Nuvolari Tribute - Autumn Drive 12th and 13th of March

[AikenDrum105]

I really need to get the Super finished -   this looks like great  fun !

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

We have two Supers starting the event. It would be great to have more of them on tour with us, l love them.
Hope you can make it along, if you are coming let me know asap.
here is a pic of one of them.

Cheers Paul

[jazzi]

... possibly one more Alfa from Canberra.

Gary and Sheryn might be coming along in their 159 as well if it's not too late!

Cheers
Jus

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

Hi and welcome

Another 159 very nice.

We are just about full so if your coming confirm with me asap.

Cheers Paul

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

Hi All,

l bumped into Doug from the Gemstone caravan park tonight down at the Pub, He tells me he has one cabin left and will hold it for a day or two for anyone from the Alfa Romeo crew who hasn't booked in yet, so if your not booked in then jump to it.
 See all the info and phone numbers at the start of this topic. Four out of the Six cabins are booked to the Alfa crews.

Cheers Paul

[MattC]

Hi

Do you have space for a newbie?  I'm keen to get out for a good drive and trying to talk either my father or daughter in to coming along for the ride

Matt

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

Hi Matt

We are happy to have you on board, nice to have another nice 159 in the Convoy. Book your spot so you don't miss out. If you take this spot, that will be pretty much it. We have 16 Alfas booked in now with a few from the Goldfields Chapter still to get back to me. Hurry up Guys we are just about full now.

Cheers Paul

 

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

Hi Matt

Got your email, your in.
l will post up a list of everyone who has entered tomorrow.

Cheers Paul

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

 Horse power of a different type, nice photography and music, some of the shots look like from around the high country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMR7oHJoXTA&NR=1

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

             Nuvolari Tribute - Autumn Drive 12 th 13 th March 2011
      
             List of Starters…….

1. Paul & Bonnie         Red 75ts      Eldorado      0409 237 132

2. Melissa                   Black 159      

3. Peter & Helen          Silver GTV6    Canberra      0417 113 551

4. Graeme & Deb              Red GTV6      Beechworth    0419 272 909

5. Barry & Jennifer      Blue 105      Bendigo      0419 560 867

6. Vin & Marie         White Alfetta   Melbourne           0432 407 174

7. Laurie & Josie          Red 159      Wallan      0417 588 738

8. Gerry & Lynne              Gold Spider    Baringhup      0419 149 786

9. Peter Doig                    Red 156GTA   Melbourne           0419 587 548

10. Julian O’Donnell      Grey 75st      Melbourne           0403 361 216

11. Kerry & Tony              Red Super      Melbourne           0407 688 939

12. John Toomath & ?      Blue GTV      Melbourne           0411 280 599

13. John & Marjory      Red 75 3lt.      Canberra      0412 593 551

14. Justine            White 33      Canberra      ?

15. Wes & Pat         Green Super   Canberra      ?

16. Matt & ?         Grey 159      Melbourne           0438 076 594

17. Pat & Antonia George   Red GTV6      Melbourne           0403 603 286

My email is paulgtvedwards@bigpond.com.au if any questions, missing phone numbers and names. Some people may drive up in different cars, this is just a draft for the numbers.
 
Cheers Paul Edwards. See you in my mirrors…..

[MELJTD]

To the Famous Alpine Chapter!!!!!

     ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!  CAN'T WAIT     

Now, if there are any Melbournites heading up on the Saturday morning, Peter Doig and myself will be meeting at the Wallan BP/McDonalds at 6am, for a *6.15 immediate departure, and then running express to Eldorado General Store to meet the gang.... So anyone heading up, is more than welcome to join us in our little "convoy" up!!!

I'm really looking forward to a superb weekend, with beautiful cars, magnificent places to visit and most of all the amazing company!!!   Can't wait to see everyone again!!!

And I also hear, once again....thanks to Mr Alpine Chapter himself: Paul Edwards (aka "SNOWMAN"), that we are all receiving complimentary bottles of wines, and a few other surprises that have been donated to the famous Alpine Chapter!!!! 

Snowman... Do you have your ears on Son?....Cos you are "bloody Brilliant"...Keep up the amazing work good buddy.....!!!  This is Baby Bandit...10 4 OUT!!!:D  LOL 

See you all there!

Mel 

 

[John Hanslow]

The Alpine Tour participants seem to be showered with gifts - lucky bunch !

I will probably drive up for Sunday Lunch at the Tatong Pub- and meet up with you guys at the end of the tour. Nice pub grub .

Anyone else doing the same.

[MattC]

Argh!  woke up this morning to a flat tyre on the 159....wish me luck getting it fixed/replaced!

Update  Tyre has a bloody great chunk of glass in it and is wrecked.  Don't believe I drove far enought this morning to have done the damage (caught it with 500m, and have a tyre dealer < 800m away).  Must have happened last night while driving home and didn't hear/feel it with all the rain...  so far the best I'm being quoted is 2-3 days to get a replacement.

have a couple of options still to check, so fingers crossed.

Matt

[agent86]

Hi Paul/Chief,
                  My GTV is in the CONTROL garage getting its timing belt changed it is a 50/50 chance to get it completed by Friday, so I may not make it on Sunday. Hope that is not a problem but I will let you know when I know.
Cheers 86

[Alpine Chapter Inc.]

G'day all, quick up date for the Nuvolari Tribute Autumn tour.

A few things you need to bring.
 
Warm clothing for Falls Creek, and Wallaces Hut. The weather can change quickly up in the High Country. The 700mt walk to the Hut is easy and relaxing, on a well made gravel track.
 
Bring a waterproof coat and an umbrella as “a few showers and clearing” is the forecast for the weekend.
 
A basic map of country Victoria.

Start both days with a close to full fuel tank. Total k’s for Saturday are around 330km. The sweep car will be carrying 20lts in a jerry can.

FUEL TOP UP AT MT. BEAUTY the first Caltex on the right, this will save any worries and it’s not a prob. as we are having a coffee break at the same time, so no need to rush around. Good coffee at Treats café straight across the road from the servo.

CAUTION - STEEP GRADIENTS, as a general rule for first timers in the Alps, whatever gear you go up in, you should also descend in, for me that’s third and fourth gear, this will avoid over heating your brakes too much.
   
Saturday 8am at the ELDORADO GENERAL STORE for a good old country brekkie and a great coffee. The Alpine Express will depart Eldorado station too Mt. Beauty at 9am.
 
Sunday gathering in WANGARATTA from around 8am in the main St. virtually in the middle of town opposite the new Dick Smith shop (you can’t miss it) There is an Italian café that opens nice and early and has very good coffee. Remember the Politini brunch is only 45mins away so try and hold out.

The entry fee of $45 is designed to cover Saturday Brekkie, entertainment on Saturday night, Brunch on Sunday at Politini wines and the sweep cars fuel for the weekend.

Saturdays buffet lunch is at the Gate way Café Falls Creek, $18. Per person.  We have space reserved for the cars and a table for approx. 30 people.
 
Saturday night’s group dinner in the Burgandy Room is booked, order off the menu. Please note: order early as possible.

Tatong Pub is putting on a spit roast for Sundays late lunch, around 1.30pm.

Cheers Paul