End of 2008 (Dec) trail/function - 13 Dec 08 Takbok

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:59 pm

The winter and #@!@% weather is almost over and we can all get out there and drive a bit more than we have the last 4-5 months.

So what is a nice trail where we can have a bit of a party afterwards (braai) that is not that far from CT (say 150 km from)?
There will be no excuses accepted if you don't attend. Kla :!:

So suggestions and for:

Date:
Where:
Who is going?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:09 am

I am definitely in, but can we explore more venues? Reason why I am asking is that we already did the Tierkloof trail this year and there are so many other nice trails around CT in a 150km radius that we haven't done before.

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:38 am

Kaspaas wrote:I am definitely in, but can we explore more venues? Reason why I am asking is that we already did the Tierkloof trail this year and there are so many other nice trails around CT in a 150km radius that we haven't done before.

Sure Thing Bru

Where else is good

R

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:31 am

I got a whole list of trails here
http://www.news24.com/Drive_out/Trailgu ... 02,00.html
and selected a few which I posted below. If there is anybody out there who has experience of these routes, or any others on the list above, please let us know and help us make up our minds. I think we should explore as many of these trails as possible anyway, so if we dont do it for this event, we can do it at any other time.

Alternative Routes:
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Voorhoede
Caledon
Helga or Albert
Tel 028 214 1453
Difficulty of trail: 3
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Glen Oakes 4x4 Trail
Caledon
Charles & Julie Crowther
Tel/fax 028 212 2050 or
Julie 082 883 0047
glenoakes@hermanus.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
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Takbok 4x4
Paarl
Paul Roux
Tel 021 863 1479 or 082 781 8169
tituskloof@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
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Waterval Holiday Farm & 4x4 Route
Porterville (3.5km)
Mac Jordaan
Tel 022 931 2339 or 083 455 1132
info@portervilletourism.co.za
http://www.portervilletourism.co.za/BussList/wahofa.htm
Difficulty of trail: 2-4
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Damon 4x4 Route - Rocky trail
Worcester
Piet & Sarah de Wet
Tel 023 341 2726
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
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De Drinken/Heuningberg
Moorreesburg
Eben Mouton (Trail info and bookings)
Tel/fax 022 931 2763 or 082 740 7610
bpm@telkomsa.net
Koos & HenriÃ«tta Bester (Accommodation only)
Tel/fax 022 433 2597 or 082 894 8512

We are awaiting Werner's write-up of this trail
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Matroosberg Nature Reserve
Ceres
AndrÃ© Smith or Didi Greeff
Tel 023 312 2282 or 072 295 2978
Fas 023 312 3759
info@matroosberg.com
http://www.matroosberg.com
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
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Doctor V · Post by **Doctor V** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:45 am

I'm in as well.

Doctor V aka the Spin Doctor

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:50 am

But pick a trail boet...

Bosvark · Post by **Bosvark** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:54 am

ek is V-in in my V8

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:59 am

Nice One Thysy

Can anyone give any Intel' on any of these Trails please

(Particularly the Closer ones

)

I'm dead keen to get involved and take over the organisational side if required. Just must be before the weekend of the 18th (I fly to Ireland that day)

Rich 8)

Kaspaas wrote:I got a whole list of trails here
http://www.news24.com/Drive_out/Trailgu ... 02,00.html
and selected a few which I posted below. If there is anybody out there who has experience of these routes, or any others on the list above, please let us know and help us make up our minds. I think we should explore as many of these trails as possible anyway, so if we dont do it for this event, we can do it at any other time.

Alternative Routes:
-------------------------
Voorhoede
Caledon
Helga or Albert
Tel 028 214 1453
Difficulty of trail: 3-------------------
Glen Oakes 4x4 Trail
Caledon
Charles & Julie Crowther
Tel/fax 028 212 2050 or
Julie 082 883 0047
glenoakes@hermanus.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4 -------------------
Takbok 4x4
Paarl
Paul Roux
Tel 021 863 1479 or 082 781 8169
tituskloof@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 2-3 -------------------
Waterval Holiday Farm & 4x4 Route
Porterville (3.5km)
Mac Jordaan
Tel 022 931 2339 or 083 455 1132
info@portervilletourism.co.za
http://www.portervilletourism.co.za/BussList/wahofa.htm
Difficulty of trail: 2-4-------------------
Damon 4x4 Route - Rocky trail
Worcester
Piet & Sarah de Wet
Tel 023 341 2726
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
-------------------
Matroosberg Nature Reserve
Ceres
AndrÃ© Smith or Didi Greeff
Tel 023 312 2282 or 072 295 2978
Fas 023 312 3759
info@matroosberg.com
http://www.matroosberg.com
Difficulty of trail: 3-4 ----------------------

Post by **george** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:22 am

Can we make it the 13th

Me and my bloody dates :evil:
I would not mind Voorhoede(Especially if it rained).The camping is great
We will also have to do Takbok sometime.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:50 am

Niel, can we not add a poll to this thread and list the 4 weekends in Dec and let the guys put down their preference? Or alternatively let everybody who wants to go along say which weekends they prefer.

I also think we should aim for the last weekend in Nov/first weekend in Dec because after that it is just silly season with work functions and piepie-ups and people going on holiday etc etc

I am in for the last weekend of Nov up to 2nd weekend in Dec...

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:00 am

I'm keen to join the party, always wanted to do Takbok. The end of Nov/ beginning of Dec would suit me perfecly (Chalene will just have to get the picnic basket/cooler box ready!).

So thats my vote then:
Takbok
either 29 Nov, 6 or 13 Dec

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:03 am

richard wrote:So thats my vote then:
Takbok
either 29 Nov, 6 or 13 Dec

Takbok is a good call... and there are nice braai/picnic spots too. bit sandy but nice.. Count me in for the same period

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:41 am

Hay ladies use the poll to vote ....since you asked for it

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:48 am

Niel wrote:Hay ladies use the poll to vote ....since you asked for it

Give the poll the option to take multiple options, can;t you do that??

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:52 am

i voted for the 6th Dec, but i will aslo be available for th 29th Nov and 13th Dec if those dates are better suited to everyone that is to attend.

There isnt a poll for venues so i put my suggestion in for Takbok as it is relatively close for all and there are lekker braai / lappa area.

And its in a wineland area, which will make a lot of people feel more comfortable in their surroundings!

Somehow i can see a date been chosen by flipping a coin if nobody else votes!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:57 am

Richard I think we can safely say that Takbok is the best suggestion we had so far, and I suggest we stick with it. As far as dates are concerned, I reckon we should aim for earlier rather than later. You know how hectic December can get with all the work parties and stuff...

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:07 pm

i've never been to Takbok, but friends that have been there say its a nice technical sand pit play area with a mountain trail on the other side of the road.

i've been looking for an excuse to go there and now have found avery valid reason.

i agree on 'the earlier the better' for the same reasons.

It will also be a nice place for Chalene (and myself) to learn a bit more from all the experience that you guys have.

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:15 pm

Just for a bit of clarity:

If the poll runs till 8 Dec 11:59am, then wont that cut out 29 Nov and 6 Nov from the actual options?

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:00 pm

Ok, sounds like fun! I've done TakBok sand route, if it's wet it's fun, else it's alot of sandy axel twisters! I've never done the mountain route though!

B

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:22 pm

Can I also vote?

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:58 pm

Well then let hope for a bit of rain just to spice it up! i wont mind now that i got a radio from Family Dog, so no more shouting out the window or running uphill to find out if its clear!

The mountain route offers a few lovely steep climbs over loose ground and one particularly challenging descent. This is where the pre-trail tips from one of the other topics comes into play. Its a very interesting read that hopefully most have had a look at?

richard · Post by **richard** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:02 pm

Here's the link if anyone is interested in their and otheres safety while doing a trail

viewtopic.php?f=63&t=1526

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:21 pm

The sand trail is the mickey mouse part of the trail... then we do the rocky part across the road where you dont want it to rain...

PS Niel, please remove the poll it is confusing as it is not exactly doing what it is supposed to...

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:54 pm

Preliminary assessment of possible date and of attendance:

Preliminary Date: 13/12/2008

Possible Attendees:
Rich (Pappa se Speelding),
Richard,
Niel,
Dr V,
Kaspaas,
Bosvark,
George,
Snipes
PietPetoors

Please do not repeat this list with every post, once per page is enough...

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:49 pm

So is this the list? I will call tomorrow and let you kow. I take it that we will braai afterwards?

Kaspaas wrote:Preliminary assessment of possible date and of attendance:

Preliminary Date: 13/12/2008

Possible Attendees:
Rich (Pappa se Speelding),
Richard,
Niel,
Dr V,
Kaspaas,
Bosvark,
George,
Snipes
PietPetoors

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:19 pm

Niel wrote:So is this the list? I
will call tomorrow and let you know.
I take it that we will braai afterwards

Preliminary Date: 13/12/2008

King Rat · Post by **King Rat** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:46 am

Kaspaas/Niel, count me in as well.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:04 am

Coenie consider yourself counted.. No backing out now!!

Post by **CasKru** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:27 am

If you go on the 13th of Dec you should change the topic heading to "close to the end of 2008 (Dec) trail/function".

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:37 am

CasKru wrote:If you go on the 13th of Dec you should change the topic heading to "close to the end of 2008 (Dec) trail/function".

okay

Post by **CasKru** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:38 am

Ag hoe bly maak jy tegnies korrekte hartjie nou

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:42 am

okay..

Post by **CasKru** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:46 am

Kaspaas wrote:okay..

De ja voux

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:49 am

vouz les vouz?

richard · Post by **richard** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:29 am

Does anyone know what cost will be involved? Will this be just for Toyota vehicles or are others welcome as I have a few friends who are interested in joining us.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:37 am

will call them today and let you know. As always it is a hilux event and last year the guys felt that this event should be Hiluxes only. Let us see what the they say this year

richard · Post by **richard** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:01 am

i have no problems with it being a Hilux only event...as i am one of the privileged!

Maybe you should run a poll on this?

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:25 am

Niel wrote:will call them today and let you know. As always it is a hilux event and last year the guys felt that this event should be Hiluxes only. Let us see what the they say this year

I have no problem with other makes of vehicles joining us on this trail. We must always remember not to alienate drivers of other makes, but rather try and convince them to convert to Hilux vehicles by showing them the superior capabilities of our Hilux vehicles.

Did I write that

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:33 am

Gents found this on the 4x4 comm site and they were not very flattering.
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... ght=TAKBOK

I called but there was no reply and it seems like Paul jr is not the farm

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:43 am

Niel wrote:I called but there was no reply and it seems like Paul jr is not the farm

Good thing we hear about his now. Be sure to ask paul about this Niel, and if his answer/explanation is not satisfactory we go somewhere else, like Babylon's Torin or one of the other trails on the list.

We did this trail about 18 months ago and it was great, but I think the route owners have since become a little complacent as they have standing agreements with Colt/Jeep and other retailers to take their clients for 4x4 training, which is done on the Sand trail and the "obstacle" course. The mountain course is challenging but if it is not properly maintained it can be dangerous.

richard · Post by **richard** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:36 am

its a shame when trail owners neglect the individuals and dont show interest

So Thys, are you nominating Babylostoren? If so i'll second it, or i'll put a nomination forward for Glen Oaks (dont know if thats too far to travel but Voorhoede isnt that exciting...aparently!)

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:05 pm

Agreed Richard, but let's see what Niel comes back with after talking to the trail owner, then we can come up with other suggestions if that is a no go.. I am not particular about any alternative trails, I am willing to go anywhere..

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:22 pm

Still no answer from Paul will call him once more today and again tomorrow.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:47 pm

I spoke to Janene this morning who now manage the bookings for the Takbok trail.
There is a lapa and or a clubhouse that we can use.
The cost per vehicle is R 120(if more than 10) - R 150(if less than 10)
Bring your own DRINKING WATER

I have provisionally booked for 13 Dec 08.

There are two trails that can be done and it consists of 7 km sand track and a few obstacles and an 11 km â€œmountain trailâ€.

If we are 15 vehicles or more they will close the trail for us.

Please let me know who will be attending and how many people will join you on the day.
We can do payment later. This event is open to non hilux owners as well.

1.Dadz Toy BFi
2.Kaspaas
3.King Rat
4.Doctor V
5.bosV8rk
6.george
7.richard
8.snipes
9.Niel
10. PietPetoors

??????

Mossie · Post by **Mossie** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:36 pm

You guys can count me in!!!

King Rat · Post by **King Rat** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:03 am

Add me to the list.

richard · Post by **richard** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:26 am

Thys

you may remove the

and put a :) by my name as i will be joining the group. Might even bring a couple of buddies with.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:35 am

richard wrote:Thys

you may remove the and put a :) by my name as i will be joining the group. Might even bring a couple of buddies with.

As you wish! And this is good news... Bring as many as you like..

richard · Post by **richard** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:21 am

i have 1 definate extra - Calum & Claire...& Kirsten (their baby, she loves driving in her dad's 4x4 already!)

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:39 am

Provisional Attendance List:

1.Dadz Toy BFi

2.Kaspaas
3.King Rat
4.Doctor V

5.bosV8rk

6.george

7.Richard + + +
8.snipes

9.Niel
10. PietPetoors
11. Mossie
12. Calum & Claire & Kirsten

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:24 pm

Provisional Attendance List:

1.Kaspaas
2.King Rat
3.Doctor V

4.bosV8rk

5.george

6.Richard + + +
7.snipes

8.Niel
9. PietPetoors
10. Mossie
11. Calum & Claire & Kirsten

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:51 pm

Niel wrote:
I have provisionally booked for 13 Dec 08.

And I specificcally voted for the 27th, as I'm leaving for Europe on the 13th...

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:10 am

Scorpion wrote:And I specificcally voted for the 27th, as I'm leaving for Europe on the 13th...

good riddance....

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:21 pm

Gents, we have to do the final booking within the next two weeks. Please let me know who will be attending.

Provisional Attendance List:
1.Kaspaas
2.King Rat
3.Doctor V
4.bosV8rk
5.george
6.Richard + + +
7.snipes
8.Niel
9. PietPetoors
10. Mossie
11. Calum & Claire & Kirsten
12. Piesang

King Rat · Post by **King Rat** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:59 am

Ek is n definitiewe ja.

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:22 pm

:roll: is Takbok die trail tussen Worcester en Villiersdorp

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:29 pm

Piesang wrote::roll: is Takbok die trail tussen Worcester en Villiersdorp

Nee Pieter, dis net buite die Paarl op pad na Franschhoek toe op die Wemmershoek pad. :)

Piesang · Post by **Piesang** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:33 pm

Nou maar goed

ek draai al solank my lux se neus in daai rigting

sien julle

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:39 pm

Is reg so Pieter... ons verwag jou..

King Rat · Post by **King Rat** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:41 pm

Pieter dan ek vir jou lag en jy vir my waar ons oor die walletjies ry