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General => Previous Member Trips => Trips, Tracks, Touring and Reports => 2012 Victorian Kelly Country Camp - November 2-6 (Cup Weekend) => Topic started by: Mace on October 27, 2012, 05:35:28 PM
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For those arriving Thursday (with me included).
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Mark out my space on the oval please I need all the Sun I can get ..
Also need a large square for Geoffa next door ..
I'll be up Thursday so if you need a hand setting up ( once my tent is up .) let me know..
Mandrake and Nada
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Tick, tick.
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The reminder on my phone says 6 days to go.
The way I see it I have only one shift at work before I can go camping.
That and I need to mow the lawns.
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Ill be up Friday. 5 sleeps to go. Al/Steve/Geoff can my site have a concrete slab for annex area, power, water, and an ensuite. Can I also be close to the pool. ;D
Greg
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Dear Swannie ,
Your site will be prepared as per your wishes but we have a minor problem with the concrete slab for annex area, power, water, ensuite and pool access ....
Could you a bit more specific please so that the groundstaff can orient the site to the most favourable direction for Sun or shade -- We also presume the masseuse , butler , chauffeur and domestic staff will also require some form of informal lodgings during your stay with us at Hotel Tolmie (where we can do you the way you need to be done !! )
Rgds
and behalf of the management Al,Steve and Geoff .
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Ill be up Friday. 5 sleeps to go. Al/Steve/Geoff can my site have a concrete slab for annex area, power, water, and an ensuite. Can I also be close to the pool. ;D
Greg
Would Sir also like satellite TV connected to his site, and at what time should the newspaper be delivered??
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Thanks Steve. All your suggestions sound great ;D
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Would Sir also like satellite TV connected to his site, and at what time should the newspaper be delivered??
Newspaper about 11am.. Don't like to rise to early. Also I don't like the newspaper to be creased.
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Swannie - You're up the swannie !!
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Only 5 sleeps for us but who is counting. US. Spent the day yesterday making sure the camper is all set, battery charged, beer and wine stocked up. Ooops forgot to get food. Oh well, beer has calories.
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Just paid the last minute check up visit to the sports ground. Picked up a trailer full of wood in the ex Excavator 6x4. Took about 10 minutes to do down Spring Creek road, 5km from the grounds.
Decided to leave the trailer at a mates place instead of at the grounds, in case anyone got there ultra early and burnt it all on me.
Made sure that the new showers (and older toilets) now have lighting (they do), and that the water was hot (yep).
Checked out the new kids playground equipment, it looks perfect for 2 - 4 year olds.
Checked out the newly painted concrete floor in the Community room, looks good.
Hot water here now connected, and microwave installed. Power points all working so I can connect up TV and DVD player for screenings of Last of the Outlaws and Ned Kelly (Heath Ledger Version).
Checked out the massive Van currently parked on the oval, a couple of grey nomads about to move on.
Paid a quick visit to the Tolmie Tavern to check if the :cheers: was cold, and if they had backup supplies. Ronnie and Robyn assure me that things are fine, they are ready for any additional swagger patrons who may turn up over the weekend. Ronnie also assured me that one of the large heaps of timber/branches in the Police Paddock next door to the grounds should be dry enough to make a large bonfire for us on one of the nights.
Quick visit to Stringbark Ck on the way back to Benalla to check out the vibes. Our visit there will be in the early morning, when you are there on an overcast evening, with the wind blowing thru the trees, it can be one of the most unsettling places I know of. Today it was beautiful, sunny and welcoming.
Anyway, looking good, role on Thursday.
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Looking forward to it. 5 sleeps for us but the working weeks fly by in no time at all...
:cheers:
Dave
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Just back from a week at Wollondilly River Station then Honeymoon Bay. Can't get too much camping!
We will be leaving Sydney on Thursday morning and arriving Tolmie on Friday after overnighting somewhere along the way.
Mal
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Look out for Big Jules !!
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In a very kind Gesture SPEEWA has offered to mow our sites for $5 ;D, all Contributions go towards green cans, throw in a coupe of cold ones and he'll do your dishes as well :cheers:
BD :cheers:
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The Colonial Reinactment Group are locked in for the:
"Gunfight at the "Lemonade" Shanty"
Their Permit for Black Powder Weapons use (without projectiles!!) is valid from 5:30PM until 6:30PM Saturday evening.
Ive been told that "Bucket Head" will also make an appearance. Photos of kids (both big and small) with him will be able to be taken.
A donation to the Reinactment Group (Im proposing $5 per couple, $10 per family) will be sought on the night.
Oh, and:
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C'mon Mace, no newspaper delivery, bit poor, it doesn't matter if it's a bit creased :D
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Oops, I missed it!
Yesterday, the 29th October, marked 132 years since His Honour Judge Redmond Barry passed sentence on Ned. Neds answer to his Honour on his delivererance of the Death Sentence:
"I will go a little further than that, and say I will see YOU where I go".
Which he may have done, Judge Barry passing away just 12 days after Neds execution, on 23 November 1880.
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I'm packed ... Hope everyone has some Solar cash coz I don't want to take any of this back home....
Mandrake
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I won't be there until Friday arvo now, work commitments and keeping my missus happy.
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Are you going back Sunday?
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I hope to leave on Monday. Can't come down there and not drive up a big hill.
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I'm packed ... Hope everyone has some Solar cash coz I don't want to take any of this back home....
Remember to shut your side kitchen flap!
I hope to leave on Monday. Can't come down there and not drive up a big hill.
good, gives you time to come on the day trip to Kelly sites on Sunday, or, you can come on Monday and leave for home from Greta.
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Packed??? How?
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Easy - I don't work !! So CT is just about packed all the time - Just need an excuse ..
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Easy - I don't work !! So CT is just about packed all the time - Just need an excuse ..
my back yard needs reseeding and the fences painted... and THEN you can pack my trailer :)
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Definitely coming on Saturday. Have to do a delivery of some tyres. See you all Saturday a.m.
Wayneo
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my back yard needs reseeding and the fences painted... and THEN you can pack my trailer :)
Between you and Swannie i'd be in need of a quiet weekend away LOL ....
Whats a backyard ? My back hurts just thinking about it - better grab another beer .. LOL
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Check out the weather forecast. Beautiful one day, awesome the next
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Dammm the spring on the CT sagging down a bit ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,might have packed a few slabs to many . :cheers:
Friday morn depart Northern Base , Full Boost Turbo . Full load of 4.9 VB . Out of control at 1000000 Miles an hour >:D >:D
Looking fprward to a quite weekend with good company a few laughs & meeting new friends :cheers:
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I' hoping to leave home about 9am Friday. Should get up there about 12.30-1.00
Greg
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Packing the camper tomorrow. Work on Thursday and then Friday Morning we are on the road.
A stop in Healsville at the Bakery then on to Mansfield to pick up the final supplies and then we will be there.
Can I have the site next to Swannie? You the one. The one with the freshly manicured lawns that is dead flat with great views but without the slab.
Can't wait.
Regards
Crisp Image.
PS look out for my Crisp Image banner around the camp and come and say hi.
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Packing the camper tomorrow. Work on Thursday and then Friday Morning we are on the road.
A stop in Healsville at the Bakery then on to Mansfield to pick up the final supplies and then we will be there.
Can I have the site next to Swannie? You the one. The one with the freshly manicured lawns that is dead flat with great views but without the slab.
Can't wait.
Regards
Crisp Image.
PS look out for my Crisp Image banner around the camp and come and say hi.
Are you sure you want a site near Me. ;D.
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my back yard needs reseeding and the fences painted... and THEN you can pack my trailer :)
Bruce when you heading up? If your leavin fri Arvo we can convoy the sh1t out of it :cheers:
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Lucky I have a photocopier at Work!
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Bruce when you heading up? If your leavin fri Arvo we can convoy the sh1t out of it :cheers:
Looking forward to seeing you again BD, and the other chaps as well.
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Easy - I don't work !! So CT is just about packed all the time - Just need an excuse ..
I don't work either but still got to do some packing!! Will setup the tent this afternoon to enable me to pack the fridge, make the bed and pack some clothes. Car is still packed from last trip away.
NOW I'm getting excited ;D We will leave tomorrow morning. Plan to arrive on site midday Friday.
Mal
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I work, well, i guess so. Been a pretty non-productive day 2day.
Well, thats it - Out of office email replies is on, voicemail on, and im off to finish packing.
:cheers:
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Well, thats it - Out of office email replies is on, voicemail on, and im off to finish packing.
OOOffice, thanks for the reminder.
but I got 4 Dr's appointments for kids and dad tomorrow.. inc Dentist for daughter for new plate in her gob... Its going to be expensive day..
Hope the glow things turn up in time.
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I have 100 glowstick bracelets in the CT now - is that enough ??
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Looking forward to seeing you again BD, and the other chaps as well.
Likewise big fella we are due for a shandy or 2 :cheers:
John
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I've been off the grog for about 3 months until this weekend.. It's could be interesting!!!
Swannie
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I've been off the grog for about 3 months until this weekend.. It's could be interesting!!!
Swannie
Start training mate, slab tonight good weather for it :cheers:
John
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I'm going to have to turn on the 'I'm in my office, so you won't be able to reach me' email reply...
Carlisle
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I'm going to have to turn on the 'I'm in my office, so you won't be able to reach me' email reply...
Carlisle
No one liked a smarty pants.
See you there.
My camper is packed and tank is full. Fridge is cooling.just add clothes and we are done.
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I had to take out some beer to put FOOD in the fridge ??? Women what are they thinking ?? LOL
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Just re-read the local weather forecast .... So I had to wrap all the goodies in a tarp ....
Last time I wrapped stuff in a tarp I lost the tarp, 4 tiedowns and 6 rubber floor squares !!!
Hope this one lasts the distance ...
Mandrake - packed and ready to go ... One sleep ...
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Well, we are packing for the first time. This is the first voyage of the camper and the car....super excited... No wonder its 5am and i'm still awake... Should be there mid Avo on Friday.. You'll hear us coming... :))
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Well, we are packing for the first time. This is the first voyage of the camper and the car....super excited... No wonder its 5am and i'm still awake... Should be there mid Avo on Friday.. You'll hear us coming... :))
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How exciting Nat Gav. We will be arriving around 1pm. You picked a great weekend to get some set up advice :)
Swannie
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That is my plan drink wine and have a tour around each camper while talking and picking brains... I think I've packed too much but that's ok... We are leaving for 3 months of adventures tomorrow
See all you guys there...
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Ok, all packed, were away.
See you all there.
And, for most of you:
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yabbadabbadooooooo :cup: :cheers: :cup: :cheers: 1 restless night to go :D :D :D :D
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I just got home.. The amount of gear that's out I think I need a second Swan to pack everything!!!
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All packed and ready to go, just have to meet Speewa on the way. Thats a good start with :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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All packed and ready to go, just have to meet Speewa on the way. Thats a good start with :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
That's scary
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Yes all packed just waiting for a load of washing to finish and then on the way out of town get fuel and we are on the way! :cup: :cup:
See you all there.
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Woo hoo
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At this rate with work, god knows what time I'll get there :(
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Kate & I are at gundagai.
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Coffee break at Healsville. Half way there
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Kate & I are at gundagai.
"on the road to...."
I tried to flag you down on the M7 but you drove straight past me ;D
Enjoy the weekend, I cannot wait to read the reports and see the pics, even if they will drive me crazy.
Bunyip
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Just had lunch at mansfield. Not far to go.
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Had a real blast of a time got home before the rain really set in :cup: :cheers: