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Counting Down......4 Sleeps
« on: May 07, 2014, 06:55:36 PM »
Not long to go. The weather is great, hope it stays this way.

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2014, 07:15:50 PM »
Great weather here too, with a max of 16 degrees.

 :cheers:

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2014, 08:00:41 PM »
Only 29 before we hit the road.....
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2014, 09:38:23 PM »


What the??? that can't be right 45, OMG I have so much to do, again, What the???
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2014, 06:47:21 AM »
45 days to go......LUXURY.

This time last year, Kerry had only just decided that we need to get and take a 2nd fridge, which led to the Drifta car rear drawer and fridge drop slide, new suspension and 2nd battery.

I feel SO in control....

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2014, 07:29:06 AM »
Quote from: MarkVS on May 08, 2014, 06:47:21 AM

I feel SO in control....

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Keep thinking that Mark  ;D ;D :D

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2014, 08:25:49 AM »
All future posts relating to this thread should be negated  by mods out of respect for those that couldn't go and will be at work turning green with envy!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2014, 09:34:50 AM »
Quote from: McGirr on May 08, 2014, 07:29:06 AM
Keep thinking that Mark  ;D ;D :D

Mark

I did say 'feel' in control...whether I actually am or not is another matter  ;D ;D

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2014, 12:49:44 PM »
Quote from: broncos11 on May 08, 2014, 08:25:49 AM
All future posts relating to this thread should be negated  by mods out of respect for those that couldn't go and will be at working turning green with envy!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking the same and I have the power >:D

Have fun guys

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2014, 02:31:09 PM »
Quote from: GGPatrol on May 08, 2014, 12:49:44 PM
I was thinking the same and I have the power >:D

Have fun guys

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 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2014, 04:31:59 PM »

Just had a look at the checklist.

Vehicle Service - Booked in
New Shoes - Booked in
Food shopping - still have time

Phew now I feel better.
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2014, 07:21:24 PM »
Quote from: The Caseys on May 08, 2014, 04:31:59 PM
Just had a look at the checklist.

Vehicle Service - Booked in
New Shoes - Booked in
Food shopping - still have time

Phew now I feel better.

BEER, WHERE IS THE BEER????
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2014, 09:50:45 PM »
Stop it.................................I can't take any more  :'(
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2014, 09:51:38 PM »
Quote from: jk on May 08, 2014, 09:50:45 PM
Stop it.................................I can't take any more  :'(

It's not too late....... ;D
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2014, 09:58:20 PM »
Only 36 for us...................cant wait....... :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2014, 10:05:05 PM »
Quote from: jk on May 08, 2014, 09:50:45 PM
Stop it.................................I can't take any more  :'(

Mate you can join us but you will be in your own tent for health and safety reasons.  ;D

A person can only take so much pollution  :-*

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2014, 10:07:27 PM »

Beer and Spirits shopping will start at the beginning of June.  :cheers:

The car will be packed with it first and what doesn't fit after that gets left behind.

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2014, 10:08:34 PM »
If it counts I used my stubby cooler tonight, might as well join in with some spirit, will get up there one day ;D

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2014, 10:33:01 PM »
Quote from: McGirr on May 08, 2014, 10:05:05 PM
Mate you can join us but you will be in your own tent for health and safety reasons.  ;D

A person can only take so much pollution  :-*

Mark

On second thought Penny may be sleeping in the tent.  :'(

And she hates onions Symon.  ;D

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2014, 07:47:57 AM »
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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2014, 03:24:13 PM »
Who's sleeping ;D

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #21 on: May 10, 2014, 08:34:31 AM »
Quote from: Symon on May 08, 2014, 07:21:24 PM
BEER, WHERE IS THE BEER????

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2014, 09:59:51 AM »

Beer equation:

Average 6-8 beers per day, (I talk alot and get thirsty)

After dinner 2 - 5 scotches, ( I eat alot need to wash the food down)

Incidentals to allow for above average consumption:

assistance in recoveries if needed

offering people a beer

spillage

falling over with a beer

forgetting where I left the beer

damaged beers

kids parties

exerting excess energy in collecting firewood (someone needs to supervise and make sure work place health and safety procedures are followed)

putting up camper

taking down camper

setting up camp chairs for stability

cooking (watching penny do this)

excess walking ( more than 20 feet from the camper)

excess swimming ( the esky has moved and I have to wade out 3 feet to recover it)

excess talking

sitting too close to the fire (evaporation must be considered)

the sun (if it gets above 22 degrees I get extra thirsty)

dust ( makes it hard to talk and need to wash it away)

being trip leader

 

and people think its easier packing for these trips, there are alot of scenarios to factor in when allowing for the right amount of beverages to carry    ;D

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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2014, 01:50:51 PM »
Yes,
but on the negative side of the ledger, you don't need to take as much this trip as JK isn't there and you don't have to factor in the "recovery from lack of sleep/snoring" scenario or the "recovery from lack of sleep/gasing"  scenario  ;D ;D


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Re: 45 More Sleeps to go
« Reply #24 on: May 10, 2014, 02:18:30 PM »
Quote from: MarkVS on May 10, 2014, 01:50:51 PM
Yes,
but on the negative side of the ledger, you don't need to take as much this trip as JK isn't there and you don't have to factor in the "recovery from lack of sleep/snoring" scenario or the "recovery from lack of sleep/gasing"  scenario  ;D ;D


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Penny has taken over where John has left off. Warning do not camp too close.

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