision has to be made which way the convoy, starting at Sizzlers in Kelmscott, will go. So only those who are going to be joining this convoy from the beginning or at some point along the way joining in please vote or make comments here. If you have comments in general please place them in the "Southern Cross Ute Convoy" thread at http://www.beaututes.com/convoy-cruise-archive/1255-southern-cross-ute-convoy.html Ok I have sat here for the past couple of hours working all this out so here are the two choices inlcuding approx times etc. Route 1 (approx 390 kms) Kelmscott (Sizzlers carpark) 0500 - 0530 hrs Westdale (Turnoff) 0623 hrs Beverley (main street at it goes through) 0655 hrs Mawson (junction of Mawson-Beverley & York-Quairding roads) 0720 hrs Quairading (main street as convoy goes through) 0740 hrs Bruce Rock (main street as convoy goes through) 0840 Merredin (Pick up point will be a parking bay heading out of town on right hand side. Some may need to refuel. There is a BP on the Hwy in the direction of travel so no need to deviate through town centre) 0920 - 0940 hrs Southern Cross 1055 hrs Route 2 (approx 382 kms) Kelmscott (Sizzlers carpark) 0500 - 0530 hrs Midland (pick up point behind Red Rooster next to Caltex left hand side of GE Hwy) 0606 - 0610 hrs Northam (via bypass) 0722 hrs Meckering (main street as convoy goes through) 0748 hrs Cunderdin (main street as convoy goes through) 0804 hrs Tammin (main street as convoy goes through) 0824 hrs Kellerberrin (main street as convoy goes through) 0844 hrs Doodlakine (main street as convoy goes through) 0857 hrs Hines Hill (main street as convoy goes through) 0911 hrs Merredin (Pick up point will be a parking bay heading out of town on right hand side. Some may need to refuel. There is a BP on the Hwy in the direction of travel so no need to deviate through town centre) 0926 - 0946 hrs Southern Cross 1111 hrs Radio: UHF Channel 28. If you havn't got one, borrow one. Having problems getting one ring or SMS me on 0418 930 351 or post on this thread and I will bring my spare hand helds. Fuel Stops: If anybody needs to stop for fuel along the way before reaching Merredin please get on the radio and let the convoy know about 5kms before the town. The convoy will then stop and wait. Speed Limits: We will be responsible and stick to the designated speed limits. That includes and roadwork sites we may encounter along the way. Save your energy and ute for the circle work at Southern x. We don't need to blow any diffs, gearboxes etc along the way. __________________ Keep Safe on the Track Last edited by Shazza; 30-08-2005 at 13:26. Reason: added text

30-08-2005, 19:31	#2 (permalink)
Rebel Redneck Status: January Best Chicks Ute! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northam Posts: 411 Rep Power: 4	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection FYI Guys utes to be parked on oval and registrations in by 11am. cheers __________________ ALL STRESSED OUT & NO ONE TO CHOKE Jester's Ute Club *Country or Concrete we are all here to have fun!*

30-08-2005, 20:21	#3 (permalink)
Redneck Woman Status: June 2006 Best Chicks Ute! Join Date: May 2005 Location: 1/2 way between York & Quairading Posts: 1,201 Rep Power: 10	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection Route 2 sounds the best for everyone to meet up on. that way Feral Vixen & Missing S can meet the convoy @ Midland. We can meet ya @ Cunderdin __________________ Country to the Core Jester's Ute Club *Country or Concrete we are all here to have fun!*

30-08-2005, 20:39	#4 (permalink)
THE FLYING SCOTSMAN Status: 2006 Champion Street Ute Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GOSNELLS Posts: 1,572 Rep Power: 11	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection i know i said we have to make our minds up but this is way to early no way it is going to take 6 hours to get up there. i thought it would be better if everyone met at sizzlers were we always leave from at this stage am thinking i will see yous up there. the only way am getting up that early is if i shit the bed and am not doing that. __________________ COUNTRY OR CONCRETE WE ARE ALL HERE TO HAVE FUN JESTERS UTE CLUB

30-08-2005, 21:11	#5 (permalink)
Feral Vixen Status: Beaut Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Pilbara Posts: 350 Rep Power: 26	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection yep Route 2 sounds pretty good __________________ Daddy's little angel's gonna raise a little hell

31-08-2005, 09:25	#7 (permalink)
Princess Kassandra Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MIRANDA-LAND Posts: 959 Rep Power: 17	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection I've done the trip a zillion times and I think Shazza has got the right idea, if everything goes perfect then 6 hours is more than enough but roadworks, fuel stops, convoy, time delays etc.... Its worth leaving a bit early __________________ If you're lookin' for satisfaction I'm satisfaction guaranteed I'm as cool as a body on ice Or hotter than a rollin' dice Send you to heaven Take you to hell I ain't foolin' Can't you tell I'm a live wire Gonna set this town on fire

31-08-2005, 10:33	#8 (permalink)
Shazza Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Armadale, Perth Posts: 293 Rep Power: 5	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection To those who say it won't take 6 hours I agree, I have done it in less myself and confess I was not doing the speed limit. (Yes the Datsun does go faster than 100 km/hr.) The times were taken from Travelmate.com site as I did not have that much time to work it out. It also takes into consideration the pick ups. The fact that so far every convoy that has been arranged has never left on time has been taken into consideration too! I was also making sure we got there with room to spare in case there is a queue like there was at Beverley. Now I am gonna spit the dummy a bit here too! I have just got in from work and it is now 0830 hrs. I have to go to bed in a min and try and get me usual 7 hrs sleep. Upon waking I have a few business issues and a few other bits to squish into an hour and then it is out the door to start and hour early than usual to pack a ute up for a bloody big detour I will have to put in place for part of the night works that we are doing the traffic control for on Leach Hwy. I will be lucky to get home tomorrow morning before 0700 hrs. Oh and I also have a cold!!! So believe when I say that right at this minute I don't have time for this and I don't really care which way the convoy goes or if it even happens. I am quite use to travelling in a convoy of one. __________________ Keep Safe on the Track

31-08-2005, 15:21	#9 (permalink)
Missing S Status: Feral Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mingenew, WA Posts: 120 Rep Power: 4	Re: Southern X Ute Convoy Route Selection Now Now Shazza, dont be like that...