NINE DAYS TO GO

Well , the time has almost come for the guys and girl of TEAM AFRO to hit the road to Newcastle to begin the epic journey of esCARpade 2012.

The great news firstly is that with the support of all our sponsors , supporters and even those smaller donations ...WE DID IT ... we have raised over $20,000 for Camp Quality. WOO HOO , and as Julie from Brisbane Camp Quality HQ would say MEXICAN WAVE!!!!!!

Since the last blog post , the team has been busy doing more fundraising, at various places through Brisbane.

Below are some photos from where TEAM AFRO has been spotted.

With Graham & Tony from car 808

 

THE AFRO ROCKET LOOKING GOOD AT CORVETTES ON THE COAST.

DAMIAN HAD BOOGER MOBILE THERE TOO ,

LOOKING GOOD DARREN.. SO MANY GIGGLE FACES..

Here is Darren modeling the tappit covers donated for auction .

Damian was our spokes person for the day and master raffle drawer. A great day was had by all and more money raised for Camp Quality and the esCARpade total.

Darren & Trina joined Julie form Brisbane CQ and her husband to man the registration tent at STREET COMMODORES - CRUISE FOR CHARITY 9 on Sunday 30/10/12.

 With about 600 Commodores ready to hit the highway from Murrarie to Southport - the Police were needed to stop traffic and let the cruise through.

Darren modelling his new Cruise for Charity shirt .

TEAM AFRO are not ready to stop fundraising yet - with Grill'd at Garden City supporting them through their month LOCAL MATTERS donation program. So if you would like to further support TEAM AFRO and Camp Quality - go buy a burger and put your bottle top in the TEAM AFRO jar and help us get the best donation possible.

So now it's time to pack our bags , check the car one last time, fuel up , tell work not to miss us and hit the road for Newcastle.

Stay tuned with everything Afro along the way via our blog or find us on Facebook.

 

 

THE JOURNEY TO ESCARPADE - AFRO STYLE

WATCH TEAM AFRO'S LATEST VIDEO HERE.

Preparations are in full swing for the guys and Trina to hit the highway to Newcastle.

We will be posting here on our blog and also via facebook , so look us up at  Team Afro - Camp Quality Escarpade on facebook.

esCarpade Fundraising Page - Camp Quality

esCarpade Fundraising Page - Camp Quality

Help Team Afro to reach $20,000 by donating via our web page.

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductable and you will receive a receipt from Camp Quality.

Thanks for supportin TEAM AFRO in esCARpade. 

Team Afro Fundraising Raffle at The Glen Hotel.

The Afro Mobile looking splendid with Wlison Jnr. and new Aussie Flag .

Nice smile Darren , ready to raise lots for the kids?

Team tactics meeting.. Darren & Loz listening as ..

Ross tells it how it is.

Afro green ... just your colour Dazza.

Lots of giggles , ready for a great Family Fun Day on the deck at The Glen Hotel.

This could be used as an official team photo ,but  where is Trina? Can't be photographer and model - will have to leave that to the boys.

Getting ready to draw the raffle. With help from mini Afro member Morgen.

The raffle was drawn by the duty manager Jen.

Darren packing up the give aways. A great day was had by all.

 Thanks to THE GLEN Hotel for their generous donation of raffle prizes and support for our fundraising for Camp Quality.

More work on Afro Mobile - Wednesday effort

Back home , safe and sound - tow ball fitted.

Ross tidying up the welding on the tow bar... with Darren's "help".

Darren gave the bull bar and new tow bar a paint , make it all look spiffy and nice..Ross continued to offer his advice.

WILSON returns. For followers of last years Team Afro blog .. Wilson was a paddy melon found by the guys and who joined esCARpade. Wilson went to seed about December and had to be retired. RIP Wilson.

So meet Wilson's brother .. name yet to be determined.

Once the outside jobs were done , time to move inside.

Messy Ross.. yep that's Darren's thumb in shot.

Team Afro showing their patriotic side.

Darren adjusting the position of the siren control box.

An unusual position for microphone holders - I guess we don't need to adjust the lumbar support on the front seats after all.

Darren adjusting the indicator switches.. made for pulling the steering wheel apart ...

At this point the photographer was called into being a helping hand with the reinstallation , so thus no more photos. Be assured that the steering wheel was put back into place and all is well for TEAM AFRO's next adventure on Sunday at The Glen Hotel for their family fun day.

Look out for photos from the day in coming days