2014 VIC Champs - Getting around

[LeftyHoges]

Seeing as people have flights booked and are keen to get hire cars / rides booked also, let's get some things organised here... Post away and I'll update the table as we go...
As mentioned previously I'm fairly certain I'll have a sizeable trailer that we can put stacks of gear into so if guys need to book 4 to a car we should be able to work something out.



Playa
Thu PM Golf
Fri Golf
Sat Golf
Sun Golf
Mon Golf
In Hire Car?
Ride needed?
Can take others?
Comments


andigold
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
No
?
Local


AndyP
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
No
No
PeteyD,
BenM


BenM
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
No
No
AndyP,
PeteyD


billybaub
N
Y
Y
Y
N
No
No
?
Local


Bruce
N
Y
Y
Y
?
No
No
1 for weekend
Local


Courty
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Yes
No
Lefty


FoxGolf
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Yes
No
Kev, Jmac


Gammon
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Yes
No
?
titleist, one more?


GK
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Yes
No
Monsta65


grumpy
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
Yes
No
NK


Haysey
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Yes
No
Lefty


Hocko
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Yes
No
No
Sorted


Hux
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
Yes
No
AndyP, PeteyD, BenM, Nudgee


Jmac
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Yes
No
Kev, FoxGolf


Kev
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
No
?
FoxGolf, Jmac


LarryLong
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
No
Yes & No
Transport on some days


LeftyHoges
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
No
Yes
Will have trailer


Marto65
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
No
Yes
wbennett, Waddzy


monsta65
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
No
Yes
GK


NK
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
No
Yes
grumpy, peppas


nudgee
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
Yes
No
AndyP, PeteyD, BenM, Hux


oncewasagolfer
?
Y?
Y
Y
?
No
No
?
Local


Peppas
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
Yes
No
Titty Friday, NK & G rest


Peter_rs
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y






PeteyD
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
No
Yes
BenM, AndyP


Shadesy
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
No
Yes
No
Spanner


Shazza_rs
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y






Simmsy
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
No
Yes
No
Spanner


Solarman
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
No
Yes
No
Lefty


spanner039
?
Y
Y
Y
?
No
No
Yes
Simmsy, Shadesy, Foxgolf


titleist
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Yes
No
?
Gammon, one more?


waddzy
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
Yes
No
Marto65, wbennett


wbennett
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Yes
Yes
No
Marto65, Waddzy


Totals:
21
30/2
30pd
35
35
23

[Monsta]

Hey Lefty,

I will have my ute there, so while I will only be able to give one person a lift, I can fill the back with clubs etc.
For anyone getting there early or leaving late I will be in Melbourne the Wednesday before the champs and not leaving until the Wednesday after so may be able to help early arrivers/late leavers

[WBennett]

This is my 90% locked in as far as I can 5 months out plan.

Driving down solo Thursday monring - should be right to shuttle 1 or 2 around for the weekend. Assume Melb airport ETA approx 12:30 to 1pm.

SuperMario has already commandeered a seat so there should be room for one more.

[spanner039]

Happy to do what I have to

Crew cab ute available Thursday - Sunday

Lefty did I read someware you were going to do the sab - airport - woodlands? Am happy to do a load of Thursday pickups / deposits, am thinking I may as well warm at at Woodlands anyway.

[simmsy]

Shadesy Me and I think Foxgolf are all arriving from the West at midday Thursday.

We are looking to hire a car there for the weekend.

[AndyP]

I'm on the same flight in as PeteyD, but I'm not sure about the outbound flight.
I haven't organised a car or lifts yet.

[Marto65]

This is my 90% locked in as far as I can 5 months out plan.

Driving down solo Thursday monring - should be right to shuttle 1 or 2 around for the weekend. Assume Melb airport ETA approx 12:30 to 1pm.

SuperMario has already commandeered a seat so there should be room for one more.

Front seat dibs.

[FoxGolf]

Shadesy Me and I think Foxgolf are all arriving from the West at midday Thursday.

We are looking to hire a car there for the weekend.

Yep I'm on QF480 arriving at 12.05pm. Happy to share a car with you both.

I think Simmsy and Shadesy are leaving on Sunday as they're not playing on Monday so I'd appreciate a lift with someone to golf on the Monday.

I'm flying out of Melbourne at 5.00pm on the Monday.

[Marto65]

Front seat dibs. Mr Bluu, did you get that .... I have dibs on the front seat.

[Waddzy]

Im getting in at 10:30 Thursday morning but not going back to the airport Monday ( sticking around for another week) so Happy to throw someone some coin to help me get from airport / around each day or chip in for a hire car. Wouldn't be advisable for me to hire it myself rates will be super high :mrgreen:.

[Peppas]

Peppas travel details:

Arrive Melbourne - Friday 7/2 at 10:25am

In between - ??????

Leave Melbourne - Monday 10/2 at 4:30pm

I hope my body can take 4 days of golf... my elbows are struggling through 2.5 at the moment...

[mrbluu]

Peppas travel details:

Arrive Melbourne - Friday 7/2 at 10:25am

In between - ??????

Leave Melbourne - Monday 10/2 at 4:30pm

I hope my body can take 4 days of golf... my elbows are struggling through 2.5 at the moment...

That's cos you are not cranking it at the moment......unleash that power mate!!!!

[LarryLong]

I'll be driving, with my wagon. I don't think anybody is flying into Avalon, but if they are, I'm driving past there on Thursday and Friday for pickups. I'm also happy to swing across to Tullamarine if we're short on for cars on Thursday.

I'm not staying at Chateau de Andigold, but I'll happily pick up/drop off on the way past for the Melbourne days. I'm no help on Saturday morning/Sunday night because I'll be catching the ferry and staying overnight at the accom (although happy to carpool with anybody coming across to do the two-day peninsula jaunt from somewhere to the west of Melbourne).

Note, I can't guarantee that I'll get you there with time to spare for practice. :)

[Waddzy]

What is this practice you speak of? :-s

[popper81]

What ever we do, lefty only drives in the afternoon...

[WBennett]

I've had a thought. Who is going to be sober enough to drive my car each morning/afternoon?

[PeteyD]

One reason to get a car is to avoid a incident on the tiles.

I can get a Liberty/Camry through RACQ for about $300 from the 6th to the 10th. A bit more for a falcon a bit less for an i30. Seriously considering this option.

[Marto65]

I've had a thought. Who is going to be sober enough to drive my car each morning/afternoon? Benno ... we will be ok mate ... don't worry.

[WBennett]

Marto

Not worried. I will just go to bed earlier.

Like before sunset.

[BenM]

Marto

Not worried. I will just go to bed earlier.

Like before sunset.

Just don't piss for an entire round of golf + 3 hours and all the alcohol will come out in one hit (and then you can go straight to bed) :D

Maybe we should do a roster up for designated driver. I'm happy to stay sober at least one of the four nights.

[Waddzy]

I'm willing to stay sober for thurs night but think I may need to drink heavily to get over what I might shoot at rm Friday!

[Courty]

One reason to get a car is to avoid a incident on the tiles.

Having a car didn't stop Lefty last time. :lol:

[Peppas]

I'll drive, I don't drink that much. Is it an auto? :P

[Captain Nemo]

Me and my mate will be getting a car.....

[LeftyHoges]

Having a car didn't stop Lefty last time. :lol:

Too right. Who drove on Saturday morning again? Can't remember, I was passed out in the back. ;-)

[Monsta]

Only 65 days to go (not that I am counting :D)

[LeftyHoges]

Few little updates.

Marto and Benno sharing a hire car, correct?

[Monsta]

Few little updates.

Marto and Benno sharing a hire car, correct?

Surely they can do better than two????
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[Courty]

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2009/2/bridgestone-potato-heads.jpg

[LeftyHoges]

Just as an aside, Alpha Airport parking (who I use quite regularly) have Kia Carnivals available for $400 total or $500 with reduced excess for the 5 days. If 5 or 6 guys shared one of these it works out quite cheap.

[LarryLong]

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Benno and Marto?

[Waddzy]

Im in need of a ride around for all days , willing to throw in if you guys have space Marto and benno ?

[PeteyD]

I am thinking of getting a Nissan Entrails from Alpha. People that want to help pay for it would be appreciated. Happy to do all the driving.

[BenM]

I'll chip in for some Entrails if you want Pete. Promise I won't do any crop dusting either.

[LarryLong]

Nissan Entrails? Sounds like Petey will be driving the meat wagon.

[PeteyD]

Ben - let me know when etc. I get there at 12 on Thursday and going straight to the golf course. I think AndyP might be in that as well as we are the same flight. I am leaving on Monday evening.

[Peppas]

I'll also need a ride or am happy to chip in for a hire car. I arrive Friday morning and leave Monday afternoon...

[PeteyD]

Anyone used an X-Trail with golf clubs? Should fit 4 and 4 bags?

[backintheswing]

Anyone used an X-Trail with golf clubs? Should fit 4 and 4 bags?

KJ had one at Qld champs. He should chime in.

[BenM]

Anyone used an X-Trail with golf clubs? Should fit 4 and 4 bags?

MIL has an 07 X-Trail, the boots are not _that_ big tbh, not as big as say a Commodore wagon. But we'd still go close to getting them in by stacking them I reckon. Especially if one or two are carry bags (mine won't be, sadly)...

[WBennett]

Waddzy

Just need to confirm days etc and confirm the others who expressed an interest are sorted.
I will be at melb airport approx 12 thursday and will be heading back to cba as soon as we finish at kew as i am driving solo and will want to hit the road sooner rather than later.
When are you arriving and departing?

[BenM]

Ben - let me know when etc. I get there at 12 on Thursday and going straight to the golf course. I think AndyP might be in that as well as we are the same flight. I am leaving on Monday evening.

Alrighty - I get in at 11:15am Thursday, so all good from that POV. I fly out at 3:30pm on Monday is the only thing, so won't have heaps of time to muck around after the round at Kew. Everyone will be knackered by then though and things broke up pretty early last year anyway.

One thing I just realised, I have a hard case that goes round my crubs... will take up a bit of space!! Hopefully we can manage that until we dump it at the hotel.

[AndyP]

Petey, it makes sense for us to team up and I'm happy to split costs and share driving, where needed.

In at 12:55p Thu
Out at 5:55p Mon

[PeteyD]

OK so me and AP and Ben? Might stick to 3 to and from airport? I'll book the car this week. $302 for the time with a reduced excess. I'll bring my toll beeper.

[WBennett]

Waddzy

If you are on yhe same flights as mario we are all good and you are the third amigo

[AndyP]

OK so me and AP and Ben? Might stick to 3 to and from airport? I'll book the car this week. $302 for the time with a reduced excess. I'll bring my toll beeper.Thank you. I guess I need to sort airport parking at some stage.

[peter_rs]

Who u hiring with petey

Most have toll passes now and charge straight to the credit card

And second drivers are extra

[BenM]

Thanks Pete - sounds good.

Hard to believe this is only a month or so away now...

[PeteyD]

Alpha, said bring your own or they charge an admin fee, but I will check it again.

[Jmac]

Hey Lefty, I'm on the same flights as Foxgolf, I arrive Thursday at 12pm and leave 5pm Monday. Looking for a ride or happy to chip with a hire car.

[Waddzy]

Benno I get in at about 10 thurs and won't need a lift back Monday I'm sticking around for another week so I'll be waiting at the airport so sounds like I'm in !

[Monsta]

GK

Can you let me know what time you are arriving on the Thursday?????????

[simmsy]

I think he's on same flight as me. So about midday

[Monsta]

I think he's on same flight as me. So about midday

Thanks Simmsy, I will pick him up from the airport

Lucky he is a Confederate and not Union Scum, otherwise he would be in the back of the ute .................:mrgreen:

[simmsy]

Do u provide a chain for the unions in the back of a ute?

[WBennett]

Peppa, found any other Friday arrivals?

Sadly the car is full with three sets of clubs and luggage.

[Peppas]

Not yet mate...

[LeftyHoges]

Not yet mate...

Is there room in with Titleist and Gammon?

I'm sure we / others can get you around on Sunday arvo and Monday and back to the airport.

[PeteyD]

Nudgee is joining us for travel except from the airport on Thursday I think, so golf travel and most likely to the airport on Monday. We should fit 4 of us into the entrail, or we can pay a bit more ($25 each I think) and get a carnival?

ACtually no, it is more than that.

Entrail - 302 with reduced excess
Carnival 507 with reduced excess
Elantra - 317

Not sure we sould fit in an elantra. XTrail it is I think.

[BenM]

No wuckas. No experience at all with Carnivals but looking at the Kia website that would give us heaps of room if we fold the third row seats down.... would probably be a safer option (4 people's golf bags + luggage etc will take up a bit of space). I am fine with going that way if it's easier.

Edit: Yeah.. so $50 or so more assuming we split it 4 ways.

There will likely be others willing to help ferry luggage around too if last year is anything to go by... so even if it doesn't all go in the X-Trail it won't be the end of the world as we know it.

[AndyP]

My golf travel bag isn't much bigger than my golf bag, but I'm not sure on the size of the suitcase yet.

[PeteyD]

Travel bag AND suitcase? wtf? you mean carry on to the plane bag?

[nudgee]

PDiddy happy to cover the extra for the carnival

[PeteyD]

OK I will book a carnival or similar. Bit easier too I think.

[LeftyHoges]

Nudgee, while you're here mate...

Did you want a cart for Saturdays & Sundays round?

Also, did you require accommodation with us on the Saturday night? Can't remember.

[BenM]

I will certainly have checked in luggage plus the golf travel bag.... can't fit it all into the golf bag (and it's limited to 23kgs anyway, they tried to ping me excess luggage on the way back cos it was overweight)....

[nudgee]

LH

Nah mate prefer to walk if that is ok?

Also the family have ditched me for the weekend and have decided to stay in brissie so will need accommodation from Thursday night onwards so will need to send you some more $$$$ (that is if accommodation is still available)

Cheers

J

[PeteyD]

I thought I had 1 piece of checked in luggage --> golf travel bag. Gonna make it all fit in that.

[BenM]

I thought I had 1 piece of checked in luggage --> golf travel bag. Gonna make it all fit in that.

That'll be a good effort. No way I could do that, not if I want to wear a clean outfit every day.

And I won't be bringing 6 pairs of shoes with me either, unlike some round here...

[PeteyD]

I think I have it wrong. Total weight can include a bulky item and a suitcase.

[LeftyHoges]

LH

Nah mate prefer to walk if that is ok?

Also the family have ditched me for the weekend and have decided to stay in brissie so will need accommodation from Thursday night onwards so will need to send you some more $$$$ (that is if accommodation is still available)

Cheers

J

Cheers mate, that's perfectly fine with walking.

The accommodation is not a problem at all. The Thu, Fri & Sun nights are just paid at the hotel upon checkout and the sat night accommodation is $70. Let me double check my figures as to what you owe and I'll send you a PM with the exact amount required as I believe I may have overcharged you the first time around.

[Peppas]

Is there room in with Titleist and Gammon?

I'm sure we / others can get you around on Sunday arvo and Monday and back to the airport.

Who's Gammon?

I'll shoot titty a PM...

[AndyP]

Travel bag AND suitcase? wtf? you mean carry on to the plane bag?I need to look into it. I seem to recall upgrading my weight limit to 30kg though.

[FoxGolf]

OK I will book a carnival or similar. Bit easier too I think.

We own a Grand Carnival. We fit 8 comfortably including adults in the back row. Folding the back row down you'd fit 5 plus all gear (golf bags, luggage etc).

[PeteyD]

Thanks fox. Hows the hat?

[FoxGolf]

Too hot over here in summer to wear the hat. Gets a good workout in winter.

[Courty]

Thanks fox. Hows the hat?

:lol:

[PeteyD]

carnival is booked. Added a few bits of extra insurance (windscreen etc) for a total of $545. Hope that is ok with everyone.

[Ned]

Grumpy and I are looking at playing driver for Peppas if he actually turns up.

[Peppas]

Grumpy and I are looking at playing driver for Peppas if he actually turns up.

I'll be there, dunno how many rounds of golf my elbows and forearms will let me get through but I'll be there ;)

[Ned]

I'll be there, dunno how many rounds of golf my elbows and forearms will let me get through but I'll be there ;)

Calling Lobsta!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Peppas]

Calling Lobsta!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah and hire an auto and I'll drive you guys around, I don't drink these days :)

[Ned]

Oh yeah and hire an auto and I'll drive you guys around, I don't drink these days :)

You will be if hanging with us.............drinking that is.:twisted:

[Peppas]

You will be if hanging with us.............drinking that is.:twisted:

Haha we will see. Happy to drive though :)

[KristianJ]

KJ had one at Qld champs. He should chime in. Only just saw this...4 blokes plus 4 stand bags and other luggage fit in the one I hired. The boot area also has a false floor with a bit of storage space underneath that can be handy for smaller bits and pieces.

[Haystacks]

Only just saw this...4 blokes plus 4 stand bags and a large lump of cast iron fit in the one I hired. The boot area also has a false floor with a bit of storage space underneath that can be handy for smaller bits and pieces.

FTFY

[PeteyD]

6/5's transport

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[Monsta]

6/5's transport

28060

Got to pay that one, made me laugh :D

[Jmac]

Lefty I arrive same flight as Foxgolf and Simmsy which 12 on Thursday. I fly out Monday same flight as fox so 5 or something. Ta

[Peppas]

Yep my rides are sorted now. Getting a ride to RM with Titty and will be riding the NKGmobile the rest of the time. Thanks guys!

[LeftyHoges]

Who still needs transport sorted?

[WBennett]

I am looking after Mario and Waddzy Thursday to Monday am. If they can get to the airport after Kew it would be appreciated as I would prefer any head start in going home. Will be a long drive after a massive weekend without adding an extra hour.

[Monsta]

Who still needs transport sorted?

I am still waiting to hear back from G.K.
He was unsure of arrival time etc so he may be in a rental and a spare seat in my ute.

[Hux]

Just for a post in this thread.
Pretty sure I am right to jump in the circus sorry carnival with Peteyd, Nudgee and??

[AndyP]

Looks like I'm in the back seat with the giants on board.

[Hux]

Looks like I'm in the back seat with the giants on board.

I'll move the seat forward at least 1 notch for you AP.

Actually when we were in Perth we had 5 large to big guys (Daves and I and 3 6 footers) in a Circus and it was fine. Carries all the gear easily.

[simmsy]

Lefty is there a Spanner in the worx for Ballsack and me still?

[LeftyHoges]

Lefty is there a Spanner in the worx for Ballsack and me still?

Ha ha. Yes mate.

[Waddzy]

I am looking after Mario and Waddzy Thursday to Monday am. If they can get to the airport after Kew it would be appreciated as I would prefer any head start in going home. Will be a long drive after a massive weekend without adding an extra hour.
At this stage im staying in melbourne for another week after the champs so I wont be needing the lift back to the airport..Although certain unexpected bills might change that now but if thats the case I will sort out an alternate lift. Thanks again mate.

[LeftyHoges]

So in the circus we have PeteyD, AndyP, BenM, Nudgee and Hux?

Not that you should need it gents but I'll be bringing along an enclosed trailer so that if you (or anyone else) needs it there'll be more room to put stuff travelwise.

[PeteyD]

So in the circus we have PeteyD, AndyP, BenM, Nudgee and Hux?

Not that you should need it gents but I'll be bringing along an enclosed trailer so that if you (or anyone else) needs it there'll be more room to put stuff travelwise.

We should be fine I'd think. No Grunt to cropdust the Circus.

[Monsta]

Just heard from GK, there is now a spare seat in the ute.

[BenM]

Sounds like the carnival will be the party bus!

Hope it has a stereo with lots of bass. And a sunroof. We could go cruisin in da hood, yo.

[shazza_rs]

Maybe you can swing by Lefty's neighbours place to borrow some quality CD's :)

[LeftyHoges]

Maybe you can swing by Lefty's neighbours place to borrow some quality CD's :)

Please! Take them all!

[BenM]

Maybe you can swing by Lefty's neighbours place to borrow some quality CD's :)

Ha ha. Yep, all the good lil gangstas love their Nickelback.

[G.K]

Just heard from GK, there is now a spare seat in the ute.

Due to a bit of a change in plans I'll now have a hire car after flying in at 6.15 am on Friday. As if RM wasn't going to be tough enough without having to play it on very little sleep after getting the red eye flight!

I plan to catch up with a mate on Friday morning but after that I will have some spare seats if needed by anyone.

I'm flying out at 8.20pm on Sunday so if anyone needs a lift to the airport for a flight around this time I should be able to help out.

Note, there is a strict "No Nickelback" policy while travelling in my vehicle.

[PeteyD]

Nickelback will cause the ejector seat in the Circus to operate with extreme prejudice.

[Captain Nemo]

I'd say we can squeeze someone in...

[LeftyHoges]

Well, I think that is everyone sorted for transport...

Pete and Shaz, you guys sorted? Can I help with anything?

[Dotty]

Slightly on topic ...

My bro and a mate are playing the Mornington area at the end of Feb. Other mates are driving there, so they'll be right to get around, once they get to Dromana. They are flying in the day before, staying at Southbank and need to get to Dromana on a Saturday morning (with a standbag and cabin bag each).

Point-to-point car rental is overkill. I suggested a train to Frankston and the local bus service to Dromana.

Is there anything better, like a coach service from the city to the peninsular?

[shazza_rs]

Well, I think that is everyone sorted for transport...

Pete and Shaz, you guys sorted? Can I help with anything?

All good here. Thanks :)

[LeftyHoges]

All good here. Thanks :)

Beauty. That's what I like to hear. Thanks!

[Monsta]

I still have a spare seat Lefty if anyone else needs transport

[LeftyHoges]

I still have a spare seat Lefty if anyone else needs transport

Noted, thanks Kev.

It all seems surprisingly organised at this stage but will keep you in the loop.

[peter_rs]

Beauty. That's what I like to hear. Thanks!
By that she means nothings booked

[LeftyHoges]

By that she means nothings booked

But she's got it under control ;-)

[hocko]

Slightly on topic ...

My bro and a mate are playing the Mornington area at the end of Feb. Other mates are driving there, so they'll be right to get around, once they get to Dromana. They are flying in the day before, staying at Southbank and need to get to Dromana on a Saturday morning (with a standbag and cabin bag each).

Point-to-point car rental is overkill. I suggested a train to Frankston and the local bus service to Dromana.

Is there anything better, like a coach service from the city to the peninsular?

The train to Frankston.......enjoy that!

[Dotty]

The train to Frankston.......enjoy that!
Do I get the feeling that they may not need to worry about loading their clubs onto the bus?

[WBennett]

Roughly an hour on the train to Frankston, then Dromana is another 45 minutes on the bus.

Assuming they didn't have a ton of luggage its doable - and probably about $12.

[Dotty]

Roughly an hour on the train to Frankston, then Dromana is another 45 minutes on the bus.

Assuming they didn't have a ton of luggage its doable - and probably about $12.
One standbag and one cabin bag each.

They looked at car rental, but it was going to be around $150 for what is essentially only a 2 hour drive, and the drop-off point was still Frankston.

I'd expect a hire car and driver would cost the same.

[Bruce]

http://jp.ptv.vic.gov.au/ptv/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en

Start at Southern Cross station and go to Dromana (the URI doesn't hold a search detail or I would just paste a result)

Looks like about 2:30 hours with a bus from Frankston to Dromana and a cost of $6 via myki. Skybus is $18 from the airport to Southern Cross.

Or http://www.fapas.com.au/fares is $51 each to get to Dromana from the airport. I would pay $25 to have much less ****ing about. Book online first.

[Dotty]

Thanks Bruce, I'll pass it on.

Unfortunately, they won't be going straight from the airport, as they are flying in the day before. My bro can make a couple phone calls.

[Waddzy]

So it seems my holiday may be cut short and theres a 90% chance of my now flying back home Monday night like the others, does anyone have a spare spot for that last haul back to the airport from The Kew? its still a 90% chance but I probably need to sort something incase.. Also what typical flight times are you guys booking for the Monday flight back ??

[LeftyHoges]

So it seems my holiday may be cut short and theres a 90% chance of my now flying back home Monday night like the others, does anyone have a spare spot for that last haul back to the airport from The Kew? its still a 90% chance but I probably need to sort something incase.. Also what typical flight times are you guys booking for the Monday flight back ??

There'll definitely be spots Waddzy. If it happens I'd book after 3:30 to be on the safe side.

[simmsy]

Didn't wanna start a new thread and thought the "getting around" thread seemed appropriate.

Wondering if anyone had a spare decent buggy that an old man could use for the week? I was hoping to carry all 4 rounds but old age has caught up to me and may need to use buggy a few times.

Cheers.

Simmsy.

[simmsy]

Think this is sorted thx to out favourite fiery fashionista

[Dotty]

Think this is sorted thx to out favourite fiery fashionista
Before you use it, what are you like at panel-beating a Clicgear?

[simmsy]

Not as good as Hocko or lefty

[PeteyD]

Quick Q For the clown car. Picking it up at around 1 pm.

Will we go straight from the airport to Woodlands, or go via the hotel and check in?

[AndyP]

Quick Q For the clown car. Picking it up at around 1 pm.

Will we go straight from the airport to Woodlands, or go via the hotel and check in?If we can check in separately to our room mates, then we should probably do that, but we don't want to push it close.

[LeftyHoges]

Quick Q For the clown car. Picking it up at around 1 pm.

Will we go straight from the airport to Woodlands, or go via the hotel and check in?


If we can check in separately to our room mates, then we should probably do that, but we don't want to push it close.

Allow yourselves around an hour and 15 (travel time only) from Airport to hotel, then to Woodlands. So another 15 to check-in.

So long as you leave the car pick-up by 1 you should be at Woodlands close enough to 2:30, 2:45 at the latest.

And if you haven't done so already (which you probably can't) I strongly advise you to get a CityLink pass.

[PeteyD]

What is a city link pass ? The toll road? Apparently the car mob handle that and bill. Might check again.

[PeteyD]

If I bring my toll beeper it should work. Just do not want to get charged twice

[Steve57]

If I bring my toll beeper it should work. Just do not want to get charged twice

It will depend on who you have booked with Pete.
Europcar have their own toll tags so if you use yours you get charged twice.
Not sure about the others though.

[LeftyHoges]

What is a city link pass ? The toll road? Apparently the car mob handle that and bill. Might check again.

Yeah, the toll road. And actually wouldn't be surprised if they do handle that.

Basically you'll use the toll road coming out of the airport down to the hotel on Thursday, going to Kew on Monday along the Eastern Freeway, and then from Kew to the airport after golf. So not a lot of use but enough.

[Bruce]

You may also be on a toll road down to the peninsula if you use a bit of Eastlink (which I do)

[idgolfguy]

So I get Europe car to add that to the bill?

[Shadesy]

Hire car company will ask you if you want it. Bill gets paid and receipt sent to your email

[Captain Nemo]

I just rang Thrifty, they have a tag in all there cars.
It just gets put on your bill when you return the car....

[LeftyHoges]

You may also be on a toll road down to the peninsula if you use a bit of Eastlink (which I do)

From St Kilda Rd would you suggest Nepean Hwy route, Dandenong Rd route, or Dandenong Rd onto Monash Freeway route?

[PeteyD]

Just rang Alpha, simply set up a pass when I book it. Costs $5.50 and I don't have to worry about forgetting my QLD one if I take it down there.

[WBennett]

Marto

If I am driving, you are navigating.

[Marto65]

Marto

If I am driving, you are navigating.

No problem.

[WBennett]

You are good at telling people where to go.

[LeftyHoges]

You are good at telling people where to go.

And what to do when they get there! :lol:

[PeteyD]

Not sure I'd let marto navigate .. or was that Mrs Marto ...

[kev]

Not sure I'd let marto navigate .. or was that Mrs Marto ...

I think Courty still retains the "Person most likely to get everyone lost" title. ;)

[haysey]

I think Courty still retains the "Person most likely to get everyone lost" title. ;)



Damn straight. Worst. Navigator. Ever.

[Courty]

Damn straight. Worst. Navigator. Ever. Hang on a minute! I was driving!!!

[peter_rs]

Hire car company will ask you if you want it. Bill gets paid and receipt sent to your email

Not a choice any more in vic

Don't use your tag

As people said they Bill your credit card automatically about a week later.
You will see a lot of sub $4 transactions

[PeteyD]

Yea apparently I have to sign up when I hire, and it all gets handled from there on.

[Jmac]

Sorry not trying to hijack the thread, just slightly off topic... Would anyone be near Ashburton and be able to drop in and grab something small from a sports shop for me that I need/want this weekend? I looked and it's not quite on the way to Woodlands. A PM would be appreciated if you can help. Ta

[kev]

Sorry not trying to hijack the thread, just slightly off topic... Would anyone be near Ashburton and be able to drop in and grab something small from a sports shop for me that I need/want this weekend? I looked and it's not quite on the way to Woodlands. A PM would be appreciated if you can help. Ta

PM sent

[PeteyD]

Think the clown car might go straight to Woodlands. So those in it be prepared for that. Might stop at GCO on the way to get some balls though.

[AndyP]

Lunch at the airport, Petey?

[PeteyD]

We get in at 12:35. Maybe. Have to call the car hire mob and they come pick us up (as it is a bit off the airport ground). We will also have to find BenM and Hux. Might need mobile numbers.

[LeftyHoges]

We get in at 12:35. Maybe. Have to call the car hire mob and they come pick us up (as it is a bit off the airport ground). We will also have to find BenM and Hux. Might need mobile numbers.

Alpha are 3 minutes from the airport, basically the longest wait is waiting for them to come pick you up in the shuttle.

I advise that as soon as the last person collects their luggage to give them a call. They're usually pretty quick at collecting me, but I've never done it at 12.30 in the day.

[AndyP]

Are they picking us all up or just you, Petey? You indicated before that it was just you, but that seemed a bit strange.

[LeftyHoges]

Are they picking us all up or just you, Petey? You indicated before that it was just you, but that seemed a bit strange.

I don't see why it would be only Pete, they have a few 11 (or 13)-seater buses.

[PeteyD]

I might have said pick me up, but I do mean all of us! Would be weird to only take one and have to come back to the airport

[PeteyD]

Mapmaker sends us straight past the hotel on the way to woodlands. I will be using the GPS if I remember it. Is that the best way to go at that time of day? Probably around 2pm?

45.6 km - about 45 mins



1.
Head south on Spring Sttoward Micheline St
0.4 km




2.
Take the 2nd right ontoCoonamar St
0.4 km






3.
Turn left onto Sharps Rd
1.0 km






4.
Turn right onto Melrose Drive
1.2 km




5.
Merge onto Tullamarine Freeway/M2/State Route 43via the ramp to CityContinue to follow M2/State Route 43
Partial toll road

15.5 km






6.
Take exit Lorimer Streettoward Docklands/Kings Way/National Route Alt 1
1.4 km






7.
Continue straight ontoNational Route Alternate 1
5.3 km






8.
Turn left onto Union St (signs for Union Street/St Kilda Road/Nepean Highway/Frankston/Route 3)
0.2 km




9.
Take the 2nd right onto St Kilda Rd/State Route 3
0.3 km






10.
Turn right onto Nepean Hwy/Punt Rd
56 m






11.
Slight left to stay on Nepean Hwy/Punt RdContinue to follow Nepean Hwy

18.3 km






12.
Turn left to stay on Nepean Hwy
0.1 km






13.
Slight left onto White StGo through 1 roundabout
Destination will be on the left

1.4 km






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109 White Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195, Australia

[Bruce]

That is the link between Citylink and the Nepean. I can't think of a better way.

[PeteyD]

Thanks Bruce.

[LeftyHoges]

That is the link between Citylink and the Nepean. I can't think of a better way.

Agreed.