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Old 08-10-2014, 03:48 PM   #91
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Earliest flight lands at 820am from Brisbane, so I'm grabbing an XR6 and tearing it up to Avalon, hoping to get there before 10am (would hate to be late, awkward!)
You should try and get flights to Avalon Airport then it will be a 5 mins drive pretty much next door.
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Old 08-10-2014, 03:53 PM   #92
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I'm driving from South Eastern suburbs (Cranbourne), gunna be a looong drive unless I aim to be there at 7:30am. lol.
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Old 08-10-2014, 04:07 PM   #93
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You should try and get flights to Avalon Airport then it will be a 5 mins drive pretty much next door.
There is a stop coming from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, getting me there well after lunch. D'oh!

It's all good, 5am flight down, 8pm flight back, no sweat!
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He wont get out of the Airport before 8:40.
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He wont get out of the Airport before 8:40.
Yep, meant to land at 820 (if it is on time), and need to get the car too. I'm pushing the proverbial uphill!
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He wont get out of the Airport before 8:40.
Yep forgot to account for that.
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Got the email yesterday. Looking forward to it.
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Old 09-10-2014, 12:19 PM   #99
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Just got a call from Ford to confirm everything:

- They'll need your DOB and Address for security reasons (airport)
- There will be marshals to direct you to parking
- You should wear black but you should be ok with dark jeans (and we will be given overalls to all look the same)
- Filming starts at 1030am
- Cameras are welcome

She also confirmed the other stuff, such as catering and sun protection, but that is covered off on the invite.

Should be a great day, looking forward to it guys!
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What about sun hats? Obviously it will be outdoors.

One thing I need to ask when I get the call.
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Old 09-10-2014, 12:52 PM   #101
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When she said sun protection, I assumed sunscreen and hats too, possibly sunnies. I'll be bringing a backpack with everything I need for the day, so it'll be fine.
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What about sun hats? Obviously it will be outdoors.

One thing I need to ask when I get the call.
Sun Hats ? In Melb ?
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Old 09-10-2014, 04:38 PM   #104
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Just got a call from Ford to confirm everything:

- They'll need your DOB and Address for security reasons (airport)
- There will be marshals to direct you to parking
- You should wear black but you should be ok with dark jeans (and we will be given overalls to all look the same)
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Overalls? Are they making us build the cars or something?
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Old 09-10-2014, 04:59 PM   #105
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Overalls? Are they making us build the cars or something?
I thought the same thing. Bring it on, I wanna build a 335!
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Got the phone call this morning,asked about wearing a cap,and she said it was ok, as long as it was black,camera's are ok to take as well.,asked about no,s and there is 300 if they they all go.Have booked motel in Geelong ,no partners allowed unless they have ticket, looks like the Missus will have go shopping instead,could be a expensive weekend!!!! My wife has asked me to put on if there is any other partners that are'nt going if they want to meet up on Friday?
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Got the phone call this morning,asked about wearing a cap,and she said it was ok, as long as it was black,camera's are ok to take as well.,asked about no,s and there is 300 if they they all go.Have booked motel in Geelong ,no partners allowed unless they have ticket, looks like the Missus will have go shopping instead,could be a expensive weekend!!!! My wife has asked me to put on if there is any other partners that are'nt going if they want to meet up on Friday?
It's costing me $550 to go by myself, with no accommodation.

Is that fanatic enough for you Ford?
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My wife has asked me to put on if there is any other partners that are'nt going if they want to meet up on Friday?
Maybe, I think my wife is coming down and will be there for the day. I'll let you know.
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"Put your passion to the test". Don't think that's about sprinting on the keyboard to the webpage. I believe the word stunt was mentioned somewhere (Think in the T&C's on the website). Airport. Landing strip. Speed. Slalom? Whole bunch of dudes hanging out in black overalls. Interesting equation. Black human witches hats? Maybe not 300. (What happened to the other 50?) Check your will!!!
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I was hoping to drive down but my clutch situation won't be rectified in time.

Was looking at catching the XPT for $179 each way or flying in on thursday & flying out friday night & just staying as close to avalon as I can.
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Hi guys,

I signed up for this the other day but haven't heard anything yet. A lot of people are saying they've got their invites now, so am I too late?
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How cool would it be if there was a raffle to win an XR8 amongst the 300 there?

Or they could always give us a car each for our time and effort ;)

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I signed up for this the other day but haven't heard anything yet. A lot of people are saying they've got their invites now, so am I too late?
I would think so yeah, I got the email on Tuesday and it seems everybody else did too.
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Well ****. I might just come anyway...
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I got a call yesterday from ford to confirm I was attending, but still haven't received the email! Anyone else in the same boat?
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I was hoping to drive down but my clutch situation won't be rectified in time.

Was looking at catching the XPT for $179 each way or flying in on thursday & flying out friday night & just staying as close to avalon as I can.
Does the XPT go all the way to Bris?

Anyway, I'd fly down. It'll probably cost you the same amount and you wont waste 2 days on a Train.
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