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Jamezilla

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For those of you who don't know, one of the 12 Apostles collapsed over the weekend, leaving only 8 of the limestone rock formations left.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15815...0-28102,00.html

If you have not yet driven to Port Campbell to see these, then I suggest you make it a priority for a spare weekend, before there are none left. Since I first saw them on a school excursion almost 20 years ago - the London Bridge formation has collapsed also.

The drive along the Great Ocean Road is nothing short of spectacular - and makes a fabulous weekend away. The Golden Chain motel in Port Campbell even has spa rooms - perfect for a 'wink wink' weekend away :P

As a club, we try to have at least 2 drives down the Great Ocean Road every year - the first having been in March. We'll try to plan another one later in the year to take advantage of nicer weather, and hope that in the meantime, nature plays nicely and the rest of the Apostles stay there.

James

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saff_cossie Grand Master

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20 years ago, now you are showing your age! :uh-huh:

I have done the drive a couple of times and enjoyed it immensly. Maybe a remembrance cruise needs to be organised for the demise of the 9th Apostle.

TracidTrax Grand Master

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im thinking about going for a drive with my mate down the GOR on Sunday morning depending on weather and if i go out on saturday night

ye no probs dude, my mate should be coming with his R1 and he never takes it out in the rain so ye just depends on the weather and if we go out the night before

any 1 else interested?

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Could your arm be twisted to go if weather is good???

Arm is quite twistable, but the weather this weekend is looking quite crap. That being said, I'm sure every man & his dog will take the opportunity to head down this weekend.

I'll have a chat to a few mates and see when they're interesting in making the pilgrimage.

:cheers:

The Golden Chain motel in Port Campbell even has spa rooms - perfect for a 'wink wink' weekend away

oh & i'll be sure to take the disinfectant :Pimp2:

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Arm is quite twistable, but the weather this weekend is looking quite crap. That being said, I'm sure every man & his dog will take the opportunity to head down this weekend.

I'll have a chat to a few mates and see when they're interesting in making the pilgrimage.

:cheers:

Nice, Let me know.

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