21st December Sydney Cruise wrap up

LittleRedZX · Jan 6, 2014

He does look like he's having a spit...

8300zx9 said: ↑

Who's the guy near the blue Z having a chuck it seems??
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That'd be young Ben, Shinyzx

shineyzx · Jan 6, 2014

was on the phone and looking at something... my driving isn't that scary

8300zx9 · Jan 6, 2014

shineyzx said: ↑

was on the phone and looking at something... my driving isn't that scary
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Would have to be fairly crazy to make yourself car sick haha

Bucket · Jan 12, 2014

rob260 said: ↑

Hi, as I mentioned in the PM yesterday thanks for the frank and honest feedback, it is certainly appreciated.

It seems a few tweaks are needed for upcoming events, including making sure all members have a hard copy of the route before we depart (so as you can still get from point A to point B in the event that we are separated), and also making sure that all members are contactable prior to departing the first meeting point.

From the front of the pack I didn't realise that you, Ben, Mandy and Chris were missing in action until I pulled in at Wollongong. While I had kept in touch with Ben and Chris fairly regularly throughout the day I didn't have your contact number and it quickly became clear that nobody else did. That's an oversight on my part and I'm happy to wear the blame for that one.

As far as missing Robbo -we got into Wollongong a fair bit later than expected, and by the time Chris, Ben and Mandy arrived at the lighthouse we were no hope of getting to the inn before the kitchen closed. I knew you were MIA but it didn't occur to me that you might have skipped the Wollongong stop altogether and after hanging around for an hour or more waiting for various stragglers I assumed you must have been split up and turned for home. Given the circumstances I don't think I made a bad call in that regard, but I'm genuinely sorry that you copped the shit end of it.

Most of our problems could have been solved with better communication, and that's something I'll endeavor to improve on for the next one.

I'll also take advantage of living with a designer/printer and have Tahli print off a few maps that I can hand out before we leave.

I do want to stress a little bit of driver responsibility too -there are certainly things that I can and will do better next time in my "leader" capacity, but I also make a point of publishing itineraries and maps, and drawing attention to any updates etc both in the coming events thread and in the facebook group/facebook event so as to keep everyone informed prior to the occasion, and did my best to account for everyone at the designated meeting/stopping points. It's not easy co-ordinating with people at three different meeting points (I won't be doing that again) finding fuel for someone else while running late to Casula, coordinating with the various people calling/texting to say they're running late, remapping after missed turns, keeping an eye on what's coming up (I hadn't driven that route either but did a make a point of bringing a map with me) and making sure I keep track of the four to six cars immediately in my rear view mirror for the duration of the cruise. I did cut loose a little down Appin Road but was mindful of keeping the cars immediately behind my in my mirror, and assumed that others would be doing the same. I don't mind doing all of the above, in fact I LOVE it, but it's not easy and in this instance being stretched a little thin lead to an unacceptable result for you.

Anyway end of the day there are lots of things I/we can improve on next time, and I do genuinely we hope that we can drag you out again for the next run. It would be good to catch up more and have a look over that car some time as planned.
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Hi mate,

Again....sorry for the late reply.

And again mate.....i tooooootally want to thank you for your efforts. We still had a ball. Id be more than happy to help you in any way I can with organising any future runs. Just let me know.

Cheers!!

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