Why little interst in the next cruise?

[Ric]

We have two cruises planned for the upcoming long weekend, but there's doesn't seem to be much interest in them.

Are people waiting until the last minute to commit, or are you actually not interested?
Is this because of:

• the date? Doing other things because it's a long weekend.
• the day? Don't like starting on a Saturday?
• the route? Too far? Not far enough?
• the destination?
• some other reason?

Speak your mind. If there's some reason you chose not to come on this one, let us know so we can take that in consideration next time...

[Doyab]

I think it might a case of vicious cycle. No one can see anyone else go and everyone is waiting everyone else to commit. I'll admit I'm abit guilty of this too. Also had a few kebab meets so maybe less excitement to see everyone one/also including dyno day. And lastly maybe the whole two day thing has thrown people off. To boost interest chaotics banner on the top would go allright. Because people may just be forgetting. I don't know.just throwing it out there.
Ps sorry for bad gramma phone typing is crap

[Kekotic]

I'll update the banner if you want. But I'm not attending.
And yes Jake is right. The 2 day thing fucking sucks.

Sorry Mark.

Edit: Reason I'm not coming.
Would rather save my money for mods for dyno day rather than waste it on petrol. It's that simple for me.

[cruisn]

Im away for the long weekend.

I wouldn't/can't do an overnight cruise due to family commitments and a full day cruise on a weekend is in most cases out due to the same reason.

I like short meets ie the Kebab one (pity I work permanent arvo shift) I used to attend quite a few evening wash meets when I worked days. Id rather meet up for a drink, bite to eat, have a chat, admire others handywork and leave. Not a massive fan of driving around all day.

My 2c.

[Kekotic]

Im away for the long weekend.

I wouldn't/can't do an overnight cruise due to family commitments and a full day cruise on a weekend is in most cases out due to the same reason.

I like short meets ie the Kebab one (pity I work permanent arvo shift) I used to attend quite a few evening wash meets when I worked days. Id rather meet up for a drink, bite to eat, have a chat, admire others handywork and leave. Not a massive fan of driving around all day.

My 2c.

Actually that's a really good point Mark.
Because of the Kebab meets, I have made some pretty close friends and we are always texting etc. I don't feel the need to go on a cruise any more because I have been on enough already and I'm more interested in talking to people or working on their cars than mindlessly driving for 4 hours.

[Doyab]

Well I didn't mind the cruises. Just better in bigger numbers.

[champ]

If it was me, I'll probably have other plans for the long weekend.

[bass_straitener]

I would consider going but I'm working all of the long weekend.

Also, I'm in the same boat as Mark as I have kids and family commitments on weekends as I work a fair bit and sometimes odd hours at times.

[3rspecb]

Same boat i.e kids and family commitments on the weekends, hard to spend most of the day away. I'm really enjoying/prefer the kebab meets as I can come down after the kids have gone to bed

[Kekotic]

Same boat i.e kids and family commitments on the weekends, hard to spend most of the day away. I'm really enjoying/prefer the kebab meets as I can come down after the kids have gone to bed

Then don't let Bruce turn them in to Posh events......

Keep the kebab meets as kebab meets as they always go well. Stuff trying to turn them in to lunch meets at places we need to book in to.

[MH3.0R]

Unlike some, I do enjoy the driving performance of the Liberty. Sure I use mine as a daily drive, but on the Monash and City start/stop does not allow me to enjoy the full dynamics of the car.

I have been through the family situation and know exactly about the commitments that some of you have. Nothing but respect! I am in a different situation and have more free time at my disposal on weekends than most. Hence the long cruise is my passion (along with coffee while watching someone else wash and polish the Lib).

In addition, if you have never seen the sunset or sunrise from the top of Mount Hotham, then you are missing one of great spectacles (weather dependent) in Victoria. I have done a lot of Alpine country touring in my earlier years and it has been more than a couple of years since touring the high country, so ticking that personal box again.

So regardless of your constraints and collective expressions, I will be pursuing my passion and ticking my boxes. Happy to share with any other passionate drivers, regardless of the car.

[teK--]

Sorry Ric, am interested but had already booked trip to Mt Buller that weekend.

[bass_straitener]

Same boat i.e kids and family commitments on the weekends, hard to spend most of the day away. I'm really enjoying/prefer the kebab meets as I can come down after the kids have gone to bed

Then don't let Bruce turn them in to Posh events......

Keep the kebab meets as kebab meets as they always go well. Stuff trying to turn them in to lunch meets at places we need to book in to.

I wouldn't call them "Posh events".

I was merely suggesting a place where we could possibly sit down. I used the example of the Fairfield park boathouse which has coffee and a variety of food, sit down area, is scenic and more likely to see partners/family come too.

The kebab meets have their place. Meet with the guys, talk cars, a bite to eat, are great, but with the weather cooling, I think other options must be investigated and put out there as EOI to see what the group wants. Some will work and some won't.

Cruises I think should be at most be a half day event at most with a short drive, a stop for a break and chat and then return. Just to bring this thread back on topic.

[<GB>]

Cost too much in fuel and I'm going to Thailand so saving for that and a nice new cooler

I'd much rather a day cruise or half day

[Ric]

I'll update the banner if you want. But I'm not attending.
And yes Jake is right. The 2 day thing fucking sucks.
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I'd much rather a day cruise or half day

That's why I'm doing the alternative one day cruise.

Sorry Ric, am interested but had already booked trip to Mt Buller that weekend.

The two day cruise goes straight through Mansfield, so you're just taking the scenic route to Mt Buller