Berakah - 9 December 2012 (Invitation)

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:18 am

I have received an invite for a Fun Day at Beraka in Parys for next weekend the 9th of December.

Fun 4x4 day at the beautiful Berakah trail.
Berakah is located in the Vredefort dome, said to be the World's largest meteorite crater.
Berakah is about 140 km's from the Monty Casino, near Parys in the Freestate.
R250 for a vehicle on the trail, payable to Berakah.

S26 49.372 E27 22.040 WGS 84

Sunday we start at 9h00, and we will have a bring and braai in the mountain for lunch.
The trail is 13km long, and takes about 6 hours (including the lunch break)

We will be leaving Saturday 08 December, and will be camping at Berakah.
There are decent ablution and camping facilities available as well as a few chalets.

If you would like to book a chalet or camp, please contact Berakah directly: http://www.berakah.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For any further information do not hesitate to contact Jo on 079 4899 778 or jo@geminitours.co.za

Please keep in mind that you do not need to camp. You are more than welcome to join on the Sunday for the trail.

Those who would want to attend, please feel free. We did Berakah a while ago and it was awesome.

Will possibly miss this one but will see.

Who knows.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:13 pm

So I am taking my truck to have it checked as there is a slight problem with over fueling and lack of power but hopefulley it will be sorted out tonight quickly so I will be doing Berakah on Sunday. First time ever since owning the Surf that I will get to test it off-road.

Cleaner will be joining me and possibly Jeepie. Who else want's to come? Remember, this is not an official club event but will most definately be fun.

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:19 pm

glad you think overfueling is your slight problem

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:07 pm

Seems like you have the team set....
2 Toyota's so you can take turns in pulling the jeep....

Eric27 · Post by **Eric27** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:50 pm

MOFASA wrote:Seems like you have the team set....
2 Toyota's so you can take turns in pulling the jeep....

If I have my Jeep back I might join to even the odds. I have recovery gear but never used it as I drive a Jeep

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:01 pm

Eric27 wrote:
MOFASA wrote:Seems like you have the team set....
2 Toyota's so you can take turns in pulling the jeep....
If I have my Jeep back I might join to even the odds. I have recovery gear but never used it as I drive a Jeep

Mmmm sounds like a challenge brewing here.

But lets be fair, it will actualy be 2 Lexus v8's up against a Vigo and a Jeep. We will have to make turns towing the 2 of them.

Jokes aside. It will be great if you could join us.

Eric27 · Post by **Eric27** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 4:14 pm

Ali3n wrote:
Jokes aside. It will be great if you could join us.

If I have my Jeep back will do my best to join it's not even 40min drive from me. I need to see what that V8 can do off road

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:56 pm

Ali3n wrote:So I am taking my truck to have it checked as there is a slight problem with over fueling and lack of power but hopefulley it will be sorted out tonight quickly so I will be doing Berakah on Sunday. First time ever since owning the Surf that I will get to test it off-road. Cleaner will be joining me and possibly Jeepie. Who else want's to come? Remember, this is not an official club event but will most definately be fun.

Mmm and now you know what is the problem with the Surf... Gonna miss this one also as we are in Witbank on Sunday.

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:02 pm

Thanks for the invite Ali3n!

What an awesome day it was! Had so much fun on the trail and a great bunch of people as well!

I did not think it possible, but there are actually people outside of our club that is also awesome!!

We had the pleasure of driving in the company of some of the Fundi guys we Marshaled to earlier this year and it was such a humbling learning experience! These guys really know their stuff!

Awesome Trail, Awesome Company, all and all a great day out!

For those that are wondering - That surf of Ali3n is a monster!! Minor issues that he need to sort out, but overall, a Monster! Almost as good looking as mine

Though definitely sounding better than mine!!

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:09 pm

Where's the pics.....

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:55 pm

Not going to be any pics 'cause you did not come with to take any!

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:25 pm

Fransisco, sit n bietjie prenties op man, wil graag daai Monster sien...

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:54 pm

Thanks for the company guys. Really enjoyed it.

That Surf sounds fantastic!!

Hope the pics work...

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No, I was not in a helicopter looking down. That last bit coming down the mine shaft is STEEP

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:56 pm

Thanks Sakkie. Jammer ons kon julle nie join nie. Lyk na vet pret

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:04 pm

Berakah is lekker, maar omdat dit in 'n "world heritage site" is, is die ernstiger hindernisse sement gegooi. Dit beskerm alles mooi, maar dit haal baie van die lekker speel uit.

Moegatle is beter in daai opsig. Dalk moet ons daar 'n draai gaan maak.....(skimp skimp)

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:06 pm

SakkieCoetzee wrote:Berakah is lekker, maar omdat dit in 'n "world heritage site" is, is die ernstiger hindernisse sement gegooi. Dit beskerm alles mooi, maar dit haal baie van die lekker speel uit.

Moegatle is beter in daai opsig. Dalk moet ons daar 'n draai gaan maak.....(skimp skimp)

Lol... ek like daai skimp skimp.

Was bietjie lanklaas daar by Moegatle... so dit is weer tyd

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:16 pm

CasKru wrote:
SakkieCoetzee wrote:Berakah is lekker, maar omdat dit in 'n "world heritage site" is, is die ernstiger hindernisse sement gegooi. Dit beskerm alles mooi, maar dit haal baie van die lekker speel uit.

Moegatle is beter in daai opsig. Dalk moet ons daar 'n draai gaan maak.....(skimp skimp)
Lol... ek like daai skimp skimp.

Was bietjie lanklaas daar by Moegatle... so dit is weer tyd

Ek is in! Waneer? <eg>

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:24 pm

Cleaner wrote:Ek is in! Waneer? <eg>

Daai is 'n baie goeie vraag. Voorstelle?

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:49 pm

CasKru wrote:Daai is 'n baie goeie vraag. Voorstelle?

Wil jy kyk na 'n vinnige enetjie nog die jaar?

Ek is oop die volgende twee naweke...

Anders moet ons by die Gauteng EC hoor of hy op die calender vir volgende jaar is, en as hy is, waneer?

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:55 pm

Cleaner wrote:
CasKru wrote:Daai is 'n baie goeie vraag. Voorstelle?
Wil jy kyk na 'n vinnige enetjie nog die jaar?

Ek is oop die volgende twee naweke...

Anders moet ons by die Gauteng EC hoor of hy op die calender vir volgende jaar is, en as hy is, waneer?

'n Vinnige enetjie nog in die jaar klink vir my na die regte manier....

Dalk volgende naweek?

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:21 pm

CasKru wrote:Dalk volgende naweek?

Ek weet daar is klomp ouens wat komende naweek Moegatle gaan kuier van Vrydag af tot Maandag toe. Een of ander jaar eind funksie.

Die naweek daarna gaan ek op vakansie so hy is uit vir my.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:42 pm

Thanks Sakkie vir di pics. Sal jou nou my epos stuur vir di res en weereens thanks met die hulp met my klein probleempie.

Ons kan dit di naweek doen ja maar ek stel dan voor die maandag. Dan is die jaar eind kla wie okal sin dit is en ek kan Saterdag my klein probleempie uitsort met my fuel. As almal saam stem sal ek more bel en uitvind of hulle plek het vi ons. Wat se julle?

werewolf · Post by **werewolf** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:44 pm

Very nice photo's. Looks like you guys had alot fun.

:) Now I am just jealous.

werewolf · Post by **werewolf** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:51 pm

Cassie you right, need a weekend just to go play and dig up the ground and have some fun.

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:23 am

werewolf wrote:Cassie you right, need a weekend just to go play and dig up the ground and have some fun.

Nou praat jy

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:47 am

CasKru wrote:
werewolf wrote:Cassie you right, need a weekend just to go play and dig up the ground and have some fun.
Nou praat jy

When and where im also in the need to play a little....

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:57 am

Ali3n wrote:Thanks Sakkie vir di pics. Sal jou nou my epos stuur vir di res en weereens thanks met die hulp met my klein probleempie.

Ons kan dit di naweek doen ja maar ek stel dan voor die maandag. Dan is die jaar eind kla wie okal sin dit is en ek kan Saterdag my klein probleempie uitsort met my fuel. As almal saam stem sal ek more bel en uitvind of hulle plek het vi ons. Wat se julle?

Lees julle almal my post miss???

What about this weekend??? Possibly the monday???

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:06 am

Ali3n wrote:
Ali3n wrote:Thanks Sakkie vir di pics. Sal jou nou my epos stuur vir di res en weereens thanks met die hulp met my klein probleempie.

Ons kan dit di naweek doen ja maar ek stel dan voor die maandag. Dan is die jaar eind kla wie okal sin dit is en ek kan Saterdag my klein probleempie uitsort met my fuel. As almal saam stem sal ek more bel en uitvind of hulle plek het vi ons. Wat se julle?
Lees julle almal my post miss??? What about this weekend??? Possibly the monday???

Nay... ons wag net vir die more bel gedeelte om te hoor of daar plek is

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:10 am

CasKru wrote:
Ali3n wrote:
Ali3n wrote:Thanks Sakkie vir di pics. Sal jou nou my epos stuur vir di res en weereens thanks met die hulp met my klein probleempie.

Ons kan dit di naweek doen ja maar ek stel dan voor die maandag. Dan is die jaar eind kla wie okal sin dit is en ek kan Saterdag my klein probleempie uitsort met my fuel. As almal saam stem sal ek more bel en uitvind of hulle plek het vi ons. Wat se julle?
Lees julle almal my post miss??? What about this weekend??? Possibly the monday???
Nay... ons wag net vir die more bel gedeelte om te hoor of daar plek is

Haha. Kwaai, ek bel en laat julle weet.

Watch this space, or a new space.

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:14 am

Jis manne, sal graag saam gaan, maar het nou klaar my familie belowe ons gaan oupa toe die naweek innie Vrystaat. Daar is so bos en berg roete wat ons die Sondag wil aanpak, maar sal n paar sae en Byle moet saam vat. Dalk word dit nog n lekker roete en die club kom saam.

werewolf · Post by **werewolf** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:26 am

A new route always a good thing.

still watch this space

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:39 am

Ali3n wrote:.... en weereens thanks met die hulp met my klein probleempie.

Watter een

As julle Maandag gaan, gaan ek saam....dis nou as julle bereid is om bietjie te help om die Isuzu te recover

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:42 am

SakkieCoetzee wrote:As julle Maandag gaan, gaan ek saam....dis nou as julle bereid is om bietjie te help om die Isuzu te recover

Anytime

Maar somehow glow ek nie die spesifieke Isuzu gaan recovery nodig he nie

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:45 am

Hey, daai Isuzu WEET hoe om vas te sit

Ek smile altyd erg vir daai sticker "Net Isuzus en honde sit vas" Ek dink nie die ou wat dit uitgedink het weet hoekom 'n hond vassit nie.....

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:51 am

SakkieCoetzee wrote:Hey, daai Isuzu WEET hoe om vas te sit

Ek smile altyd erg vir daai sticker "Net Isuzus en honde sit vas" Ek dink nie die ou wat dit uitgedink het weet hoekom 'n hond vassit nie.....

Ja want hy het nou weer gaan staan en rond....

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:13 am

CasKru wrote:

Ja want hy het nou weer gaan staan en rond....

......jy weet mos

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:44 am

i hope i got the right pic here
just a question
is this not totally unacceptable ?
having one vechile over another on a trail ?
just asking , cause when i did barakka some oke was having kittens cause someone dared drive over the log bridge while he was passing underneath

Jo4x4 · Post by **Jo4x4** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:58 am

Hi Guys,

Thanks to everybody who joined us. It was a great day, and nice to meet some of the members of the Hilux 4x4 club. I am in the process of registering as a commercial member on this site, and then I can advertise more outings and the DCC training.

I will add some pictures later today.

If you want, I will contact Moegatle and check if we can bring a group through for Monday.

Thanks again for the support.

Jo

Ps. I wouldn't mind being under the log bridge if I knew the person driving over!

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:30 am

Ali3n wrote:Haha. Kwaai, ek bel en laat julle weet.

Watch this space, or a new space.

Ek like daai een...

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:34 am

Jo4x4 wrote:Hi Guys,

Thanks to everybody who joined us. It was a great day, and nice to meet some of the members of the Hilux 4x4 club. I am in the process of registering as a commercial member on this site, and then I can advertise more outings and the DCC training.

I will add some pictures later today.

If you want, I will contact Moegatle and check if we can bring a group through for Monday.

Thanks again for the support.

Jo

Ps. I wouldn't mind being under the log bridge if I knew the person driving over!

Hi Jo

Welcome at the friendliest 4x4 Forum on the internet!!

Good to have you here as well!

We just need to check with Moegatle, I remeber someone said on Sunday that they have a Competition there the whole of this coming weekend. Will wait and see what Fransisco says after Riana have phoned them!

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:37 am

Can we get an indication of people interested?

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:44 am

Rafs wrote:Can we get an indication of people interested?

Me!

werewolf · Post by **werewolf** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:08 am

Count me in.

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:19 am

En ons

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:30 am

Ok ek het namens die EC (terwyl hy party op die werk se budget

) 'n nuwe topic begin so gaan sit bietjie name op!

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:32 am

JEEPIE wrote:just asking , cause when i did barakka some oke was having kittens cause someone dared drive over the log bridge while he was passing underneath

Hi Shaun

I am the person driving over Sakkie's truck in that picture. It was done for the purpose of the photo, intentionally and with consent. The biggest complaint after the picture was taken was the dirt that I dropped onto his truck.

With regards to your comment above - There will always be a know-it-all and know-better person in any club and they will always have kittens (I was not at the Club Event referred to above and this comment is a generalization of circumstance and not aimed at anybody specific, nor the above mentioned feline parent, as I do not even know who the unfortunate wretch might be(that said, anyone is welcome to wear the shoe should it fit)). Be it on purpose or with malicious intent, it is their agenda and theirs alone. I to not entertain those loosers and reserve my comments to those that can deal with adult discussions.

It was actually a recent topic of discussion between friends and I, when I am out with the club, and for reasons of being a club, I would behave much more cautiously and reserved, as it is what the club want and I respect that. I would not have driven over Sakkie's vehicle if this was a Club Event, as that would have raised a question about the Club's integrity with regards to safety. As this was not a Club Event, though I still represent the Club in all discussions and actions, had an accident occur, it would be in my personal capacity and not with the Club. I thus formally would like to distance the Hilux 4x4 Club from any comment or repercussion to the picture above and they are absolved from any liability of any form stemming from this picture! :wth:

That being said and done - Yes you are correct, there is a possibility of Risk involved, but then again, every second out on a trail, there is a possibility of Risk involved. I am also sure the same kitten bearer would have a whole kindle if someone was to enter a decent to close to him, or if he is still on the decent, though on occasion this happens in order to get a better view of what the person in front of you is doing and in order for you to get an idea of what to expect going down the same decent. Again - Out with the Club, you would typically have spotters guiding you down a steep decent, but when driving in convey or covering a distance, this is not always the case.

I would like to end my retort (tongue in the cheek and not in any kitten bearing way) in anecdote - Calculated Risk is much more capable than any make, model or brand of vehicle we drive - An idiot behind the steering wheel of a Toyota or a Jeep is still an Idiot. Use of the brain and experience cannot be replaced by bearing an intrigue of kittens. Besides breastfeeding those must a female dog!

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:35 am

Nee nogi party ni. Ek is in meetings.. party begin so 1 uur eers... danki hoor.

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:41 am

Cleaner wrote:
JEEPIE wrote:just asking , cause when i did barakka some oke was having kittens cause someone dared drive over the log bridge while he was passing underneath
Hi Shaun

I am the person driving over Sakkie's truck in that picture. It was done for the purpose of the photo, intentionally and with consent. The biggest complaint after the picture was taken was the dirt that I dropped onto his truck.

With regards to your comment above - There will always be a know-it-all and know-better person in any club and they will always have kittens (I was not at the Club Event referred to above and this comment is a generalization of circumstance and not aimed at anybody specific, nor the above mentioned feline parent, as I do not even know who the unfortunate wretch might be(that said, anyone is welcome to wear the shoe should it fit)). Be it on purpose or with malicious intent, it is their agenda and theirs alone. I to not entertain those looser and reserve my comments to those that can deal with adult discussions. It was actually a recent topic of discussion between friends and I, when I am out with the club, and for reasons of being a club, I would behave much more cautiously and reserved, as it is what the club want and I respect that. I would not have driven over Sakkie's vehicle if this was a Club Event, as that would have raised a question about the Club's integrity with regards to safety. As this was not a Club Event, though I still represent the Club in all discussions and actions, had an accident occur, it would be in my personal capacity and not with the Club. I thus formally would like to distance the Hilux 4x4 Club from any comment or repercussion to the picture above and they are absolved from any liability of any form stemming from this picture! :wth:

That being said and done - Yes you are correct, there is a possibility of Risk involved, but then again, every second out on a trail, there is a possibility of Risk involved. I am also sure the same kitten bearer would have a whole kindle if someone was to enter a decent to close to him, or if he is still on the decent, though on occasion this happens in order to get a better view of what the person in front of you is doing and in order for you to get an idea of what to expect going down the same decent. Again - Out with the Club, you would typically have spotters guiding you down a steep decent, but when driving in convey or covering a distance, this is not always the case.

I would like to end my retort (tongue in the cheek and not in any kitten bearing way) in anecdote - Calculated Risk is much more capable than any make, model or brand of vehicle we drive - An idiot behind the steering wheel of a Toyota or a Jeep is still an Idiot. Use of the brain and experience cannot be replaced by bearing an intrigue of kittens. Besides breastfeeding those must a female dog!

All I hear is Bla bla bla... oohhh kitty... bla bla bla ....ooohh more kitty

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:50 am

Ek het nou amper gedog hy raak Ernstig

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:51 am

Ali3n wrote:Nee nogi party ni. Ek is in meetings.. party begin so 1 uur eers... danki hoor.

yah rite
try again

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:01 pm

JEEPIE wrote:...just asking , cause when i did barakka some oke was having kittens cause someone dared drive over the log bridge while he was passing underneath

I stopped under the bridge specifically FOR the photo, and never for one second felt my vehicle at risk. All the vehicles were directed over the log bridge, by capable people.

I'm not going to go into a discussion here that will end up in me saying that if that (the way we did it) makes anybody feel unsafe, then he should not come play with us when we get serious......

The end of my participation in this part of the topic.

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:03 pm

SakkieCoetzee wrote:
JEEPIE wrote:...just asking , cause when i did barakka some oke was having kittens cause someone dared drive over the log bridge while he was passing underneath
I stopped under the bridge specifically FOR the photo, and never for one second felt my vehicle at risk. All the vehicles were directed over the log bridge, by capable people.

I'm not going to go into a discussion here that will end up in me saying that if that (the way we did it) makes you feel unsafe, then you should not come play with us when we get serious......

The end of my participation in this part of the topic.

Nou daar het jy dit...

Sakkie gaan sit nou jou naampie op op die Moegatle Topic

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:14 pm

CasKru wrote:Ek het nou amper gedog hy raak Ernstig

Gelukkig net amper ;) En jy ken my te goed - Ek is nooit Ernstig nie

Behalwe as dit by die Hospitaal in Benoni kom!

Moegatle 4x4 trail - Monday 17th December

SakkieCoetzee · Post by **SakkieCoetzee** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:23 pm

Rafs wrote: Sakkie gaan sit nou jou naampie op op die Moegatle Topic

EK HET KLAAR!! Sien julle Maandag

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:24 pm

Cleaner wrote: Behalwe as dit by die Hospitaal in Benoni kom!

Wat is die vinnigste pad tot by die hospitaal in Benoni Ernst? Ekt vergeet....

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:25 pm

Rafs wrote:
Cleaner wrote: Behalwe as dit by die Hospitaal in Benoni kom!
Wat is die vinnigste pad tot by die hospitaal in Benoni Ernst? Ekt vergeet....

op n stretcher agter in n ambulans ?

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:27 pm

JEEPIE wrote:
Rafs wrote:
Cleaner wrote: Behalwe as dit by die Hospitaal in Benoni kom!
Wat is die vinnigste pad tot by die hospitaal in Benoni Ernst? Ekt vergeet....
op n stretcher agter in n ambulans ?

Buwhahahahaha Amper, tune my ek's 'n D..S en ek wys jou!

Post by **Rafs** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:34 pm

Ek sien heeltyd Ali3n se naam dat hy browse, maar ek wonder of hy sukkel om sy glas vas te hou en te tik, die dat hy niks se nie??

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:39 pm

Rafs wrote:Ek sien heeltyd Ali3n se naam dat hy browse, maar ek wonder of hy sukkel om sy glas vas te hou en te tik, die dat hy niks se nie??

Multi-Tasking - Nog nooit sy sterk punt gewees nie