26-28 March 2011 - Barnbougle & The Lost Farm

[Hux]

This is it. Nudgee, Kingslayer & Hux are all locked in. From memory Choppa is locked in on holiday travel as well.

Accomodation is booked:
Hux, Nudgee, Kingslayer, Eags - Lost Farm friday 25th March 2011 2 x twin share rooms. can't remember price but it will be in the confirmation email they send. We can either toss a coin for a single room or if you desparately want a room alone you can pay full tarrif otherwise its the cost of the two rooms divided by 4.

Hux, Nudgee, Kingslayer, Eags - Barnbougle Sat & Sunday 26th/27th 2011. 4 bed bungalow sleeping arrangements. $70 (this is now less) a night each.


Nil accomodation available at Barny on 25th so had to take the more expensive option of 2 rooms at Lost Farm.

In many regards this will work extremely well in that we are staying at accomodation at the course we are playing for each day so no need to travel in the morning.

Choppa and Mrs Choppa accomodation & travel independent.
Peter_rs and Shazza

Golf. Booked for 4 players. Pete & Shaz have separate booking for golf with very close times.

Barnbougle Lost Farm is a 20 holes golf course with 13a and 18a being our additional holes.
Huxley’s 8.20am and 1.20pm
Hickey 8.50am and 1.50pm

We can ask on the day with the proshop to move us closer

Huxley’s 8.40am and 1.20pm
Hickey 8.30am and 1.10pm

Restaurant is booked for Sat & Sun at Barny on the basis that we should be well tired enough after 72 holes to not want to travel anywhere for dining.

We have a dinner good for Friday night if we get in early enough and want to eat there.

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Nudgee
4. Choppa
5. Eag
6. Peter_rs
7. Shazza
8. Marto65

Arrival times:
Marto - Wednesday drivng up
Nudgee 1630hrs Qantas
Hux 1705hrs Virgin
Eag's 1620hrs Deathstar
Hickey's - late late - own car.
Choppa - there already.

HOW GOOD IS THIS GOING TO BE!!!!BD
Day One Lost Farm

AM Game

Hux 41
Eags 35
Nudgee 35
peter_rs 34
marto 33
choppa 33
shazza 30
kingslayer 27

PM Game

marto 36
Nudgee 36
Hux 34
shazza 32
Choppa 29
Eags 29
peter_rs 29
kingslayer 27

Day Two Barnbougle Dunes

Rnd 1

Pete-RS 34
Hux 32
Marto 31
Kingslayer 26
Nudgee 30
Shaz 24
Choppa 24
Eags 27

Rnd 2
Shaz 35
Hux 28
Nudgee 28
Choppa 26
Eags 25
Marto 22?
Pete-RS 34
Kingslayer @27

Totals / Day 1 / Day 2
Hux 75 60
Eag's 64 52
nudgee 71 58
peter_rs 63 68
Marto65 69 53
Choppa 62 50
shazza_rs 62 59
kingslayer 54 53

[kingslayer33]

I'm keen as mustard.

And I figure with this much notice even my missus couldn't get too upset with a long weekend away.

Although hopefully will have played it a couple of times by then already ;)

[BrisVegas]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.

I'm overdue a Barny trip.

[henno]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno

I'm in. That should keep the numbers down. ;-)

[Eag's]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's

Busting to get back there :D

[PeteyD]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's
6. PeteyD

Have to get there sometime.

[kpac]

i'm going in September this year for a 'preview', post that trip i may be excited enough to go again..... wont take a number just yet, but i submit an EOI ;)

[just]

i'm going in September this year for a 'preview', post that trip i may be excited enough to go again..... wont take a number just yet, but i submit an EOI ;)
All of that x2.

[nudgee]

Hell Yeah count me in

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's
6. PeteyD
7. Nudgee

[Chris32]

Pencil me in, pending family/work etc, should give me plenty of time to get things sorted

[AndyP]

I'm waiting on the football fixture to be released around October/November.

[kingslayer33]

so you can organise a trip to Aurora Stadium at the same time Andy?

[AndyP]

Bingo! Last year, I had it penciled in to be there this weekend, but it didn't eventuate.

[Hux]

BV - how did you guys organise it last time? Fly in Friday play Sat/Sun and home Monday or something else??

[BrisVegas]

We had a hit at tasmania and launceston on thurs and fri. We did 36 sat and 18 Sunday before cruising back to the launceston airport.

36 holes at each Barnbougle course is a must so that you can try the back two sets of tees. There's plenty of daylight in march for it.

[ozdevil]

count me in depending on commitments with work etc but otherwise i will be a definate

[Hux]

Guys be aware this is the weekend of the Gran Prix I believe.

[Yossarian]

We are thinking of making this.

[ozdevil]

grand prix whats that has it got anything to do with Golf at barnbugle? if it hasnt well its not important then

[Moe Norman]

March 4 to March 6 seems as good a weekend as any :mrgreen:

[kpac]

grand prix whats that has it got anything to do with Golf at barnbugle? if it hasnt well its not important then

It'd make flights via melb (usually the cheapest way to get there) fkn expensive!

[BrisVegas]

Why go via Melbourne? Jetstar and Virgin both go Bris->Launceston. Barny has the shuttle bus pickup service from the airport. easy peasy.

[kpac]

Why go via Melbourne? Jetstar and Virgin both go Bris->Launceston. Barny has the shuttle bus pickup service from the airport. easy peasy.

Because it's $50 return including golf club check-in for us lucky enough to be in that neck of the woods.

[BrisVegas]

have you moved?

[kpac]

Nup - Gold Coast, but in Melbourne all the time. Pain in the ass really, but good for golf ;)

[WBennett]

After gently running it past the fun police last night, I am not yet completely slapped down on the possibility of going....

I have 11 months to work on it. Easy!

[petethepilot]

Likewise, I will work on 'She who must be obeyed'! Count me in please.

[petethepilot]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's
6. PeteyD
7. Nudgee
8. Chris32
9. Ozdevil
10.PetethePilot

[Moe Norman]

Why go via Melbourne? Jetstar and Virgin both go Bris->Launceston. Barny has the shuttle bus pickup service from the airport. easy peasy.

with these sorts of numbers you are better off hiring mini vans. Thats what we did and it was much cheaper and also useful to have transport at our fingertips.

Hiring 2 vans for 3 days costs us about 3/4 of what it would have cost for 16 of us to get the return barny bus.

[BrisVegas]

I wonder if MattyM would come on board as our architecture guide.

[KristianJ]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's
6. PeteyD
7. Nudgee
8. Chris32
9. Ozdevil
10.PetethePilot
11. KristianJ

Would love to get in on this! I was thinking of driving down to Melbourne some time in March next year - it'll be worth taking the ferry across and join you guys.

[Hux]

grand prix whats that has it got anything to do with Golf at barnbugle? if it hasnt well its not important then


Ummm flights into Launceston will go via Melbourne so may be more expensive and full.

[Choppa]

I have been keen since I missed the last trip. Count me in.

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's
6. PeteyD
7. Nudgee
8. Chris32
9. Ozdevil
10.PetethePilot
11. KristianJ
12. Chop

[Jono]

1. hux
2. kingslayer33
3. Vegas.
4. henno
5. Eag's
6. PeteyD
7. Nudgee
8. Chris32
9. Ozdevil
10.PetethePilot
11. KristianJ
12. Chop
13. Jono

This trip might fire me to start playing golf again. :lol:

[petethepilot]

Not all flights go via melbourne. Just watch the excess baggage! ouch!

[sms316]

I'm sure Petethepilot can get us all a big discount and VIP treatment with QANTAS.

:lol:

[Collis]

Put me down to guys

[adlo]

We are thinking of making this.

You and all your mates?

[Yossarian]

I am one, but I am many.

[sms316]

I am one, but I am many.

Good stuff. Multiple heads will work well in Tasmania.

[adlo]

I am one, but I am many.

Ronery

[petethepilot]

I could fly a few of you there,.... but you may need to learn the words of "Miss American Pie"!

Pete

p.s. I think we should lock this in soon. Too many numbers make this a bit unwieldy and there is only so much accommodation at Barny. March is also a popular time of year for trips away (except for Pennant players)

[kingslayer33]

no flight necessary for me but I could pick some up from the airport on the way through if the bus ends up being a no go.

[Chris32]

Checked quite a few options and from Adelaide to Launceston all flights go via Melb or Syd. There is a direct flight to Hobart but its a bit of a drive from what I can see.

Looks like I'll be going via one of the city's anyway!

[Collis]

Hux,
As previously mentioned im keen, live in Tassie so dont need flights, etc

[BrisWesty]

I know the words PTP, but would prefer to sing about a different topic than that if flying. ;-)

Oh man, this trip is tempting.

[Choppa]

I know the words PTP, but would prefer to sing about a different topic than that if flying. ;-)


A song about falling perhaps?

[petethepilot]

I'm no good on small aircraft. They're too hard to fly especially with 6 to 8 drunken golfers looking over your shoulder. Mind you my passengers should give me all 4 footers so as not to have me in a bad mode for the trip home!

pete

[henno]

We should do this (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/emptyjets-aims-to-fulfill-entourage-fantasy-of-private-air-travel-at-bargain-price/story-e6frg8ro-1225858581940).

[Eag's]

How sweet would that be henno 8-)

[Choppa]

That would be worth a few extra $ for sure. Who's going to be Turtle?

[Hux]

Folks

I have sent an email to BD to ascertain some basics on costs and when we will need to make a commitment by. I think it is important that we understand that accomodation on course is not exactly massive so an early commitment for what looks like 12++ players will be needed.
I have advised them we would be looking at sharing accomodation in 3 to 4 which would cover those that may bring their better 1/2.

Special requests can always be negotiated.

Just so you all know - like most middle managers time is precious so please think before you dik me around - I don't want to have a tanty as it will only be embarassing :-)

There will be no PUNT. Bets will be within groups to keep it personal.

Prizes...sorry not taking any down.

Will it be a Classic/Major...regardless of whether it meets the #'s the trip will be classic and a major p155 up. What would be great is if we got players from each State to attend - it could be the first All States match.

Entertainment - after two days of 36 holes walking you lot will be too knackered for much (personally I will be broken down after the 3rd nine on Sunday). Drinks and conversation on the deck will have to do....its country Tassie afterall.

[Eag's]

I can't wait for this to come around :)
If things pan out how I hope, I will be down in Tassie with the other half at the same time.

[BrisVegas]

hux, BD kindly donated a couple of prizes for our group last trip.

[grandmasterb]

Count me in :D

[petethepilot]

Hux, I'm in regardless!

PTP

[Moe Norman]

I'll be going in May, for my 30th Birthday.

So if people can't make this trip, there will be one 2 months after.

[grandmasterb]

I reckon Braddles would be keen as well.

[kingslayer33]

I'll be going in May, for my 30th Birthday.

So if people can't make this trip, there will be one 2 months after.

or loved it so much they want to go again

[Choppa]

If things pan out how I hope, I will be down in Tassie with the other half at the same time.

Yep that's my plan too. Going to turn this into a Tassie holiday with Leanne.

[Hux]

Okay - no rates etc on Lost Farm course yet...they did not even want to mention whether there would be an all day rate to play on both courses or not. All accomodation appears to be available. Depending on whether you want 3,4 or 5 to a bungalow is $40 to $50 a head per night....subject to change!

The rate for the rexy's bus transfers is mad $36 per person 1 one with min $144 a trip...you might as well hire a car between 2&4 people for the 3 days at @$50 a day!!!

So easy thing is commit to dates and book accomodation and flights before 1 July and then deal with the golf later in the year.

[Eag's]

Last trip down Hux we had four per Bungalow which seemed to work out well, but I am sure if we had to, we could do five.

[sms316]

Hux - Barny is owned by a corporation and The Lost Farm by one guy. It will be interesting to see if the two courses are even talking to each other in the future.

[ozdevil]

my plan may well be to stay in tassie for a couple of weeks as it gives me a chance to catch up and spend time with my family,

so the plan for me would be to get the spirit o thursday night and drive to barnbugle friday Morning after the ship docks.

My thought is

that myself having a 4wd and has seating for 8 people at a squeeze thats including driver hire an enclosed trailer from say coates hire or where ever for golf gear pick some of you mob up at the luanceston airport and then make our way to the course.

or if we are going to look at hiring cars we might as well look at what it will cost to hire in mini bus instead of hiring 4-5 cars...we will need someone to have at least a medium rigid licence to hire a mini bus i would imagine


just a thought

[petethepilot]

Hire Mini Bus from Launceston would be a better deal (or say 3 wagons). Just need someone with appropriate license for minibus who is happy to drive. Bridport has a Pub but the food is very standard Pub grub! More expensive option is eat at BBD but the food is good there and staggering distance from cabins.

we had 4 per cabin on our trip there and that was about right.

Pete

[petethepilot]

Just priced a 12 seat Minivan with trailer (Avis Launc. airport) at $220 per day (24 hour period). If Ozdevil has a car, that would cover us.

Pete

[Hux]

$245 for a 12 seater bus for 25-28 March from with a booking code or @ $40/day for a small/mid car $62 for a full size station wagon.

Depending on how travel pans out for me from Melbourne I will be doing one of the above options :-)

[grandmasterb]

You can hire a mini bus that will seat 12 and only need a standard drivers licence. We got one last Sunday (think it was $120 for the day with trailer) we had 9 blokes/gear with no drama's.

[Hux]

Ahhh my price was for the 3 days hire ...$81 per day.

[petethepilot]

Friends of the Force!

So much for travel industry discount. Avis are ripping me off!

Pete

[BrisVegas]

Ahhh my price was for the 3 days hire ...$81 per day.

**** that's cheap!

[grandmasterb]

Ahhh my price was for the 3 days hire ...$81 per day.

DAMN that is cheap, you cant really go past that.

I'll more than likely be taking the ute so will also have plenty of space to grab anyone's gear/luggage if need be???

[Moe Norman]

we paid about $90 per day for 10 seater bus in 2008 + fuel of course.

[grandmasterb]

...

[ozdevil]

are we still looking at the dates from friday 26th to 28th march or hasnt a date been settled yet

[MatthewM]

I wonder if MattyM would come on board as our architecture guide.


Only if I get to play in a group with SMS & you D!

:)

[sms316]

You might well have a deal there Matthew. Unfortunately I can't really commit to anything at the moment.

[Hux]

are we still looking at the dates from friday 26th to 28th march or hasnt a date been settled yet

Yes that is the date. It is based around me (the organiser) being in Melbourne from the 20th to 25th on holidays.

It's as good a date as any.

[ozdevil]

Yes that is the date. It is based around me (the organiser) being in Melbourne from the 20th to 25th on holidays.

It's as good a date as any.

just making sure so i can work what i am doing and so i can book my boat fares reasonably soon

[Hux]

Righto folks with no comments being made - dates are locked in. If you are really serious you can start looking for cheap airfares and book them.

Accomodation - will look at this in @ July or so.

[PistolTAS]

Is it too late to join the party. I am really keen. I have access to a 4wd, so if the bookings haven't been finalised I can pick up those that can't fit on the bus.

pete

[PeteyD]

Nothing is final at all, except the dates have been set.

[TourFit]

If I can make it over I will absolutely try...would it be better to fly to Hobart and drive up (or bus up) or to fly to Melbourne & ferry over ???

[kingslayer33]

Is it too late to join the party. I am really keen. I have access to a 4wd, so if the bookings haven't been finalised I can pick up those that can't fit on the bus.

pete

I reckon you should only be allowed to come if you are allowed to bring that big-arse camera for action shots. (good luck getting it out of the sight of the little lady)

[Collis]

Hi Guys,
Im in 2 things does anyone wanna share a room cut costs and the likes & 2 if anyone needs a lift from hobart or launie let me know as ill be driving up..

[Hux]

Collis et al.

Can you please copy the last list of players and add your names with your level of commitment. It's then easier for me to update the header post with the names.

As far as rooms. I would suggest that most folks will want to share a room. You can get up to 5 to a bungalow and it drops it to @ $40 a night so leaves more $$ for drinking.

Another few will be going with wives so they may either wish to take the main room and have another couple in the back room or just have a cabin alone.

AS said earlier - room bookings will probably not be sorted until July/August - and at @ that point I would be expecting people to come up with deposits. However if you are really committed - now is the time to book flights.

[Chris32]

So I take it most of you guys are arriving on Friday and then Leaving on Tuesday? Just need to confirm this as flights from Adelaide look a bit thin

[Hux]

I think it will be Monday or Tuesday. I am ambivalent at this point. If enough folks are saying they are up for a game Monday I will stay another day as all I am doing is flying back to Melbourne and then driving home to Brissy with maybe a game along the way somewhere.

Weird thing is that Virgin do not have flights from Launceston to Melbourne at all from 28 onwards coming up. I am a bees off booking flights now as I want to jump on the cheap flights while they are around. Best for me is Virgin to Launnie and then Qantas back.

[BrisVegas]

Play Launceston on Monday before you fly back. It's a nice course and close to the airport.

[sms316]

Consider me a definite, well as close as you can be this far out.

Would say that I would be likely to fly into Hobart on the Tuesday and spend a few days there including a Wednesday comp game at Royal Hobart as I have recips.

[Hux]

Good bump.

For those serious about this I would suggest that August is probably the right time to be booking your flights.

I will be definitely flying in to Launceston on the Friday pm/evening from Melbourne and probably flying back to Melbourne on the Monday unless others want to stay on for a Monday game.

Lets get some discussion going folks.

[petethepilot]

When do we need to pay deposits etc Hux? I even have approval from wife so I'm a definite!

Pete

[Hux]

Not until the LF opens in Sept. I can't get prices until then so no deposits needed until after that.

[Ferrins]

I'm good, if there's space for one more.

I'll go one of five in a bungalow.

collis, I'll hitch a return ride from Hobart if that offer is still going.

[sms316]

I'm good, if there's space for one more.

I'll go one of five in a bungalow.

collis, I'll hitch a return ride from Hobart if that offer is still going.

How many chicks will you be bringing?

[Ferrins]

How many chicks will you be bringing?

Seven of nine would be welcome as one of the five.

[sms316]

Seven of nine would be welcome as one of the five.

Hmmm.... sounds like we might need a head-count.

[AndyP]

Brisbane to Launceston is $89 with Jetstar (http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/cheap-flights/sales.aspx?utm_source=jq_home&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=48_hour_sale_20100810) at the moment.

[kingslayer33]

But it could be expensive to get out again later. Once they get you into launceston they don't want you to leave easily.

[sms316]

But it could be expensive to get out again later. Once they get you into launceston they don't want you to leave easily.
Many people have tried and failed. It really is one of the true shitholes in Australia.

[AndyP]

It goes both ways for that price.

[kingslayer33]

Many people have tried and failed. It really is one of the true shitholes in Australia.

Why do you think we let Hawthorn play there? ;)

[BrisVegas]

Anyone else from Brissie looking at these flight Fri-Sun??

Fri 25 Mar
dep
12:45 PM
Brisbane
arr
16:20 PM
Launceston
JQ 753

Sun Mar 27
16:05 PM
Launceston
17:30 PM
Brisbane
JQ 752

$99 each way with 20kg checked bags. I'm tempted to book something at those prices.

[Choppa]

We're on that Friday flight down, but coming back a week later.

[Ned]

Anyone else from Brissie looking at these flight Fri-Sun??

Fri 25 Mar
dep
12:45 PM
Brisbane
arr
16:20 PM
Launceston
JQ 753

Sun Mar 27
16:05 PM
Launceston
17:30 PM
Brisbane
JQ 752

$99 each way with 20kg checked bags. I'm tempted to book something at those prices.

$89 each way faires to Cairns!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[grandmasterb]

Add me to the list as well please, I'll come up even if Im unable to swing a club, be a good chance to meet all you gents.

[BrisVegas]

We're on that Friday flight down, but coming back a week later.

I'll be looking for roomies Friday and Saturday night.... :wink:

[Ferrins]

Something to look forward to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQEsDAj2Ic&feature=related

[macjackass]

Many people have tried and failed. It really is one of the true shitholes in Australia.

Didn't you live in Albury? :-s

[sms316]

Albury is like paradise compared to Launcestion. Just for the record, that isn't much of a wrap.

There can't be another town on earth which has so many people wandering the streets wearing both flannel and ugg boots.

[BrisVegas]

Albury is like paradise compared to Launcestion. Just for the record, that isn't much of a wrap.

There can't be another town on earth which has so many people wandering the streets wearing both flannel and ugg boots.

have you made it up the mountain to Toowoomba yet?

[Ferrins]

Tenterfield has more ugg boots per capita.

[razaar]

We have been planning to see Tassie later this year, hiring a car and taking our time. If this weekend is a goer, I will suggest that we put the trip off until March.

[adlo]

If anyone hasn't seen this thread (http://www.thegolfforum.com/index.php?showtopic=3896), it is well worth a look.

[peter_rs]

very interested but will only know closer to the date

[henno]

My current work "issues" has me as a very light pencil for this at the moment. The next couple of months will dictate whether I can afford to go or not.

[PeteyD]

I am going to pull out. Doubtful I can afford this.

[BrisVegas]

I am going to pull out. Doubtful I can afford this.

I am looking unlikely too, for the same reasons. :sad:

[henno]

Gees, what have I started!

[marcel]

Mix of rounds (this may depend on whether its cost per round/cost per days play at a given course/cost per days play at complex)

Well this is easy apparently. 36 holes each day.
Preferable will be Barny then LF or vice versa on each day.
However once the course opens we will know what sort a deal they are offering on play. It may be one course each day.



fwiw, I've just booked for a couple of days in November. Lost Farm operating as a seperate entity at that time, so a days play at Barnbougle then a days play at Lost Farm is the most cost efficient (assuming you're doing more than 18 holes p day)

[BrisVegas]

marcel - was LF the same price as BD? ie. $120 play all day?

[Hux]

Thanks Marcel. I guess by early next year we will see what sort of a deal we can arrange for a medium sized group. If they are operated together they may allow us to pay for 2 full days play and just play across the 2 courses.

[marcel]

marcel - was LF the same price as BD? ie. $120 play all day?

sorry, didn't ask for prices. Their email is reservations at lostfarm dot com dot au

[sms316]

Thanks Marcel. I guess by early next year we will see what sort of a deal we can arrange for a medium sized group. If they are operated together they may allow us to pay for 2 full days play and just play across the 2 courses.

Given the history between Richard Sattler and Links Golf Tasmania, I wouldn't hold my breath.

[marcel]

Thanks Marcel. I guess by early next year we will see what sort of a deal we can arrange for a medium sized group. If they are operated together they may allow us to pay for 2 full days play and just play across the 2 courses.

If they're operated together I'm sure they will. Lets hope that's the final outcome, madness if they don't.

[sms316]

Here is a window of opportunity with Virgin Blue.

http://www.virginblue.com.au//Personal/Specialsoffers/Specials/index.htm?section=vbdom&city=LST

[Cosmopolite]

I am toying with the idea of playing Barnbougle next March as I will be down there visiting my folks. I would only want to do 18 holes in one day though (crook knees).

I checked out flights today and if I put in a return flight from Perth to Launceston, it says $349 each way. However if I put in Perth to Mel it is $209 and Mel to Launceston is $80. Total $289, much less than the return. Its like what the??? This is with Qantas btw.

[grandmasterb]

Any updates on this at all???

[TS]

Lost Farm is only charging $70 for game in early Dec.

[Hux]

Still no details on Lost Farm available.

They appear to be setup as separate entities and LF will be the upper price accomodation/spa etc. Once its open we can get prices etc.

So what we need are confirmed accomodation numbers and the # of nights/arrival times etc so we can coordinate arrivals. Best way will be to do it as per the Ozgolf Champs...find yourself a roomy or three and book and pay a deposit for the room. Same for the golf - hopefully we can get a better rate.

I will be flying into Launie in the late PM on the Friday.

As the course are setup as separate and there is a bit of distance between the idea will be to play one course Sat one Sunday all day.

[TS]

Accommodation at Lost Farm is $170 per night, and there are 2 double bed in the room.

[Grunt]

I might be in for this, today has got my golf bug back. If I could get the leave I would be up to the champs too.

[Hux]

Accommodation at Lost Farm is $170 per night, and there are 2 double bed in the room.

TS

You seem to have plenty of info....what else can you tell us. Is there a play all day option ?

Anything else about the operation. Hopefully be between 12 and 16 players depending on how the numbers fall.

[TS]

I didn't ask them about play all day, I am too old to walk 36 holes in a day.

It is cheaper to stay at BD than LF, since quad share in BD is only $200. But I wanted to try to room at LF.

I am going there in early Dec, can give you some more info afterward.

[marcel]

Hux,

I'm going in Nov for some 'pre-official opening' play. They've indicated play all day will be available.

[petethepilot]

Update to come on this! People will need to commit with a deposit for accommodation. 12 looks like being the limit with regard to tee times/accom/transport. Planning on arrrive pm hours Fri 25 Mar and depart late afternoon Sunday. Rough calculations seem to point to approx $750 (ex Brisbane) plus drinks/food/bets etc for 2 rounds at Lost Farm and 1 at Barny!

Will get back soon. Ask your Mums/wives/Bank Manager etc as we will need some commitment!

Pete

[henno]

My current work "issues" has me as a very light pencil for this at the moment. The next couple of months will dictate whether I can afford to go or not.

It is probably no surprise to anyone that I can now safely say that I am no chance of making this. :cry:

[Chris32]

Well looks like I'll have to pass. We'll have another baby due not long after so not much chance of me making this trip unfortunately, but will be keen on a future trip

[Hux]

Thanks for getting this going Pete.

Pete and I were discussing this this afternoon. The only critical thing is the need to get accomodation booked which incurs costs if you bail.

So what will be needed is firm commitment with $$$ upfront so the organisers are not out of pocket. The accomodation is at Bridport, 4 to a villa or the like as no on course accomodation left.

Pete needs to be heading back Sunday so the order of play for him at least is:
arrive Friday PM drive to Bridport
36holes The Lost Farm Saturday
18 holes Barnbougle Sunday.
travel Launceston fly home.

We discussed the 36/36 option, however I think its a fair point that it would be unlikely many would be that keen on 2 lots of 36 holes walking in a row. I know I would be a tad knocked up by then!!! However this is up to the individuals or a smaller group if there are more keen on that.

We will get a discount on golf for a group of 12 of more, however with more than 12 we will run into tee time issues at Barny.

If we get enough people arriving in Launceston at the same time I can get pretty decent rates on a 12 seater bus which will be cheaper than multiple cars.

[kingslayer33]

Still dead keen, obviously don't need flights from my end and am still happy to do the lift thing from Hobart for Shaun and others from Launny airport if necessary.

[Ferrins]

I'm going to have to bail

[KristianJ]

I'm still keen, although it'd probably be flying down rather than the drive. Schedule would most likely be the same as Pete in terms of flying in on Friday and back on Sunday PM, and I'm happy to be in on the bus. The flight I'd most likely take out of Sydney arrives in Launceston at 3:05.

[Choppa]

My flights are booked and paid for so I am there. Haven't sorted accommodation yet but I'll get onto it eventually.

Oh, and I am going with Leanne so we will be sorting our own plans out. Will have a hire car so we can help with travel from the airport if needed.

[markTHEblake]

Accommodation at Lost Farm is $170 per night, and there are 2 double bed in the room.

so you just got to work out who to share a bed with?


Rough calculations seem to point to approx $750 (ex Brisbane

Ummm, Bestflights.com.au is telling me that its around $170-$200 each way, depending on airline, and whether direct or not.

[kingslayer33]

Are you thinking about making the long trek MtB?

[markTHEblake]

No i just over analyse everything.

[Hux]

No i just over analyse everything.

No one would every accuse you of that Mark!


But the $750 is flights, golf and accomodation. If you book really early you have @ $90 each way...or did have!!

[markTHEblake]

I would love to come but cannot commit this early, that date is probably smack bang in the middle of pennant season.

[Collis]

As those dates are fixed im in. I think ill only stay the friday night and play the Farm.
Lots on that time of year but one day is better then nothing i guess...
Dont need flights as im driving up.

[BrisVegas]

Ae mentioned previously, I'd love to go down again. But I got no chance with my current 'liquidity 'situation.

Unless one of you lot want to buy my house in between times?

[marcel]

Well looks like I'll have to pass. We'll have another baby due not long after so not much chance of me making this trip unfortunately, but will be keen on a future trip

That's 2 games of ozgolf you've passed on in 1 week. You should be visiting ozwhiting.net or ozmakingbabies.net instead.

Congratulations of course, aiming for an Anzac double?

[Collis]

Brisvegas - Lowballs accepted?

[BrisVegas]

Swap for a tassie property + Cash?

[kingslayer33]

BV - how much cash will you throw in for my place?

[BrisVegas]

Thanks for the tip dick, but I don't have $7.90 at the moment.

Kingslayer - pics?

[kingslayer33]

Kingslayer - pics?

Could be arranged but you would have to get AndyP to agree to change your name to HobVegas. ;)

[petethepilot]

Hi Guys,

If we are to have anywhere to stay, I need a guide to commitment by saying whether you are willing to commit $150 towards accommodation (this could be exchangeable with a replacement player). Other costs don't need to be paid until arrival.

The rough plan,

Arrive Friday 26 March @ Launceston by whatever means (Car/Air)
Pickup Hire car and transit to Bridport (Accom at Bridport Resort - Share rooms)
Play golf at Lost Farm (36 holes) on Saturday
Play golf at Barnbougle on Sunday am
Travel to Launceston pm or play golf at Barny if staying Sunday night
Fly home

Golf costs - Lost Farm - $140 including pull cart
Barnbougle - $90 or $140 all day including cart

Accom - Bridport Resort -$285 night per room(4 per room)

Transport - Hire Car probably about $40

Airfare - Book your own fare. Can get for less than $350 return Brisbane at the moment

I need some commitment guys or this will just become a small push (ie 4 people)

Let me know on this forum.

Regards,

Pete

[KristianJ]

When will you/whoever will be handling accommodation booking need the 150, Pete? I'm 95% in, I reckon...just need to do some personal budgeting.

[Hux]

Yes Pete - just tell me the account details and its in.

Last time I checked Nudgee was pretty committed but he is away in Sydney

[kingslayer33]

Pete let me know details and I will transfer money too.

[Choppa]

Hi Pete. As mentioned earlier I am 100% in for the golf on Saturday and Sunday, but I am going to arrange my own accommodation and car hire. Do we need to pre-pay for the golf?

[petethepilot]

No need to prepay for golf! Golf is booked, pay on the day.

PTP

[petethepilot]

Hi Guys,

I've just been ruled out due family reasons! I am still happy to organise the accommodation. The golf is booked so no problem there. I will PM interested parties and I need confirmation by Monday or else the accommodation booking lapses!

regards,

Pete

[markTHEblake]

She said no huh.

Why didnt you just say you are rostered on an international flight somewhere that weekend. She would never know and technically you wouldnt be lying?

[Choppa]

Might have enough players left for 1 group.

[petethepilot]

No, wife has Uni commitments (she's a medical student). She has to fund my retirement!!!

Plus, It's not like I don't spend a bit of time away!
Sorry guys.

Pete

p.s. At least I found a way to get to the champs (just up the road) Blakey!

[kingslayer33]

Sorry to hear that PTP. I was looking forward to playing with a former Champs winner.

[markTHEblake]

p.s. At least I found a way to get to the champs (just up the road) Blakey!

ya mean you woulda given me a lift?

[ozdevil]

Gday All

I regret to say i have to pull out of this trip for family reasons the other half has used her powers to over rule me and wants to go and see her mother in Adelaide...i kinda promised the mrs's becuase i needed a new set of clubs she can have what ever she wants...and she went and booked holidays for that time and said oz i am using my power to cancel barnebougle and your taking me to adelaide...Well i can understand her wanting to do that as she doesnt get to see her mother very much


so sorry guys i will no longer be able to make it

[nudgee]

I am definately in guys and I will deposit $150 in today.

BTW I am keen to do 36 holes on Saturday and 36 holes on Sunday. Are we doing a round on friday or do we not have enough players anymore?

[petethepilot]

There will be enough, but not what was indicated originally!

I will let you know the numbers soon.

PTP

[kingslayer33]

I'll transfer the coin today too PTP.

[petethepilot]

At the moment,

Hux,
Nudgee,
Kingslayer,
Choppa, are definites!

KristinJ is a probable and one or two others are maybe's.
Need the numbers locked in by monday for accommodation or it will be take your chances!

Pete

[KristianJ]

My optimism was premature. :( The budgeting didn't quite come out in my favour - had to pick between this and Champs for next year and I'd rather pool my resources towards Champs.

[Eag's]

As much as I would have loved to play Lost Farm, work will just not allow me to make this trip :(

[petethepilot]

At this stage, only 4 of you (which is a good number)

Hux
Nudgee,
Choppa,
Kingslayer

Confirming accom on Monday so make up your mind!!!!

Pete

[Hux]

Well you bunch of pussies looks like its down to four. Anymore pullouts and we might as well can it!!

Pete has at my request done some more looking and for such a small group we can stay on course. Kingslayer/Nudgee/Hux with Choppa and Mrs Choppa looking after themselves.

We can get accomodation at LF for the Friday night and then BD for Sat & Sun to finish. Costs are @ $120 each at LF and $190 for 3 in a cabin at BD...so @ $62 a night.

[grandmasterb]

I might cruise up and play the Saturday at LF and actually put faces to names :D

[kingslayer33]

All fine with me Hux. If Nudgee and yourself come in on similar flights I can pick you both up on the way through Launnie. Assuming you're not planning on swimming. ;)

[kingslayer33]

I might cruise up and play the Saturday at LF and actually put faces to names :D

You recovered fully Ben?

[grandmasterb]

You recovered fully Ben?

Still not 100% but with a swing change the rare occasion I get to play I've been managing 18holes with minimal pain and hitting it "ok"

[Hux]

Guys. First post is updated with confirmation of booking arrangements.

As I have been smashed for the past 2 weeks at work this is my first chance to look after it.
Fortunately all is okay as per PtP's excellent work on our behalf in putting in place tentative bookings.


Hux

[Daves]

I would really love to do this trip, but we have just booked to do a major overseas trip a month later, so really can't squeeze it in!:(

[kingslayer33]

Hux, I'm so excited all six of my nipples are tingling!

[Hux]

Yeah mate once it gets closer to the date we will talk travel....you are staying up Sunday night and heading back Monday morning?

[kingslayer33]

Will have to with 36 holes I reckon.

Hobart is still a good 3+ hour drive from Barney. Good thing my boss is a golfer too so I reckon a late start to work on Monday will not be too bad.

[Hux]

Let me know if a p/up & drop off of Nudgee and I at Launnie is okay, otherwise we will hire wheels and drive up separately.

[kingslayer33]

Will be fine to do the Launnie stop for you both. Have to go through there anyway.

[nudgee]

thanks Kingslayer33 in advance for the lifts!!

Even though we only have 4 people coming I am super stoked about this trip. loved Barny last time I was there and cannot wait to play it again!!! Also dying to play Lost farm.....

Memories of 140m crushed drives into the wind are flooding back.......

CANT WAIT

Thanks Hux and pete for organising this!

[peter_rs]

What about shazza beating you a lot :)

[Choppa]

Ok my accommodation is booked. Leanne and I are staying at the Lost Farm for the 3 nights.

Now with some luck the weather will be all freaky and there will be no wind at all for 2 days.

[nudgee]

Peter,

she didnt beat me a lot - she beat me every day!!!!!

I had a good excuse, I was using someone elses clubs!! Braddles set which by the way was even more high end than my actual set!!!

ahhhhh the memories - I will never forget having a gap wedge into a long par 5 for my second shot!!! Nor will I forget going crush driver, crush 3 iron, crush 7 iron into a typical par 4 and always off the fairway....yes the right fairway!!

[BrisVegas]

so jealous of you guys heading back there. You'll have a blast.

hux/nudge/ptp - Make sure you give choppa a proper Tasmanian welcome, he's popping his isle cherry.

[Hux]

Ok my accommodation is booked. Leanne and I are staying at the Lost Farm for the 3 nights.

Now with some luck the weather will be all freaky and there will be no wind at all for 2 days.

Choppa

The weather when I was there in March 09 was awesome...I wondered what all the fuss was about. If we can repeat it would be fantastic.


Well you two love birds will be able to spend quality time together on the Sat & Sun. I reckon after 72 holes though you might be a pretty safe bet to be asleep without too much rocking fairly early though.

[kingslayer33]

How did you manage to get weather like that Hux. :)

I have played probably ten games at Barney and only once had relatively calm conditions. :(

[Choppa]

Choppa

The weather when I was there in March 09 was awesome...I wondered what all the fuss was about. If we can repeat it would be fantastic.


Well you two love birds will be able to spend quality time together on the Sat & Sun. I reckon after 72 holes though you might be a pretty safe bet to be asleep without too much rocking fairly early though.

I'm not much for a windy challenge so I would be happy with weather like that.

And I am more chance of a hole in one on the golf course.

[peter_rs]

OK it looks like we may joy the fun.....

any interest in the other two tee time spots..

[peter_rs]

Our details are

26/3 8:50 and 1:50 You guys are 1:20pm Booking error
27/3 8:30 and 1:10

3 nights at barny.

we can ask in the pro shop on the day if we want to be together.

[nudgee]

Sweet I will make it my mission to seek revenge for daily defeats by Shazza RS..............bring it on!!!

With 6, we can mix and match over the 4 rounds .

Oh boy this will be fun!!

[Hux]

In case we have folks tettering, we have accomodation for all 3 nights for one other person.


Just look at this and tell me you don't want to be there
http://www.barnbougledunes.com.au/the_course/view.html?/courses/world/gd200505planetgolf.html#Anchor-49575

http://www.lostfarm.com.au/


Barnbougle Dunes


8:40 AM



4



4 @ $130



27/03/2011



Barnbougle Dunes



1:20 PM



4


Still have not got confirmation email from Lost Farm however did confirm everything this week.

My flight details are Virgin Blue ex Melbourne

ARRIVING
Launceston
1705hr (5:05pm), Fri 25 Mar 2011
DEPARTING
Launceston
0950hr (09:50am), Mon 28 Mar 2011


Strange that we could not get accomodation for the 3 nights at Barny yet Shazza and Pete could.

[kingslayer33]

Looking forward to meeting two more ozgolfers then. (Even if I will get smashed by a girl ;) )

[grandmasterb]

Sounds like an ideal weekend, Im hoping to be up there to play on Sunday so might run into you blokes :D

[Eag's]

I would be very keen to join you lot if there is still room?
If the last spot is taken, then no worries.
I will have to pull my finger out and organise flights etc...

[Hux]

Ok Rich get booking on those flights. You are IN

[Eag's]

Sweet, really looking forward to this :)

[Eag's]

Bummer, I have to wait till I get home from work to book my flights, bloody work internet restrictions :roll:

[Eag's]

OK, all flights booked, lock me in Freddie 8-)

[Cosmopolite]

Sounds like an ideal weekend, Im hoping to be up there to play on Sunday so might run into you blokes :D

there is a very good chance I will be there on Sunday too. Just trying to finalise details in the next couple of days.

I think I would like to play Barnbougle - mainly because it is the original course and from what I have heard it is better than the Lost Farm

[Marto65]

Are you guys looking for an eighth player or not? ...

[kingslayer33]

Bueller?......... Bueller?............... Bueller?


Have to be answered by someone higher up the food chain than me.

[Marto65]

Well ... have your committee meeting and get back to me ...

[Cosmopolite]

Are you guys looking for an eighth player or not? ...

I am hoping to play there on sunday 27th

[peter_rs]

Marto I think we may have a 8th in Daves but if he does take it your more then welcome.

[Daves]

Marto I think we may have a 8th in Daves but if he does take it your more then welcome.

Thanks Pete,

I haven't been able to sort myself to 100% commit to going yet, so rather than hold up arrangements any further I am out. Enjoy Marto and others.

Cheers

Dave

[peter_rs]

So Marto are you still interesed.

[Marto65]

Absolutely. Will just wait for the ok from the organiser and I'll start organising myself.

[kingslayer33]

Nice pants Marto. Are you going to bring them with you? :)

[Marto65]

I've only got 5 pairs of Loudmouth Pants ... not sure which ones to bring ...

[Hux]

So Marto is in.

Have a chat to Shaz and Peter about what they are doing for accomodation. We have 4 in our room(s) which is capacity.

Pete - will you have time to call LF and Barny to lockout your 4th spot in your tee times. We will just swap around amongst ourselves other than that.

Marto when you have booked flights let us know. Kingslayer was giving Nudgee and I a lift up from Barny but with Eag's, Shaz/Pete we will need to look at flight times and hiring a car here or there.

[nudgee]

This TRIP is gonna rock!!!!

[Eag's]

Hell yeah!!!! 8)

[peter_rs]

OK some details for us.

Bris-ADE DJ1384 6:25am
Melb-LAN DJ1382 9:50pm (got a car booked) May stay in launceston for the night not sure yet and drive out sat morning.
LAN-BNE TBA

[Marto65]

Wife unhappy ... but flights are booked. YEAH !!

Heading down to Hobart on the Wednesday ... might try to get on Royal, Tassie or Kingston Beach (recip).

Have hired a car and will meet some of you at Launceston Airport on Friday Arvo.

Marto.

[Hux]

Well done Marto.

Shaping up very nicely indeed with 2 full groups.

[Marto65]

Here is a nice picture of Barny.

10604

[kingslayer33]

Wife unhappy ... but flights are booked. YEAH !!

Heading down to Hobart on the Wednesday ... might try to get on Royal, Tassie or Kingston Beach (recip).

Marto.

Marto, let me know if you do want a bash around Kingston. Happy to arrange something. (I may even know the captain ;)) My course too so happy to tee up a round. Which recip are you at? Brisbane?

[Cosmopolite]

hmmm looks like I will have to play with the tiger snakes myself...............

[Marto65]

Kingslayer ... yeah ..I'm at Brisbane.

Either Thursday or Friday Morning is good.

I fly into Hobart around 1pm on Wednesday.

[titties_all_i_see_r_balls]

hmmm looks like I will have to play with the tiger snakes myself............... \\

It's quite relaxed there, i saw a group of ten following me when i was there.

[Marto65]

Guys and Lady ...

Do we want a tour cap?

I've got some Onefit Caps (exactly like flexifit stuff) that are Navy with a gold sandwich peak.

With the site owners permission ... I'd put the Oz Golf Logo on it with "Barny Tour 2011" embroidered on the caps.

I could do these for about $10 each (I'll look after the embroidery set-up costs).

Site owner ... is that ok with you?

Tourists ... who wants one?

Marto.

[Eag's]

Sounds good Marto :smt023

[Hux]

Nudgee is away but put him down for one anyway.
I'll take one as well...obviously.

[kingslayer33]

Marto put me down for one too.

[Eag's]

Only a bit over 5 weeks away now :D

[shazza_rs]

yeah caps sound good....

[Cosmopolite]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: :cry:

:smt013

I called Barnbougle today and all accommodation is booked the night of 26 March and cant get a game in the morning Sunday 27 March.

Very disappointed.....................

NOT HAPPY JAN!

[nudgee]

Nudgee is away but put him down for one anyway.
I'll take one as well...obviously.

I am definately in for a cap, just make sure you make mine a big one as I have a big melon.

[Hux]

Last thing I want to think of if we are rooming is the size of your melons!!

4 days until I go on leave ....woo hoo!!!

[Choppa]

I am in for a cap unless I am too late. Then I will just steal someone else's anyway.

[Marto65]

Have got 8 caps currently at the embroiderer.

[Eag's]

Nice work mate :smt023
24 days and counting :)

[Marto65]

Only trouble is that I only have one pair of golf pants that go with them ....

Oh no .... wait ... I have two .... YEAH !!!

[Hux]

Emaisl from Barny & LF - Accomodation and golf is confirmed for 4 pax accomodation Friday, Sat & Sun nights (Accomodation is Hux, Nudgee, Kingslayer, Eags) and also 4 pax golf Sat & Sun. I also have dinner reservations for all 3 nights although no idea if we will be in for dinner Friday night.

Pete-RS...can you confirm your tee time bookings for 4 persons both days.

Owwww this is almost more exciting than the lead in week of Kingston Heath, Huntingdale and Victoria GC's.
I see this as the best golfing week yet for me.....hope my game lives up to it at least for a few holes :-)

[Eag's]

Love your work Hux 8-)

[peter_rs]

Barnbougle Lost Farm is a 20 holes golf course with 13a and 18a being our additional holes.
Huxley’s 8.20am and 1.20pm
Hickey 8.50am and 1.50pm

We can ask on the day with the proshop to move us closer

Huxley’s 8.40am and 1.20pm
Hickey 8.30am and 1.10pm

All day golf $130.00 per person

Marto and us have acc at the same place in bridport

[kingslayer33]

I know I said I had room for a few to pick up from the Launnie airport and Marto had a car too but may have been coming in to bridport from a different direction.

So what was the transport to and from bridport plan for the others?

[Marto65]

I'll have a car ... I'm heading to Hobart on the Wednesday for a couple of games there, then will drive to Launceston on the Friday to meet up with you guys. I should have room for 2 others at least.

[Hux]

As I see it Eag's, Nudgee and myself are flying into Launie on Friday PM.

I arrive at 1705hrs Virgin Blue ex Melbourne.

Not sure about the Hickey's?

Choppa is being independent on travel.

[peter_rs]

Hickey's are late due to a dick head but we have a car.

[Marto65]

I'll make sure I get a big enough car then ?? ... travel light guys ...