2014 GTG Vic high country - ask anything here

[blkd4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close blkd4d]

Been doing some trip planning for after the GTG and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the road is like from Dargo heading north to Harrietville? Would it be suitable to tow a camper trailer on?

Yes mate it's fine for a camper trailer .

[VKPrado Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close VKPrado]

Any idea as to when payment and confirmation of being accepted to into the GTG will happen?

[JPH Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close JPH]

Any idea as to when payment and confirmation of being accepted to into the GTG will happen?

We are very close to finalising the entry form and a few details, half the committee are flat out packing to leave for he Simpson in the morning. So rest assured more details will come to light shortly.

[VKPrado Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close VKPrado]

Just noticed that the registration fee has gone up from a proposed $85 to now $105. I realise that this is not set in concrete yet as none of us have actually registered but can this be explained actually what the $105 actually covers?

[iantz Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close iantz]

Just noticed that the registration fee has gone up from a proposed $85 to now $105. I realise that this is not set in concrete yet as none of us have actually registered but can this be explained actually what the $105 actually covers?

Agreed. Looking forward to the justification.

[barajak Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barajak]

Just noticed that the registration fee has gone up from a proposed $85 to now $105. I realise that this is not set in concrete yet as none of us have actually registered but can this be explained actually what the $105 actually covers?

Sure can, The $105 will buy you a spot on the PP 2014GTG and it includes the cost of the car sticker, printed Polo/Workshirt and first and last night dinner. There may also be some further merchandise provided if funds permit. The set price also needed to cover direct admin costs. This is a not for profit event and all proceeds will be donated to the RFDS. None of the organising members have asked for any money to cover the cost of fuel, phones, stationary or anything else nor do we expect anyone will. Whilst the direct cost is a little higher than the last GTG, we are doing it with very little sponsorship at this stage and because we are only asking you to pay for two nights accommodation you will be financially better off than the SA GTG.

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

That seems pretty fair to me, we had a lot of cash sponsorship last year. $105 for a week long guided tour of the high country with a shirt and a couple of meals thrown in is an absolute bargain in anyone's language.

Cheers Andrew

[Chewbacca Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chewbacca]

Seems like a bargain to me, just ask Josh (JPH) how much I can eat Also good news that we only have to pay for 2 nights accommodation!

Cheers Matt

[braddo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close braddo]

Sounds good to me, but I hope that there will be a cancellation policy and partial refunds with enough notice. I wasn't happy as I had to cancel last year and lost all of my money despite giving plenty of notice.

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

$105 sounds like jack sh#t to me for a guided tour of the high country, 2 nights free feed, and most of all the great company that usually goes with the GTG's (as our Barrington Top GTG). Glad you guys are doing all the organizing and must say doing a great job at it....Hanging to go already.. Sounds like I may need to get in line before Matt (Chewbacca) or I may miss out on a meal lol...... Cheers Steve

[Chewbacca Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chewbacca]

. Sounds like I may need to get in line before Matt (Chewbacca) or I may miss out on a meal lol...... Cheers Steve[/QUOTE]

Definitely a good idea Steve, either that or distract me with an ice cold beverage.

Matt

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

Coupla pizzas and a case of beer and you've blown $100. Bargain.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Just noticed that the registration fee has gone up from a proposed $85 to now $105. I realise that this is not set in concrete yet as none of us have actually registered but can this be explained actually what the $105 actually covers?

When I answered this post initially I was very tired I was in the chainsaw brigade camp over a week
I didn't take well to being questioned. I think I just felt unappreciated for all the efforts I was making & didn't want to have to post explanations as well.
Now although I was p.m'd how well I answered it, I have decided to change it.

Take2

The $85 was an estimate only based on the fee that was on the last gtg in 2012.
2 years have gone by the time of the next event & we have taken into account inflation for one.
Also after communications with 2012 gtg organisers they suggested that it shouldn't be less, for various reasons. Once it was changed to $105.00 it was set in concrete.
We won't know for some time exactly what it covers as we are unsure of what sponsors we will have & exact cost of shirts etc.

I can assure anyone that is concerned about where there $105 is going, there will likely be at least double that value multiplied by the number of attendees in value returned in way of the usual inclusions & prizes to be won.
So it's a great investment!

Now that we have that sorted, how much is a boat trip with a family of 4 & a trailer?
Wonder what they are doing with all that coin?
Ahhh well the things you do to see your old pp buddies........

Catch ya then!

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

we are doing it with very little sponsorship at this stage ............

I was speaking to one of our sponsors last night and he mentioned that only yesterday he was having a discussion with the Vic office about what they are going to do for you guys..........

They looked after us very well so I think you might have at least one excellent sponsor

Cheers

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

I was speaking to one of our sponsors last night and he mentioned that only yesterday he was having a discussion with the Vic office about what they are going to do for you guys..........

They looked after us very well so I think you might have at least one excellent sponsor

Cheers

Nice code Andrew!

People, I believe the website has been looking good & ready for registration for some time, I'm not sure why we are not yet sharing it so you guys can register, I will try to get things rolling again next week.

Once paid, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS, so please think carefully before you decide to register & pay.
We have & will spend heaps of time on this & don't need extra work of refunding people & re-filling spots.
Also trying to avoid genuine attendances being missed.
Once again any left over coin, will be spent on more merchandise, food or whatever the committee decides with any balance going to RFDS or similar.