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I'd love to come but I think my car may actually be ready to run by 2 Nov and I'll be heading to Heathcote with the GTR and the Supra to test out the new toys.

Can someone take notes if applicable and count me in as an official member if memberships are being taken.

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Moderators... can we please clean up some 'chit chat' that's in here.

And guys, please try as best we can... not to whore this thread.

Just keep it clean, with yes and no's... and suggestions related to SAU - VIC, if there are any

Please dont stir people up because they dont come or whatever.

thanks

ash

Originally posted by Leewah

Can someone take notes if applicable and count me in as an official member if memberships are being taken.

No worries - Membership noted.

Someone will take notes, even if i have to do it.

So those who are there wont miss out.

Any issues or questions... please PM them to me/James and we can bring them up in your absense.

i should be able to come, just exams are coming up and im not so sure, but ill probably go out that saturday night so providing im over my hangover ill come hehe, wont have the skyine back but i *should* (ie. 80% sure) be there, if i dont come and i have that ABN/NPO info ill give it to ash before the meet otherwise if i come ill bring it obviously...

hope i see yas there!

Originally posted by Wardest

Now we're presented with a odd dichotomy.  Have club meet to get the ball rolling or go to Heathcote to race and watch.

hmmmmmm. I dunno what to do, is it possible to combine the two I wonder?

Well - I'm thinking you've hit the nail on the head. We didn't have a planned venue... Heathcote is a venue. This could work out...

Anyone got any HUGE problem with Heathcote?

If its at heathcote.. i wont be able to come... cos me not driving all the way from Wilsons Prom.. alllllll the way to Heathcote.. if its central.. then yeah.. ill be there...

so let us know where you decide to have it..

:)

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