Exotics in the Outback - Final Roll Call

**ashsimmonds** · #1 07-04-2005, 09:28 AM

the webpage (won't be updated until wed 6th July)

okay people, let's get a final indication of interest for this event so we can call it as go/no-go for launch. we'll set a deadline of FRIDAY 8th July to say whether it's gonna happen or not so we can full-on plan stuff.

i understand some of the romance of the original idea has gone in the last month, but i'm here to shake the pom-poms and see if we can get this thing's heart started again... CLEAR!!!

okay, so what i'm asking for here is a solid indication as to whether you will commit to attend IF the event happens, and if you have any stipulations for what would be required for your attendance... # of exotics, MOTOR mag involvement, pre-arranged stuff... tell us what.

for simplicity's sake i'll just update this thread initially. if you're listed here either post here or PM/email me, or i'll bug you within a day or two, if you've mentioned even a hint of interest you're still listed here in case.

if you're not listed but think it's possible for you now is the time to do your 'i am Spartacus' routine.

date: AUGUST Fri 5-Mon 8

POSSIBLE PARTICIPANTS WE NEED FINAL WORD FROM: (just that you are in if it happens, or out either way)

Lamborghini Gallardo --- mhh
Lamborghini Murcielago - Neville
Ferrari 550 ------------ StephenS
Ferrari 360 Spyder ----- Gekko
Ferrari 360 CS --------- scud
Porsche GT2 ------------ scud
Lotus Esprit S4s ------- andecorp
Honda NSX -------------- Les
Ferrari 430 ------------ AHG
Porsche 996 Turbo ------ Ted
Ferrari 308 ------------ Tojo
Ferrari 348 ------------ Joe
Ford GT40 -------------- Al
Subaru WRX ------------- Jeremy
Nissan 350Z ------------ Iggy Type R
Subaru WRX Wagon ------- PhatDiablo's mate
Lamborghini Diablo ----- Michael
Ferrari F40 ------------ Gil Matthews (surely there's a chance

)
Ferrari 360 Spyder ----- Lleyton Hewitt (lost his email

call me! )

...plus some registered passengers which i'm keeping track of also.

we are trying to rouse MOTOR to see if we'll have a professional keepsake along with great memories... so c'mon people, yay or nay?

**FFOUR** · #2 07-04-2005, 09:39 AM

Lleyton Hewitt might be coming - great. Will he be bringing Bec with him, coz if he is I'll take a ride with her.

Seriously though, lets hope we get enough interest by Friday - I think if it goes ahead we will all have a great time.

I'm definately in if it goes ahead.

phatdiablo · #3 07-04-2005, 07:29 PM

Unfortunately Im out, cant pull it off for that date. therefore my mate in the wagon is out too. one week later/earlier and im there.

Cheers
-Pete

jim501 · #4 07-04-2005, 09:12 PM

I'm still in!

**scud** · #5 07-05-2005, 03:45 AM

i'm still in at this stage. getting motor to do a story on it and get my car in a magazine will help me convince me the $10000 it's going to cost me was worth it.
i would bet $10000 they aren't seriously interested.
but to be honest i will be disappointed if we only get 6 cars to show and 2 of them are mine.

rocking on

**stephens** · #6 07-05-2005, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by scud

i'm still in at this stage. getting motor to do a story on it and get my car in a magazine will help me convince me the $10000 it's going to cost me was worth it.
i would bet $10000 they aren't seriously interested.
but to be honest i will be disappointed if we only get 6 cars to show and 2 of them are mine.

rocking on

Roger
Please tell me the reason you are going isn't to have your picture in a magazine. I thought the reason for the trip was to make new friends, explore part of Australia and do something a little zany.

**goober** · #7 07-05-2005, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stephens

Roger
Please tell me the reason you are going isn't to have your picture in a magazine. I thought the reason for the trip was to make new friends, explore part of Australia and do something a little zany.

Roger,
for 10k i can get you into Ralph or FHM as a centrefold, or if u want we can get the gay times to pay us to get u on the front cover (aka Priscilla queen of the desert bwaaahaaaaa

**ashsimmonds** · #8 07-05-2005, 04:29 AM

as far as MOTOR goes, we won't know anything until at least thursday 7th as our contact is in outer space until then. i just got off the phone with him but the reception is crap where he is so the phone call was reminiscent of Max Headroom ordering a pizza. will let you know as soon as we hear anything...

**scud** · #9 07-05-2005, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stephens

Roger
Please tell me the reason you are going isn't to have your picture in a magazine. I thought the reason for the trip was to make new friends, explore part of Australia and do something a little zany.

would be good to keep on the book shelf and show the grand children in 30 years the slow cars we used to drive. i want to stay anonymous to the masses . i don't like the attention.

**goober** · #10 07-05-2005, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ashsimmonds

as far as MOTOR goes, we won't know anything until at least thursday 7th as our contact is in outer space until then. i just got off the phone with him but the reception is crap where he is so the phone call was reminiscent of Max Headroom ordering a pizza. will let you know as soon as we hear anything...

ash u just put a different slant to the werd groovy, u have just personified groovy and the 80's

**scud** · #11 07-05-2005, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by goober

Roger,
for 10k i can get you into Ralph or FHM as a centrefold, or if u want we can get the gay times to pay us to get u on the front cover (aka Priscilla queen of the desert bwaaahaaaaa

i'm not into the gay scene but in the words of seinfeld " not that theres anything wrong with that"

**goober** · #12 07-05-2005, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by scud

would be good to keep on the book shelf and show the grand children in 30 years the slow cars we used to drive. i want to stay anonymous to the masses . i don't like the attention.

bwwwwaaaahaaaa a gt2 and 360cs and anonimity is a luxury we can afford, now that is funny, i just blew the cheezles all over the pooter

**goober** · #13 07-05-2005, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by scud

i'm not into the gay scene but in the words of seinfeld " not that theres anything wrong with that"

roger just email a photo of the speedo in NT whilst in the gt2, it sorta does wierd things when i see digital readouts, because most of what i have comes from last century when speedo's where either tight jocks or that line that went clockwise round a vdo dial.

and i would love to be there but werk and fam and NT in the same breath makes the other half look like bulldog chewing a wasp!!

**ashsimmonds** · #14 07-05-2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by goober

and i would love to be there but werk and fam and NT in the same breath makes the other half look like bulldog chewing a wasp!!

bah whipped!

that's it, i'm putting a bounty on your head

**goober** · #15 07-05-2005, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ashsimmonds

bah whipped!

that's it, i'm putting a bounty on your head

snickers would be better

**ashsimmonds** · #16 07-05-2005, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by goober

snickers would be better

with your Priscilla fixation i'm thinking perhaps you'd be more suited to the Mars Bar

**goober** · #17 07-05-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ashsimmonds

with your Priscilla fixation i'm thinking perhaps you'd be more suited to the Mars Bar

bwaaaaaaha

and u and chevi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**FFOUR** · #18 07-05-2005, 05:55 AM

Ash whats the story with the guys from Adelaide that aren't members here (Les, Ted.....), are they currently committed or not?

It seems the regulars here (scud, stephen, mhh, gekko) are in, so it really depends on how many of 'your' guys are coming.....

As for MOTOR, I don't think our decision should be based on their involvement as we should get plenty of our own footage.

Roger, I will get plenty of pics that you can show your grandchildren.

**goober** · #19 07-05-2005, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dingo22

Ash whats the story with the guys from Adelaide that aren't members here (Les, Ted.....), are they currently committed or not?

It seems the regulars here (scud, stephen, mhh, gekko) are in, so it really depends on how many of 'your' guys are coming.....

As for MOTOR, I don't think our decision should be based on their involvement as we should get plenty of our own footage.

Roger, I will get plenty of pics that you can show your grandchildren.

ted is playing service technician in a ford dealership in Darwin, (bit like kerry packer getting a job selling petrol in a servo)

**ashsimmonds** · #20 07-05-2005, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dingo22

Ash whats the story with the guys from Adelaide that aren't members here (Les, Ted.....), are they currently committed or not?

um, we're werking on them.... goober is Ted half likely to want to come down? i'll talk to Les... what about Bill, i don't remember if we've even asked him

and then there's Al, last email i sent him bounced back.

oh and i saw GP in his Conti GT on sunday, Mark mentioned he'd like to see that getting loaded on the truck... pity i couldn't squeeze John into it, can u imagine the size of the grin with blank speed limit signs in front of him??

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Originally Posted by dingo22

As for MOTOR, I don't think our decision should be based on their involvement as we should get plenty of our own footage.

nah of course not, but it'd be great say a couple months after the event seeing our exploits splashed across a major car rag. but yeah we'll likely have more pics/footage than we know what to do with and at the very least we'll put together a nice package for all entrants and whoever here is interested.