email from HOTPT .. he had trouble posting URGENT info so I siad I would try before goign off line for a bit
Hi All
This is going to be one of those things we need an answer for fairly quick to secure the good price on offer.

So if you know of someone wanting to go that isn't from VIC please send this email to them or give me their email address.
I can't stress enough how important it is to get your name in by the end of the month

Quote details:

Forward Sailing:
Thursday 1 April 2010 Depart Melbourne 9pm
Friday 2 April 2010 Arrive Devonport 6am

Passenger Fares - per person
Child in a 4 bunk - inside cabin $130.00

Adult in a twin beds - inside cabin $248.00
Adult in a 4 bunk - inside cabin $224.00

Adult in a twin beds - inside cabin $197.00
Adult in a 4 bunk - inside cabin $177.00

Vehicle Fare - per vehicle
Standard vehicle - 5 meters $75.00

Return sailing:
Monday 5 April 2010 Depart devonport 8pm
Tuesday 6 April 2010 Arrive Melbourne 7am


PLEASE remember we need to know who is going by the end of this month and we'll need the payment within the first week of june.
Payment is to be made to Georgine (Mopar Motors) then Georgina will pay for the cruise in full.
Keep an eye out for updates, once we know who is going i'll send out all the info and make up a new email group.
Regards HOTPT .. Phil ...

there was more but U can get ALL the info .. PLEASE contact HOTPT .. by email or PM ...

I rang Georgina this morning and we have made the committment.. We are definitely going to Tassie..
So come on how many more takers do we have ???

Chris and Erica..

Bonny Blue will be goin down to the apple isle with steffi and daughter dear. Looking forward to it.

THIS is getting CLOSER .. and from the snippets I have heard is going to be a fabulous extended weekend .... 8pts R making the crossing with lots of SURPRISES on both side of the strait ..... Plums & ROses or Black Opal MIGHT be making it to the DOCK to see them off .... well that is plan A .. I'll head to sea change Friday the traffic should be quieter then .... AND least I might be able to get some pics AND see if I can find that AWOL Jeepstar ... he seems to be following a nautical theme of late .. must have caught that from Phantom & Cousin Bonny B Bear !! .. if I don't get there THURS evening .. have a terrific cruise by land & sea !

Hi Dot,how you going, how many PT's going on this fantasic cruise,gees maybe next time i would like to try this it would be great !!Hope all have an enjoyable time and i'll be waiting for the report & photos

Regards Chris

as far as I know 8 lucky Pts are going ... and yeap I dream of taking Plums & Roses on a cruise SOUTH & further NORTH & WEST than her current leash allows too ... one day when WE both retire !!

G'day All.

Look forward to seein everybody real soon..

Regards Andrew

Hi all the vic's are coming to town [Hobart ]
come and see them in 3d at taz + turtles place easter sunday 3-4 pm for afternoon tea
please ring for address and so we can get a idea on numbers
regards taz 0447436661

Only one more sleep and we are off to TASIE, can't wait. Hope everyone has bought there sea sickness tablets like had tooooooo.......

See all thats going on Tomorrow at Todd Road at 5.30pm

Maryanne

Blacky (Betty) wrote:
Only one more sleep and we are off to TASIE, can't wait. Hope everyone has bought there sea sickness tablets like had tooooooo.......

See all thats going on Tomorrow at Todd Road at 5.30pm

MaryanneBlacky IF it was ME I would be gettinG NO sleep tonight .... quells & a shot of cointreau should fix all that BUT .. I have been led to believe that the forcast is for SMOOTH sailing or should that be CRUISIN !!! ... I'm hoping to meet, greet & Bon Voyage U all (as well as check out that AWOL Jeepstar is behaving) we need pics !! .. cross fingers my 2pm appointment in Essendon doesn't run over time ...

I can't BELIEVE what I FOUND today in the deep dark archives here at work !! .... before digital pics ..... lucky PURCH knows how to scan .. this is ON Chrysler tas topic ...

well different CHRYSLER & different ship hey my excuse .. smoother cruisin ship & PTs were not HERE yet !!!

10.2 Pts were at sation pier for the departure .... 2.2 as Bonvage crew .. 8 ON the cruise ... Georgina has done a fabulous job organising and co ordinating .. LOVE the goodie bags ...
at Todd rd



group shot with the goodie bags given out !!



the ship

station pier car park



the point2

closer

& through to check point 1 ..

We tried to get a bit further on foot but too no avail !!



thanks to Brenten & family for this shot !!

I did get a pic of every pt in front of ship (nearly!!).. camera was too slow .. OR Pts to quick !! I am sure there will be some great pics & videos from the cruise ... topped off my day seeing them off ! !

All back from Tassie safe and sound. Very tired tonight will give a more detailed report tomorrow.
Erica

Magpie wrote:
All back from Tassie safe and sound. Very tired tonight will give a more detailed report tomorrow.
Ericaif COTM weekend was anything to go by .. I needed two full days of debrief .. U will need MORE !! thankyou glad to read U are back safe .... I will be patient & await more news SOON !!

Vic tour of Tassie Easter 2010
OMG we are finally off to Tassie. With a fond farewell from Plums and Roses at Todd Rd and again at the docks, 8 brave little PT's lined up to battle Bass strait- with the aid of The Spirit of Tasmania. to begin with it was a case of hurry up and wait.We lined up for ages so it seemed while the containers were loaded. Finally on board- interesting drive into the bowels of the ship (no scrapes). Then off to find our cabins- well done Georgina - cabins on the same level as the restaurant with the meals all pre ordered and a room set aside for us.
After tea the young ones went exploring while some others wandered, lots of on board entertainment from A.F.L on the big screens, casino, gift shop and bar were all options.
The trip across was uneventful weather wise, just a rough patch around 2 a.m. After disembarking R3dbak led on a tour of Devonport until Bonny Blue took control and found our breakfast destination. Once again Georgina's organisational skills shone through getting us a great deal.
Then off to Cataract Gorge. All went across on the chair lift, but a few walked back. Hitting the road again with the destination St Helen's, again wonderful accommodation had been secured. St Helen's is a lovely little town where the fishing is great. I think an earlish night was had by most it had been a long ,companionable day. The two ways radios certainly make the trip more entertaining.
Saturday dawned (I didn't catch that bit) cars filled up, local markets visited and off towards Hobart Town.
We followed the coast road down stopping at Bicheno and Swansea for munchies and a chat. Some spectacular scenery along the way, particularly brilliant sight was the light rain falling on an mist shrouded island.
On to Hobart only a couple of laps to line up the one way streets and then the excitement of getting into the garage, squeezed in all under cover all good.
the lifts at the Inn were unreliable so a few of us suddenly got more exercise than we had bargained on. Unfortunately management had seen fit to spread us out over several floor, seeing as the booking had been made nearly 12 months ago a little disappointing.
Once again Georgina triumphed she took us to a Greek restraunt for a banquet. Fantastic. Two birthdays celebrated. A fantastic night was had by all.
Daylight saving ended so and extra hours sleep much appreciated.
Sunday Boony Blue headed for Port Arthur everyone else up over the clouds on Mt Wellington and then on to the jet boat at Huonville. 12 mildly wet but excited PTer's enjoyed a memorable ride with the feature event being the retrieval of a Black Betty cap which had gone AWOL. Then off to a sheep cheese farm the reactions to the cheese varied from love to hate.
A late lunch stop and refuel at Kingston for all except Crewzr. (wrong brand) , then on to Sorrell for afternoon tea with a couple of Tassie PT's thanks to TAZ for putting on a wonderful selection of savouries, pastries and cakes certainly dampened the appetite for the evening meal. It was great to catch up with some Tassie Pt's all were impressed by the location and shed building and plans for the future.
It is as I have heard before we brought a PT and found a family. Always easy to talk to other PTers.
Back in Hobart a much needed walk to look for tea resulted in the group going in different directions depending on their tastes, then another much needed walk back to the hotel and for some an early night ready for Monday's adventure.
Monday and off to the Cascade Brewery for the tour which gave details of the brewing industry since the 1830's I think. very pleasant garden and bar area surprisingly good Green Beer, not coloured green it's a marketing thing.
A Hot Rod show caught our attention in Mornington so we proceeded there. Could tell a couple of stories about Tom-tom but wont. On to Richmond for a quick bite and another look around before heading off across to the Midland highway with a break at Campbell town before the final sortie into Devonport.
Once onboard another scrumptious buffet tea. A pleasant evening spent chatting and reminiscing on our travels and the off to be rocked to sleep by a 2to3 metre swell rolling in from the side. It was rude to hear the 5.15 am wake call. But back to good old Vic. With 8 PT 's anxiously awaiting their next adventure.
Finally our thanks to Georgina for the organising and effort she put into making this an extremely enjoyable and memorable trip. Not only did she organise the trip but also goody bags, mugs,caps and scarves were very handy as were the magazines and nic nacs Thank you R3dbak from Bonny Blue, Magpie, Flpmt, Black Panther, Black Betty,Crewzr and Blue Hawaii. Thanks also to the following sponsors PPG, Bursons, N.M.G, Formula 1 products, Autotechnica, Bundoora Newsagency, Dr Rod Hot Rod Hire and Mopar Motors